Metaphor Protective Ants by Havens and Walters
PROTECTIVE ANTS: (Adapted from Ronald A. Havens and Catherine Walters, Hypnotherapy Scripts, page 132)
Hypnosis and its ability to enhance the immune system by decreasing stress is evidenced based by the NIH. Specific hypnosis suggestion to increase the immune system is the foundation of the script Protective Ants. Supercharge the Immune System using this imaginative script.
There is a tree in Africa that has a special relationship with a particular kind of ant. The ants spend their entire lives living on that tree. They build their nests out of its leaves, they only drink the particular kind of sap that tree produces and secretes and eat the special tiny berries it grows. They never leave that tree because that tree provides everything they need.
And this type of ant is the only insect that does live on that tree. Whenever any other insect begins to crawl upon it or lands on one of its leaves, the ant sentries send out an alarm and all the other ants come running. They attack those foreign bodies and either destroy them or drive them away and, in this way they protect that tree from any invaders that might attack it or even destroy them or drive them away and in this way they protect the tree from invaders that might attack it or destroy it. They save the tree and the tree saves them.
There are many other examples of the same thing throughout the world, where one tiny creature protects a large one from dangerous invaders. And in each and every case they always seem to have a way of paying very close attention to anything that could be harmful so that they know immediately if something is wrong, and they know what is wrong and they pay close attention to it so they can do something about it, to eliminate it or fix it.
We have within our bodies an immune system that functions much like the ants who take care of that tree, automatically and continuously, rushing to do those things needed to heal and protect.
As the ants protect the tree, your body’s immunity and healing capabilities are working rapidly to bring healing to your body. This is already working in your body, because you want it to work…and your subconscious mind is cooperating with your conscious desire to be healthy and strong. Your entire organism is responding and your health continues to improve.
And all of those processes function by receiving directions from your subconscious mind…Thus, the more positive your subconscious mind is programmed, the healthier your body becomes…That’s one of the reasons it is so important for you to develop a positive,, loving attitude about yourself…
So, each day your self-confidence, your self-acceptance, and your self-esteem will keep increasing, and you continue realizing more and more your own self-worth.
William James, the well-known psychologist, wrote, “The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.”
Bernie S. Siegal, M.D. said, “My own day-to-day clinical experience has convinced me that the state of mind changes the state of the body by working through the central nervous system, the endocrine system and the immune system…Peace of mind sends the body a ‘live’ message. Thus, all healing is scientific, even though science can’t yet explain exactly how the unexpected occurs.”
That is backed up by a statement in the Bible that says, “You can be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” By properly using your mind, you can have a good effect on your health.
Now just allow your subconscious mind to cause you to relax more peacefully and calmly. As you relax, you allow your body to keep improving physically. The organs, glands and normal functions of the body begin to work properly.
As you feel better about yourself, you eat the foods that are right for your body. You eat foods that cause your body to be healthy and strong. You exercise according to what your doctor suggests for you. Exercise helps you reduce the effect of stress on your body and improves your health.
As you relax, your subconscious mind is giving direction to each cell of your body to function in unison and harmony with other cells to eliminate harmful cells by your natural body processes to bring healing to your body.
Imagine and visualize your body healthy. The wise old man of Proverbs said, “Whatsoever a person thinks in his/her heart, so is he/she.” The images you hold in your mind you tend to become.
As you relax and use your imagination, you increase your natural body healing chemicals and endorphins which bring healing and comfort to your body.
You are learning to use your mind and imagination along with proper medical care to bring healing to your body.