In one of my published last hypnosis lessons for students part one, we asked a similar question about hypnosis. What is hypnosis, anyway? We shared a general example from Wikipedia. Today, we ask a similar question about trance.
Trance
Trance is a state of semi-consciousness in which a person is not self-aware and is either altogether unresponsive to external stimuli (but nevertheless capable of pursuing and realizing an aim) or is selectively responsive in following the directions of the person (if any) who has induced the trance. Trance states may occur involuntarily and unbidden. Wikipedia.org
Definition
When you read the definition of trance above from Wikipedia, do you feel like you really understand the meaning of trance? Most beginning students of trance get confused by that definition. They almost always say, no. The meaning is confusing and scary.