Free Hypnotic Induction

Instructions

To launch an audio-visual presentation designed to elicit an altered state of consciousness, please click here. Play it now or save it for a time when you can take about 15 minutes out of your normal modes of thinking, to explore an altered state of consciousness.

Intentional Trance Formation [switching from one state of consciousness to another] is a skill that emerges as you develop your ability to aim your attention. There are several paths to influence your motivational state. Hypnosis produces the quickest results and so is recommended as the first method to explore. As you will see, the hypnotic induction includes audio and visual stimuli upon which you may focus to elicit the state change.

By paying close attention to the script and focusing on the visual stimulus [feel free to let your eyes close at any time], you will elicit a relaxed, yet alert state, In contrast to most states of mind, this dispassionate trance makes no demands on your cognitive resources, so you can access them for deep processing. This can be useful during times of crisis.

1. Developing some proficiency with this method will enhance your ability to act as intended despite the influence of local stressors and temptations [see The Exercise of Will].
2. The focused, dispassionate state that results from this exercises provides an excellent opportunity for contemplation - that is, deep processing on issues of meaning and core motivation [see Ask Alice].

Using this method to help you through a genuine crisis requires the development of the faculty to aim your attention for a sufficient period to elicit the intended trance formation. The real purpose of this and similar exercises is to give you the opportunity to exercise this faculty.

 

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In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's mind there are few.