"What does the word 'mentalist' mean?" This is the question that people asked after watching the first episodes of the series of the same name, in which Patrick Jane helps the police in solving the most complicated crimes (usually murders). For the ear of the Russian viewer, the term “psychic” (a person with supersensory abilities) is more familiar than some kind of incomprehensible “mentalist”. The word was coined by George Kreskin, who means by this term an ordinary person who has developed the superpowers of his consciousness. Of course, this doesn't fit the Hollywood stereotype of gaining superpowers as a result of an accident, alien abduction, or being struck by lightning (electric current). The rational mind of Americans denies such miracles and considers their carriers charlatans (which is 99% true). But at the same time, any sane person understands that, if desired, anyone can develop the appropriate abilities in themselves. Since most of us are materialists, we want to believe it. Besides, don't there exist hypnosis, manipulation of mass consciousness, etc.? d.?
What does the word mean"mentalist"?
Let's talk about this concept in detail. In his interviews, George Kreskin very often defines the concept of "mentalist". The meaning of the word is as follows: “This is a person who owns the skills of suggestion and hypnosis, sharpness of mind, behavior control. The mentalist not only reads other people's thoughts, but also easily introduces his own, knows the answer to a question that has not yet been asked, finds out the interlocutor's past and can predict his future. In fact, there is nothing supernatural in his actions, although at first glance it seems that way. It's just that he has maximally developed the possibilities of consciousness, which are given from birth to any person, and uses them "to the fullest." Any good mentalist understands people very accurately and is able to recognize their psychological characteristics. As tools, he uses a person's facial expressions, his gestures and any specific behavioral traits. It took Kreskin almost 60 years to become a mentalist. Not everyone is ready for this! But it doesn't take long to figure out what skills are needed for this activity.
Main Skill
So, now we know what the word mentalist means, and we can consider in detail the skills necessary for this business. And the most important of them is understanding. That is, when a person says something to you, and you understand him at the same time. This does not happen often, and this needs to be learned. After all, we usually only pretend to listen, eagerly waiting to be allowed to speak.
The desire to understand someone else is a rare gift that can answer almost every question. But for this you need to be able to overcome yourself and listen even to what is completely contrary to your convictions. Only in this case can there be an interest in a person and the ability to understand him. It is very important to play the role of an obedient student for the interlocutor, whose main goal is to listen and understand, and not “get into the soul”. As a tutorial, be sure to watch the series itself, and then you will not even have a question about what the word "mentalist" means.
