Here’s some research from the University of Chicago discussing how brainwaves pattern themselves after rhythms of nature. Jose Silva, founder of the Silva Method, was one of the first few proponents in using Alpha waves in order to achieve a relaxed and meditative state for learning and comprehension. Brain waves pattern themselves after rhythms… Read More »
The Scene of Memories I was taken aback recently by a memory I had of as a teenager learning how to bake. Recently, I was treated to a lunch at a local cafe that specialized in pastries and other wonderful carbohydrates. Suddenly, an overwhelming wave of nostalgia hit me as I recognized the delicious scent… Read More »
What Matter’s the Most Is What Your Mind Tells You The holidays are finally over and your waistline is as overstretched as your credit card. It’s time to take action! What should you do? A) Hit the gym. B) Make a solemn pledge to never ingest another sweet for as long as you live.… Read More »
How did a simple street artist go from painting grains of rice to directing a movie with two Oscar Winning Legends? The answer to this question can be summarized in one word- chutzpah (and barrel loads of it at that!) I’m guessing a few of you don’t know this term- it means audacity or nerve. The classic definition… Read More »
Did you know it’s possible to synthesise your own happiness?. Dan Gilbert, a psychology professor at Harvard, discusses modern man’s pursuit of happiness in this scintillating video. He first shares Sir Thomas Browne’s view written way back in 1642: “I am the happiest man alive. I have that in me that can convert poverty to… Read More »
Dr. Leonard Nijssen shares this story with us. Doctor Leonard Nijsen has doctorates in the field of Optometry (3countries), a B.S. in Psychology and various other minor degrees. He is also a leading member of Mensa. “In 1972, I was in a bad shape physically, mentally and emotionally, just having come out of a bad marriage and a nasty… Read More »
SCIENTISTS are using computer technology to play mind games in a bid to probe the mysteries of the paranormal. Researchers at Manchester University have created a virtual world to test for evidence of telepathic links between 100 people in what is being described as the most objective study undertaken so far. Volunteer pairs, including best… Read More »
I have a relative who just can’t seem to keep her computer working. Since she received her new laptop it’s gone bust 3 times in 3 years. Circuits would fry, CD drives would stop working and Windows and would spit our annoying errors and crash just before important deadline. This article I found may explain… Read More »
If you’re like most people in today’s world, you don’t think about your mind very much. You may pay attention to things like the latest news on whether or not cell phones cause brain cancer, but other than that, your brain is probably very low on your list of priorities. In actuality, your mind should… Read More »
There’s an old saying that “the fight is won and lost before either army enters the field.” More often than not we are defeated by our negative thoughts well before we actually fail at achieving our goals in life. Thoughts are powerful things, and thoughts that revolve around why the supposed reasons why something won’t… Read More »