How does Omega Mind Program compare to Holosync?

A member recently asked this question, framing a few key points on the member’s view on Holosync.  While I don’t really want to compare directly with other products, I do think some good questions were raised and I will address those in this post.

Before I quote the question and provide my answer, I want to state that Holosync is a successful product with a strong reputation, that I believe was well-earned.  We have a different approach and different pricing model, as in free, but this site doesn’t offer any customization or intense personal support.  If their program seems to fit with where you are and you can afford it, give it a try.  I believe they have a satisfaction guarantee and there is little risk on your part.

There are many differences in the approaches.  Of course, I believe the programs here are more effective at driving personal change on average.  However, they likely say the same of their program and expound the unique power of Holosync.  Since individuals vary, your mileage could vary as well.

Here is the full post I’m responding to, though I’ve had similar questions in the past:

Miguel Anjel Contreras Jauregui

July 8, 2010 at 5:26 pm · Edit

I am about to start. I am really interested in your theory. Thank you for offering it. I am interested in the differences between your program and Centerpointe’s Holosync program.
According to Ceneterpoint: the nervous system is forced to reorganize itself at higher, more complex levels of functioning, evolving a new structure that can handle the input it originally could not handle. As the brain continues to receive this input, the nervous system will continually reorganize itself, in a series of quantum leaps—some at a micro-level of functioning and some at a much more global level…

…until a new structure has been created that can easily handle this input.
This model of change is based on the work of scientist Ilya Prigogine, winner of the 1977 Nobel Prize for work on the growth and evolution of what scientists call “non-linear open systems”. This work is, in my opinion, one of the greatest scientific advances of the modern era, right up there with quantum physics and the theory of relativity. Scientists have applied Prigogine’s work to everything from how a seed germinates to how a corporation expands, a highway system grows, a cell divides, or an audience breaks into applause.

Neurophysiologically, this reorganization in the brain causes the creation of new neural pathways, resulting in communication between parts of the brain that previously were not communicating, or were communicating only a minor amount.

One of the unique things about Holosync is its ability to create synchronization between the two hemispheres of the brain, over time making this kind of cross-hemispheric communication permanent.

This increase in communication within the brain leads, over time,
to what scientists call whole brain thinking or whole brain functioning.
This includes such things as increased learning ability, creativity, intuition, mental clarity, and intelligence, plus an increase in what some would call “mystical” or “metaphysical” powers—in my opinion, latent abilities we all have but usually do not exhibit because we use such a small portion of our brains.

But here’s the really amazing thing that happens: every time the nervous system makes a quantum leap—every time your brain reorganizes in response to the input we are giving it with Holosync—in order to make that shift you have to let go of some of the unresolved mental and emotional material we all have under the surface in the unconscious mind.

Whether it is unresolved fear, anger, anxiety, sadness, or limiting beliefs, some of this material will be incompatible with the brain’s ability to operate at the next higher level of functioning and will be resolved.

Eventually, the nervous system comes to a point where it has made all the changes it needs to make to handle the extra input it is receiving. The same process happens with the runner who, after weeks or months of training, can now easily run five miles. Running five miles at that point no longer pushes the body to better physical condition (unless, of course, he or she runs faster—but let’s not complicate the analogy yet).

With the neurotechnology explorer, this is the point where he or she says “this used to have quite an impact, but now it doesn’t seem to affect me as it once did.” Many of you have told me of having this very experience with other neurotechnology approaches before you found Centerpointe Research Institute and Holosync.

I know that the major difference is that your system is not catering to meditation, or is not primarily for meditation, though it could be used for that. Also, that you offer this for free, while they charge enormous amounts.

I have read your information, which is quite interesting. I remain open minded and will try your system. Thank you again for offering it.

Respectfully,
Miguel Anjel

The main points I will address are the theory of personal evolution and development.  The actual effectiveness of the program will vary by individual and there isn’t a single answer.  Further, they seem to focus more on inner experience, while the programs here focus on personal transformation and overt changes in thought patterns and effective behaviors.

Based on Miguel Anjel’s comments, it sounds like Centerpointe’s theory is similar and possibly based on the work of Ilya Prigogine and Karl Pribram.

Prigogine created quite a stir in various circles with his explanations of chaos theory in certain dynamic systems.   For example, steady state fluid flows in an excited liquid stabilize in patterns based on the thermodynamics and attractors at a given level of system energy.  As energy input is changed, the flows will become highly chaotic and seemingly random, before reorganizing into more complex flows that are attractors at the higher energy level.  Pribram, separately, wrote extensively on the the “holographic” mind and also related the mind to chaotic, dynamic systems.

It seems these two authors and Harris have extended the observable dynamic systems theory into a theory of personality development.  This suggests that increasing stress, complexity, and other factors leads to a reorganization of neural pathways.  Harris seems to view the mind as a series of complexity-plateaus to be disrupted and transformed into higher levels of awareness.

