The brains of meditating monks show an abundance of these brain waves. In my own experience, there is only one way to start: meditate.Ĭleese states: "The language of the unconscious is not verbal it is the language of dreams." In his book Bliss Brain, Dawson Church discusses the power of gamma, which is the wave of insight and integration. “You have to coax it out in a number of crafty ways”. “That’s the problem with the unconscious, you can’t beat it around with a stick,” he says. While it guides us through daily life, we find it much harder to control what goes on inside our mind. He highlights the power of the unconscious mind, which enables us to function without much thought. In John Cleese’s aptly titled Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide, he explores the many paths one can take to travel to flow state. John Cleese: “That’s the problem with the unconscious, you can’t beat it around with a stick.” Photograph: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images How can we venture to the bucket list destination in the brain? The idyllic immersion that can only be felt in a five-star flow state. The immense feeling of contentment where sense of self and time is suspended. The feeling of fulfilment that is felt when we are engrossed in activities that are interesting and absorbing for us. Known as the father of positive psychology, Seligman highlights the importance of engagement. It is an integral part of the Perma model of wellbeing as devised by Prof Martin Seligman. This set me thinking about a similar place I aspire to reach on a regular basis. Seven words, a sporting mantra with universal US appeal: “We’re going all the way to state.” I’m quite aware that I was late to the party, but good things come to those who wait. The year was 2011 and I was very much vibing Friday Night Lights. I first heard these words when I was in the midst of teen drama series bliss. In American Football, there is a common phrase that can be heard reverberating around locker rooms throughout this sacred season.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |