Sunday, June 03, 2007

Lessons From Chris Angel

I know Chris Angel has been around a long time, but it wasn't until today that I watched any of his shows. I have to admit he is pretty amazing!! I saw him walk on water, walk through glass, and escape from a watery grave. All of those were pretty amazing to watch. Still the most intriguing thing I saw was the hypnotisms.

Chris attempted (and pretty much succeeded) in hypnotising a room full of people. Part of the show was Chris and his staff talking about how people are hypnotized. Apparently a person can be hypnotised by smell, sound, visuals, etc...

The reason I found this to be so intriguing is simple. Let me explain:
  • If a person does not want to by hypnotized it is apparently impossible to hypnotise them. For the person who wants to be hypnotized it is apparently pretty easy to do so.
  • It is also interesting to note that some people who were standing when this happened seem to fall to the ground as if they suddenly fell asleep.
  • People also seemed to be open to suggestion during that time as well.

As I was watching it dawned on me that people who are desperately searching for a "spiritual" experience ore desperately want to be healed could be easily hypnotized. They would also be open to the suggestion that what they desperately wanted is true. Hmmm

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