The Instant Self-Hypnosis Reader’s Induction
(to be read aloud)
“Feeling a sense of privacy and comfort, I allow the sound of my own
voice to soothe my mind and body while I speak slowly and softly. My
body is slowing down as though everything is moving in slow motion.
With every word I read and every sound I utter, I feel more relaxed and
at peace. Moment by moment, my mind is becoming as clear as the surface
of a calm and quiet mountain lake.
“As my mind clears, I use my imagination to relax more deeply while
I read. I imagine that I am sitting on a comfortable chair on a beautiful
beach. With my peripheral vision, I see the golden sand that surrounds
me…and the waves crashing on the shore. I hear the gentle
and rhythmic sounds they make.
“I feel a moist sea breeze waft over my body. I notice the warm sun
on my skin. I feel its golden touch on my scalp, allowing me to let go
of any excess tension in my scalp. All of my thoughts seem to quiet
down now as I concentrate my attention on the sun’s warmth on my
face…on my cheeks…on my ears…and around my jaw.
“The healing light seems to caress my neck and to warm my throat,
allowing the words to flow easily and effortlessly from my mouth. It
feels as though hundreds of tiny fingers of light are massaging my
shoulders and my upper back as I relax—waves of warmth and relaxation
cascade down…down my arms and out through my fingers.
“As I take a slow breath and exhale I become aware of this relaxing
feeling filling my chest (take a breath and exhale slowly). A
golden-yellow radiance floods my solar plexus as I take another slow
breath and release it (take another breath)…and I feel sense of tranquility
and deep peacefulness fill my entire stomach area.
“I mentally scan my hips, pelvis, and buttocks…and let any tension
or anxiety there be gently washed away by a stream of light. I become
aware of my legs now…they are almost aglow as sunlight floods down
through them. My legs feel so relaxed. Even my feet and toes feel
warm and comfortable…warm and comfortable now.
“As I bask in the glorious sun, I imagine closing my eyes as I prepare
to hypnotize myself. I draw three slow deep breaths (draw three
deep breaths). For a few moments I can see the glow of orange light
through my closed eyelids. But now that light fades into a comforting
darkness as I draw my attention inward…inward…toward the center of
my mind.
“I imagine that I am approaching a tall, modern, and familiar
building. I walk through the revolving door and step into a beautiful
lobby. Inside the building stands a strong, armed security guard who
secures the building from intruders. The guard looks at me with a
steely glare, but then recognizes me as the owner of the building. The
guard works for me. I give the guard a self-satisfied nod and make my
way toward the elevator.
“I see the reflection of myself in the mirrorlike surface of the elevator
doors. I look relaxed and confident. I press the down arrow and
the doors of the elevator open. I feel very safe as I step into a spacious
and luxurious elevator car. I turn toward the panel of buttons which
indicate the floor numbers. I press the number ten, which lights up as
the elevator doors close. The elevator car begins to move down
smoothly through the long, deep elevator shaft…with a very gentle
humming sound. I watch the numbered lights above the door as they
change. Each number lights up for a moment as the elevator moves
past the indicated floor. As the numbers change…one by one…I feel
myself descending to a wonderful place within myself…far beneath
the surface.
“One…I watch the numbers as the elevator moves down…deeper
down with every number.
“Two…deeper beneath the surface of this great structure…down
below the surface now.
“Three…by the time I reach the tenth number, I will be hypnotized.
“Four…I will be hypnotized with my eyes open…open to all beneficial
suggestions.
“Five…I feel myself descending…smoothly…effortlessly.
“Six…still watching the number change above the door…one by one.
“Seven…going deeper now…feeling peaceful and relaxed.
“Eight…I am safe…I feel calm…going down…down…deeper down.
“Nine…I allow myself to enter into hypnosis with my eyes open.
“Ten…the elevator car comes to a smooth halt as I reach my
destination.
“As the doors open, I enter into a comfortably furnished reading
room. A burning log in the fireplace crackles and blazes brightly, as if
welcomingme into the chamber. I approach a very comfortable-looking
chair and sit down. I pick up a book on a small table next to the chair.
I read the cover of the book, which says Instant Self-Hypnosis. I open the
book and begin to read. And the words address me directly and seem to
jump off of the pages and into my mind. Here is what they say:
“‘You are now hypnotized with your eyes open. You are now highly
suggestible. You will remain in hypnosis while you read the suggestions
for your goal. Your mind soaks in the suggestions now the way a
sponge soaks in water. You can easily stay hypnotized with your eyes
open until you read the ‘Wake-Up.’ You remain calm and focused as you
turn to your bookmark.’”
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