From drw Sent Sun, Oct 4th 1998, 00:11
From drw Sent Sun, Oct 4th 1998, 00:11
>Misdirection associated with *denial* is one of the most harmful effects >of these mis-information / dis-information campaigns. When there is 'denial' there is an indication of a trance(1), and often the content of the denial is also part of the loop(1) of a trance(1). Denial says: it is not me, I(2) am not that(1). This in itself indicates that the ego(2) is referencing from a dissociated trance(2) which is making a comment about the behavior or belief of ego(1). Applying trance theory to denial only produces some indications of the existence of trance and some of the structure, but really gives no information about the loops which are creating these trances. The disabled cognitive functions from these trance form often have important pain relieving effects. This structure of trance where there is denial is indicative of an addictive form of trance, according to trance theory. It is present in all kinds of behaviors, including drug and alcohol addictions, religious addictions, cults, sex and love addiction, performance and behavior addictions. They can all be considered to be forms of trance and therefore it is possible to apply trance theory. I suspect that one way to therapeutically use trance theory in these cases is to attempt to go through the actual loop with the client, but one loop at a time. If one loop can be loosened, other loops will change to compensate. This implies that the client may get temporarily worse or better. As soon as there is any change, then go for the other loops, because this is an indication that the dissociated trance planes are breaking down. Support is also critical. Warmly, Dennis Wier (xxxxxx@xxxx.xxxxx.xx) For more information about trance and trance theory: http://www.trance.ch/trance or get the book "Trance: from magic to technology" ISBN 1-888428-38-4