Semantics of Hypnosis

I understand that you feel disempowered to believe that we are being hypnotized against our will from birth. But for the most part, the hypnosis is innocuous. I am a very literal person. When I gave the definition of hypnosis (according to a reputable dictionary as well as my own definition), I did that to show you that *literally* we are hypnotized a lot! Remember, my definition of hypnosis is the process of the suspension of analysis. We are in the state of suspension of analysis quite a bit throughout the day. Would you not agree? So therefore, yes, I would agree with you, if that were the case, perhaps our profession could use a better word. Or we could stand to redefine it. Because according to the semantic interpretation of the word "hypnosis," (and I am nothing if not Ms. Semantics), covert hypnosis happens all the time. Here's a great article which brings this concept to light. I did not write it, but maybe someone else's words will bring more clarity.

One last thing from me: as I said, most covert hypnosis is innocuous, and no evil comes from it. And sometimes, lots of goodies come from it, as in the case of the sex or love trance ; - )

Here's the article: http://www.geoffrey.knight.net/topic.html#CovertHypnosis