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Flow by EquiSync, Part Two
(Continued from the Previous Post)
REPRINTED FROM EMAIL NEWSLETTER BY EQUISYNC
Customizable Brainwave Soundscapes
https://deepereum.eocinstitute.org/
The "Flowing" Brain
In the 30+ years since the publishing of Dr. Csíkszentmihályi's groundbreaking book, neuroscientists have developed a much deeper understanding into the "flow state" brain workings.
Responsible for "skill learning" and "automatized cognition," flow lights up our brain's highly adaptive "caudate nucleus" like the Manhattan skyline. You know when pro-athletes talk about being "in the zone?" Caudate nucleus.
While the best way to get into a flow state is to find your life passion and do it everyday, not all of us know what that is and if we do, there are only so many hours in the day. If you already know what makes you "flow," then DO IT! Everyday if possible. The world needs happy peeps!
While the Mozarts, Picassos, Roger Federers, and Stephen Kings of the world get to experience daily creative flow by virtue of their career, there is another way.
Is Meditation Flow?
In 2013, Belgian researchers (Pickut et al) examined the brains of 27 Parkinson's patients before and after an 8 week mindfulness meditation class. What did they find? In addition to massively upgrading no less than 5 (!) very powerful brain regions, the meditation rookies dramatically increased the gray matter density (GMD) of their "flow state" caudate nucleus.
"In plain English please." The old saying applies here. If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck — then it's probably a duck. Likewise, if flow lights up the brain scans like meditation, strengthens the caudate nucleus like meditation, and makes us feel euphoric like meditation, then it's probably meditation.
Whether flow or close to it, what's for certain is that the ancient mind practice opens the door to happinesslike no other medium. While the legendary consciousness shifting power of meditation has been known and felt for millennia, it's a whole new ballgame to see hard scientific proof.
And you don't need to give up your material possessions or live the rest of your days in a cave. Countless everyday folks are tapping into meditation's "flowing" benefits to upgrade all areas of their life, with creativity and happiness just the first two drops in an ocean of benefits.
What else can flow do?
It lifts us out of the mundane, gives us a sense of purpose. Flow neutralizes apathy, catapults motivation. It makes us grow, develops us as humans, boosts self esteem, opens the door to success. Flow brings meaning to existence.
Sounds a lot like meditation.
*
In an EquiSync e-newsletter received the day of this posting, they explore:
• Why meditation offers your brain the perfect environment for neurogenesis to flourish.
• Where neurogenesis occurs in the brain and its inseparable link to meditation.
• How meditation's "neuron infusion" lifts the brain high above the dark valley of depression.
• How neurogenesis gets our "dull" sensesreactivated: food tastes better, smell improves, the boring and mundane magically becomes fresh and new, old thinking habits fall away, and more.
• Why cranking up hippocampal neurons through meditation is such a powerful tool for great memory and super-learning.
Intro Review
Recently, EquiSync popped up by synchronicity on my screen. I'd tested it ten years ago, and now apparently I'm ready. The technology has come a long way, and their Deepereum is beautifully customizable. The more I explore and experiment, the more is discovered and realized. After six days I noticed significantly improved sleeping patterns and other benefits. Just before posting, I experienced a pleasant altered state while using this tool.
This post is the second half of an email newsletter from EquiSync. There's no affiliation, and it's not monetized.
###
LINKS AND WAYS TO SUPPORT
Drumscape by EquiSync: (used with mantra):
https://youtu.be/dx8Qb1tAtzE?si=CIT2nmKn9jYKuTG0
Emanate Presence on X: https://twitter.com/EmanatePresence
Oneself Mantra YouTube Video:
https://youtu.be/GBBmxJbzONw?si=5iHOZoSudaPwdCtJ
Like (if you like), Reply and Repost
Website: https://www.wholehuman.emanatepresence.com/
"Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much." - Helen Keller
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." - African Proverb
#AQ #EQ #Growth #KnowThyself #Mindfulness #Soul #Source 👍
The 'AHA!' practice has three main parts --
1. Mantra: 'A Call to Higher Aspects of Oneself'
2. Brainwave entrainment soundscapes to reduce brain noise (EquiSync recommended)
3. Divination: A way to access Superconsciousness for specific purposes
A dodecahedron die (pictured below👇) is part of a daily practice that helps return focus to constant felt connection with higher aspects of Oneself. The art is generated by @fuups.
