Self-Suggestion and the New Huna Theory of Mesmerism and Hypnosis

by Max Freedom Long

This information concerning those parts of psychology which we have come to call hypnosis, mesmerism and suggestion, is being presented as an addition to the scant literature on the ancient psycho-religious system of the Polynesians called “Huna” or the “Secret”. It is taken for granted that the reader will already have gone through the first three books dealing with the rediscovery of Huna (The Secret Science Behind Miracles, The Secret Science At Work, and Growing Into Light). But for those who come to this book without knowledge of what has been uncovered up to the present time, an appendix is supplied giving a brief outline of the ten simple elements which make possible the more practical application of certain psychological principles hitherto unknown, at least in modern days. Although a perusal of the appendix will enable one to understand the ideas embodied in Huna, and which are frequently mentioned in this treatise, it will be well for the serious student who wishes to have all of the proofs of the verity of Huna beliefs to read the books mentioned above. In them will be found background materials which will bring one up to date on what is perhaps the most important specialized collection of anthropological findings in this century. A word of thanks is given here for assistance in testing the theories and methods here presented for validity and practicality. Foremost amongst those to be thanked are the Huna Research Associates, and, especially, some of the more able researchers in that widely scattered organization. The secondary thanks goes to the many men who have explored the field of human consciousness in the past and who have helped bring to us such psychological knowledge as we now possess

Genres: Nonfiction

126 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 1958

Reviews

[Zulu Adams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty enjoyable and brief. There were some parts that were too speculative and had me rolling my eyes, but I think the models proposed about getting higher, middle and lower selves to communicate were both interesting and practical in many ways.

Ignoring the fact Long presents the "history" of the Huna as fact, the draw here is the application of his theories. They fit neatly in with similarly useful models proposed by the likes of Napoleon Hill.

The useful meat of the book is admittedly slim, but the book as a whole is too and it doesn't outstay its welcome. Certainly worth a read.