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Leslie Bouché C.Ht
CERTIFIED HYPNOTHERAPIST
(805) 796-1616

we are creating ourselves

5/27/2016

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It seems these days that, more and more, the world runs by the attitude "the end justifies the means". This sounds so familiar and appears to make some sense... but it is incredibly dangerous thinking. When we fall into the trap of "end justifies the means" thinking, we tend to make everything outside of ourselves (objects, money, deals, projects, etc.) more important than we are as people.

At first this may appear to have a cast of altruism or even selflessness. But the danger lies not in the positive action of putting our needs aside temporarily in pursuit of something of value, but in forgetting that "the means" is where life actually happens - where we are actually creating and experiencing our lives. Who we are as we move forward in the pursuit of our dreams, our projects, our work, is what actually creates our life and affects the world around us.

What we believe to be the end product of what we are doing is not the real product - we ourselves are the actual end product! Our characters, our hearts, our souls... what value can there be in any seemingly worthwhile project if in the pursuit of that we damage our characters? How can good come from anything we do if there is no good, no compassion, no tolerance, no honesty, no love in the heart? The goal of life is transformation, which is an every-moment-of-every-day process of awareness, refining and purifying ... and we ourselves are the fruit of our endeavors - will that fruit be sweet?
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    Leslie bouché

    is a Certified Hypnotherapist and a Master of Therapeutic Imagery. She received her Diploma from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute in Tarzana, California, after a one-year intensive program, including a six-month internship.

    Leslie has had a lifetime of commitment to the spiritual path and to doing inner imagery work. She has traveled extensively throughout the world and has pursued spiritual studies in India. Through being a successful business owner, a parent, and involved in service to the community, she has a full understanding of the challenges inherent in balancing work, family, and spiritual life. Her experiences have taught her the great value of learning how to combine a passion for life and compassion for others with a lively sense of humor.

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Leslie is certified in the field of Hypnotherapy and upholds the high standards set forth by the American Hypnosis Association and the Hypnotherapists Union. Hypnotherapists are not licensed by the State of California as alternative healing arts practitioners. Some conditions may require a referral from your medical doctor or licensed psychotherapist. Hypnosis is meant to be a complement to, not a substitute for traditional medical treatment.
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