Hypnosis And Meditation

Hypnosis, whether self-induced or aided by a hypnotist, can offer a sense of deep relaxation and well being. Roy Masters, head of the Foundation of Human Understanding and the nation's longest-running radio host, used to be a professional hypnotist. He soon came to realize, however, that the benefits of hypnosis were only temporary. And when the stress or problem returned, it was often worse than before.

Masters believes that the reason hypnosis offers no lasting effects is because it serves to block out reality for a time, rather than teaching you how to deal with it. The hypnotic process pushes away all negative thoughts and emotions and artificially blocks them from consciousness. When the hypnosis ends, those emotions that were denied or buried come roaring back, more difficult to deal with than ever.

Masters has developed a meditation technique called "Be Still and Know." Unlike other forms of meditation, this technique does not use a mantra, a visual focus or a breathing discipline. Masters believes that those techniques really amount to self-hypnosis, with the same outcome of temporarily distancing the practitioner from emotion.

Far better, Masters says, to invite those negative emotions in, observe them and deal with them. Being able to simply assess and understand negative thoughts, without responding judgmentally or resentfully, breaks their power over you. The sense of well being that results from reaching this level of objectivity will carry into every aspect of your life. And unlike the temporary effects of hypnosis, this enlightened state will last.

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