I just realized that Oscar Hammerstein wrote a great affirmation for overcoming fear:
Whenever I feel afraid
I hold my head erect
And whistle a happy tune
So no one will suspect
I'm afraid.
While shivering in my shoes
I strike a careless pose
And whistle a happy tune
And no one ever knows
I'm afraid.
The result of this deception
Is very strange to tell
For when I fool the people
I fear I fool myself as well!
I whistle a happy tune
And ev'ry single time
The happiness in the tune
Convinces me that I'm not afraid.
From The King and I
The last two verses, in particular, seem to me to be very apropos to the process of hypnotherapy.
John B.
Hi John:
SheilaThank you for reminding me of this wonderful little tune - and I loved the movie! Indeed, I've used this many times to get me past a perceived block earlier in life - and comes to awareness again, just at a very stressful time for me right now.
Best regards,
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