Please take a look at Articles on self-defense/conflict/violence for introductions to the references found in the bibliography page.

Please take a look at my bibliography if you do not see a proper reference to a post.

Please take a look at my Notable Quotes

Hey, Attention on Deck!

Hey, NOTHING here is PERSONAL, get over it - Teach Me and I will Learn!


When you begin to feel like you are a tough guy, a warrior, a master of the martial arts or that you have lived a tough life, just take a moment and get some perspective with the following:


I've stopped knives that were coming to disembowel me

I've clawed for my gun while bullets ripped past me

I've dodged as someone tried to put an ax in my skull

I've fought screaming steel and left rubber on the road to avoid death

I've clawed broken glass out of my body after their opening attack failed

I've spit blood and body parts and broke strangle holds before gouging eyes

I've charged into fires, fought through blizzards and run from tornados

I've survived being hunted by gangs, killers and contract killers

The streets were my home, I hunted in the night and was hunted in turn


Please don't brag to me that you're a survivor because someone hit you. And don't tell me how 'tough' you are because of your training. As much as I've been through I know people who have survived much, much worse. - Marc MacYoung

WARNING, CAVEAT AND NOTE

The postings on this blog are my interpretation of readings, studies and experiences therefore errors and omissions are mine and mine alone. The content surrounding the extracts of books, see bibliography on this blog site, are also mine and mine alone therefore errors and omissions are also mine and mine alone and therefore why I highly recommended one read, study, research and fact find the material for clarity. My effort here is self-clarity toward a fuller understanding of the subject matter. See the bibliography for information on the books. Please make note that this article/post is my personal analysis of the subject and the information used was chosen or picked by me. It is not an analysis piece because it lacks complete and comprehensive research, it was not adequately and completely investigated and it is not balanced, i.e., it is my personal view without the views of others including subject experts, etc. Look at this as “Infotainment rather then expert research.” This is an opinion/editorial article/post meant to persuade the reader to think, decide and accept or reject my premise. It is an attempt to cause change or reinforce attitudes, beliefs and values as they apply to martial arts and/or self-defense. It is merely a commentary on the subject in the particular article presented.


Note: I will endevor to provide a bibliography and italicize any direct quotes from the materials I use for this blog. If there are mistakes, errors, and/or omissions, I take full responsibility for them as they are mine and mine alone. If you find any mistakes, errors, and/or omissions please comment and let me know along with the correct information and/or sources.



“What you are reading right now is a blog. It’s written and posted by me, because I want to. I get no financial remuneration for writing it. I don’t have to meet anyone’s criteria in order to post it. Not only I don’t have an employer or publisher, but I’m not even constrained by having to please an audience. If people won’t like it, they won’t read it, but I won’t lose anything by it. Provided I don’t break any laws (libel, incitement to violence, etc.), I can post whatever I want. This means that I can write openly and honestly, however controversial my opinions may be. It also means that I could write total bullshit; there is no quality control. I could be biased. I could be insane. I could be trolling. … not all sources are equivalent, and all sources have their pros and cons. These needs to be taken into account when evaluating information, and all information should be evaluated.” - God’s Bastard, Sourcing Sources (this applies to this and other blogs by me as well; if you follow the idea's, advice or information you are on your own, don't come crying to me, it is all on you do do the work to make sure it works for you!)



“You should prepare yourself to dedicate at least five or six years to your training and practice to understand the philosophy and physiokinetics of martial arts and karate so that you can understand the true spirit of everything and dedicate your mind, body and spirit to the discipline of the art.” - cejames (note: you are on your own, make sure you get expert hands-on guidance in all things martial and self-defense)



“All I say is by way of discourse, and nothing by way of advice. I should not speak so boldly if it were my due to be believed.” - Montaigne


I am not a leading authority on any one discipline that I write about and teach, it is my hope and wish that with all the subjects I have studied it provides me an advantage point that I offer in as clear and cohesive writings as possible in introducing the matters in my materials. I hope to serve as one who inspires direction in the practitioner so they can go on to discover greater teachers and professionals that will build on this fundamental foundation. Find the authorities and synthesize a wholehearted and holistic concept, perception and belief that will not drive your practices but rather inspire them to evolve, grow and prosper. My efforts are born of those who are more experienced and knowledgable than I. I hope you find that path! See the bibliography I provide for an initial list of experts, professionals and masters of the subjects.

The Power of Suggestion

Anji no chikara [暗示の力]


Power of self-suggestion through visualization

Shikaku-ka ni yoru jiko anji no chikara [視覚化による自己暗示の力]


Researched with ChatGPT 


The power of suggestion refers to the psychological phenomenon where an individual's thoughts, feelings, or behaviors are influenced by the suggestions of others. This can occur consciously or unconsciously and can have a significant impact on various aspects of life. Here are key points about the power of suggestion:


Mechanisms of Suggestion


1. Placebo Effect: The belief that a treatment will work can lead to real physiological and psychological improvements, even if the treatment has no therapeutic effect.

2. Nocebo Effect: Negative expectations or beliefs about a treatment or situation can cause harmful effects.

3. Hypnosis: A state of focused attention and increased suggestibility, often used therapeutically to change behaviors or perceptions.

4. Subliminal Messages: Information presented below the threshold of conscious awareness can subtly influence thoughts and behaviors.


Types of Suggestion


1. Direct Suggestion: Explicit recommendations or commands, such as a doctor telling a patient that a treatment will relieve their pain.

2. Indirect Suggestion: Implied or subtle suggestions, often used in advertising or therapy, to influence without direct commands.

3. Self-Suggestion (Autosuggestion): Influencing oneself with positive affirmations or negative thoughts. This is how one can override human mind-chatter directing our thoughts toward more positive and productive efforts, i.e., such as taming the monkey mind chattering … allowing our human mind to handle anxiety effects, etc.


Applications


1. Therapeutic Settings: Techniques like hypnosis or cognitive-behavioral therapy use suggestion to help patients change harmful behaviors or thoughts.

2. Marketing and Advertising: Suggestive language and imagery are used to influence consumer behavior and preferences.

3. Education: Teachers use positive reinforcement and encouragement to boost students' confidence and performance.

4. Everyday Life: Suggestion plays a role in social interactions, self-perception, and decision-making.


*Self-talk or Internal mind-chatter that heavily influences our words and especially our actions.*


Psychological Theories


1. Social Influence Theory: Suggestion is a form of social influence where people conform to the expectations or behavior of others.

2. Cognitive Dissonance Theory: Suggestion can help resolve the discomfort of holding contradictory beliefs by influencing one to align with the suggested belief.

3. Expectation Theory: People's expectations about outcomes can influence the actual outcomes, often seen in placebo and nocebo effects.


Factors Influencing Suggestibility


1. Authority: Suggestions from perceived authority figures are more likely to be accepted.

2. Repetition: Repeated suggestions can reinforce beliefs and behaviors. (This is huge in self-talk!)

3. Emotional State: Anxiety, stress, or relaxation can affect how susceptible one is to suggestion.

4. Personality Traits: Some individuals are naturally more suggestible due to traits like openness to experience or a tendency toward conformity.


Risks and Ethical Considerations


1. Manipulation: Unethical use of suggestion can manipulate people's choices and actions.

2. False Memories: Suggestion can create or alter memories, leading to false recollections.

3. Dependency: Over-reliance on suggestion-based techniques can undermine an individual's autonomy and critical thinking.


The power of suggestion is a potent tool that can be harnessed for positive change but also requires careful and ethical use to avoid potential harm. This applies to self-suggestion through self talk and visualization and can achieve great change in ourselves through our own efforts. 


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