Flow by EquiSync, Part Two
(Continued from the Previous Post)
REPRINTED FROM EMAIL NEWSLETTER BY EQUISYNC
Customizable Brainwave Soundscapes
https://deepereum.eocinstitute.org/
The "Flowing" Brain
In the 30+ years since the publishing of Dr. Csíkszentmihályi's groundbreaking book, neuroscientists have developed a much deeper understanding into the "flow state" brain workings.
Responsible for "skill learning" and "automatized cognition," flow lights up our brain's highly adaptive "caudate nucleus" like the Manhattan skyline. You know when pro-athletes talk about being "in the zone?" Caudate nucleus.
While the best way to get into a flow state is to find your life passion and do it everyday, not all of us know what that is and if we do, there are only so many hours in the day. If you already know what makes you "flow," then DO IT! Everyday if possible. The world needs happy peeps!
While the Mozarts, Picassos, Roger Federers, and Stephen Kings of the world get to experience daily creative flow by virtue of their career, there is another way.
Is Meditation Flow?
In 2013, Belgian researchers (Pickut et al) examined the brains of 27 Parkinson's patients before and after an 8 week mindfulness meditation class. What did they find? In addition to massively upgrading no less than 5 (!) very powerful brain regions, the meditation rookies dramatically increased the gray matter density (GMD) of their "flow state" caudate nucleus.
"In plain English please." The old saying applies here. If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck — then it's probably a duck. Likewise, if flow lights up the brain scans like meditation, strengthens the caudate nucleus like meditation, and makes us feel euphoric like meditation, then it's probably meditation.
Whether flow or close to it, what's for certain is that the ancient mind practice opens the door to happinesslike no other medium. While the legendary consciousness shifting power of meditation has been known and felt for millennia, it's a whole new ballgame to see hard scientific proof.
And you don't need to give up your material possessions or live the rest of your days in a cave. Countless everyday folks are tapping into meditation's "flowing" benefits to upgrade all areas of their life, with creativity and happiness just the first two drops in an ocean of benefits.
What else can flow do?
It lifts us out of the mundane, gives us a sense of purpose. Flow neutralizes apathy, catapults motivation. It makes us grow, develops us as humans, boosts self esteem, opens the door to success. Flow brings meaning to existence.
Sounds a lot like meditation.
*
In an EquiSync e-newsletter received the day of this posting, they explore:
• Why meditation offers your brain the perfect environment for neurogenesis to flourish.
• Where neurogenesis occurs in the brain and its inseparable link to meditation.
• How meditation's "neuron infusion" lifts the brain high above the dark valley of depression.
• How neurogenesis gets our "dull" sensesreactivated: food tastes better, smell improves, the boring and mundane magically becomes fresh and new, old thinking habits fall away, and more.
• Why cranking up hippocampal neurons through meditation is such a powerful tool for great memory and super-learning.
Intro Review
Recently, EquiSync popped up by synchronicity on my screen. I'd tested it ten years ago, and now apparently I'm ready. The technology has come a long way, and their Deepereum is beautifully customizable. The more I explore and experiment, the more is discovered and realized. After six days I noticed significantly improved sleeping patterns and other benefits. Just before posting, I experienced a pleasant altered state while using this tool.
This post is the second half of an email newsletter from EquiSync. There's no affiliation, and it's not monetized.
