The paradox of hypnosis: Extreme focus (mindfulness) can create (mindlessness) and thereby openness to suggestion and experience.
There are close to a dozen theories of what hypnosis is ... which means nobody knows. What everyone agrees on, however, is how it is done:
A - Absorb Attention
B - Bypass the Critical Factor
S - (make) Suggestion
There are lots of ways to accomplish each of the steps. Nature has figured out more than a few. It is no wonder that the ineffable nature of Nature is so often associated with the ineffable nature of spirituality.
Interesting theme. Intriguing photos.
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