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Embracing Gratitude On My Healing Journey This Thanksgiving

Nov 12, 2024

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As Thanksgiving nears, I’m reminded not only of the power of gratitude but also of my own journey that brought me here, to a life dedicated to healing and helping others. The path to building Mind Over Matter Healing & Hypnosis has been filled with both challenges and blessings, and Thanksgiving is a beautiful time to reflect on it all.


For me, gratitude has been more than a practice—it’s been a lifeline. Like many of my clients, I’ve faced moments of darkness, wrestling with addiction, loss, and grief. In those days, it was hard to imagine feeling grateful for anything, let alone the pain I was experiencing. But through hypnotherapy, I began to uncover parts of myself that had been buried under layers of hurt. I learned how to transform those painful memories, to bring forward the light within, and to be thankful for every part of my journey. I learned that even in our darkest times, there is something to be grateful for, a lesson or insight that guides us forward.


Why Gratitude is Essential for Healing


In the heart of my own transformation, I found that gratitude has a unique power. It shifts how we perceive ourselves and the world, allowing us to appreciate the present moment while building resilience for the future. Gratitude can be healing, a daily reminder that our past does not define us. Instead, it enriches us, providing us with strength and empathy we can carry forward.


For me, gratitude has been key to not only my personal healing but also in building this practice. I am deeply thankful for the chance to work with people who are courageously walking their own paths of healing. Each session, each story, reminds me of the power we all have within us to transform our lives.


How Hypnotherapy Can Help Instill Gratitude in Our Lives


Hypnotherapy has been an essential part of my journey, not only as a healing practice but also as a way to solidify gratitude within my life and the lives of those I work with. By working with the subconscious mind, hypnotherapy allows us to release old beliefs and rewrite our inner stories. Through guided sessions, I help my clients discover the parts of themselves that may feel hidden or blocked, connecting them to the inner strength they might not realize they already possess.


When we bring gratitude into these sessions, we are truly engaging in a heart-opening practice. You might recall moments where you felt loved, cherished, or supported, and allow those memories to fill your mind and body. Through this process, we create new pathways in the brain that make it easier to tap into gratitude—even on challenging days.


Simple Gratitude Exercises to Try This Thanksgiving


If you’re looking for ways to begin your own gratitude practice, here are a few that I’ve found especially meaningful:

1. Daily Gratitude Journaling: Start by writing down three things each day that you’re thankful for. I began doing this during a difficult period, and it changed my perspective by helping me see the small, beautiful moments I might have otherwise overlooked.

2. Gratitude Meditation: Close your eyes, take a few calming breaths, and think of a memory or person that brings you joy. Let that feeling expand and sit with it. This simple meditation is a beautiful way to reconnect with your heart.

3. Gratitude Jar: This is something I love doing with my family. Place a jar somewhere in your home, and each day, write down one thing you’re grateful for. On Thanksgiving, gather and read them together. It’s a reminder of how even the small things add up to a life rich in blessings.


This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for the journey that brought me here—to a life dedicated to healing and to each of you who trust me to be part of your journey. It’s my honor to hold space for you as you heal, grow, and discover your own strength. And I’m thankful for every challenge, every lesson, and every moment of gratitude that led me here.


I'm here to help you transform, heal, and find your way back to gratitude—even in the face of life’s greatest challenges. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your healing journey. This Thanksgiving, may you find peace, joy, and gratitude in all that surrounds you.


Love and Light,

Ashley



Nov 12, 2024

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