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For years, literally, it was hammered into Ruburt’s subconscious that he was not worthy of any kind of success, and that he would be punished for his treatment of his mother.

Ruburt did take a good step this evening in talking out to you his feelings. In the past he would have tried to ignore them. The overly conscientious self however tells him that you do not want to be bothered, and so he hesitates and interprets your words, sometimes, in that light.

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.

Indeed. But I would not suggest that you interrupt.

Indeed. If Ruburt were under hypnosis you would then command him to let me speak. You could try the permissive request first, and if this failed use the command technique.

(“Well, what’s the difference between the state he’s in now, and the state I would put him in? He’s in a trance now.”)

Yes, but a different sort, leapfrogging to the desired level. You would be dealing with the personal subconscious, and there is a tremendous difference. The subconscious for example would speak, and the ego would then allow this direct contact. I must pass through the subconscious, but I am not directly concerned with it. And from me you get knowledge of its feelings and attitudes when you request them.

I can perceive them. In hypnosis as you are planning, you would directly contact the subconscious.