This is a book of practical skills, hypnotic stories, and inspiration for those who suffer chronic pain. Can you agree that we all suffer?

Suffering is the human condition. It is the price we pay for consciousness, for the ability to think about the past and anticipate the future, for the ability to make comparisons between what we want and what we have.

We discover the axiom is true: The obstacle in the path becomes the path. This book is a map through the obstacle of pain. It is not a route around it. There are no fly-overs or shortcuts. This book takes you right into the heart of it. And at the heart of pain, believe it or not, is comfort.

As a hypnotist I know that I can’t make you take this journey, I can only open the door and hand you a map. The curious thing is, you will soon discover the territory is familiar. So familiar, you will become aware that you are not an explorer of someplace new, but you will experience a homecoming to a world of your own making.

This is something not commonly known about hypnosis: It is leading from behind, encouraging the steps you take of your own volition. It’s an invitation to explore the greater part of your mind, which is your subconscious. This is where the magic happens, but it is you, not me, who is the magician.

Along the way, you will discover who you are. You will be amazed at the innate abilities you already have. You will learn to use them. But even natural talent requires practice to become truly skillful. This book requires some work and persistence on your part. But take heart; you’ve got this.