###
LINKS AND WAYS TO SUPPORT
Drumscape by EquiSync: (used with mantra):
https://youtu.be/dx8Qb1tAtzE?si=CIT2nmKn9jYKuTG0
Emanate Presence on X: https://twitter.com/EmanatePresence
Oneself Mantra YouTube Video:
https://youtu.be/GBBmxJbzONw?si=5iHOZoSudaPwdCtJ
Like (if you like), Reply and Repost
Website: https://www.wholehuman.emanatepresence.com/
"Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much." - Helen Keller
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." - African Proverb
#AQ #EQ #Growth #KnowThyself #Mindfulness #Soul #Source 👍
The 'AHA!' practice has three main parts --
1. Mantra: 'A Call to Higher Aspects of Oneself'
2. Brainwave entrainment soundscapes to reduce brain noise (EquiSync recommended)
3. Divination: A way to access Superconsciousness for specific purposes
A dodecahedron die (pictured below👇) is part of a daily practice that helps return focus to constant felt connection with higher aspects of Oneself. The art is generated by @fuups.
REPRINTED FROM EQUISYNC
Quantum Mind Power
Did you know that there is one intelligent consciousness that permeates the whole Universe? And that this all powerful, ever-present, omniscient force also exists within each of us, including you?
Known by many names, like the quantum mind, the unified field, The All, God, universal consciousness, whatever you want to call it — it's no longer just a philosophical, unproven theory on the fringe of metaphysics.
It's been scientifically proven.
Can a regular person tap into the quantum field? If so, what happens when this super powerful force is accessed?
Of course you can! Anyone can, considering each of us are part of "The All"! You just need to access the universal mind to a greater degree, which can change your life in many miraculous ways, such as:
Quantum Mind Power
Did you know that there is one intelligent consciousness that permeates the whole Universe? And that this all powerful, ever-present, omniscient force also exists within each of us, including you?
Known by many names, like the quantum mind, the unified field, The All, God, universal consciousness, whatever you want to call it — it's no longer just a philosophical, unproven theory on the fringe of metaphysics.
It's been scientifically proven.
Can a regular person tap into the quantum field? If so, what happens when this super powerful force is accessed?
Of course you can! Anyone can, considering each of us are part of "The All"! You just need to access the universal mind to a greater degree, which can change your life in many miraculous ways, such as:
Delta Vibrasphere / Track 35 / 20 minutes / 111 Hz ☝️
Harmonic Multilayering / Binaural Beats / Horizontal Modulation
https://youtu.be/mSj_DdRbolU?si=JKKBQk-CNU0MGpfa
(Works best in relaxed position, attention on the breath,
headphones that are simple and comfortable.
More suggestions are on the EquiSync website.)
https://eocinstitute.org/meditation/
Harmonic Multilayering / Binaural Beats / Horizontal Modulation
https://youtu.be/mSj_DdRbolU?si=JKKBQk-CNU0MGpfa
(Works best in relaxed position, attention on the breath,
headphones that are simple and comfortable.
More suggestions are on the EquiSync website.)
https://eocinstitute.org/meditation/
Delta Riverscape / Track 24 / 10 minutes ☝️
Harmonic Multilayering / Isochronic / 111 Hz
https://youtu.be/zaPByjPIeI0?si=QjDxoetH4IS7zZ-z
(Works best in relaxed position, attention on the breath,
headphones that are simple and comfortable.
More suggestions are on the EquiSync website.)
https://eocinstitute.org/meditation/
Harmonic Multilayering / Isochronic / 111 Hz
https://youtu.be/zaPByjPIeI0?si=QjDxoetH4IS7zZ-z
(Works best in relaxed position, attention on the breath,
headphones that are simple and comfortable.
More suggestions are on the EquiSync website.)
https://eocinstitute.org/meditation/
Beyond Probiotics: How Meditation Heals The Gut
Why You Have Two Brains
The powerful "emotion ⇆ stomach" connection is a common cultural reference:
"Trust your intuition, trust your gut... I’m so nervous, I have butterflies in my stomach... I have a gut feeling to reject this job offer... What a gut-wrenching experience."
