Re: Trance : What exactly is it ?
- Subject: Re: Trance : What exactly is it ?
- From: slands@aic.net.au (John & Kristy Byrne)
- Date: Wed, 9 Oct 1996 07:55:41 +1000
Joel professionally tapped out this message...
>>
>>Surely, items 1,2,3,and 4, above will cause many people to feel
>>relaxed---certainly they will alter brain chemistry and resultant brain
>>waves..but my understanding of trance induction relates more to
>>communication (as in 5 above) where you get an accurate read of the
>>subject's internal world.....and perhaps
>>go into a trance on some level as well. No question that music is evocative
>>of moods and, if the music touches something inside, an alteration of
>>consciousness will occur. I'm not opposed to using it or other safe stimuli
>>along with a skilled linguistic connection with the other.
>>
>>I'd be interested in your reaction to my thoughts. Regards, Joel
I would define trance as any, and all, altered states. This would include
such things as wondering, visualising, complete external awareness, but
only if these were not the starting point of the individual concerned. The
beauty of a trance is what you do with it.
Kind Regards,
John B.