to relax. Our situation is similar to
the physician telling his patient to go home and forget about a certain
problem. I'm sure that you'll agree that the advice is virtually
impossible to follow.

One of the major stumbling blocks in hypnotizing a subject, or in
self-hypnosis, lies in the fact that although we use words such as:
"relax," "let yourself go," and other similar terminology, the subject
cannot readily put the meaning of these words into effect. It is
difficult for most people to "let go" when we live in a society that
beckons us to "look sharp," "be sharp," "be alert," "be on the ball" and
"make every minute count." Emphasis on productivity does not lend to a
society of relaxed individuals.

In my long experience as a professional hypnotist, I have tried many
novel innovations for inducing hypnosis. Some have met with a great deal
of success and others have failed. It is difficult to determine the
causative factors for success or failure. We can only theorize.

I have used, over the last ten years, a technique that I shall describe
now. Exceptionally good results have been attained with it; however, it
is not infallible. It is suggested to you as another good technique. In
order to help the subject relax, I have been using a one hour tape
recorder recording containing the continuous sound of various degrees of
rain. One half hour has a rain effect of very soft, light rainfall, as
on grass, canvas or tent top. The other side contains a half hour of a
rain effect such as one would hear in a heavy downfall with prominent
patter of water on pavement.

The subject is instructed to close his eyes and listen to the sound of
the rain while picturing himself relaxing near a warm, glowing
fireplace. The relaxing effect thus produced enhances our chances for
success in attaining a deep, hypnotic state.

The tape will play on all standard recorders and comes recorded at a
speed of 33/4 IPS. The tape alone is worth $2.50. You therefore only pay
$2.50 for the actual recording.

ONE HOUR HYPNOTIC RAIN TAPE $5

HALF-HOUR HYPNOTIC RAIN RECORD (33-1/3 RPM)

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Should you not have a tape recorder we have a record (33-1/3 RPM)
containing the sound of 15 minutes of light rain on one side and 15
minutes of heavy rain on the other side. The record sells for $5.

HALF-HOUR HYPNOTIC RAIN RECORD $5

A PERSONAL WORD FRO