This link is now showing up in many cool and interesting scientific ways. With more than 100 million nerves lining your so called "second brain," the gut / enteric nervous system (ENS) is actually composed of the very same tissue(s) as your central nervous system (CNS).
Why The "Gut-Brain Axis" Is Essential To Health
In fact, many doctors are now saying that our deeply intertwined "first" real brain and "second" gut brain (sometimes called the gut-brain axis) are actually one system, not two.
While it can’t do calculus, write a novel, or pass an exam — your gut certainly can orchestrate a symphony of neurotransmitters, hormones, and electrical impulses.
Beyond helping you digest food, your gut has its own brain-like neural network, playing critical roles in keeping you healthy, including regulating inflammation and commanding your immune system.
So, will simply eating right keep the gut-brain axis in balance? Not necessarily. Here we will go into why your state of mind is so critical to gut health, and why meditation is the missing link above and beyond diet.
"Imaginary" Disease: Why The Mind Is Key To A Healthy Gut
To illustrate the mind-gut link, have you ever heard of the guy afflicted with the "incurable, unknown origin" chronic disease? After visiting a dozen or so doctors, they all have one simple but bewildering diagnosis: "it’s all in your head"! This happens much more than we think.
In fact, gastroenterologists have compiled more than 20 of these "all in your head" GI tract diseases (FGIDs), which account for the vast majority of clinical visits.
So, what’s the reason for these mysterious illnesses? Diet? No, because many of these folks have already tried everything, and why the doctor has labeled their affliction effectively "psychosomatic."
Why Your Ability To Handle Stress Controls The Gut-Brain Axis
The culprit is a known offender, sitting atop the health police’s most wanted list — stress.
Even after switching to a healthy diet, stress explains why many "second brain" gut-related diseases still stick around.
Strengthening the link, research has shown that psychological trauma can lead to digestive problems, inflammation, ulcers, IBS, IBD, Crohns, & more.
In light of these new findings, it is obvious that healing the gut is impossible without addressing our ability to manage emotion and stress. How you think does affect your health.
How To Heal Your Gut With Your Mind: Meditation
As the #1 stress conquerer, meditation is the top contender for the "gut-health" championship belt. Who are the other competitors in the ring, duking it out? Probiotics, psychobiotics, and diet.
(Note: Boxing metaphor aside, when it comes to your highest health, all of the above options certainly have their rightful place, of course.)
Here is one study firmly planted in meditation's corner:
Study: How Meditation Turns Off "Bad" Gut Genes, While Helping 1,000+ More
For 48 patients suffering irritable bowel syndrome (IBD) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a 9 week study at Massachusetts General Hospital changed everything.
Meditation had somehow managed to beneficially alter more than 1,000 genes, including suppressing the nasty protein complex arsonist (NF-kB) responsible for igniting (inflaming) the immune system and GI tract.
Said co-senior study author, Dr. Towia Libermann: "In both IBS and IBD, the pathway controlled by a protein called NF-kB emerged as one of those most significantly affected by the relaxation response."
With monumental implications, meditation effectively disables the genetic trigger linked to so many nasty gut/non-gut related diseases (anxiety, depression, MS, Autism, Parkinson’s, & more), while short-circuiting the body’s endless stress response cycle.
To illustrate the implications, if a pack of mischievous bears were the lone culprits behind your twisted-up micriobiome, then meditation would chase them back into their cave for a "permanent winter hibernation."
The Takeaway
Your gut is incredibly important for overall health. Diet, while important, does not guarantee a healthy microbiome. As evidenced by the "gut-brain-axis," your ability to handle stress is (arguably) more important than diet, along with genes.
Luckily, meditation not only dominates stress like Michael Jordan over the '92-'93 Phoenix Suns, but also orchestrates a Mozart-like symphony expressing only your "cream of the crop" genes.
Why You Have Two Brains
The powerful "emotion ⇆ stomach" connection is a common cultural reference:
"Trust your intuition, trust your gut... I’m so nervous, I have butterflies in my stomach... I have a gut feeling to reject this job offer... What a gut-wrenching experience."
