Ericksonian Fable: The Hungry Lion

Written By Eugene Morgan An old man was in his garden, when a lion approached him and said, “I’m going to eat you.” “Oh?” asked surprisingly the old man, “I knew my death would be certain but not by you.” “Then who were you expecting?” asked the lion. “A large pack of spotted hyenas,” replied […]

Expectation calls for Action

Written by Eugene Morgan We all have expectations.  We expect the sun will come out each day.  We expect our car to start each morning.  We expect the school bus will arrive on time.  We expect our favorite show will come on every Wednesday night.  Milton Erickson expects his subjects will do something. “Deeds are […]