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Lessons from the Ice Storm: The Power of Self-Control Over Circumstance

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An unexpected eight-day power outage following a devastating ice storm teaches us profound lessons about fear, adaptation, and the human tendency to interpret natural processes as chaotic attacks on our well-being. We explore how quickly our sense of collective interconnection dissolves when basic infrastructure fails, revealing our deep-seated fears of isolation and vulnerability.
• External events trigger emotions when we interpret them as personally meaningful or threatening
• The brain narrows focus during perceived crises, making it difficult to track routine tasks
• Bodies adapt remarkably quickly to changed circumstances, including temperature shifts
• What we perceive as "chaos" is simply nature following its natural processes
• True resilience comes from controlling our internal responses rather than external circumstances
• The Tao Te Ching wisdom: "To know yourself is insight. To control yourself is true power"
• Simple preparation and self-reliance create greater security than attempting to control external events
Visit our website www.somhypnosis.com and sign up for a free consultation, or send us an email at [email protected] to learn more about our in-person and online hypnosis services available for clients around the world.
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We hope this helps a little as you go through your day.
We would love to hear your feedback or questions.
We will respond to both in future episodes.
Check us out at
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Chapters

1. Wisdom from the Tao Te Ching (00:00:00)

2. Coffee with Hilary and Les Introduction (00:00:30)

3. External Focus vs. Internal Awareness (00:01:26)

4. The Ice Storm's Emotional Impact (00:04:31)

5. Adapting to Changed Circumstances (00:11:19)

6. From Chaos to Understanding Nature's Way (00:19:38)

7. True Power: Controlling Yourself, Not Others (00:27:38)

8. Service Information and Closing Thoughts (00:29:20)

128 episodes

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Content provided by Hilary & Les. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Hilary & Les or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

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An unexpected eight-day power outage following a devastating ice storm teaches us profound lessons about fear, adaptation, and the human tendency to interpret natural processes as chaotic attacks on our well-being. We explore how quickly our sense of collective interconnection dissolves when basic infrastructure fails, revealing our deep-seated fears of isolation and vulnerability.
• External events trigger emotions when we interpret them as personally meaningful or threatening
• The brain narrows focus during perceived crises, making it difficult to track routine tasks
• Bodies adapt remarkably quickly to changed circumstances, including temperature shifts
• What we perceive as "chaos" is simply nature following its natural processes
• True resilience comes from controlling our internal responses rather than external circumstances
• The Tao Te Ching wisdom: "To know yourself is insight. To control yourself is true power"
• Simple preparation and self-reliance create greater security than attempting to control external events
Visit our website www.somhypnosis.com and sign up for a free consultation, or send us an email at [email protected] to learn more about our in-person and online hypnosis services available for clients around the world.
Support the show

We hope this helps a little as you go through your day.
We would love to hear your feedback or questions.
We will respond to both in future episodes.
Check us out at
www.somhypnosis.com
Email us at
[email protected]

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Wisdom from the Tao Te Ching (00:00:00)

2. Coffee with Hilary and Les Introduction (00:00:30)

3. External Focus vs. Internal Awareness (00:01:26)

4. The Ice Storm's Emotional Impact (00:04:31)

5. Adapting to Changed Circumstances (00:11:19)

6. From Chaos to Understanding Nature's Way (00:19:38)

7. True Power: Controlling Yourself, Not Others (00:27:38)

8. Service Information and Closing Thoughts (00:29:20)

128 episodes

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