Cultivating Virtuous Thoughts

As you prepare to begin this self-hypnosis session, find a comfortable position [Pause 4 seconds] where you can remain undisturbed for the next little while. [Pause 6 seconds] Make sure your body is supported [Pause 3 seconds] and you feel at ease. [Pause 5 seconds] Take a few deep, cleansing breaths [Pause 6 seconds] to allow your mind to become focused and receptive. [Pause 8 seconds] You are here by your own choice [Pause 4 seconds] to reinforce the virtuous and clean thoughts and behaviors [Pause 6 seconds] that align with your beliefs and values as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [Pause 8 seconds]

As you continue breathing slowly and naturally, [Pause 6 seconds] allow your eyes to gently close. [Pause 4 seconds] With each exhale, [Pause 3 seconds] feel your body becoming more and more relaxed. [Pause 6 seconds] Imagine a warm, soothing light [Pause 4 seconds] flowing down through the top of your head [Pause 6 seconds] and spreading throughout your entire being. [Pause 8 seconds] This light carries with it a profound sense of peace and tranquility, [Pause 6 seconds] allowing any worries or concerns to simply melt away. [Pause 8 seconds]

Picture yourself in a serene, natural setting [Pause 6 seconds] that feels spiritually uplifting and pure to you. [Pause 8 seconds] Perhaps you find yourself in a lush meadow [Pause 4 seconds] filled with vibrant wildflowers, [Pause 6 seconds] or beside a gently flowing stream [Pause 4 seconds] whose waters sparkle in the warm sunlight. [Pause 8 seconds] Wherever you are, [Pause 3 seconds] feel the beauty and sacredness of this place [Pause 6 seconds] permeating your very soul with its virtuous energy. [Pause 8 seconds]

Take a few moments now [Pause 6 seconds] to simply breathe in the peace and purity [Pause 8 seconds] that surrounds you in this special place. [Pause 6 seconds] With each inhalation, [Pause 4 seconds] draw that virtuous energy deeper into your being, [Pause 6 seconds] allowing it to cleanse and purify your mind. [Pause 8 seconds] And with each exhalation, [Pause 4 seconds] release any thoughts or impulses [Pause 6 seconds] that do not align with your values and beliefs. [Pause 8 seconds]

From this point forward, [Pause 6 seconds] your mind will remain steadfastly focused [Pause 8 seconds] on only the most virtuous, uplifting, and pure thoughts. [Pause 6 seconds] Any inappropriate or unchaste thoughts [Pause 4 seconds] will simply have no place in your consciousness. [Pause 8 seconds] You are in complete control of your mind, [Pause 6 seconds] and you choose to fill it only with that [Pause 4 seconds] which brings you closer to your spiritual ideals. [Pause 8 seconds] Each day, your ability to maintain a virtuous mindset [Pause 6 seconds] will become easier and more natural for you. [Pause 8 seconds]

In the days and weeks ahead, [Pause 6 seconds] you may find yourself in situations [Pause 4 seconds] where unvirtuous thoughts could try to enter your mind. [Pause 8 seconds] When that happens, simply return your focus [Pause 6 seconds] to the feelings of peace and purity [Pause 4 seconds] you are experiencing in this moment. [Pause 8 seconds] Picture yourself back in this sacred, natural place, [Pause 6 seconds] surrounded by beauty and virtue. [Pause 8 seconds] Allow the memory of how you feel right now [Pause 6 seconds] to instantly crowd out any undesirable thoughts, [Pause 8 seconds] leaving your mind clear, focused and virtuous once more. [Pause 10 seconds]

When you are ready to conclude this session, [Pause 6 seconds] take one final, deep, cleansing breath, [Pause 8 seconds] and allow your eyes to gently open. [Pause 6 seconds] You emerge from this experience [Pause 4 seconds] with a renewed sense of peace, clarity and commitment [Pause 6 seconds] to maintaining a virtuous and clean mind and lifestyle. [Pause 8 seconds] Carry these empowering feelings with you [Pause 6 seconds] as you go about your day. [Pause 8 seconds]

Always remember that you have the power [Pause 6 seconds] to choose your thoughts and actions. [Pause 8 seconds] Each time an unvirtuous thought arises, [Pause 6 seconds] simply let it go without judgement, [Pause 4 seconds] and refocus your mind on that which uplifts you. [Pause 8 seconds] Trust in your ability to live according to your values [Pause 6 seconds] with compassion, wisdom and grace. [Pause 8 seconds] You are in control, [Pause 4 seconds] and your virtuous mind will be your guide. [Pause 10 seconds]