(The Instant Self-Hypnosis Reader’s Induction)

“Feeling a sense of privacy and comfort, I allow the sound of my own voice to
soothe my mind and body while I speak slowly and softly. My body is slowing
down as though everything is moving in slow motion. With every word I read and
every sound I utter, I feel more relaxed and at peace. Moment by moment, my
mind is becoming as clear as the surface of a calm and quiet mountain lake.
“As my mind clears, I use my imagination to relax more deeply while I read. I
imagine that I am sitting on a comfortable chair on a beautiful beach. With my
peripheral vision, I see the golden sand that surrounds me…and the waves
crashing on the shore. I hear the gentle and rhythmic sounds they make.
“I feel a moist sea breeze waft over my body. I notice the warm sun on my skin. I
feel its golden touch on my scalp, allowing me to let go of any excess tension in
my scalp. All of my thoughts seem to quiet down now as I concentrate my
attention on the sun’s warmth on my face…on my cheeks…on my ears…and
around my jaw.
“The healing light seems to caress my neck and to warm my throat, allowing the
words to flow easily and effortlessly from my mouth. It feels as though hundreds of
tiny fingers of light are massaging my shoulders and my upper back as I relax,
waves of warmth and relaxation cascade down…down my arms and out through
my fingers.
“As I take a slow breath and exhale I become aware of this relaxing feeling filling
my chest (take a breath and exhale slowly). A golden-yellow radiance floods my
solar plexus as I take another slow breath and release it (take another breath)…
and I feel sense of tranquility and deep peacefulness fill my entire stomach area.
“I mentally scan my hips, pelvis, and buttocks…and let any tension or anxiety
there be gently washed away by a stream of light. I become aware of my legs
now…they are almost aglow as sunlight floods down through them. My legs feel
so relaxed. Even my feet and toes feel warm and comfortable…warm and
comfortable now.
“As I bask in the glorious sun, I imagine closing my eyes as I prepare to hypnotize
myself. I draw three slow deep breaths (draw three deep breaths). For a few
moments I can see the glow of orange light through my closed eyelids. But now
that light fades into a comforting darkness as I draw my attention inward…
inward…toward the center of my mind.
“I imagine that I am approaching a tall, modern, and familiar building. I walk
through the revolving door and step into a beautiful lobby. Inside the building
stands a strong, armed security guard who secures the building from intruders.
The guard looks at me with a steely glare, but then recognizes me as the owner of
the building. The guard works for me. I give the guard a self-satisfied nod and
make my way toward the elevator.
“I see the reflection of myself in the mirrorlike surface of the elevator doors. I look
relaxed and confident. I press the down arrow and the doors of the elevator open.
I feel very safe as I step into a spacious and luxurious elevator car. I turn toward
the panel of buttons which indicate the floor numbers. I press the number ten,
which lights up as the elevator doors close. The elevator car begins to move down
smoothly through the long, deep elevator shaft…with a very gentle humming
sound. I watch the numbered lights above the door as they change. Each number
lights up for a moment as the elevator moves past the indicated floor. As the
numbers change…one by one…I feel myself descending to a wonderful place
within myself…far beneath the surface.
“One…I watch the numbers as the elevator moves down…deeper down with
every number.
“Two…deeper beneath the surface of this great structure…down below the
surface now.
“Three…by the time I reach the tenth number, I will be hypnotized.
“Four…I will be hypnotized with my eyes open…open to all beneficial suggestions.
“Five…I feel myself descending…smoothly…effortlessly.
“Six…still watching the number change above the door…one by one.
“Seven…going deeper now…feeling peaceful and relaxed.
“Eight…I am safe…I feel calm…going down…down…deeper down.
“Nine…I allow myself to enter into hypnosis with my eyes open.
“Ten…the elevator car comes to a smooth halt as I reach my destination.
“As the doors open, I enter into a comfortably furnished reading room. A burning
log in the fireplace crackles and blazes brightly, as if welcomingme into the
chamber. I approach a very comfortable-looking chair and sit down. I pick up a
book on a small table next to the chair. I read the cover of the book, which says
Instant Self-Hypnosis. I open the book and begin to read. And the words address
me directly and seem to jump off of the pages and into my mind. Here is what they
say:
“‘You are now hypnotized with your eyes open. You are now highly suggestible.
You will remain in hypnosis while you read the suggestions for your goal. Your
mind soaks in the suggestions now the way a sponge soaks in water. You can
easily stay hypnotized with your eyes open until you read the ‘Wake-Up.’ You
remain calm and focused as you turn to your bookmark.’”
(Suggestion)

“I become aware that I am dreaming while I continue to dream.

“I am now able to realize while asleep that I am in the midst of a dream. I am
aware when I am dreaming, and I control my own actions. I have lucid dreams,
without waking up from sleep. I will realize that I am actually asleep in bed but that
I am still asleep as I dream. I will become a self-aware observer as well as a
participant of my dreams.
“When I become aware that I am dreaming, I have more control over my dreams. I
am able to effect the outcome of my dreams as I become self aware while
dreaming. I will have more fun while I sleep as I become lucid while dreaming.
“I imagine myself in bed asleep at night. From somewhere deep inside my mind…
images, sounds, and feelings are conjured, as my mind’s inner movie projector
presents a dream. Suddenly, in a flash of insight, I feel myself become aware that
the images are a projection of my mind…I realize that I am in the middle of a
dream. I am completely aware that what I see, hear, and feel is a product of my
own mind. I also realize that I can say or do anything I wish to say or do in the
dream as the dream continues. I can even choose to change the images and
events in the dream by gently and confidently using my will power.
“I am a lucid dreamer now. I experience lucid dreams. Beginning tonight, I will
produce a dream in which I become self-aware. I will know that I am dreaming and
that I have full control over my actions in the dream. I will remember the lucid
dreams that I have so that I can enjoy thinking about them the next day.
“I am a lucid dreamer. I have lucid dreams when I sleep.”
(The Wake-Up)

“I will awaken from hypnosis by counting to five. When I reach the number five, I
will become fully alert and wide awake.
One…beginning to awaken from hypnosis.
Two…becoming aware of my surroundings…feeling satisfied, safe, and
comfortable.
Three…looking forward to positive results from this hypnosis session.
Four…feeling absolutely wonderful.
FIVE…FIVE…FIVE…now wide awake and fully alert.”