Study (Greek/Western): “Application of the mental faculties to the acquisition of knowledge” (Webster)When we look at the human brain we see that we have two hemispheres, a right hemisphere, which includes artistic creativity, music, and intuition, and a left hemisphere, which includes reason, speech, and writing skills.When we study we use the “reason” part of our brain, one part of one hemisphere of our brain. Most schools...more
With all the negative messages that we get fed each day, we need some tools to help build a positive attitude to life and meditation is a great way to do this. By calming the mind we allow ourselves to experience the joy that is inherent in living.Your mind is a blank canvas when youre born, and straightaway you begin to absorb messages from the world around you. The cultural values from your parents, TV, peers, are all accepted, usually...more
Can meditation slow down your brainwaves? Why would this be a good thing and what exactly are brainwaves anyway? Basically brainwaves are a term used to describe patterns in the electrical activity in the brain. There is always some activity going on, every moment of your lifeElectrodes measuring electrical activity have been used to study different parts of the brain and what each part does. Speech centers, pleasure, pain and so forth, each have a very specific location within the overall structure of the brain. EEG is used to measure and understand the electrical pulses or waves that collectively are known as brainwaves.Now you might be wondering what the difference is between the different speeds of brainwave activity. Well, you can actually tell a lot about the mood and state of mind of anyone whos hooked up an EEG by the speed of their brainwaves. You can actually see the difference between, being drowsy and in a tense, stressful situation right there on a screen. These patterns are measured Hertz (Hz) which means cycles per minute.The actual brainwave frequencies as theyre known can be split into 4 main levels, each with its own particular properties. These four...more
If you've spent any time looking into self development, you'll have noticed the array of different meditation techniques that are available today. Often they are talked about as if you already know what each one is, which can lead to confusion. Here's a little summary of a few of the most common types:Walking meditationThis is pretty self...more
The healing powers of meditation and it's list of health benefits keep on growing daily. Although, it is now well known that meditation is excellent for reducing stress, recent research is starting to show that meditation is also effective in healing far more series conditions and problems as well. In addition, research is providing plenty of...more
Do or DieThis is a do or die situation for all of us. If we do, we do not die; if we do not do, we die!Yes, one day or the other, all of us are to give up the bodythis is what is normally called death. But, if we understand that mere giving up of the body is not dying and actually, there is nothing called deathit is a mere mental formationwe stand to gain the kingdom of immortality. Try to understand the gravity of the situation. Die we musttoday or tomorrow. Are we prepared for that moment? If today itself we have to gowho can deny the possibility or resist the pullare we prepared? If we are scared, we are not prepared. Our fears only tell us how entangled our mind is. The task is gigantic. In order to conquer death, the mind has to be brought under control. Death is a mere conditioning, mere phantom, with no real existence. A conditioned mind fears it out of the belief that everything is going to be lost with death. Is it really so? The masters tell us that when the false beliefs, conditionings, incompleteness and desires are given up by right understanding, the mind experiences its own subtle, immortal base. The Self is luminous, eternal and blissful. It is the Reality behind...more
Many researches have proven now that people with eating disorders derive a lot of benefits from doing meditation. Eating disorder sufferers have disturbances in autonomic nervous system, problems with impulse control and many emotional problems. All...more
There is a secret method that provides you the opportunity to experience sharper focus, clearer thinking and less emotional upheaval. You will find more joy, more love, and freedom from worry. By reading every word of this article you...more
In the Eastern culture, meditation is as old as most religions. Yet its benefit is not limited to any religion. It now obvious that many people in the West are turning to meditation for general well being.What is also emerging is the...more
People frequently tell me that they can not meditate, they have tried, can not do it and have given up. So they miss out on all of the benefits that meditation can bring. Learning to meditate is like learning to do anything else; you begin knowing...more
When we meditate our brain waves actually change. The frequency of our brain waves lower so that we are able to experience higher levels of consciousness, altered states of mind as well as experience the extreme benefits that go along...more
Are you discouraged and need a way to improve confidence? Listening to binaural beats mp3s could provide you with a quick and easy cure. In order to improve confidence you basically have to reprogram your subconscious mind. The...more