CHAPTER 5 - Rough Draft

HOW THE MODEL WORKS

Abstract: Working with current definitions of self-hypnosis, a series of postulates are developed toward relating hypnosis to extra-sensory perception (ESP). This includes a mathematical formula on how to cross-culturally induce ESP via forms of self-hypnosis. A technique or method-of-induction is proposed which is challenged in a national tournament of experts. The results overwhelm the competition by two orders of magnitude.

Definitions and Postulates:

The purpose of this chapter is to relate extra-sensory perception to hypnosis. The standard definitions used for hypnosis often includes that it is a borderline state between sleeping and waking. Any state characterized by an intense concentration of attention in one area, accompanied by a profound lack of attention in other areas, may also be considered hypnosis. With this type of definition, everyone is considered to be continuously in a light state of hypnosis.

The depth of hypnosis, which is an implied issue in this definition, may be defined as the difference between the intensity of concentration in one sphere or area, and the depth if inhibition in others. Attention focused in one area creates a corresponding lacuna, or lack of attention, in other areas of the brain. Deeper states of hypnosis are created by centering the attention for prolonged periods.

With these definitions of hypnosis, a useful model for relating hypnosis to extra-sensory phenomenon is now possible.

Postulate I: The conscious experience is associated with the nervous processes which take place above a certain critical level of awareness/alertness. This function, defined as I(c), varies considerably in a state of hypnosis, where attention is focused.

Postulate II: Psi Energy, arbitrarily defined as E(psi), is an equivalent in the field of extra-sensory phenomenon of what, in our three-dimensional world, is called energy.

Correlate A: E(psi) is not limited by time.

Correlate B: E(psi) can not be transformed into other energies (i.e. physical energies: converting heat into light).

Correlate C: E(psi) operates by manipulating the transformation of physical energies.

Postulate III: Psi Energy is responsible for extra-sensory perception and psycho-kinetic phenomenon (PK).

Postulate IV: Psi Energy is the product of some aspect of the metabolic processes. Physical data regarding the relationship between metabolic processes and extra-sensory perception can be found in the book BEYOND TELEPATHY by Andrea Puharich.

Postulate V: The generation of the Psi Energy rapidly decreases the level of alertness. This immediately explains why:

(1) each conscious act has a limited duration,
(2) why we experience a permanent train of changing thoughts, and
(3) why our attention permanently shifts from one object to the next.

When you think, Psi energy is created. The Psi Energy automatically decreases the level of alertness so that one shifts to something else.

Postulate VI: The intensity of conscious experience, I(c), depends on the time rate of the generation of Psi Energy. Mathematically, this is described as

dE(psi)/ dt =A(e) x I(c)

The rate of change of E(psi) as a function of time is equal to some geographical constant, A(e), times the intensity of concentration, I(c). More simply stated Psi Energy is equal to a geographical constant times the intensity of concentration, I(c), times the amount of time that the thought is held:

E(psi) = A(e) x I(c) x t

If we cannot make any particular thought last long enough, it should be sufficient to repeat it again and again until the value of the individual brief periods add up to a sufficient value. The equation now becomes

E(psi) = A(e) x I(c) x [t(1) + t(2) + t(3) +...]

Discussion:

Extra-sensory perception is often observed in hypnosis, a state characterized by a single intensive by a single intensive thought. Recurrent cases of psycho-kinetic phenomena, such as the haunted-house variety, are often reported to be connected with previous tragic events, associated with intensity of concentration, I(c).

The frequently reported cases of crisis telepathy - ESP contact between two persons, one of whom is dying or in grave danger - are necessarily associated with intense thought or concentration. The length of time experienced depends entirely upon the circumstances.

The discovery of mental impregnation, known in the literature as psychometry gave evidence that repeated identical thoughts increase the expected psychic effect. Wearing a ring for a long time will "imprint" memory of the wearer onto the ring: just slipping a ring on and then off and handing it to a Psychometrist will not generally reveal any memory of the wearer.

Religious tradition asserts that repeated prayers may be more effective that a single one. In other words, the more you repeat the same prayer, or the more you do a single ritual, the greater the effect. Along with these lines, "tithing" might be seen as consisting of one's time or attention; rather than the traditional ones of money to the Church. Many eastern religions, for example, require ten percent of your life (2.5 hours) in meditation.

Postulate VII: The formation of Psi Energy, which is created by a mental act, preserves the semantic content of the thought which created it. In essence, your thought is uniquely distinct. If you deviate from your thought slightly, it is a different thought-form.

The stimulating action of Psi formation on the brain may account for memory, more particularly, active recollection. The influence of Psi formation increases the level of awareness of the neuro-patterns corresponding to the thought to be remembered. This corresponding semantic content is then consciously re-experienced.

Method of Induction:

When questioning or desiring thoughts are intense enough, lasting long enough, or repeated frequently enough, the organ of Psi Energy is produced in sufficient intensity and structuring to be able to produce a detectable effect in the physical world. This may occur in hypnotic states, in states of elated emotions, or when interest, motivation, or desire is strongly increased. Therefore, the ideal process of extra-sensory perception works in this manner:(figure 1).

