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SilverDisobedience Perception Analyst | Top 10% Podcaster with 1.3 M+ Listening Hours | Author | Wilhelmina Model & Creator▪️I am Dian Griesel. I live outside the 🔲

I am Dian Griesel, Ph.D., also known as the blogger/podcaster . I am a perception analyst and a highly trained certified clinical hypnotherapist (since 1992, Union 472; NFH 104) For over 30 years, I have counseled individuals and advised corporate teams to unlock potential and transform perceptions through better understanding of how conscious and unconscious feelings, thoughts and beliefs impact every relationship, both personally and professionally. About two years ago, I also began to also offer my clients the opportunity to literally “see” themselves differently via photo-hypnotherapy: A unique art therapy that merges hypnosis with photography. I am a member of the American Counseling Association, the National Guild of Hypnotists and hold a lifetime membership with the International Association of Counselors & Therapists. My objective is always to bring my knowledge, expertise, and compassion to every session. I have authored 15 personal-development, health, and business communication books and have been featured in over 100 media articles. In 2017, as a support tool for my private and professional clients as well as any others who might find my thoughts and ideas valuable, I began sharing my self-help, take-action philosophy through my social media posts. Today, my daily blogs inspire and support over a million people from around the world. I work out of my office studio which I affectionately call: Creative Content Loft. Located in Midtown, New York City, CCL houses full photography capabilities and an event space where my team and I also host community-building events! I still own a public relations firm that is very well-managed by a team of superb senior executives who are highly-skilled at positioning smart, talented people as thought-leaders within their respective fields. (See more under the Business Tab on my website) In 2012, I sold an investor relations firm that I’d founded to a publicly traded bank. In the spirit of full-disclosure, let me also tell you that when I was 57, I was scouted by Wilhelmina New York and invited to join their model roster in an unanticipated life twist: That was big check off the bucket list I didn’t even know I had! Subsequently, I’ve been featured in campaigns by many of the world’s most notable international consumer brands. So, you just never know where my face might pop up in your life. If you want to know more, I suggest a Google search. You’ll find hundreds of links with my name. I believe our self-image impacts every personal & work relationship we enter. Self-image is built upon perceptions we consciously or unconsciously carry regarding ourselves and how we believe others perceive us. These perceptions form the foundation of our sense of, or lack of, self-esteem & self-respect. If you have lost confidence, are questioning your worth, are feeling unattractive or need a self-confidence boost with a real-time, centering mind-set shift - I can help. I offer sessions that include conversation to consciously address concerns, followed by hypnotherapy to address subconscious beliefs. During some sessions, if desired, I add photo-hypnotherapy, a unique art therapy, where, while you are relaxed into a state of active hypnosis, while I'm taking your pictures. The result is that you receive visual proof that my process works -- plus you'll have a great new set of images for your personal or professional use. During sessions, conversation, suggestions, hypnotherapy, breath-work & sometimes photography are intertwined. My clients consistently report that all of our interactions raise their self-esteem, self-confidence & sense of self-worth. If you are ready to explore all of YOUR possibilities and start living more of the life you dream about, perhaps it’s time to book some time with me. I can be reached at Dian@DianGriesel.com or you can call/text 212.825.3210.

Zen (deep peace & understanding) is found in your everyday thought. I think Hell is found there, too.
20/12/2025

Zen (deep peace & understanding) is found in your everyday thought. I think Hell is found there, too.

