#hypno rambles

Waking, feeling like you just spaced out for a moment, no different, no memory.

I was hanging out with a friend group recently and one of them was showing us a really funny cover of “Boys Don’t Cry” by Sheer Terror. And someone in the group said “I hate that song”. When I asked him why, he said “it promotes toxic masculinity”.

My brother in Christ, have you listened to the song? Have you read the lyrics? What song have you been listening to???

It’s what makes the journey that much more interesting for both parties.

The telltale signs of submission showing on the subject’s sleepy face as their eyes fog and flutter versus the flicker of the hypnotist’s tongue striking against their mind as it struggles to stay afloat is only one of my examples of the beauty of the dynamic.

Some seek deep control while others seek simple highs of blissful blankness, it’s the balance of the field that makes us so drawn to it all, as we’re drawn to the pretty words that make up each and every trance we encounter.

It’s what our minds desire that set us all apart, with our wild dreams and deep secrets that we wish to keep.

Hypnosis helps unleash that inhibition and instead leash the mind that holds it back, leaving the subject in this perilous back and forth between controlled and out of control that only spirals them further down into deep and blissful sleep.

And it’s this theory that helps us understand why trance is so beautiful, why it enamored so very many and strands as a beacon of blissful relaxation to this day: all because of the words that have built it.

The words that have built you.

Everyone has buzz words that break their brain at the slightest mention, and it only sends us further down into our addictions.

Using those to your advantage is key as a hypnotist, for the infinite depths of trance can be used as a beacon for nearly any experience you wish to provide.

A simple and relaxing time under the influence? Easy.

Erasing memories and replacing them with your own evil entries? Doable.

Pumping piping hot pleasure into their heated bodies at breakneck pace before they can even process a thought? All too simple.

Wishing to program a person to your liking? You can always achieve it.

Whatever you may desire for someone, it’s all possible so long as both parties agree.

And if that agreement is there? God help whatever poor mind is about to be captured next.

Though I doubt they mind when they have none to speak of.

I nearly forgot to gush about eye fixation!

It’s probably one of the most well-known focus objects/visuals in all of hypnosis, and there’s a good reason for it!

Not only is it a relatable and warm reminder of the humanity behind hypnosis (everyone has eyes, if you could believe that) but it’s just simply a great visual!

It takes the best element of a spiral, the infinite empty void within, and applies a personal touch to that through the color of someone’s eyes.

Like take me for example, I use a lot of visuals of emerald green eyes in my sessions/trances, it helps to give not only a visual of my face but also gives the subject a warmer color to fall into, which also of course helps the whole relaxation element of trance. (Plus green’s a great alliteration word, something I tend to love using/hearing)

Plus, there’s always something about the idea of keeping your eyes peeled on someone that draws out all your focus.

Take one of my earlier inductions for example, I had an eye fixation induction (I’ll link it at the end of this post if you’re curious about it) where I used the idea of a staring contest to create this domino effect for the reader that had them pitting their need to fall against their competitiveness to create this distracting dynamic that only accented the trance itself.

Eyes can really be used in a multitude of ways if you think about it, really.

Not only can eyes provide a dominant or submissive look into someone’s soul, eyes tell a story about the person you’re interacting with.

When you look into someone’s eyes, you can really feel their world blurring into yours for a moment.

Their emotions, their passions, even thoughts if you know what signs to look for.

Dominants use eyes a lot to portray authority and power over others, and it’s why it’s such a useful tool in hypnosis!

That power can be used to accentuate a trance themed around dominance or power, creating that initial submissiveness that leads forwards throughout the session.

Plus, eyes naturally reflect light extensively, so they’re naturally distracting on people, and makeup or face paint can help push these ideas further!

It can create illusions or subconscious visuals that help draw a potential victim into your eyes through the patterns that bring their attention to your gaze.

There’s a reason why people say that the eyes are the window to the soul!

Anyways, if I come up with more to add I’ll probably make another short ramble. Thanks for reading and stay cool!

So in all the time I’ve been learning about hypnosis, there’s always been something that caught my attention, which is ironic considering the topic I’m about to discuss.

Focus objects.

