The Mike Mandel Hypnosis Blog

Repetition is the mother of skill… When I was a rebellious teenager surrounded by a tribe of fellow pseudo-intellectuals, we measured our worth by the depth of our knowledge—especially when it came to music. That was our domain, our badge

It’s freezing here in the Great White North, but I don’t mind. Why? Because Canada is the undisputed world leader in dealing with cold weather. Here, we’ve mastered the art of winter survival: double or triple-glazed windows, roaring fireplaces, electric

Some people seem to specialize in ineffective communication… About ten years ago, I was the communications expert on CBC Television’s Steven and Chris show. I held that position for two seasons, until one of the hosts tragically passed away. During

Where do you get your furnishings? I love good fiction, including the works of modern authors, as well as stories from long ago. I’m a big fan of original writers, like James Lee Burke, Roald Dahl, and John Fowles, among

Being Blocked Means a New Opportunity Awaits You… Circumstances can derail even our best-laid plans. As the saying goes, no plan survives first contact with the enemy—and in this case, the "enemy" might simply be unexpected disruptions beyond our control.

"Looks like we’re in for nasty weather…" – Bad Moon Rising by CCR A few years back, I was summering at our cabin in the Great White North on a hot, humid day. The air was thick with the scent

He never looked at his hands… My father, a good man, had some interesting eccentricities - usually around topics like tea, amateur radio, and the unquestioned superiority of all things British. My mother was also eccentric, though nowhere near as

Is that a lighthouse, or a labyrinth? Many years ago, while visiting my genetic roots in the UK, I found myself in a small coastal village in Cornwall. It was one of those places where the land feels old, and