This link is now showing up in many cool and interesting scientific ways. With more than 100 million nerves lining your so called "second brain," the gut / enteric nervous system (ENS) is actually composed of the very same tissue(s) as your central nervous system (CNS).
Why The "Gut-Brain Axis" Is Essential To Health
In fact, many doctors are now saying that our deeply intertwined "first" real brain and "second" gut brain (sometimes called the gut-brain axis) are actually one system, not two.
While it can’t do calculus, write a novel, or pass an exam — your gut certainly can orchestrate a symphony of neurotransmitters, hormones, and electrical impulses.
Beyond helping you digest food, your gut has its own brain-like neural network, playing critical roles in keeping you healthy, including regulating inflammation and commanding your immune system.
So, will simply eating right keep the gut-brain axis in balance? Not necessarily. Here we will go into why your state of mind is so critical to gut health, and why meditation is the missing link above and beyond diet.
"Imaginary" Disease: Why The Mind Is Key To A Healthy Gut
To illustrate the mind-gut link, have you ever heard of the guy afflicted with the "incurable, unknown origin" chronic disease? After visiting a dozen or so doctors, they all have one simple but bewildering diagnosis: "it’s all in your head"! This happens much more than we think.
In fact, gastroenterologists have compiled more than 20 of these "all in your head" GI tract diseases (FGIDs), which account for the vast majority of clinical visits.
So, what’s the reason for these mysterious illnesses? Diet? No, because many of these folks have already tried everything, and why the doctor has labeled their affliction effectively "psychosomatic."
Why Your Ability To Handle Stress Controls The Gut-Brain Axis
The culprit is a known offender, sitting atop the health police’s most wanted list — stress.
Even after switching to a healthy diet, stress explains why many "second brain" gut-related diseases still stick around.
Strengthening the link, research has shown that psychological trauma can lead to digestive problems, inflammation, ulcers, IBS, IBD, Crohns, & more.
In light of these new findings, it is obvious that healing the gut is impossible without addressing our ability to manage emotion and stress. How you think does affect your health.
How To Heal Your Gut With Your Mind: Meditation
As the #1 stress conquerer, meditation is the top contender for the "gut-health" championship belt. Who are the other competitors in the ring, duking it out? Probiotics, psychobiotics, and diet.
(Note: Boxing metaphor aside, when it comes to your highest health, all of the above options certainly have their rightful place, of course.)
Here is one study firmly planted in meditation's corner:
Study: How Meditation Turns Off "Bad" Gut Genes, While Helping 1,000+ More
For 48 patients suffering irritable bowel syndrome (IBD) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a 9 week study at Massachusetts General Hospital changed everything.
Meditation had somehow managed to beneficially alter more than 1,000 genes, including suppressing the nasty protein complex arsonist (NF-kB) responsible for igniting (inflaming) the immune system and GI tract.
Said co-senior study author, Dr. Towia Libermann: "In both IBS and IBD, the pathway controlled by a protein called NF-kB emerged as one of those most significantly affected by the relaxation response."
With monumental implications, meditation effectively disables the genetic trigger linked to so many nasty gut/non-gut related diseases (anxiety, depression, MS, Autism, Parkinson’s, & more), while short-circuiting the body’s endless stress response cycle.
To illustrate the implications, if a pack of mischievous bears were the lone culprits behind your twisted-up micriobiome, then meditation would chase them back into their cave for a "permanent winter hibernation."
The Takeaway
Your gut is incredibly important for overall health. Diet, while important, does not guarantee a healthy microbiome. As evidenced by the "gut-brain-axis," your ability to handle stress is (arguably) more important than diet, along with genes.
Luckily, meditation not only dominates stress like Michael Jordan over the '92-'93 Phoenix Suns, but also orchestrates a Mozart-like symphony expressing only your "cream of the crop" genes.