Grasshopper Notes Podcast
The Grasshopper Notes Podcast is hosted by John Morgan the man who has been billed as America’s Best Known Hypnotherapist.
John’s podcasts are a collection of guided meditations and bite-sized, mini podcasts which open you to new ways of thinking, communicating, and responding. You get a finer appreciation of how your mind works and how to use your internal resources to your best advantage.
See a video of John's background at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbCPd00ok0I
In short, John Morgan is a people helper. Explore this channel and see what he can help you discover.
Grasshopper Notes Podcast
Smile Even When No One's Looking
Smiling is prescriptive. Make sure to take a dose of smiling each day.
Grasshopper Notes are the writings from America's Best Known Hypnotherapist John Morgan. His podcasts contain his most responded to essays and blog posts from the past two decades.
Find the written versions of these podcasts on John's website: https://grasshoppernotes.com
"The Grasshopper" the part of you that whispers pearls of wisdom that seem to pop into your mind from out of the blue. John's essays and blog posts are his interpretations of these "Nips of Nectar." Others have labeled his writings as timeless wisdom.
Most of the John's writings revolve around self improvement and self help. They address topics like:
• Mindfulness
• Peace of mind
• Creativity
• How to stay in the present moment
• Spirituality
• Behavior improvement
And stories that transform you to a wider sense of awareness that presents more options. And isn't that what we all want, more options?
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Smile Even When No One's Looking
It was in the month of May many years ago that I got this statement and a question from The Grasshopper:
“Icebergs will melt when you smile naturally. What causes you to smile?”
What a spiritual practice smiling is. I have a friend who talks about a “coat hanger” smile – you know, the one you use for posed pictures. That’s not the smile I'm referring to.
Asking the question: “What causes me to smile?” is also an exercise in gratitude because whomever or whatever makes you smile gives you a gift that is worthy of a “thank you.”
Just notice how connected you feel the next time you smile. It’s a warm all over feeling that not only benefits you but those in your presence.
I would have to check with someone who knows more about this than I do, but it seems that there is a different energy with smiling than there is with laughter. Both are beneficial and it seems that smiling generates more inner warmth. It’s almost like laughter is yang energy and smiling is yin energy. Again, I’ll bow to someone with more expertise than I have, but it seems to be the case.
Notice when someone smiles how the twinkle comes to their eyes.
I remember having a conversation with one of my sons about smiling. He has the most marvelous smile and it opens him every time he displays it. Smiles open everyone to more of life. It seems we see things with less critical consciousness when we smile.
There's more light radiating through us and from us when we smile. Also, notice the tranquility that accompanies a smile. It reminds me of another tidbit I received from The Grasshopper way back when.
“The friendly face of tranquility smiles meekly without purpose.”
The mirthful mindset caused by smiling makes you more approachable and adds to your power of attraction. People are attracted to people who smile. Smiling also adds to your physical and mental well being.
I wouldn’t suggest practicing in the mirror because that will only get you an artificial grin that has no substance behind it – sort of like a Ferrari with a Yugo engine.
Here's a suggestion: Take a few moments each day and get curious about what makes you smile. It will have an effect similar to aerobic exercise – meaning the after effects continue even after the workout is over.
Make it a habit to ask yourself “What makes me smile?” at least once a day and notice how much better a prescription it is than an apple a day.
All the best,
John
