Deprogramming Noise Sensitivity

I'd like you to begin by simply noticing your breathing. Not trying to change it, just noticing the gentle, natural rhythm of it. The air flowing in... and flowing out.

And as you notice your breath, you can begin to allow your eyes to gently close. That's right. With your eyes closed, you can allow your focus to turn inward.

Now, I want you to bring your awareness to your feet. Notice any sensations there. And as you notice them, I'd like you to imagine that a wave of deep, heavy relaxation begins to flow upward from the soles of your feet. A warm, comfortable, heavy feeling. It flows up through your ankles, into your calves, relaxing every muscle fiber it touches. This wave of relaxation moves up through your knees, into your thighs... and you can feel that comfortable heaviness spreading through your entire lower body.

And now, this wave of relaxation moves into your hips, your lower back... and up into your abdomen... and your chest. With every breath you take in, you breathe in calm. And with every breath you release, you release any lingering tension. Your shoulders can now let go, dropping into a perfectly comfortable position. The relaxation flows down your arms, through your elbows, into your wrists, and all the way to the tips of your fingers... leaving them feeling soft, heavy, and still.

Finally, this wave moves up into your neck... your jaw... relaxing all the tiny muscles around your mouth... your cheeks... your eyelids... and all the muscles around your eyes and forehead. Your entire body is now embraced by a deep, comfortable, and heavy state of relaxation.

In this state of deep peace, your subconscious mind, the part of you that learns and creates associations, is now open and receptive to new learnings. It's ready to recalibrate, to update its settings regarding sound.

I want you to imagine in your mind's eye a control panel. This is your own, personal sound regulation system. On this panel, there is a master volume knob for the world. Right now, you can see that this knob is set exactly where it needs to be for your comfort and safety. It filters out harshness and only allows pleasant, manageable sounds to reach you.

And there is another dial on this panel. This is the 'Meaning' dial. It assigns the emotional and cognitive value to sounds. And right now, we are turning this dial for *music* to a new setting. We are dialing it to 'Neutral.' Then to 'Optional.' And finally, to 'Potential for Joy.'

Music is now just vibration in the air. It has no inherent power to disrupt your peace. It is separate from your cognitive processes. Your mind can now choose to engage with it, or simply let it pass by like a cloud in the sky, without any need to process, analyze, or be overwhelmed by it.

You are doing so well. Now, I'd like you to imagine yourself at the top of a beautiful staircase. A safe, comfortable staircase with ten steps. And with each number I count down, you will take a step down, going deeper and deeper into a state of calm, focused relaxation.

Ten... stepping down, feeling twice as relaxed as before. Nine... eight... drifting deeper with every step. Seven... six... your conscious mind can begin to drift, while your subconscious mind listens intently. Five... four... halfway down, feeling safe, secure, and open. Three... two... almost at the bottom now, a deep, peaceful place. And One. You've arrived at the bottom of the staircase, in a place of perfect, profound peace. Now. Sleep. And sleep even deeper, and sleep even deeper, and sleep... and sink... even... deeper... down.

Every time you hear music, your new subconscious program will automatically activate. You will first feel a sense of calm and control. Your breathing will remain easy and steady. The muscles in your head, neck, and shoulders will stay relaxed and soft, preventing any tension that could lead to discomfort. The sound will simply flow around you, unable to penetrate your inner calm.

You are in charge. You choose if you wish to listen. And if you do, you listen from a place of curiosity and relaxation, not obligation or tension. Your brain is free, your mind is clear, and your body is at ease.

And now, I want you to imagine yourself in a future situation. Perhaps traveling in a car, or lying in bed, or resting at home. Music begins to play. And you notice something wonderful. You feel calm. You notice the music, but it stays outside of your personal space of peace. You might even find yourself tapping your finger lightly, noticing a rhythm, and finding it pleasant because you are in complete control. You feel relaxed, at ease, and clear-headed. This new, positive response is becoming your natural, automatic response.

It's now time to gradually return to full waking awareness, bringing back with you all of these positive feelings of control, calm, and comfort. I'm going to count from one to five, and with each number, you will feel more alert, refreshed, and positive.

One... beginning to return to the room, bringing that feeling of peace with you. Two... becoming more aware of your body, feeling the chair beneath you, energized and calm. Three... your mind is becoming alert, clear, and focused, retaining all the positive suggestions. Four... almost fully awake, feeling wonderful, refreshed, and positive. Five... eyes open, wide awake, fully alert, and feeling absolutely excellent.

Welcome back. You did so well. How are you feeling? Make sure you drink some water and tend to your bodily needs. Perhaps take some time later to reflect on what that experience was like for you. It was an honor to care for you today.