Quietness
of Mind
"A quiet mind is all you
need. All else will happen rightly, once your mind
is quiet. As the sun on rising
makes the world active, so does
self-awareness affect changes in the mind. In the
light of calm and steady self-awareness inner energies
wake
up and work miracles without any effort on your part." |
Once upon a time there was a thought, and the thought
was, “a quiet mind is all you need.” A quiet
mind is all anyone needs to feel happy, peaceful, whole
and complete. If your mind just stops and becomes still,
what remains? It’s simple really and anyone can see
this. What remains is quiet and quiet by its very nature
is peaceful and peace is nice. Peace feels good, it feels
serene, and who doesn’t like serene?
How can one achieve a quiet mind and feel
peace, happiness and contentment most of the time?
The mind is constantly moving. And that’s
a very good thing. In order to ensure our self-preservation,
the mind must investigate the objects of the world, entertain
memories of what it believes has happened in the past and
imagine what might possibly occur in the future. This incessant
activity of the mind––that leads to action,
consequence and experience––is both vital and
rewarding. However, when the presence of our detachment,
discrimination and will power is missing from its deliberations,
the mind operates like a powerful storm that can wreak
havoc in our lives
It is not an
undesirable thing for the mind to fall silent, to be free
from thoughts and still—for it is oftenest
when the mind falls silent that there is the full descent
of a wide peace, and in that wide tranquillity the realisation
of the silent Self , the mind spread out in the vastness
everywhere. Only when there is the peace and the mental
silence, the vital mind tries to rush in and occupy the
place or else the mechanical mind tries to raise up for
the same purpose its round of trivial habitual thoughts.
There's always a correlation between mind and body. Anything
that happens in the body has a direct effect on what goes
on in the mind, and vice versa. It's a two-way street.
Quieting the body down is a way to bring some quietness
to the mind. There is a relationship between keeping the
body still or rhythmic that brings about a steadiness and
quietness of mind.
A quiet mind does not mean
that there will be no thoughts or mental movements
at all, but that
these will be on the surface and you will feel your
true being within, separate from them, observing
but not carried away, able to watch and judge them
and
reject all that has to be rejected and to accept
and keep to all that is true consciousness and true
experience. |
Have ever felt like you were missing something truly amazing
and magical in this world? Do you ever feel bored, or that
everyday is basically the same and your life tends to be
going no where special?
Most of us have been trapped in past programming from
childhood, parents, society, and emotional experiences
deeply embedded in the subconscious mind. When your mind
falls quiet, a profound understanding of your entire life
and the world comes through. You are no longer "dead" to
the world. A bright, joyful, conscious awareness of every
person, place, and thing around you shines through!
Would you like
 Full
realization of your Infinite Nature
Complete mind & body healing
Dramatic increase in consciousness
Feeling whole, centered, and truly alive
An empowering state of being
Ability to manifest desires easier
Because of the New Agers, people don't seem to realise
that awareness, quietness of mind, is something that lets
your mind (It) work better, but in everyday life, all the
time, not just when you're actually self-consciously being
quiet, or meditating ("the pot's usefulness lies in
its emptiness", although we'd say that as far as cannabis
is concerned pot's uselessness lies in it's emptiness,
but we're getting out of hand here:).
You can have
Full realization of your Infinite Nature
Complete mind & body healing
Dramatic increase in consciousness
Feeling whole, centered, and truly alive
An empowering state of being
Ability to manifest desires easier
Peace of Mind its not an urban myth
HOW
Throughout the ages humankind has searched for new means
to reach higher levels of consciousness
and Peace of Mind . Most of this exploration has been shrouded in the occult
and sought through spiritual or mystical experimentation. With the advent of
the technological age science has joined the quest for the Holy Grail of expanded
experience. This state of awareness has been sought in all cultures and described
in the ancient eastern teachings as Nirvana, the state of bliss. The scientific
exploration of this field has developed through psychology, studying human
behavior and psyche, sensory deprivation with John Lily’s floatation
tank, the psychedelic days with Tim Learny and friends, and finally to the
most recent and technologically advanced form yet, electronic Nirvana.
Much research on brain and mind development
has led to and been conducted on behalf of the development
and use of transformational electronic devices. Included
in the technology are tapes,Electrostimulation and light
andsound tools that synchronize the left and right hemispheres
of the brain...
