Thoughts on Chapter 11

Though chapter 11 has not been my favorite of all of the chapters there were certain aspects which I found interesting, particularly the section on dance and movement. I believe that dance is one of the most beautiful art forms, whether it is ballet, salsa, tribal dancing, etc. I love that fact that dancing is not just merely moving your body, but it also tells stories and conveys emotions that most people find rather impossible to communicate through face to face verbal interaction. I agree with Hughes when he states "dance is the movement of access though the trance state into the other worlds." Hypnosis has always been a little fascinating to me. Of course when I think of hypnosis, shows such as Maury Povich or hypnosis shows in Las Vegas, which make people do vulgar acts, however I do know that hypnosis is much more than that. I did not know that people in hypnotic states are able to alter their skin and body temperatures and also that their pain threshold is much higher. Though Hughes states that whether hypnosis is beneficial for the creative process is unknown, I think the fact that is helps to look into deeper emotional states and help confront suppressed fears and conflicts should help to open the door to creativity.