The power of suggestion is illustrated in numerous areas of our lives.  An excellent illustration of this is what is known as the arm levitation technique.  Now, place both of your hands out in front of you. Yes, place both arms out in front of you.  Now, flip your right hand over, now imagine there is a large set of books in your right hand. As you feel the large set of books in your right hand, imagine your left hand becoming very light. You feel the lightness of your left hand as if there is a balloon in your left hand pulling it up to the ceiling.   As you feel your left hand get lighter and lighter, you imagine it pulling up to the ceiling.   Now feel the heaviness of the right hand pulling down towards the ground as another set of books is being placed on your right hand.  Feel how heavy the right hand is becoming even heavier.  Now, Freeze your hands.  Look at where your hands are:

This is an illustration of the power of suggestion.  The hypnotist gives the commands and describes the story and your body follows.  You feel as if there is a large set of books in your right hand even though your hand is completely empty.  This is a great illustration of the Power of Suggestion!