Of course, Harris would likely characterize both Centerpointe’s theories and the origins differently, so take all of this as purely my reconstruction and opinion.  However, given what I’ve seen, I believe a leap of analogy between thermodynamic systems and neuronal pathways and personality is a useful metaphor, but a weak theory.

The useful part, which I believe is coincidental, is that without confronting our selves and systems with a challenge, stress, or immediate gap in desired outcomes or situation, we will continue to think, act, respond, in the manner in which we’ve become accustomed.  Injecting stress into the system forces us to rethink, raise our awareness, call up our motivation, activate our discipline, and so on.  So, as with the chaos states, disruption, new states, and so on, personality appears to stabilize, be disrupted, stabilize again, and so on.  For those on a growth trajectory, most stabilization is presumed at a better “level” than previously attained.  There is a similarity, but I believe the usefulness of the analogy ends here.  The upheaval, stress, and disruption do not cause the change, but rather motivate the individual and reduce complacency.

As to the releasing of emotional stuff as we progress, I agree it is necessary.  Clearly long term meditation and the Holosync process encourages release of emotional baggage.  I bundle much of the baggage in our minds as clinging to certainty and blame along with “grasping” thought patterns that lock up our mind in its own goo.  As we learn to be fluid in our thinking, let thoughts and ideas come and go, take responsibility for our lives and release blame, we make progress in these areas.  Both programs see this release as integral, though using different tools to chip off the layers.

While I believe that stress and chaos in life is often a motivator, the theories Miguel Anjel expounds, based on his understanding of Centerpointe, suggest this chaos plays a more central role in a dynamic system dance.  If this is a primary driver in developing personal growth and transformation systems, I believe it is a serious weakness.

Although I find the chaos in consciousness theory interesting, and actually enjoyed works of Prigogine and Pribram, I don’t believe these are helpful theories to guide personal growth program development.  I fundamentally don’t believe neuronal pathways or consciousness are rooted this closely to chaos theory (though aspects apply).  This doesn’t mean the programs are poor, or that the analogies are not helpful, but rather that this approach is at best an allegory to help explain a process, rather than a theory to drive it.

As you will see by reading this site, I believe there is strong evidence that our persistent personality is literally the footprint of myelinenated pathways, strengthened through what the brain believes is deep goal-driven practice and continual reuse.  The theory that drives the programs here is multifaceted, but includes establishing new deep training goals, slightly destabilizing existing pathways, activating alternative pathways at a variety of levels, in a variety of ways, all primarily to surface new choices at defining moments in your conscious experience and thereby reprogram the standard pathways of your being.

Before using these programs, the strength of an actual pathway compared to a desired pathway may be a million to one.  We endeavor to reduce the ratio enough to make change not only realistic, but at least partially automatic.

As a side note, I do believe in a spiritual aspect of our existence, though the programs here focus on the observed physical realm and neuroscience that continues to help us understand this existence and the human condition.

At basic levels, the explanation you choose is irrelevant.  However, as you push the limits of transformation technology, a weaker theory will steer the program in weaker directions.  I believe the Centerpointe approach is a classic long-road to nirvana approach, while this site and its programs endeavor to create a more repeatable personal transformation program.  I do believe the Eastern metaphysical perspective, along with the generous interpretation of Prigogine/Pribram, helps get to a decent program and instructional philosophy.  It does not, however, push the limits of personal transformation technology.

Separate from the theory and philosophy of the programs, I believe Holosync is based almost entirely on binaural beats and subliminal messages (along with extensive personal support, which is beneficial).  This creates a clean and simple program that is similar to many other entrainment/binaural beat products.  The programs here add other types of entrainment, a spectrum of effective affirmation delivery techniques, custom proprietary signal injection, EMDR-like spatial activation, and so on.  We endeavor to leverage the synergistic and salient practices from a wide spectrum, leveraging diversity and synergy consistent with our theories.  Holosync, by contrast, appears to focus on a relaxing, powerful meditation approach with subliminal, messaging, and life guidance mixed in.

Bottom line: I think their product is decent, support and personalization are strong, but they don’t push the limits of personal transformation capability.  However, if you have the money to spend, like the allegorically interpreted theory, they have a decent offering.

Whatever you download or buy, commit to it, use it, immerse yourself, encourage yourself, and make it happen.  Change and growth is really as simple as getting your self, at all levels, to make different decisions, see the world in a different light, release blame and certainty, and being deeply receptive to different results.  It really is that simple, yet not quite so simple in practice.

I’d love to hear more thoughts and opinions on this .  Whatever your experience with Holosync or other products, please post or email me and I’ll make sure we present all sides.

All the Best,

Charles

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