Eckhart Tolle in his book Power of Now describes this classic wisdom :
Identification with the mind gives it more energy,observation of the mind withdraws energy from it.Identification with mind creates more time,observation of the mind opens up the dimension of the timeless.The energy that is withdrawn from mind turns into presence.
The above is precisely the reason we feel in sync at times/in the zone where there is no fear,no greed,no doubts only carefree beings - us.
Notice how we seem to "snap out" of it the moment we start thinking about what is going on.
Scientifically,our brain waves vary in amplitude and wavelengths.It is these varying waves that govern what we feel,we hear,we perceive.
Altering the brainwaves is possible through simple meditation.The following article describes what happens to brain during meditation.
This reminds me of the Zen quote - Nature is simple but man prefers the complex and intricate.
Peace.
2 comments:
I read that book a while back and it changed me.
Very Zen.
Tolle combines Easterm mysticism with Western stuff, good book though I haven't read it fully.
Best,
C
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