From the Black Horse

 

As most of you know, State Supreme Court Judge Don Cerio dismissed my Article 78 petition to the court on November 8^th. At first, I didn’t want to talk about it, so deep was my disappointment. The Article 78 was filed at the end of May, asking for a reversal of the NYSDEC Special License Unit’s denial of my application for a License to Possess (LCPEE), on the grounds that the denial was arbitrary and capricious. I had applied for the LCPEE so that I could save Deirdre & Lily (two orphaned does I had raised and/or rehabilitated under my wildlife rehabilitator’s license) from certain death. The details of their stories have been expounded elsewhere, so I won’t bother to reiterate.

But there are some things I finally want to talk about.  [Read more…] about The Continuing Saga of Deirdre & Lily

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Call Cindy at 315.289.2030 for more information. Hope to see you there!

What Is Hypnosis?

           The mind has basically two states: the conscious and subconscious.  Generally, when you are in a conscious state, you are aware of your immediate surroundings and can react to things happening around you.  During this time your subconscious mind is pushed into the background, but it is still present to a small amount.  When you are daydreaming or absorbed in a task where you are very focused and feel like you have lost track of time, such as when you are exercising, or doing something you that really enjoy like listening to music, and you are “in the zone,” your subconscious mind comes forward pushing the conscious mind into the background, sort of like a seesaw.  When this happens you are actually experiencing a state of hypnosis.  Other times you may have experienced hypnosis would be when you are driving a car on a route you drive regularly and you are very relaxed, but you suddenly realize that you’ve arrived at home or work and don’t remember exactly all the steps on how you got there, yet you got home or to work safely.  Or maybe you are painting a picture or reading a book and you are enjoying yourself so much that you lose track of time—again, what has happened is you have entered into a state of self-hypnosis.  So, as you can see hypnosis is a natural state of mind, it’s just your subconscious mind becoming more active.

            Now, it’s important to know that when you’re experiencing hypnosis you will not do anything that you would not do while you’re in a conscious state of mind.  Therefore, you do not surrender your will.  During hypnosis you are able to make decisions at all times and no one can force you to do anything you wouldn’t normally do.  When you are experiencing hypnosis you do not become unconscious. And, in fact, you are able to speak while you are in a hypnotic state.  You cannot be forced to tell secrets about yourself or about other people.  Another myth is that only a weak minded person can be hypnotized, but this isn’t the case.  Hypnosis requires being able to focus, so, the more intelligent you are, the more easily you can reach the state of hypnosis.  Because of this, being able to become hypnotized doesn’t make you gullible; it shows that you are capable of being focused.  If you are concerned that you might become “stuck” in the hypnotic state, don’t be.  Since a person is capable of self-hypnosis, they can also bring themselves out of hypnosis. 

            Once you are in the hypnotic state, and you may have heard this also referred to as being in a trance, your subconscious mind has moved forward and you conscious mind had been moved into the background.  You are in a more relaxed state and your subconscious mind is more able to accept positive suggestions.  Again, it’s important to remember that you will not do anything that you won’t be willing to do while you are not experiencing hypnosis.  Because of this, you will be able to take the suggestions that you feel are right for you and allow yourself to begin to experience the changes that you want to make in your life, such as eliminating negative or unwanted habits, improving your learning process, memory, and concentration.  Hypnosis can also help you to develop more self-confidence, eliminate stage fright, and improve your athletic abilities as well as improve in other social and educational areas that are of a nonmedical nature.

Registration is now open for the second ECIR Group Inc., NO LAMINITIS! Conference.

A complete lecture schedule and registration, via Pay Pal or check, may be found here:

http://www.nolaminitis.org

When: September 27 – 29, 2013
Where: Jacksonville, Oregon
Featured Speakers : Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD
Robert M. Bowker, VMD, PhD
Courtney Diehl, DVM, PC
Joan Kulifay
Kathleen Gustafson
Jannalee Smithey
Linda Ables

Registrations received by August 15, 2013 qualify for Early Bird ticket discount price of $150.00.
Registration after August 15, 2013 will be $175.00.
Registrations must be in by September 18, 2013.

Many plans have been finalized including Friday night Meet and Greet, and Saturday BBQ, thanks to our Platinum and Gold Benefactors.

Platinum Benefactors

Soft Ride Boots
Auburn Labs – APF

Gold Benefactors

California Trace
Black Horse Consulting
Horse Tech
My Best Horse
New England Equine Balance
The Cranneys at Oak Ranch Stables, California
Anderson Feed – Nuzu Feed
Jannalee Smithey, EDO, Oregon

Please tell these companies you appreciate their support the next time you talk with them or visit their web sites.

The NO LAMINITIS ! Conference will take place in Jacksonville, Oregon, starting with the Friday Meet and Greet at the Jacksonville Inn. A block of rooms has been set aside at the Jacksonville Inn, the Wine Country Inn and at the Rogue Regency Inn in nearby Medford. The Medford Airport is 18 minutes from Jacksonville.

Check out the VENUE button at www.nolaminitis.org for more information. When you reserve, let them know you are with the ECIR Group, NO Laminitis! Conference.

Did you know you can also see and like the ECIR Group on Facebook?

Special thanks to Patti K for all her fabulous cyber work!

 

Alf is excited to announce that he is now donating 15% of the sales of his book of inspirational quotes to support DSLD/ESPA research and awareness! He wants to help other horses with the disease, and hopes that in some small way, his donations will help the researchers eventually find a cure. Support a good cause (while being inspired to greatness) and get your copy HERE .

– CLM