Look Into My Eyes...
Without wanting to turn this blog into the Paul McKenna appreciation society I have to say, he's very good. More importantly though it's surprising how simple his methods are!
Yes, I was hypnotized but not until the very end of our session. The rest of the session was just as interesting. Paul found out where my fear had come from and realizing that we learn fear 鈥 we're not born with it 鈥 tried to rewire my instinct about flying 鈥 or in my case the take off and landing.
Visualizing the circumstances (apparently) produces the same chemical reaction as actually being there so the plan is to run through the scenario a few times and train my instincts to feel warmth and calmness rather than the default tension and stress.
Well, we've managed that. I can now stay calm while talking about the flight, the takeoff and even the thought of turbulence during take-off! The big test will of course be when I'm sat in the aircraft as it takes off rather than in a comfy office with my feet planted on the ground.
As for the terribly exciting hypnosis. It was a bit of a disappointment. Paul warned me it wouldn't be the full works but just something gentle to get my subconscious to register that it's fine to be relaxed on a plane.
I closed my eyes and throughout felt like I could open them at any point and a couple of times actually considered frightening him with a 鈥渂oo!鈥. The session ended before I got the chance to though and after questioning how much good actually came out of being spoken to in the deep voice for 50 鈥 90 seconds Paul pointed out that I'd actually been 鈥渦nder鈥 for 11 minutes. Ooh!
Roll on Friday. Roll on New York!
Aled
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I haven't been up to anything today. I can't be bothered with anything recently. Nothing seems worth thinking about. I haven't gotten anything done recently, but oh well. Not much noteworthy going on worth mentioning.
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Maybe Aled could get hypnotised into beleving he is wearing the superted outfit all the time even when he is not wearing any clothes!
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hi wuu2 just say hi to all me teacher at na skool orchard
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aled you made me laugh so much telling dave you love him!!!!!!!! i bet mckenna was in stiches listening to that very funny .....might go check out paul mckenna.com now ha! ha!
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Dear Aled, I can't believe ur gay! And i thought i had a chance DAMN!:( NOT FAIR!!!!!
Love Amy
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Helo Aled, S'mae washi?
Hypnotism... it's just wrong. I'd rather have a fear of something than let someone have free reign to my mind (not that I have much of one to mess with anyway!)
Just occupy yourself with a podcast, dvd or puzzle book (if you're allowed to with all these new security measures) and don't let anyone mess with your mind again.
Pob hwyl! Chris.
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I would like 4 you's guy's to Give Shout out to all the Bo's who live in the U.S..As soccer coaches..listening to the Chris Moyles Show @ currently 4:03am in the MOrning as you very well know..From your Expeiences's out here..from N.Ireland,England & even Scotland Big Up the Stratford 10...Tanx Chris
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Fear of flying?! I'd have more of a fear of getting mugged, robbed, or shot.
There's food for thought.
Have a happy time ;-)
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Hey there guys,
Was wetting myself today when i heard the bits from the show on Ediths show. Was "amazing!" hope everythings going well with everyone and im off to Skegness again this weekend to celebrate the Moyles karaoke weekend from last year! Wished you guys were there!
Speak soon
MOGGY
xxxxx
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Did Paul McKenna hypnotise you to mention paulmckenna.com every three minutes Aled?
Welcome to New York.
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Dear Aled. sincerest apologies for spelling your name wrong. There are no excuses, but my reasoning is that I have gone mad of late. Me phone was robbed recently and it seems my brain was robbed too. Have fun in New York!!!
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Aled,
Go 'BANANNAS' in the 'big apple' you crazy fool!! It's going to be 'AMAZING'! And get you're own back on that Moylesey some time soon!!!
Have fun,
Teri
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What can i say.My man and i have always had an affinity with bananas.But i'll never be able to look one in the face again now !!
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hi aled, hoping you are well and happy. love the show big time!! and happy brithday!! have a gr8 weekend in nyc when you go on friday. be cool keep smiling and have fun with your friends when you go to nyc usa .your friend marc from leicester
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i hav some amazing bananas u may be interested in
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Hey Aled
Glad Paul has helped you with your fear and hope you have a great weekend in the big apple. so many people miss out on so much because of fear.
Had Chris not given you the opportunity to see Paul, I was going to try to contact you myself as i'm doing something very very similar called EFT. im extremely passionate about it and have just recently sent off my completed exam and now awaiting the results.
