Mind Games: The Guide to Inner Space

by Robert E.L. Masters, Jean Houston

A series of mental exercises designed for group participation focuses on the roles of reasoning and imagination in achieving sensory perception

Genres: Psychology, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Games

Paperback

First published January 1, 1972

About the author

A biography from a 1962 copy of Forbidden Sexual Behavior and Morality: "R. E. L. Masters, former director of the Library of Sex Research, is a world-famous sexologist and experimental psychologist who, in the course of his work, has also pioneered in the investigation of psychedelic drugs. He is the author or co-author of fourteen books on various areas of sexology. His earlier work on sexual behavior includes THE CRADLE OF EROTICA, EROS AND EVIL, PROSTITUTION AND MORALITY, and SEX CRIMES IN HISTORY. He is co-author of THE VARIETIES OF PSYCHEDELIC EXPERIENCE, the first comprehensive study of the effects of LSD upon human personality, and PSYCHEDELIC ART."

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I definitely want to give the games a go after reading through the book as they are guided meditations that will expand creativity. I looked on YouTube for someone who might have recorded the guided ‘games’ but no such luck. I shall update review after doing the games.

[Sarskilledmygoldfish]

Per John Lennon's recommendation.

[Sofia Penabaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book (the original; I'm not sure about this edition). I have acted as a guide, and the people who I led were very appreciative and seemed to gain a lot out of it. However, it is a challenge to try to use it by oneself, and thus, I feel that it is not as accessible as it could be. I encourage people to try to use it in groups of friends to develop creativity and further mental capacities. I believe it presses into the spaces that keep us from further understanding reality, pushing the boundaries of what we come to believe is reality. In this way, I would also caution that if it is used by the wrong people, in the wrong situations, and not with care and love, it can be harmful. I would contraindicate its use by people who are currently under severe emotional stress. Connect with the boundless love of the Universe anytime you feel the need to, and you will be safe in that warm embrace.

[David]

MIND you, i merely read this & didn't experience ANY of the 'games.' i think i'm a poor candidate & the Games are very elaborate - they'd take a MONTH to do (quickly), & DOUBLE that, normally. one needs a good 'guide' & experienced persons. -good read; but inconclusive results

[Lehcim Nosre-dna · Rating 5 out of 5]

You could start a mind club with this book and take over the world.

[Tamsin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of fun activities to try with friends.

[Christopher Lien · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing, I agree. Start a mind games club and take over the world.