But self-hypnotizing, by the simple easy process of trusting to
ordinary sleep, is better adapted to action delayed, or states of
mind. These may be:

_A desire to be at peace or perfectly calm_. After a few repetitions
it will be found that, though irritating accidents may countervene,
the mind will recur more and more to calm.

_To feel cheerful or merry_.

_To be in a brave, courageous, hearty or vigorous mood_.

_To work hard without feeling weary_. This I have fully tested with
success, and especially mention it for the benefit of students. All of
my intimate friends can certify what I here assert.

_To keep the faculty of quickness of perception alert_, as, for
instance, when going out to perceive more than usual in a crowd. A
botanist or mineralogist may awaken the faculty with the hope of
observing or finding with success.

_To be susceptible to beauty_, as, for instance, when visiting a scene
or gallery. In such cases it means to derive Attention from Will. The
habitually trained Forethought or Attention is here a _great_ aid to
perception.

_To read or study keenly and observantly_. This is a faculty which can
be very much aided by forethought and self-suggestion.

_To forgive and forget enemies and injuries_. Allied to it is the