phasing and hypnotic inductions

[ORIONX100]

I just read Frank's on phasing, which I found really intriguing. In fact, I found it very similar to the effects of hypnotic inductions. So just the mere act of noticing things, with one's attention not focused on doing anything but observing the environment, phase shifts our awareness to our subconscious?

[Stookie]

The way Frank used to put it, you "focus away from the physical", whatever that method is (noticing, a rundown, etc...). By turning your awareness to something that isn't physically there you can phase/shift your consciousness into it.

[Novice]

As Stookie said, the act of noticing is the first step to turning inside. In and of itself, it is not phasing though. Noticing helps calm the mind and create a neutral state. One where you don't react to things, simply observe them. In this state, you are better able to observe any images or sensations the mind begins perceiving. This is usually around the hypnogagic stage. By maintaining the neutral state of mind and allowing your mind to focus exclusively on what it is perceiving in the images, the physical body sort of fades away. Obviously it doesn't literally do that, but to the mind, it slips away and is no longer 'there.' As imagery stabilizes, you can then shift your focus on to an image and 'enter' it. This is phasing. The act of shifting your total awareness from the physical to something completely non-physical. Once in the image, you then actually perceive yourself to be in that image, sort of like entering another world or place. Because your consciousness is focused exclusively there.

[ORIONX100]

Okay, this is good. I think we're just about on the same page here, but not quite. So say if I wanted to direct my spiritual energy onto something I want to have happen. Does noticing my environment allow me access to my focus, so I can thereby direct it to an affirmation, or whatever the working might be? I could see this turning into a series of posts on this thread, because I am still very confused on the aspects of the spiritual world. But I'll probably put a thread on spiritualism to answer some of my other questions.

[Novice]

Hmmm....sounds like you may be describing hypnotic suggestion or auot-suggestion as I believe it is sometimes called.I have read about it being used as a tool for spiritual growth. Is this what you are referring to? If so, this isn't the board for it. It should probably be moved to the Spiritual Development forum. If I'm correct, let me know and I'll move this thread there. Otherwise I'll leave it here.

[ORIONX100]

Novice, you most likely are correct, although others are probably better at reading my thoughts, lol! I only made the post in this forum because it is most pertinent to phasing. Perhaps Keppel's work can also be applied to one's spiritual discoveries, or that we can do things in our life in which will lead us to a better understanding of ourselves. The main point I was driving at was to see what exactly is the best way in seeing oneself and life around oneself "bare", in the spiritual world, on the other side of our lives.

Well, that's my two cents anyways . Feel free to switch this to spiritual development, and thank you for your comments!

[Novice]

Some people view astral and OBE experiences as just plain fun to do. And other people view them as a path for spiritual growth. Personally, I think of them as both. They can be fun and light, but at times there is also great depth to the experiences.

Auto-suggestion or hypnotic suggestion is the method of repeating a phrase to yourself at least 40 times. Something short and simple that is meant to help overcome a trait you want to change. For example you want to quit smoking, or stop losing your temper, or what have you. But I don't believe this has anything to do with phasing per se. Other than the fact that it works on the subconcsious and phasing also involves the subconcsious. It can help with spiritual growth if the phrase is something like "I am a happy person" or "I am kind to others" or something that is meant to have a positive effect on both you and those around you.

But one of the benefits of phasing and spiritual growth is the ability to view/feel/communicate with other beings and places not in the physical plane. For example meeting and speaking with spirit guides or deceased loved ones. It is possible to get information and help on your own strengths and weaknesses etc. At least these are some of the ways I employ phasing.

Hope that helps!