Post by Cindy on Oct 30, 2018 10:38:23 GMT -5
Is Hypnosis okay?
Hypnotists perform on stage and increasingly now, in schools. Many people also consult hypnotherapists to stop smoking or get rid of some other bad habit. Hypnotherapy is used in counseling sessions. Even if the results seem harmless or good, there is much more to hypnosis than meets the eye.
A hypnotic state, even a very mild one, is a state where critical thinking and judgment are suspended. Therefore, the person in such a state has their mind open to whatever influences want to come in, from the suggestions of the therapist or counselor to the spiritual realm. The mind in this state is very receptive and malleable. No matter the intent of the hypnotist or hypnotherapist, the hypnotist or therapist is not in total control.
The hypnotic state is the same as the altered states one goes into in Eastern meditation and in occult "centering." This state is very desired in the occult because occult practitioners (psychics, tarot card readers, mediums, etc.) know that in this state they are more sensitive and receptive to their supposed sources of information and the guidance of their "guides" or other disembodied beings (i.e., fallen angels, though of course, they do not see it this way). All of the popular mediums go into this kind of state to "hear" from the dead and recommend it to others as a way to contact their "guides."
The hypnotic state is the state one is put in or goes into in order to meet their "guides." This is how I was introduced to my spirit guide. When I practiced astrology, I would naturally fall into this state during the reading (consultation for the client). It is like having your mind in neutral, open to external or alien guidance that is not from God.
The hypnotic state is not normal, natural, or healthy.
There have been incidents of people becoming depressed, suicidal, or having psychotic breaks or nightmares, as a result of having been hypnotized. Hypnosis affects the mind; often in a negative manner. It can alter a person's psyche and, over time (as in Eastern meditation), their worldview.
This is a link from a former hypnotist warning people of hypnosis:
www.dangers-of-hypnosis.co.uk/
Although the article at the link below advocates a "safe use" of hypnosis (I think the dangers and risks are too high for any "safe" use), they do explain some of the possible complications and negative repercussions of hypnosis:
www.brooksidecenter.com/possible_dangers_and_complicatio.htm
posted with permission
www.christiananswersforthenewage.org/AboutCANA_FAQs3.html
Sadly, when I was involved in the new age and occult, I too practiced hypnosis and can honestly say, no Christian should allow themsevles to be hypnotized or hypnotize themselves. It can open you to demonic oppression and all kinds of nasty things!
Hypnotists perform on stage and increasingly now, in schools. Many people also consult hypnotherapists to stop smoking or get rid of some other bad habit. Hypnotherapy is used in counseling sessions. Even if the results seem harmless or good, there is much more to hypnosis than meets the eye.
A hypnotic state, even a very mild one, is a state where critical thinking and judgment are suspended. Therefore, the person in such a state has their mind open to whatever influences want to come in, from the suggestions of the therapist or counselor to the spiritual realm. The mind in this state is very receptive and malleable. No matter the intent of the hypnotist or hypnotherapist, the hypnotist or therapist is not in total control.
The hypnotic state is the same as the altered states one goes into in Eastern meditation and in occult "centering." This state is very desired in the occult because occult practitioners (psychics, tarot card readers, mediums, etc.) know that in this state they are more sensitive and receptive to their supposed sources of information and the guidance of their "guides" or other disembodied beings (i.e., fallen angels, though of course, they do not see it this way). All of the popular mediums go into this kind of state to "hear" from the dead and recommend it to others as a way to contact their "guides."
The hypnotic state is the state one is put in or goes into in order to meet their "guides." This is how I was introduced to my spirit guide. When I practiced astrology, I would naturally fall into this state during the reading (consultation for the client). It is like having your mind in neutral, open to external or alien guidance that is not from God.
The hypnotic state is not normal, natural, or healthy.
There have been incidents of people becoming depressed, suicidal, or having psychotic breaks or nightmares, as a result of having been hypnotized. Hypnosis affects the mind; often in a negative manner. It can alter a person's psyche and, over time (as in Eastern meditation), their worldview.
This is a link from a former hypnotist warning people of hypnosis:
www.dangers-of-hypnosis.co.uk/
Although the article at the link below advocates a "safe use" of hypnosis (I think the dangers and risks are too high for any "safe" use), they do explain some of the possible complications and negative repercussions of hypnosis:
www.brooksidecenter.com/possible_dangers_and_complicatio.htm
posted with permission
www.christiananswersforthenewage.org/AboutCANA_FAQs3.html
Sadly, when I was involved in the new age and occult, I too practiced hypnosis and can honestly say, no Christian should allow themsevles to be hypnotized or hypnotize themselves. It can open you to demonic oppression and all kinds of nasty things!
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