So, what is that? Well, it’s just my own definition so don’t take it as gospel or anything, but a focus object is exactly what it sounds like: an object that’s used for focus in trance.

The most famous one is probably a spiral, but it’s less of an object and more of a visual.

In terms of objects though? The pendulum reigns supreme.

And how could it not? I mean, it’s pretty easy to find yourself rocking to the back and forth rhythm it creates with just a little bit of motion.

I think that’s why I’m so intrigued by the idea of focus objects, it’s the inane human mind connecting with something inhuman to create a state where the consciousness of humanity mixes with the lack of cognition inanimate objects, well, are.

I know, it sounds kinda dumb when I say it like that, it’s a more philosophical look on the idea I guess, it’s just the way my brain works.

But, it is pretty cool knowing that anything, and I mean anything can be a focus object.

Don’t believe me? Let’s discuss then.

Anything that the human mind can focus on is a focus object.

That’s the power of it right there.

It’s just up to you to find that special object that you can’t pry your eyes away from.

For me, it’s a candle’s wick.

The flicker of the flame, the warmth of the light as it hits my eyes, the glow seeming to outshine whatever else may be happening in my mind.

It’s a personal favorite of mine.

I’ve used a ton of different weird ones in sessions before, and I think it’s pretty neat seeing what enraptures each and every one of us like that.

Each mind is different, from what I’ve experienced. It’s what makes this weird world so wonderful.

It’s the time we spend together, discovering what makes a brain tick, and using that to create something special.

Focus objects are just a catalyst of that, really.

Discovering what makes our minds shut down with just a glance is a pretty fun experience.

And if I may get a little overboard nerdy here, the physics behind a focus object as well can even influence the way we go under.

For example, let’s imagine a pendulum swinging back and forth.

As it goes along, that motion is perpetual.

Not shifting an inch.

The same motion, over and over again.

That solid state of consistency as the swings increase and the mind relaxes creates this illusion of blurry back and forth rhythm that enchants the mind with its tricks.

And we can increase that too.

We can swing the pendulum in a wild motion, one that’s a little more chaotic and unpredictable.

Creating this sense of “catching up” that your mind has to do to follow the pendulum’s movements.

In that, the hypnotist can help pace their programming as your mind wants to focus on the pendulum even more in its inconsistency.

And while this may not work for everyone, some fall even greater for it.

That’s really where physics can play their part.

For me at least, it’s just another factor that can make trance that much sweeter for both parties.

Not only can you discover just how analytical your mind can be focusing on that motion, but you also find how the chaos can envelop itself within.

Your mind either keeps up with the more chaotic or the more rhythmic, and you can find that perfect balance between the two that works for you.

It’s what makes trance so phenomenal, it’s the air of discovery that comes along with the freedom of true mindlessness.

The brain’s a wild place to explore, and I can’t wait to explore more of it.

So one thing I do wanna gush about for a moment is the pleasures of trance, if you don’t mind.

See, pleasure isn’t necessary just a sexual desire, especially for me.

I’m not driven by pleasure when it comes to trance, yet what drives me personally is the discovery and wonder behind the theory of trance.

That can be seen as a sort of pleasure in its own right, but even then I don’t see it quite the same.

Yet, pleasure is still an important tool of a hypnotic encounter, and not simply for erotic or kink reasons.

Yes, sexual pleasure can be used to elevate an experience and drive someone mad with delight, however it’s not all that’s present within those circumstances.

Pleasure in general though is important simply due to its nature within our minds, we seek pleasure in any thing we may do. It’s hardwired into our brains.

Using that hardwiring for trance is where the real best parts of trance come to fruition, being able to access the pleasure centers and manipulate them for whatever the experience you’re creating requires.

It’s why some seem adrenaline, the pleasure receptors in our brain hook onto the chemical of adrenaline and embrace it as something to seek.

Pleasure within trance is a pretty similar concept, that empty euphoria creating this dizzying sensation of pure delight and emptiness that can only really be recreated by alternative measures.

Though within trance, the real speciality comes from the way this pleasure is turned on it’s head.

Want to use it for an erotic trance where you pump nothing but arousal into someone? Easy peasy.

