Understanding Hypnosis: The Power of the Reactive Mind

The reactive mind secretly controls thoughts and actions through hidden commands, much like hypnosis.

### Understanding the Reactive Mind: The Influence of Hypnosis and Engrams
* 🧠 The reactive mind can **control behavior without conscious awareness**, similar to how **hypnosis operates**.
* 💤 During hypnosis, a subject enters a state of **partial unconsciousness** where a hypnotist can **implant commands** that later **influence actions**.
* 🔄 An example of this is when a hypnotist might suggest, "**When I touch my tie, you'll remove your coat**," leading the subject to follow the command **unknowingly**.
* 🤔 The analytical mind often seeks to **rationalize irrational behaviors** triggered by these hidden commands, showcasing the conflict between **conscious and unconscious thoughts**.
* 🕵 Even absurd commands, like sneezing when hearing the word 'rug', can lead to the subject **acting out of character** until the suggestion is removed.
* 📜 Just as hypnotic suggestions are recorded, the reactive mind stores **engrams**—painful memories or phrases that can later **dictate thoughts and emotions** without the person's awareness.
* 🔍 The upcoming analysis will focus on a specific woman's engram to illustrate how these **hidden commands can resurface and influence behavior later in life**.

4-The Mechanics Of The Mind-Using Dianetics:The Modern Science Of Mental Health

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Hypnosis as an Analogy for the Reactive Mind

The speaker uses hypnosis as a model to explain how the reactive mind works.

Hypnosis demonstrates a part of the mind below awareness that can control behavior.

Hypnotized subjects are in a state of partial unconsciousness, receiving commands that later trigger actions.

The subject unknowingly follows commands triggered by specific cues, unaware of the command's existence.

The analytical mind tries to justify irrational behavior caused by hypnotic suggestion.

Examples of Hypnotic Commands and Irrational Behavior

Hypnotic commands, no matter how absurd, are carried out by the subject.

Examples include reacting to taxis as if swarmed by mosquitoes or sneezing upon hearing 'rug'.

Suggestions act as direct orders, causing irrational behavior until released by the hypnotist.

Engrams, like hypnotic suggestions, install hidden commands in the reactive mind.

These recordings control thoughts, actions, and feelings without conscious awareness.

The next section will examine a woman's engram and its reactivation.