Approaching Cosmic Consciousness via Hypnosis
Journal of Humanistic Psychology January 1, 1982 DOI: 10.1177/0022167882221007
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA hierarchically structured series of hypnotically induced events aimed at reducing self-consciousness and organized awareness was tested in several volunteers. The sequence was designed to minimize anxiety and maximize responsiveness. Early responses suggest that participants find the experience enjoyable and beneficial, and it may trigger an episode resembling cosmic consciousness as described in mystical literature.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Preliminary study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Volunteers |
| Intervention | hypnotically induced events |
| Key finding | Exposure to the hypnotic series may precipitate an episode similar to cosmic consciousness. |
Abstract
An outline of a series of hypnotically induced events designed to depotentiate self-consciousness and organized awareness was presented to several volunteers. This series of events was hierarchically structured to minimize anxiety and to maximize responsivity. Preliminary responses indicate that exposure to this series is enjoyable and beneficial and may precipitate an episode similar to what has been described in the mystical literature as cosmic consciousness.