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
Leave Your Assertions At The Door
Assertions act as barbs that come back at you as though they're bouncing off those you issue them to and wound you too.
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 podcasting site: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628038
"The Grasshopper" is 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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Leave Your Assertions At The Door
If you want to avoid arguments at any gathering you attend, leave your assertions at the door.
Notice how one assertion (the way things are according to you) opens the door to a barrage of counter assertions that lead away from camaraderie and towards conflict.
An assertion is most often an opinion stated as fact. Many of them start with the words “all, every, or never.” “All left-handed rodeo cowboys are cattle rustlers.” “Every person who wears a red hat is looking for attention.” “I never do that.” (Yes you do).
An assertion is a guaranteed argument starter. Did you just notice I made an assertion? Did you also notice how quickly you can come up with a counter example?
Get in the habit of asking questions rather than making assertions.
If someone else makes an assertion, let it go without response or ask a curiosity question as to how they came to that conclusion. If you counter the assertion, plan on turning your interaction into a call-in talk show where you’ll be using your outdoor voice indoors.
One way to avoid this type of interaction altogether is by saying something like, “You know, that’s a discussion we can have anytime; I’d rather hear about your (fill in the blank).” Blank Fillers: Your visit with your granddaughter, or your brother's new job, or the yoga class you’re taking. There are many things you can inquire about that move you away from arguing, which is guaranteed to ruin your day.
You can help insure more pleasant and peaceful interactions by leaving your assertions at the door. You can always pick them up on your way out and save them for another time if you ever want to "duke it out."
All the best,
John