In
the practice of Electric Nirvarna, we observe that
the mind is
very, very busy. It's sometimes referred to as "monkey
mind." It's all over the place like a monkey
in a tree. And through the variety of the programs
in light and sound machines, we eventually come
to a place of slowing down, of becoming quieter,
a little
more focused, a little steadier. |
Recent findings have revolutionized the theories
surrounding brain science. The old model of the brain depicted
its functions as limited in terms of growth. Intelligence
was determined at birth and although knowledge could be
attained, I.Q. remained the same throughout life. In addition
it was previously believed that the brain would atrophy
as life progressed and there was no way of thwarting the
process of deterioration. While it was recognized that
other cells in the body regenerated brain cells were thought
of as incapable of this function. It was also believed
that the brain fluctuated from the right and left hemisphere,
dominated by the right when dealing with abstract thought
intuition or creativity and the left hemisphere when thinking
logically or analytically.
"For almost one hundred years, it has been a mantra
of biology - brain cells do not regenerate. In a startling
discovery that could have profound implications for
treating brain disorders and injuries, researchers
at Princeton University have discovered that new neurons
are continually being added to the brains of adult
monkeys. The neurons are added to the cerebral cortex
of the brain" |
The new model of the brain/mind based on
modern experimentation presents an entirely different perspective.
Intelligence as well as brain size can be increased through
exercising or stimulating certain regions of the brain.
Quiet isn’t just the absence of sound. The
stillness one finds in green parks or along quaint
country roads streets is enough to calm the mind and
lift the spirit. Says Michael Hunter, M.D., of the
University of Sheffield´s Department of Neuroscience, “Tranquility
is a state of calmness and reflection, which is restorative
compared with the stressful effects of sustained
attention in day-to-day life.” |
Studies have proven that neurons can regenerate
under the right circumstances. It has been discovered that
dendrites,
the tentacle-like nerve extensions that receive impulses
from the axon or core of other nerve cells, when stimulated
become stronger and naturally extended. Extended dendrites
have greater capacity to receive impulses from the axon
or core of other nerve cells, when stimulated becomes
stronger and naturally extended. Extended dendrites have
greater
capacity to receive impulses, enhancing their propensity
toward complex cell transmissions. This means intelligence
is actually increased.
The new brain model also recognizes that
certain mental states such as deep meditation or Peace
of Mind which promote what is called synchrony or whole-brain
thinking, which involves the synchronization of the right and left hemispheres.
In such states human potential is heightened. Brainwave studies have shown
that while or after being in such states, individuals can perform mental
functions
more effectively such as learning, memory recall or problem solving. Brain
electrostimulation, light and sound devices and some audio-recorded sound
tapes are designed to achieve synchrony,Deep Peace of Mind.
A Quiet mind, is a gateway
to tranquility, healing and restoration, offers
real physical benefits.
It induces a mind-body connection that’s been
demonstrated to relax muscles, lower anxiety and pain,
and enhance one’s overall sense of control
and well being. |
Ours is an anxious world, and we
our an anxious race.
According to Michael Hutchison “In addition to
the physiological benefits many people report personal
transformations. Some well-known musicians such
as Pete Townsend, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards were treated with electrical
stimulation of the brain for drug addiction. They as well as others report
that not only were they able to get off drugs but they experienced a transformation.
They no longer had addictive personalities.”
May the force be with you
Luke
Silence is always good; but I do
no mean by quietness of mind entire silence. I
mean a mind free from disturbance and trouble,
steady, light and glad so as to be open to the
Force that will change the nature. The important
thing is to get rid of the habit of the invasion
of troubling thoughts, wrong feelings, confusion
of ideas, unhappy movements. These disturb the
nature and cloud it and make it difficult for Force
to work; when the mind is quiet and at peace, the
Force can work more easily. It should be possible
to see things that have to be changed in you without
being upset or depressed; the change is the more
easily done.- Sri Aurobindo |
Machines and tapes that synchronize and achieve
different brainwave levels can also result in experiences
of euphoria. Beta is the fastest level of brainwave function.
It is associated with everyday brain awareness and moves
at thirteen or more cycles per second. Alpha is the next
slowest level at eight to thirteen cycles per second. This
level indicates a relaxed yet alert state of mind. Theta
waves at four to seven cycles per second produce greater
insight, intuition and sometimes archetypical images. Delta
is the slowest level ranging zero to four cycles per second.
Delta is generally associated with deep sleep.
Perhaps the most important discovery that has come from new research is that
not only can all these effects be obtained, but humans can learn to control
their own mental states.
