Columbus Day and hypnosis seem unrelated because one is a civic holiday about exploration, and the other is a therapeutic technique for shifting your state of mind. However, they do share a surprising set of themes.
Christopher Columbus voyaged into the unknown and reshaped maps, changing history. Hypnosis is a guided, focused state where you can explore inner landscapes, discover hidden beliefs, and rewrite personal stories. Both involve stepping away from the everyday viewpoint and seeing things from a different perspective.
Holidays like Columbus Day are built from symbols (ships, explorers, flags) that communicate cultural values and stories which are either celebrated or contested. Hypnosis uses symbols, metaphors, and imagery (doors, journeys, anchors) to communicate with the subconscious.
There’s a shared thread of reassessing the ‘truth.’ Columbus Day has been reexamined in recent decades where many communities have shifted to Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This has expanded the conversation to include colonial impacts.
Hypnosis also asks for reappraisal: myths about mind control and stage tricks persist. Modern Consulting Hypnotists work to correct misunderstandings and reframe hypnosis as an evidence-based tool for change. Both invite us to question the story and decide what meaning we want to keep, revise, or discard.
Just as historians revisit the Columbus story, you can revisit personal narratives under hypnosis to see what’s accurate, what’s really true for you, and what’s ready to change.
Are you ready to embark on a hypnotic journey into your mind?
Imagine yourself standing on the deck of a sturdy ship, the wind caressing your face, sails open, and the tangy smell of decaying plankton and salty mist tickling your nostrils. I wonder how quickly this journey into your mind will allow you to discover new beliefs and release old ones that no longer serve.
My name is Donna Brown, a Houston Hypnotist. I help everyday people with everyday problems. I’m here to help you discover your innate abilities, capacities and talents. Schedule your free fifteen minute consultation today and we will sail away…
Donna Brown is a Certified Hypnotist based in Houston with over a decade of experience helping clients create positive change through the power of the subconscious mind. She is a graduate of the National Guild of Hypnotists, Inc. and the National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists. Certifications include Access Bars, Access Facelift, Access Certified Facilitator, Body Code, Emotion Code, and Belief Code Practitioner, Psych-K, and NLP.