An intense desire or question which we wish to have occur or happen must first come into being. At this point the individual confronts the continuum. This creates an organ of Psi Energy (figure 2), which will be described as a "lump" of information. The thought is held for a prolonged period, increasing the intensity of concentration, I(c).

Consciousness is then dropped into a "blank mind" state (Figure 3). The actual visualization is a switch from the point to a void. What then occurs is that this information is impressed on the consciousness (Figure 4), resulting in a vision or an event occurrence. This event is independent of both space and time.

In actuality, however, what really occurs is the following: The question being asked is not intense enough to impress itself onto the unconscious (Figure 5). Lacking in intensity, the block of energy (or more precisely, information) that is created is small. Thus, the Psi Energy output is minimal, if any at all (Figure 6).

When people drop themselves into trance states, they are generally not in a "blank mind" state. There are a lot of subconscious thought going on even as they are going down into the trance state (Figure 7). All of these are on a subliminal level. The person may not even be aware of them since there is no discipline to hold onto the "blank mind" state.

Consequently, the information path gets distorted, and weird pattern emerges. This vision of information or event experiences is distorted (Figure 8). The medium or mystic then usually experiences a "spirit guide," automatic handwriting, or other related phenomena. This is termed an experience in the Prototaxic mode, characterized by loss of ego.

Higher forms of the trance state include art (Parataxic mode) and creativity (Syntaxic mode). Parataxic experience consists of relationships with images whose meaning remains on the symbolic level. Syntaxic experiences occur when the conscious ego cooperates willingly with the subconscious. Here meaning is fully cognized, with minimal distortion or production.

In older magical ceremonies, the Banishing Ritual and Middle Pillar exercise can be seen to be designed to facilitate higher forms of concentration (i.e. Syntaxic mode). Other keys to this experience are biofeedback, meditation, peak experiences, higher Jhana states of yoga, and so on. The Banishing Ritual provides protection from invading thoughts and distractions. Concentration during this form of ritual purification is intense, structured, and prolonged.

The magical concept of "energized enthusiasm," arousing one's self emotionally, seems to be pertinent to facilitating telepathic reception. Puharich believes reception is improved by "parasympathetic activation" in which there is an increase in released acetylcholine. He also holds that the telepathic sending of information is easier when there is an increased amount of adrenaline in the system. These metabolic processes need not be viewed as "casual," but as simultaneous or synchronous with ESP experience. This way of viewing the body metaphorically is the bases for modern alchemy - the process of personal transformation.

The method for inducing extra-sensory perception through forms of self-hypnosis is:

(1) Formulate the question.

(2) Hold that thought for as long as possible.

(3) Assume that the event has occurred.

(4) Drop into a "blank mind" state and wait.

The World's First Psychic Tournament:
On September 21, 1975, Llewellyn Publications sponsored the World's First Psychic Tournament in Minneapolis, MN as part of their 5th Annual Gnosticon Festival. The tournament itself was co-sponsored by the Foundation for the Study of Man, originally set up to continue the work of Dr. Rhine and his work in ESP at Duke University. Many famous psychics were invited, including such personalities as John Pierrakos and Sibyl Leek.

The author of this paper was also invited to test the proposed models for inducing ESP ability using forms of self-hypnosis. Since he was relatively unknown for having any abilities in this ESP field, it seemed to hold some potential as a valid first study. More than 20 nationally known psychics also participated at this event.

The clairvoyance test consisted of twenty (20) cards randomly pulled from ten (10) poker decks. Each participant was to guess the suit of each card. With one chance in four of guessing the correct suit, the average score for a run of 20 cards with no ESP ability is 5. Each participant was given five (5) different runs. A final score determined the winner, with a total of 25 representing the norm.

What happened is now history: More than 50 percent of those participating showed normal scores ranging from 22 to 27 out of a possible 100. Most of the more well-known psychics showed some paranormal ability in clairvoyance, as expected, with total scores averaging between 8 and 12 correct answers out of 20. One well known psychic even had a score as high as 61 out of a total possible 100.

Using the technique of ESP induction through forms of self-hypnosis as outlined in this paper, however, Richard Alan Miller did not have a single run less than 16 out of twenty. His total score was 83 out of 100, more than two orders of magnitude greater probability than scores of nationally recognized psychics (Figure 9).

Of course, this does not constitute a proof of this model. What it does represent, however, is a need to understand the true significance of what self-hypnosis is and how it relates to extra-sensory perception (ESP). Something definitely made a difference in the performance of what is defined as clairvoyance. How might this be applied to therapy? Or even to such questions as to the role of placebo, the belief that you can do something beyond your scope.

Chapter Two addresses the nature and importance of attitude as a prerequisite for improved clairvoyance performance. The goal was to create a subjective screening questionnaire.

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