Yogis, Zen masters, and martial
artists place great emphasis on breath control
and the individual’s
awareness of breathing and its effects. Deep belly
breathing with slow, full, relaxed, and balanced
inhalation and exhalation are seen as fundamental
to any activity. |
The user can then learn to produce the brainwave
and state he or she wishes to experience. One of the most
noteworthy
accomplishments of the new technology is that the participation
of sciences in extra-dimensional experience creates a
new appreciation and the inevitable mass consensus that
comes
from pragmatic verification. More than ever before in
history the benefits of mediation and energy exchange are
being
experienced by the many instead of just the few.
"There are powerful energies at work in the brain
that help drive reactions and compulsions. It has long
been known that stress plays a major role in all sorts
of problems: overeating, anxiety, depressed mood, anger
reactions, and even addictions. Stress will magnify
your problem when it pushes you to react to a situation
the same way, over and over again. Every time you reach
for a snack to calm down, or let yourself dwell on
your fears, you actually create and strengthen neural
pathways in the brain. These pathways are kind of like
ruts in a well-worn road. Once made, you can follow
the tracks easily, but it is extremely difficult to
pull out of them. So it becomes harder and harder to
resist these unwanted urges or reactions. It becomes
a vicious circle. Each time you react, the ruts just
get deeper. Eventually your brain gets stuck in the “on” position
and your unwanted habit becomes a constant nagging
urge— and seems impossible to get rid of! " |
According to
Michael Hutchison, “People can learn to take control
of their mental state. People tend to operate under the
assumption that if they feel depressed
they have to wait for their anger to be gone. The fact is that once you learn
how, it is very easy to switch out of one brain state and into a higher or
more beneficial one. As more and more people get into these
higher states they will
carry them into their lives and the world will be a better place. The whole
point to brain technology is people learning to function
in a high energy, high coherence
and high efficiency brain state. We are talking about a momentous leap forward
in human evolution.
“People are learning how to work their own software. Just like in computer
work, you can use a particular program like Word Perfect as a typewriter. As
you get deeper into the program you learn there are all sorts of hidden tricks
you can use for different possibilities. As people get into their own personal
software they are learning there are all kinds of hidden possibilities of which
they weren’t even aware.”
“I hope that you will
listen, but not with the memory of what you already
know;
and this is very
difficult to do. You listen to something, and your
mind immediately reacts with its knowledge, its conclusions,
its opinions, its past memories. It listens, inquiring
for a future understanding.
Just observe yourself, how you are listening, and
you will see that this is what is taking place. Either
you are listening with a conclusion, with knowledge,
with certain memories, experiences, or you want an
answer, and you are impatient. You want to know what
it is all about, what life is all about, the extraordinary
complexity of life. You are not actually listening
at all.
You can only listen when the mind is quiet, when
the mind doesn't react immediately, when there is
an interval between your reaction and what is being
said. Then, in that interval there is a quietness,
there is a silence in which alone there is a comprehension
which is not intellectual understanding.
If there is a gap between what is said and your
own reaction to what is said, in that interval, whether
you prolong it indefinitely, for a long period or
for a few seconds - in that interval, if you observe,
there comes clarity. It is the interval that is the
new brain. The immediate reaction is the old brain,
and the old brain functions in its own traditional,
accepted, reactionary, animalistic sense.
When there is an abeyance of that,
when the reaction is suspended, when there is an
interval, then you
will find that the new brain acts, and it is only
the new brain that can understand, not the old brain”
K |
A heart at peace gives life to the body,
Proverbs 14:30 New International Version
The Top
10 Ways to Tell If Your Mind Is Quiet
Quietness
of mind is an essential prerequisite to clear thinking.
Is your mind "quiet"?
Here are ten ways to tell.
1. You can sit quietly,
breathe naturally, and not have your mind filled with
extraneous
thoughts.
For many people, sitting quietly is an oxymoron. Simply stilling the body does
not in itself still one's mind. Quietness of mind is a function of diligent
practice rather than accidental coincidence.
2. Your pulse is close
to your resting heart rate.
How sensitive are you to your heart rate at any given moment? Many skilled
athletes can sense their pulse rate within a beat or two. Just for the record,
your resting heart rate is the speed of your heart in beats per minute just
after you awake in the morning, but before you get out of bed. When you become
still and calm, your heart rate slows, reflecting a measure of quietness.
3. You feel a sense
of peace.
Sometimes called, "bliss", this feeling is described in the Bible
as "the peace that passeth understanding". It's an inner calm that
is not based on outer conditions, but one that radiates within oneself. You
can't force it; you can only experience it.
4. Outside distractions
appear remote and cease to distract.