Want to redirect those pleasure centers to connect the rushes of dopamine to something using hypnosis? Totally doable.

Want to tweak those same pleasure centers ever so slightly to increase the feelings of certain emotions or desires? Always possible.

Pleasure is an important motivator in our lives, and it’s important within trance to use it as we need it.

Take it from me, I personally love using pleasure and connecting it with different things like im mixing wires up on a electrical panel, moving and twisting the wires around until the brain is strung accordingly, for whatever desire I or the subject may aim for.

It’s why trance is so commonly associated with pleasure, after all. They go hand in hand due to the parts of the brain being manipulated at the same time, creating almost a double buzz within the confines of the mind, if that all makes sense.

Anyways, apologies for the ramble, I was pondering it a lot last night and here I am waking up and pondering it more.

To make a slightly more trancey ramble for a bit, the more I talk to people about their experience with different hypnotic objects really made me wonder something: what actually makes different things hypnotic?

It’s definitely something to research, and I think I came down to some conclusions!

Now, I should say I don’t really have any scientific basis for this claim, but it’s more of a theory than anything.

Hell, I think that’s how hypnosis usually is, right?

We don’t know much about it really in terms of what actually makes trance, and I think that’s fascinating!

Anyways, with how the mind processes things optically, there’s this space between what’s perceived and what’s actually there when we look at something like a spiral.

It’s a space that isn’t actually there in your brain, but whenever you’re caught in a spiral’s grasp, it feels as if your brain’s got something missing when you’re trying to process what’s in front of you.

Within this space is where trance starts to spread between both realms, the real and the dream! It’s why it’s an inbetween place, allowing both the deepest of trance and the most awakened state to both become one in the same!

It’s like mixing two colors together, let’s say red and white!

The warmth and passion of the reds mixing together with the overwhelming emptiness of the whites creating this bright and distracting pink that lies between the two of them, becoming the perfect mix of both!

That’s exactly what the best visuals help spread.

The best of both states of mind, the awake and the dream, creating this buzz that can’t really be replicated in any sort of way.

And that’s not even including stuff like focus objects either!

Those are more of a simple distraction for the mind, because while visuals help to spread that middle state out, hypnotic visuals simply draw your attention to them and away from your awareness.

Think of it like following along with someone’s words! The longer it goes on, the more you find yourself following and such.

Physically, it’s a lot like getting out of bed first thing in the morning. There’s this initial hesitation to even move, and some mornings you can’t help but want to keep yourself firmly planted in that warm relaxation.

And there’s nothing wrong with that! It’s the exact sensations that creates the buzz behind your favorite focus objects, drawing you out in ways only that singular object could.

Some people fall hard for different stuff, and that space that’s created from them following their focus object deeper and deeper down can be greatly affected by what focus object you’re using.

Take me for example, I’m a big fan of metronomes because of the visual aid combined with the audio aids provided by the back and forth ticks of the tempo keeping your mind in time.

While I may not fall for pendulums as hard, the metronome draws that inner focus away from my awareness and into that double whammy of ticks and tocks back and forth, creating the space we all know as trance!

It’s really only a theoretical idea that I’ve had, but I do think the differences between visual aids and focus objects are really cool!

And of course, each one can be used in different ways!

Maybe you just wanna draw someone out for a while and help their brain chill out.

You could always use a spiral, but some fall for focus objects harder, and vice versa!

That’s what I think is the best part: that initial discovery between the two.

Where our minds are free to explore what absolutely wrecks our brains and what doesn’t quite tick the same boxes.

My best advice to see what sticks for you is try a ton of stuff out! There’s endless gifs online of spirals and focus objects, so just finding out what clicks for you isn’t quite hard.

On top of that, I recommend finding objects and visuals that align with what your brain already enjoys.

Love the color pink? Pink spirals or objects!

Fan of certain body parts? Try finding gifs that really strike you in their motion, whether that’s an up and down motion, back and forth, or just a simple swing!

There’s an infinite world out there of trance to explore, and it can be really fun finding what clicks for you in this crazy space we all share!

Anyways, excuse me for all my rambles lately, I’ve been really hooked on simple trance concepts and just had to go off!