Everything in the universe is made up of energy vibrating at different frequencies. If you've been reading this blog for...
19/12/2025

Everything in the universe is made up of energy vibrating at different frequencies. If you've been reading this blog for a while, you know that I'm fascinated with real physical, health, and psychological science…as well as all the quantum physics, neuroscience, and other new health sciences that are just now being explored and tested. Add in the study of world religions and fascination with music, and you've pretty got most of my personal interests covered.✨A personal research project that I am currently testing in a very un-clinical way is: Raising vibrations. Since some people find the holiday season and the wide variety of gatherings stressful, maybe you want to try this test with me. Perhaps we can even demonstrate statistical significance if enough of us join this experiment. ✨I want to raise my vibration and that of all of those around me, upwards towards feelings of greater love for ourselves and each other — particularly when a state of frustration or anger is vibrating high. My experiment involves mentally envisioning and hearing the words, "I love you." I want to see how another is affected if I mentally keep repeating "I love you" quietly and without telling the person-- when I know that they are not loving themselves. More so, I want to see how it affects my emotions. ✨My thesis is that by becoming conscious of our feelings and understanding that they are really just fleeting thoughts, we can learn to harness our energy and shift it to something more beautiful. ✨Let me know if you plan to give this a try, too. Maybe we can be the largest group in the to collectively raise the love vibration. How cool would that be?!!! FYI: My hand is saying "I love you." in sign language. Try it out!

Two people can hear the same words�and walk away with completely different realities. That gap explains most conflict. h...
18/12/2025

Two people can hear the same words�and walk away with completely different realities. That gap explains most conflict.
https://diangriesel.com

Yesterday, I decided would be the day to clean up my email lists.  It was a collective of thousands of names gathered fr...
17/12/2025

Yesterday, I decided would be the day to clean up my email lists. It was a collective of thousands of names gathered from business and personal relationships during the past 20 years. I’d been forced to do this a few years back after my server crashed — but there were still many, many names in my files. ✨ It took me hours. The process was both cathartic and disturbing at the same time. As I looked through each name, my first I realization was how many people had died before the age I am now. Then, I thought of all the companies I worked with, as well as all the time and energy I had spent stressing as I managed things that seemed so urgent at the time, yet now seemed so irrelevant and distant. Sometimes I saw names of people I know were clients — but couldn’t remember what they did. I saw names of so many people I’d hired over the years — some memorable for good reasons, others made me frown or laugh. I saw so many names of others I interacted with business-wise or personally. I also started to recall the folks who really aggravated the crap out of me. Then there were names I didn’t recognize at all. I thought about those who I’d known the longest — and still wanted to know and keep in touch with. I also contemplated those who I’ve really enjoyed meeting more recently. ✨ So many thoughts accompanied the process. In a way, it was a big mosaic of my life and life’s work. It really reminded me…Life is short. If there’s something you want to do, someone you want to call, do it now. Just a morning musing. xox aka
Founder http://www.perception-dynamics.com

No matter how old we are today, we have never been this exact age before. So, what does it mean when we are told: “Act y...
15/12/2025

No matter how old we are today, we have never been this exact age before. So, what does it mean when we are told: “Act your age?” How are we supposed to act? Did we cross invisible aging thresholds throughout our lives? If so, were we supposed to change our style and dress differently? What does that look like? Did the age rules change when we had children? What if we never had kids? Would this then mean we would never have to act our age? And, if a day is declared, when we are all suddenly supposed to “act our age,” what behaviors need to be tweaked? Are the changes mandatory? Are there penalties for non-compliance? Is somebody watching? Who is the judge?

It seems that throughout our lives, we are either told to “act our age” or we spend time worrying about “becoming our age.” What’s up with our cultural issues regarding aging? Why don’t we just relax, welcome and embrace the benefits of the years we have lived? Do you ever wonder about this? Do you have any answers? Tell me what your thoughts are, pretty please! Where does the angst come from?

The most important conversations rarely happen out loud.�They happen internally — before anyone else enters the room. Th...
14/12/2025

The most important conversations rarely happen out loud.�They happen internally — before anyone else enters the room. That’s where decisions are won or lost.
https://diangriesel.com

I treasure magical moments. Magic lives in the space between explanation and experience. Believers (and I'm a believer!)...
13/12/2025

