Thoughts of the Day

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Photo by Sara Fogan

Every now and then I like (and need) to take a few moments and remind myself about what is really important to me, in my life. If you follow me on my Calminsense Hypnotherapy Facebook page you may have seen some of these quotes before on this page, or will in the future. Many of these Quotes of the Day are beautiful examples and illustrations of the work I do as a hypnotherapist, so I will probably draw on them in future essays.

                                                                                                                                      

• “Correction does much, but encouragement does more.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

• “Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at  what happened.” – Khalil Gibran

• “I cannot always control what goes on outside. But I can always control what goes on inside.” – Wayne Dyer

• “A true hero isn't measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.” – Zeus, Hercules

• “Your life unfolds in proportion to your courage.” – Danielle LaPorte

• “Do not be fooled by its commonplace appearance. Like so many things, it is not what outside, but what is inside that counts.” – Aladdin

• “Innovation is not about solo genius. It is about collective genius.” – Daisy Dyer Duerr

• “When you find your true vocation and focus on it, you'll be virtually unstoppable.” – Jonathan Gunson

• “Some people follow their dreams, others hunt them down and beat them mercilessly into submission.” – Neil Kendall

• “You must give up the life you planned in order to have the life that is waiting for you.” – Joseph Campbell

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Sara R. Fogan, C.Ht. is a certified hypnotherapist based in Southern California. She graduated with honors from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute in 2005. In July 2019 she was voted the Best Hypnotherapist in Santa Clarita, California. For more information about Calminsense Hypnotherapy® and to set up an appointment, please visit http://www.calminsensehypnotherapy.com/.

© 2020

Mother's Day

(This blog was originally posted on May 11, 2014)

Photo by Rick Hustead

     There is no one in the world like a mother. Today, as we get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day in two days’ time, I would like to tell you about mine.

    When I think about my mother, I am in awe. I marvel at the things she accomplished during her life, the challenges she overcome and the joy she brought to my life. I am inspired by everything she was as a woman and as a mother. She was my biggest champion and my loudest cheerleader. She was always there to provide a warm, comforting shoulder to cry on or to deliver the pointed pep talk to motivate me when I needed it. Her love always made me feel protected, supported and secure.

     My mother imparted her wisdom and love in the small and in the big things she did. She prepared meals when she was tired. She smiled when she was sad. She forgave when she was hurt. When I didn’t feel well, she was the first person to check on me to make sure I was drinking enough fluids and getting enough rest. If I wanted or needed something, more often than not she surprised me with that desired object weeks or months later. By then, I had often forgotten that I even mentioned wanting or pointing it out to her, which made her present even more special to me.

     My mother was my greatest confidant, my very best friend. She was one of the few people with whom I can sit in comfortable silence and just be in the moment. She was someone I can laugh with about the goings-on in one of our favorite television shows, compare favorite recipes and discuss the heavy issues we heard about in the news. She showed me by example how to give love and respect the people I care about. She taught me so much about life by just watching her live hers. 

       To my most beloved mother and yours, I wish you a very happy Mother’s Day!

Sara R. Fogan, C.Ht. is a certified hypnotherapist based in Southern California. She graduated with honors from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute in 2005. For more information about Calminsense Hypnotherapy® and to set up an appointment, please visit http://www.calminsensehypnotherapy.com/.

© 2016