Theos-Talk Archives (December 1995 Message tl00541)

> Hi all
> I came across this idea in de Purucker's Studies in Occult Philosophy and I
> would appreciate some comments on it.
>
> "Auto-hypnosis or self-hypnosis where the subject hypnotizes himself or
> herself by various means known for ages past such as staring at a spot or a
> bright light or a piece of crystal or glass or even looking at the tip of

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> I have done this myself when first I began to meditate and I know of many
> people who use something external to concentrate on in meditation. From the
> above it would suggest that it is not the thing to do. Interesting thought.
>
> Bee Brown
> Member Theosophy International

Ditto. I have found this to be a *bad thing* for serious
students. Those who want to play games can hvae some fun with
it perhaps but I would question its long term effect upon
mental health.

ALan
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