One of the distinctions between mantric and breath forms of meditation is that,
in mantric meditation, one tends to "tune out"--to become oblivious
of external stimuli. In breath meditation, however, the effects are different.
Instead of tuning out, noise becomes muted. Sounds are heard, but are not bothersome.
This is an especially efficient way of relating from a quiet state. Again,
to employ a Biblical metaphor, you are "in the world, but not of it"--a
peaceful place to be.
5. You feel a sense
of sharp clarity as though peering through a properly
focused mircoscope.
The difference between this kind of clarity and that which is purely intellectual
is that it is effortless. You might compare it to gazing at a Renoir or a Cezanne
versus working out a math problem. It's in this state that insights, feelings
and images appear spontaneously.
6. You encounter a time warp.
Many professional athletes have reported instances in which the scene in front
of them suddenly shifts into slow motion and they feel as though they have
all the time in the world to make the play, catch the ball, etc. This so-called "time
shift" occurs most often when you are particularly quiet inside. It's
not something you can practice; it just happens.
7. Insights and solutions
to problems appear spontaneously.
A significant aspect of the creative process is a state of hopelessness or
letting go of the problem, usually following and intense and sustained effort
to analyze the problem. Often, it's in that narrow window opportunity when
one gives up trying that the solution suddenly appears. This kind of spontaneous
problem solving usually occurs only when one's mind is very quiet, at rest
to observe and subtly process the information it has obtained.
8. Being non-judgmental
becomes easy.
For most of us, being non-judgmental is an effort. For the truly quiet mind,
it's simply an outcome. It's not that a discipline of holding back judgment
has been imposed, but rather that your mind has been freed of the need to judge.
The book— Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation— by
Dr. R.B. Smith (2007) reviews the results from over
100 studies involving over 4000 subjects and reports
that CES is highly effective in the treatment of
insomnia, anxiety, depression, drug abuse, anxiety
and cognitive
dysfunction with an average of 67% of patients reporting
significant improvement in their symptoms.
CES has also been shown to improve sleep and memory
consolidation during sleep (Born, et al. 2006; published
in Nature). |
9. Disparities become more apparent.
A truly quiet mind picks up discontinuities between speech and action, between
what is and what appears to be.
10. People notice.
But usually, not for a while. People tend to think of you the way you were,
long after you've changed. Sooner or later, however, the quiet mind shows
through and people begin to observe and gravitate towards it. Quietness attracts.
When your mind is really quiet, you attract others who find that being around
you is restful and, at the same time, invigorating. (For specific guidance
on how to quiet your mind, you may want to consult Top Ten List #64: "Top
Ten Ways to Quiet Your Mind".)
This
piece was originally submitted by Shale Paul, Executive
Coach, who can be reached at shale@shalecoach.com, or
visited on the web. Shale Paul wants you to know: I work
with individuals who are committed to getting ahead,
changing direction, or simply growing.". The original
source is: Written by Shale Paul, Executive Coach. Copyright
1996, Coach University. May be reproduced or transmitted
if done so in its entirety, including this copyright
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All the external noise pollution of cars,
buses, planes, sirens and construction, combined the constant
onslaught of daily stimulation: emails, phones and all
manner of entertainment and distraction, the over-scheduling
of our information age, is the
main culprit. But we can learn to tune out—and in—and
overwrite our self-destructive old habits with health-supportive
new ones.
Looking for ways to Quieten your
mind, boost your intellect, stave off mental aging, and
maybe even
live
a longer life?
You might be surprised to learn that not only do such strategies
exist, but many are easily attainable by making simple
tweaks here and there to your daily routine. Embracing
the strategies that follow may give a hearty boost to your
brainpower, help you keep mentally healthy and ultimately
help the mind reach those amazing quiet states
BTPro
" Imagine how your life and career would
improve if you could learn faster and retain much more
without constant revisions ?" Research shows that
the key to speed learning is your state of mind before,
during and immediately after your learning session. It
is when you are in a state of relaxed alertness that you
will achieve the greatest improvement in memory together
with increased concentration and creativity.
You Can Improve memory and retention of study material Enhance understanding
during learning sessions Accelerate new language learning Enhance your quietness
of mind
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BTPlus
One study reported an average 92% increase in beta-endorphins
in the CSF after only 20 minutes of a single CES treatment.
- Shealy CN, Cady RK, et al., Cerebrospinal Fluid and
Plasma Neurochemicals: Response to Cranial Electrostimulation,
J Neurol Orthop Med Surg, 1998, 18, pp 94-97
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