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The Black Enchantment, by L. Ron Hubbard
Excerpt from the Basics Books & Lectures

he basic definition of Dianetics has been very happily furnished us by Funk and Wagnalls. Funk and Wagnalls put out a dictionary supplement recently, supplement number 5, and it says: “Dianetics, noun: A system for the analysis, control and development of human thought evolved from a set of coordinated axioms which also provide techniques for the treatment of a wide range of mental disorders and organic diseases: term and doctrines introduced by L. Ron Hubbard, American engineer. (From the Greek dianoetikosdia is through, plus nous, mind, or through mind.) And Dianetic, adjective.”

Dianetics is a thoroughly validated method of increasing sanity. If you think of it in those terms, you are not liable to go very far wrong. It’s a method of increasing sanity and it’s the only validated method in existence for increasing sanity, unless it’s going out and having an awfully good time.

Now, it happens that there are many ways to describe Dianetics to somebody who walks up to you suddenly and says, “Dianetics? What is that?” and you say to them, “It’s, uh, well...” Don’t do that, because it makes you look unsure. Have a good, fast definition.

“Dianetics? Why, Dianetics is a method of erasing all the pain out of a person’s lifetime. You can understand that if a person had had no pain in his lifetime, he’d be a fairly happy person, wouldn’t he?” And they agree.

And you say, “Well, in Dianetics you just erase all the pain out of his lifetime and he’s well.”

And it’s very interesting but that’s a very convincing definition. That’s actually what you’re doing, although I prefer to think of it, actually, in terms — very simple terms — you can convert the pain of a lifetime to happiness and sanity. Now, that sounds like bluebirds or something. It’s one of those a little bit too Pollyannish definitions, but that’s actually what you're doing, after all.

If you start converting the pain and the anguish of a person’s life to useful, forceful thought, you're doing a great deal for him.
L. Ron Hubbard, Founder

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"I had an assist at my local org which helped. I tried to study but my brain just didn't seem to function. I was really started to feel my age—84.

"I then went down to ASHO and got some auditing. I did my OT preps and started to feel better.

"I was mid-Solo 1 and was about to complete my 4th time through the meter drills when my husband passed away. When I went to AO, I started on my Basics. They were great and I learned so much. But as I progressed and was near the end of the required books for Solo 1, I noticed that something really changed in me. Not only did I feel good but I felt smart, and for the first time I really could see my goal of achieving OT III this lifetime becoming a reality. (Actually, I've changed that to OT V now!)

"The Basics changed my life. I understand so much about Scientology and myself that it's truly amazing. I am now on my last time through the meter drills. Today I had to recite all the needle reactions. I had planned to study up before course but didn't get a chance to. I sat down with my twin and before I knew it I went through them all—just like that! For someone who was always quite introverted about not having had any formal education, I'm feeling pretty smart these days!

"I want to thank everyone at ASHO and AO and the Manor (my home away from home). All the staff are so wonderful. I feel like I'm entering a new chapter in my life and it is a very exciting one!

"All my love and thanks to Ron."


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