The sin of sloth, also known as acedia, is a failure to do what ought to be done due to a lack of motivation, spiritual indifference, or apathy. It’s not just simple laziness, but a more profound spiritual ailment involving a lack of desire for God’s love and a refusal of the joy He offers.
Here’s a hypnotherapy script to help overcome the sin of sloth:
Induction
“Welcome to this hypnotherapy session, where you’ll embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth. Allow yourself to relax, feeling the weight of your worries and concerns slowly lifting off your shoulders. Take a deep breath in, and as you exhale, feel your body relax further.
Imagine yourself in a peaceful, serene environment, where you feel completely safe and at ease. This is your sanctuary, where you can let go of all tension and stress.
As you breathe in, repeat the phrase ‘I let go’ to yourself, allowing any remaining tension to release. As you exhale, repeat ‘I relax,’ feeling your body surrender to the calmness.
Now, imagine a warm, soothing light beginning to fill your body, starting from the crown of your head and flowing down to your toes. As this light travels through your body, it dissolves any remaining resistance, allowing you to fully surrender to the present moment.”
Deepening
“As you continue to breathe deeply, feeling more relaxed with each passing moment, I want you to imagine a staircase before you. This staircase represents your journey into your subconscious mind.
Take a step down, feeling yourself becoming more relaxed, more calm, and more centered with each step. As you descend, repeat the phrase ‘I let go’ to yourself, releasing any thoughts or worries that no longer serve you.
Take another step down, feeling yourself becoming more open, more receptive, and more connected to your inner self. As you breathe in, repeat ‘I trust,’ trusting that your subconscious mind will guide you towards growth and self-awareness.
Take one final step down, feeling yourself fully immersed in your subconscious mind. You are now ready to confront and overcome the sin of sloth.”
Confronting Sloth
“Imagine a comfortable couch before you, symbolizing the temptation to procrastinate and avoid responsibility. See the soft cushions, the inviting texture, and the appealing idea of just relaxing and doing nothing.
Notice how you feel: perhaps it’s a sense of comfort, a sense of relaxation, or a sense of avoidance. Allow yourself to fully feel these emotions, without judgment or resistance.
Now, I want you to imagine a gentle, loving light surrounding the couch. This light represents your higher self, guiding you towards motivation and productivity.
As you breathe in, repeat the phrase ‘I acknowledge,’ acknowledging the presence of sloth within you. As you exhale, repeat ‘I release,’ releasing the need to procrastinate and avoid responsibility.
Imagine the couch before you slowly disappearing, symbolizing the dissipation of sloth’s hold on you. With each breath, feel yourself becoming more motivated, more energized, and more productive.”
Reframing
“Imagine a new scenario before you, where you’re taking action, making progress, and achieving your goals.
See yourself succeeding, accomplishing, and feeling a sense of pride and fulfillment.
Notice how you feel: perhaps it’s a sense of excitement, a sense of purpose, or a sense of accomplishment. Allow yourself to fully embody these emotions, feeling them resonate deep within your being.
As you breathe in, repeat the phrase ‘I choose,’ choosing to take action and make progress. As you exhale, repeat ‘I succeed,’ affirming your ability to achieve your goals.
Imagine a warm, empowering light surrounding you, symbolizing your newfound motivation and productivity. This light will guide you forward, helping you stay focused, committed, and driven to succeed.”
Awakening
“As you begin to come back to the present moment, take with you the insights and feelings you’ve experienced during this hypnotherapy session. Remember that true fulfillment and happiness come from taking action and making progress, and that sloth only leads to stagnation and unhappiness.
Repeat the phrase ‘I am motivated’ to yourself, feeling the power of this affirmation resonate deep within your being. As you go about your day, carry this sense of motivation with you, using it to guide your thoughts, words, and actions.
When you are ready, slowly open your eyes, feeling refreshed, renewed, and reborn.”
Post-Hypnotic Suggestion
“As you go about your daily life, remember that you have the power to choose motivation over sloth. Whenever you feel the need to procrastinate, take a deep breath, and repeat the phrase ‘I choose to take action.’ This will help you stay focused, motivated, and committed to your goals and dreams.”
Here is the complete list of script linked to Sin’s of the Flesh :
- Release yourself from the Sin’s of the Flesh – Pride, Greed, Envy, Anger, Lust, Gluttony
- Release yourself from the Sin of Sloth
- Release yourself from the Sin of Lust
- Release yourself from the Sin of Gluttony
- Release yourself from the Sin of Anger
- Release yourself from the Sin of Envy
- Release yourself from the Sin of Greed
- Release yourself from the Sin of Pride