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The suggestions came from the mother. Suggestions given by the mother are always the most tenacious in any case. While he struggled (to succeed), these did not cause him noticeable difficulty, though they operated underground, impeding his progress. Only when it seemed that success was on its way, or inevitable, did these suggestions show their effects.

Now I strongly suggest, Joseph, one or two hypnotic sessions for a few weeks. You must yourself be cautious, and write down the impressions you intend to give the suggestions. You will de-hypnotize him, you see, to the effect that he is good, his basic instincts can be trusted, and he can therefore be free to move and act in a spontaneous manner.

The suggestions he has written down should be read twice at a time, three times daily, morning, noon and before retiring. Some excellent work has been done lately while in the dream state. For a while when he feels tired, or when he feels a definite resistance against work, he should do something that he enjoys doing. Never mind resenting the lost time. He will be refreshing himself, and the same amount of good work will be produced in any case, possibly more.

I suggest your break. This will be a brief session, and you did well to see that it was held. It was needed.

I have a small suggestion. Temporarily (underlined), you could open and read his mother’s letters and inform him of anything he should know. Then he can answer them. For the present this would avoid some difficulties.

It is cooperating more. Its overconcern arose as the result of the suggestions given over the years. (Jane again lay down on the couch, flat on her back as she continued speaking.) As they lose their power it will be able to relax.

Indeed. But I would not suggest that you interrupt.