A simple google of ?power of suggestion? will provide many links with various information.
I have no doubt whatsoever the people are very sincere in their belief that they see, hear, remember or
Anticipate all manner of suggested beliefs which the ?soil? of the mind can often grow into the experience of what was suggested. Like a dream, or personal sharing from memories of our past, the power of the mind via the brain, provides and creates what is needed to fulfill the contemplated or requested idea. Could it be that everything from hearing Santa?s sleigh bells outside or upon the roof as a child is no different than those whom we allow to reach us, due to their speaking in an authoritarian manner (as if they absolutely knew) can create anomalous experiences in certain individuals?
The power of advertising, programming, and documentation of hypnosis, all point to the answer of ?yes?. If a group of believers is repeated invited to the possibility of seeing something that others do not see, over time, and a vested need to manifest something at some time? It certainly is more than possible that our dreams, hallucinations, and experiences finally reward the patient believer with what has been held in mind. The first link covers the history of the ?power of suggestion? (Mesmer; Gov?t studies, Gottleib, Ashbrook, etc).
http://wakeupfromyourslumber.blogspot.c ... stion.html
Another link is from:
THEOSOPHY, Vol. 10, No. 9, July, 1922
(Pages 259-262)
http://www.blavatsky.net/magazine/theos ... stion.html
It serves the audience of the 1920?s with it?s explanation, and purpose even back then.
Those links shared on this thread were funny the first time, now... they are sobering. All too true.
Thanks for sharing the wonderful moment on the Colo River, Tree! Heartfelt hug
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