Opening Doors to the Mind With NLP Hypnosis Around the Fire Pit

Founded in the 1970s as a tool for psychotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, or NLP, has developed into a technique used for self-improvement across many areas. It is a way to profoundly link the conscious mind with the subconscious, opening up new possibilities, breaking old habits, changing behaviors, and influencing others. Practiced today in business, coaching, personal training, and other areas, NLP has the power to change the subconscious by changing old thought patterns into new more beneficial ones. The name indicates the role of language as a tool in changing thought processes in the brain and thus changing behaviors.Two elements of NLP that are put into use around the fire pit are anchoring and metaphor. Anchoring is the brain’s tendency to associate a memory, thought, or feeling with a particular stimulus. This could be as simple as the smell of rain triggering a disappointing memory of a camping trip that got rained out. It can be traumatic or pleasant. An old photograph from childhood can bring back feelings of comfort and safety. A loud noise can trigger a feeling of terror in someone who experienced a car accident. The fire pit will be an anchor for a new set of positive feelings and energy that will be created during a session around a mysterious, crackling blaze.The other element of NLP used with the fire pit is metaphor. Sometimes the subconscious mind fights suggestions for change and this is where metaphor can be a powerful tool. Rather than directly tackling the problem thoughts and behaviors, through the use of metaphorical story telling subtle changes can be induced in the mind without the defensive response. NLP stories have universal themes and intended outcomes. Just hearing one can cause profound changes in how the brain perceives situations and reacts to them. These do not address problems directly and personally, but in a way that allows the mind to accept the solutions. These are not like repeated affirmations that attempt to change thought patterns. If the story clicks with the listener it may take only one telling to create the desired result. What a powerful tool this is.Put these two techniques together, and gather around the fire pit for a story telling session. There are books of stories to use. A number are also available on the internet. Good storytellers can read and retell the stories. Others may want a printed copy so nothing is left out. Each word has importance. The listener will have a deep change in the way they think and feel while listening. This is then anchored to the experience around the fire and can be brought back by just thinking of the fire.