DIANETICS^® TECHNOLOGY

 L Ron Hubbard discovered the single source of stress, worry, self-doubt and psychosomatic illness-the reactive mind. In his book Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health he described the reactive mind in detail and laid out a simple, practical, easily taught technology to overcome it and reach the state of Clear. Dianetics (which means "through soul") is that technology.

 The mind is basically a communication and control system between the thetan-the spiritual being that is the person himself-and his environment. It is composed of mental image pictures which are recordings of past experiences.

The individual uses his mind to pose and resolve problems related to survival and to direct his efforts according to these solutions.

The analytical mind is the conscious, aware mind which thinks, observes data, remembers it and resolves problems. The reactive mind is the portion of a person's mind which works on a totally stimulus-response basis, which is not under his volitional control, and which exerts force and the power of command over his awareness, purposes, thoughts, body and actions.

 Dianetics is a technology which uncovers the source of unwanted sensations and emotions, accidents, injuries and psychosomatic illnesses, and which sets forth effective handlings for these conditions.

 Dianetics comes from the Greek dia meaning "through" and nous, "soul." It is further defined as what the soul is doing to the body."

Scientology is the study and handling of the spirit in relationship to itself, universes and other life. It is used to increase spiritual freedom, intelligence and ability and to enable a person to realize his own immortality.

Dianetics and Scientology are separate subjects, but the delivery of each has in common certain tools like the E-Meter and the basic rules of auditing.