Hypnosis is Nirvana

I had an insight while reading your discussion with your group. Escaping the inner dialog is one definition of nirvana/bliss. For example, Buddhists have a goal of “reaching a state of absolute selflessness resulting in ultimate bliss called Nirvana”. Hmm. … if you are so zoned out that you do not have an inner dialog, are unconcerned about whether you have an inner dialog, are aware but do not care about what is happening to you, and are responsive to others aren’t you in a state of “absolute selflessness”? Buddhists seek this as an ultimate and lasting reward resulting from many lifetimes of improvements. I’ve found a way to get it for an hour by finding someone I trust, by being willing to temporarily give up much of what makes us be selves (decision making, filtering, planning, etc), and by finding somebody willing to bear this responsibility for me during this time.

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