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| What Is Hypnosis? |
to uncover hidden realms within themselves. Through
these means they attempt to discover memories,
emotions, desires, doubts, fears, insecurities, powers,
and even secret knowledge buried deep within what
they believe is a powerful unconscious, determining
behavior quite apart from and even against conscious
choice. The allure is to tap into what they believe to be
a huge reservoir for healing and for power. Thus
hypnosis is touted to activate hidden resources for
extraordinary powers and for healing. Consider such
promises made by enterprising hypnotists: selfmastery,
personal well-being, emotional healing and
health, the ability to overcome addictions, to create
wealth, and to influence others at the unconscious or
subconscious level.
