Just as “certainty” can seriously undermine our transformation, a “blaming” mindset can covertly keep us stuck.
Normal people don’t walk around saying “I blame others for most bad outcomes and don’t take personal responsibility.” It is amazing how few people acknowledge this common pattern, yet how widely it is expressed in everyday life. I’m not here to criticize people for this self deception, but rather help expose the pattern so you can release it and grow. This is a common part of the human machine we can grow beyond, but only with the fortitude to look past our comfort zone.
What do I mean by “blame?” I mean attributing the cause of events, circumstances, and even your own actions and thoughts, as originating outside yourself. Sometimes this involves specifically communicating that others are at fault, but mostly it is an insidious internal habit. The habit creates external causes for your life, particularly the aspects you don’t like. This forms the basis of a — dramatic pause — a victim mindset. In stronger forms, I believe this blame habit is the root of many clear victimization perspectives, wherein people attribute much of their life to other people, the system, the unfair world, the evil human parents, and so on. As with the blame habit, no one thinks they have a victim mindset. Both are subtle infections that undermine our lives from the inside out, rather than appear in our internal awareness.
Sometimes it is reasonable to blame others. You’re eating in a restaurant and someone crashes into your legally parked car. A burglar breaks into a locked building and steals something. Even in these cases, beware of subtle hiding of your participation and power — did you park properly, did you secure your valuables reasonably? Even if you are not the cause, be open to learn and alter the circumstance in the future when appropriate.
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Check out the new Omega Floating Induction Session in the Member Area – Other Free Sessions.
This session augments the Omega Mind Program with a variation of Dual Induction. We are still experimenting and tuning the technique, but believe some of the members will find it helpful.
You’ll find more background on this technique in the post linked above.
Enjoy,
Charles
In the study referenced below, it was found that neurons in the frontal cortex of rats change rapidly when a new behavior replaces a prior behavior. After being exposed to a period of trial and error, the neural patterns suddenly reorganize and a new behavior emerges. There was no observed period of gradual change, but rather, an “a-ha” moment in the brain.
The implications are quite interesting for areas where human neural operation is similar. This suggests we need the exploration in thought and/or action, but that transitions occur …
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In the study below, performed by psychologists at Tufts University, the brain’s “Event Related Potential Response” (ERP) was observed after varying patterns of statements the listener can easily determine are true or untrue. Specifically, they found that negation does not appear to interfere with cognition or assessment when the material is presented in a straightforward sentence structure.
We interpret this to refute common assertion that negative terms interfere with cognition or are less effective in affirmations or self talk. Clear, coherent, sentence structure, whether or not positive or negating …
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In this study, it was found that a Buddhist meditation technique can improve visuospatial abilities for a period of time following the meditation session. This specifically refers to the ability to hold visuospatial images in mind for longer than the baseline period.
Although this doesn’t directly apply to any techniques used in the programs here, it does add to the body of evidence that meditation techniques have lasting, measurable, cognitive effects beyond the session itself.
Association for Psychological Science (2009, April 28). Buddhist Deity Meditation Temporarily Augments Visuospatial Abilities, …
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The excellent study referenced below is a “comprehensive” review of psychological effects of brainwave entrainment. Although the definition of comprehensive can be debated, the study is an excellent review of entrainment studies. By reviewing a broad base of research, this study provides a good map of existing work, helping to identify areas for further research and cull practices that can be used for practical mind entrainment programs today.
Although I had run across some of the key underlying studies independently, this paper definitely is a go-to piece of research …
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In the study referenced below, it was shown than basic meditation techniques improve concentration and focus. This adds to the body of evidence that meditation practices have benefits well beyond the brief period of relaxation one experiences during meditation.
The programs you’ll find here incorporate techniques of mindfulness meditation, along with relaxation, brainwave entrainment, and other techniques to provide a powerful meditation-like experience. This is intended to provide more readily apparent and lasting benefits from meditation, without the years of practice that might otherwise be needed before results are …
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In the study referenced below, brief mindfulness meditation sessions were shown to help cognition. The programs I offer follow the general theme of mindfulness meditation, using a combination of guided relaxation, brainwave entrainment, and periods where you are instructed to stay in the present moment and remain gently aware of your sensations and awareness.
I recommend the mindfulness meditation practice be a part of your routine, both when using programs I’ve created and otherwise. Although you will be instructed in basic mindfulness techniques during these programs, I also recommend …
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