The biggest problem in mind training is probably the start. The brain is usually happy remaining in its old habits, its comfort zone. The problems caused by this are easily overlooked, even when the problems are huge.
Another difficulty is that the advantages of mind training is not known until they are reached. If we are lucky, we can see the advantages in another person. But that is not very common.
In a material world, we can have material goals to strive for, like such a home, such an income, such a car and so on. In mind training the goals are not that concrete and easy to identify beforehand.
A third difficulty is the general dullness of the brain. In order to deal with brain difficulties, we need a certain energy level in the brain. As long as we have brain difficulties, we do not have the energy necessary to deal with the problems. It is a moment 22 situation.
The fourth difficulty is the delicate balance between right and wrong in brain functions concerning attitude, problem solving methods, feeling management and evaluation strategies.
Showing posts with label brain energy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brain energy. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Relative energy 2
The knowledge about how the brain works is increasing fast these years. Research is intense. New drugs are developed.
Old drugs as tobacco, coffee and tea shows that many individuals would like to increase the energy and capacity of the brain. It is no wonder, as the world we live in is extremely complex, even compared to the extreme complexity of the brain.
We can increase the efficiency of our brain by study and thinking, as we know. Living in a stimulating environment, be it a university or a creative work place, will boost the capacity of the mind.
But we can also train the brain, as we can train the body. There are many methods, including physical exercises, food, sound and meditation. One very essential and basic matter is breathing.
If we can not breath at all, the alarm systems in our organism are activated. This is very good, as it helps us to survive as physical entities.
But if our breathing is good enough to give the physical body energy, but not good enough to support the brain, there is no alarm. On the contrary, the brain is slowed down and if feels as the situation is all right, but a bit passive.
In order to support the brain with energy, it is recommended (by Tarthang Tulku in Kum Nye Relaxation) that we breath with slightly open mouth. Then we will get energy not only to the physical processes in the body, but also for the brain.
Old drugs as tobacco, coffee and tea shows that many individuals would like to increase the energy and capacity of the brain. It is no wonder, as the world we live in is extremely complex, even compared to the extreme complexity of the brain.
We can increase the efficiency of our brain by study and thinking, as we know. Living in a stimulating environment, be it a university or a creative work place, will boost the capacity of the mind.
But we can also train the brain, as we can train the body. There are many methods, including physical exercises, food, sound and meditation. One very essential and basic matter is breathing.
If we can not breath at all, the alarm systems in our organism are activated. This is very good, as it helps us to survive as physical entities.
But if our breathing is good enough to give the physical body energy, but not good enough to support the brain, there is no alarm. On the contrary, the brain is slowed down and if feels as the situation is all right, but a bit passive.
In order to support the brain with energy, it is recommended (by Tarthang Tulku in Kum Nye Relaxation) that we breath with slightly open mouth. Then we will get energy not only to the physical processes in the body, but also for the brain.
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