So happy birthday and enjoy!
Iain
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paulmckenna.com
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heehee
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Hi Aled,
I am in total agreement with you as I have always been scared of flying ever since being a young one. But just watching Paul use his easy yet wonderful methods, hehas been such an inspiration and I am completely relieved of all my fears regarding flying.
Bye,Bye
Lauraxx
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I just have one thing to say...'Dave...I love you'
Oh my god!!! i was laughing so much!
I love the chris moyles show, it always puts a smile on my face.
Lou xxx
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Hello Aled,
The techniques of Paul McKenna are truely AMAZING and make sure you don't go BANANAS in New York!!!!
Lots of love Kerry xx
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Hello Alid, glad you got over your fear of the ol' flying and that you can now go to the big apple. Myself and my friends will be there the same time as you, if we see you ill give a shout and we can have a chat! you're well funny you are.
Me and my friend listen to the show from Ireland, not on the web or anything,it is just mysteriously on our airwaves. Freaky. But we love it.
Just cant get enough.
Roisin and Laura from Dublin.
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Hi Aled,
Thanks for sharing your sesh with Paul McKenna with us all - I reckon putting yourself up for ridicule by talking about your fear of flying on air this week is pretty brave! Anyhoo have a great time in NY!
x
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Hey Aled, have a great time in NYC!
Fantastic show as per usual :)
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I wld really lv for dis 2 apen 2 me
n maby fnd out y I always get bshy n go red in social situations mmmmm......good show dis mornin by da way
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Hi
Loved the first comment on this about entertaining a small child. I have taken a child just under 3 on a 9 hour flight and can assure that the prospect of that fills me with far more dread than flyng. I can guarantee that if you do this the next time you fly either alone or with adults you will so be looking forward to it.
Enjoy New York have a great time
x
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Great Blog. In Miami we have experts on hypnosis who use regressive therapy with some fair amount of success.
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well done aled thats AMAZING at least you wont feel like a BANNA now! now dave is single you could send him to paul to get his mind of chappers and you to could be an item along with your trucker boyfriend! im sure dave was destined to go to GAY! driving my truck driving my big old truck ....
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Hmm flying. Not good is it. Very safe compared to almost anything, but scares the pap out of the vast majority. You are not alone sonny, but you have to acknowledge it as irrational fear - and therefore unlikely to respond to being rational. Mr McKenna takes that approach by attempting to wipe the negative connection from it's source - and this may work. But unless he has also wiped your memory, your unconcious starts talking to itself and eventually you've managed to return to square 1. Therefore I will now give you the secret to flying without fear; Take at least one child under the age of 3, then attempt to keep it occupied from when you board, until you disembark 9 hours later, whilst only having about 3 square feet in which to do it, and a laptop battery that only lasts 2 hours.
If you do not have children then 2 small goats will do.
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my god, this morning was AMAZING! I was going BANANAS with laughter...
Absolutely hilarious.
Have fun in New York...
x
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Hi Aled,
I used to fear flying too, but now although a little nervous, I actually love it and take no tablets etc anymore!
I used a combination of learning about planes using a flight simulator and books like Allen Carr's, but did not get to needing any Paul McKenna, although I have other titles by him.
The take off and landing are the most exciting bits and should be enjoyed, the stuff in the middle is quite dull nowadays!
Good luck and have a great time, it's been years since I've been to the big apple.
DoGGa (Kidderminster :]~)
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I'v been listening to you and paul mc kenna just now... fantastic!!!! well done. dont know how can i do thatwith soemthoing that I'm frightened of.
Aled you are sooo funny!!! You are so cute.... Have you got more pictures in your websaite? or a gaydar profile with sexy pics?????
Lol.
jake
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Well done Aled,
Am glad that you are finally feeling a little more relaxed about your trip away, I myself am going on hoilday tomorrow (it's my 1st wedding anniversary on Sunday)sadly I am not flying to New York but I'll be on a speed ferry on my way to France tomorrow. I am also nervous about this (I'm not a very good traveller be it by air or sea)
I remember going on my honeymoon to Thailand and we had to stop at Doha in the middle east. I was terrified, so much so that I spent take off and landing with a blanket over my head and digging my nails into my new husband. This I must add was not some perverse form of foreplay!! I found that helped quite alot.
Anyway have a fantastic birthday and remember to breathe deeply and go to your 'happy place'!!
Lots of love,
Amanda
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