“You don't want
a million answers
as much as you want
a few forever questions.
 
The questions are diamonds
and you hold the light.
 
Study a lifetime
and you see different colours
from the same jewel.
 
The same questions,
asked again, bring you just the answers you need, just the minute you need them.”
 

Richard Bach

• Can everybody be hypnotised?
  It is understood that about 90% of people can achieve a light trance state and really, anybody who wants to be hypnotised, can be. If you are able to imagine someone’s face, or if you ever find yourself daydreaming or have ever been lost in a book or movie, then you can be hypnotised.
  
  It is true that we can experience different depths of trance and some can go very deep, while others will stay in a light trance, but this is mainly up to you and what you are ready for. And even this can differ with our mood and frame of mind. You know how some nights you sleep better than others? Trance can be a little like this. You will probably find that your trance deepens with time and practise as you become more and more comfortable and trusting of yourself.
  
  But this is where it is important to explain again that everyone’s experience of hypnosis is different. Some will feel very drifty with their conscious mind very calmed, and others will feel quite consciously aware throughout. Either way is fine though as most therapeutic work only needs a light trance and your unconscious mind is always listening anyway. If your hypnotic experience is different to what you expected, you can always ask questions.
  
  Remember that your therapy is a team effort with two people working as equals to help you make the changes you want.
  
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