I treasure magical moments. Magic lives in the space between explanation and experience. Believers (and I'm a believer!) tend to feel it as a presence — something sensed, intuitive, and alive beyond proof —while skeptics look for mechanisms, patterns, and causes that can be named and tested. Neither position is empty: Belief keeps wonder alive, and skepticism keeps us honest. The real tension isn't about whether magic exists because it does, but about how much mystery a person is willing to allow into their understanding of the world. ✨ For me -- I'm at the 100% level -- full tilt and all in -- on believing in magic. I spend zero time wondering "How did he do it?" My mind, instead, is 100% locked into "What a magical experience!" ✨

I recently attended the magic show, performed by the incredible a magician and mind reader who made the night unforgettable at AMAZE is absolutely a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 -- yes Five Star! Must-see show, playing in NYC right now. It is fun for anyone about 10 years old and up. ✨ Catch it if you can! And may magic live forever in our lives! ✨ I won't tell you what this sign is all about -- you'll just have to see the show. BUT it comes with a story that reconfirmed my faith in serendipity and wondrous experiences with magical people. And, I just ordered a frame! So if you ever come to my office -- you'll soon see it hanging on my wall! ✨🎩✨

Many of you have asked me to address how to live with lingering emotional hurt. Fair warning, it’s a tough love opinion ...
11/12/2025

Many of you have asked me to address how to live with lingering emotional hurt. Fair warning, it’s a tough love opinion in 8 thoughts.✨1) Life is short. Now is the time to ask: How do I benefit by replaying past hurtful conversations or experiences?✨2) Replaying these events doesn't protect us in the present. These replays of bad scenes just resurrect the original hurtful feelings.✨3) If in fact someone did “beat us up” in some way, we are beating ourselves up each time we recall the moment or relationship. It’s never good to beat yourself up.✨ 4) Everyone experiences times when emotions are blasting at 11 on the volume dial. Remember— emotions are equal opportunity feelings. Just like sadness can blast at 11, so can happiness.✨5) We’re each the boss of our life. So, if as the boss, professional help is necessary to cope, seek it. It’s there, but you have to want to accept it. ✨ 6) Apologize if guilt is lingering & causing emotional upheaval. While your apology may not be accepted, a sincere sorry still plants the seeds for healing.✨7) It’s a human responsibility for each of us to find constructive ways to cope, without losing control, behaving destructively or acting impulsively — towards others or ourselves. This comes easy to some, others need support. Get professional help if it’s time to change emotional patterns.✨8) Life is short. Yes, I’m starting & ending that way. Life can be over for any of us at any time. Don’t waste it in anger. Do whatever is necessary to get back to love of yourself and the openness to love others as soon as you possibly can.✨If it seems as if I’m simplifying emotional hurt — I am and I’m not. Except in cases of mental illness, we control our head-space. This leaves us with two choices: 1) Seek professional help or 2) Commit to making every effort to explore whether a) there is a benefit of recollecting the ongoing hurt which compounds as we replay situations. b) With whatever we conclude, we have now become aware. So, c) When we are aware, we can begin to observe the obsessive thoughts when they arise and make conscious choices to change the programming to something more pleasant or act as necessary for resolution.

Do you agree?
10/12/2025

Do you agree?

Subtle shifts in perception =�🛑 resistance → ✅ influence�😤 pressure → 😌 clarity�😶‍🌫️ stagnation → 🚀 growth�Small changes...
10/12/2025

Subtle shifts in perception =�🛑 resistance → ✅ influence�
😤 pressure → 😌 clarity�
😶‍🌫️ stagnation → 🚀 growth�
Small changes. Big results. https://diangriesel.com�

Discover how Dr. John Calhoun's Universe 25 reveals the vital need for purpose in society, beyond mere comfort and abundance.

"Ever wondered why people have such contrasting views on the same topic? 🌐 In this episode, I dive into the different pe...
10/12/2025

"Ever wondered why people have such contrasting views on the same topic? 🌐 In this episode, I dive into the different perspectives we encounter in life, using the example of company-wide layoffs. Let's explore how to foster understanding through open dialogue. https://youtu.be/BgZfJOrlu6s "

In this episode, Dian Griesel, also known as Silver Disobedience, delves into the complexity of differing perspectives, particularly through the example of a...

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