returning

Chapter II of Dianetics introduces the concept of the 'clear,' an individual free from psychoses, neuroses, compulsions, and psychosomatic illnesses, who exhibits heightened intelligence and perception. The chapter explores how aberrations distort sensory perceptions and memory recall in non-cleared individuals, contrasting this with the enhanced sensory and recall abilities of a clear. It also describes the phenomenon of 'returning,' a natural, full sensory memory recall process distinct from hypnotic regression, which is fully accessible to clears.

This chapter introduces the concept of 'returning' as a distinct mental process from remembering and reliving, emphasizing its role in accessing past experiences vividly and accurately. It explains the function of the 'file clerk' as a metaphorical mechanism within the mind that retrieves data from memory banks and the 'time track' as the mental timeline along which returning occurs. The chapter also outlines the auditor's role in facilitating returning during dianetic therapy sessions, highlighting the importance of avoiding hypnotism and ensuring patient awareness.