Use a mind machine
THE PRINCIPLE
Entraining your brain waves puts you in a creative state
Brain waves operate at different frequencies that are associated with different states of alertness and mental activity.
Beta waves are associated with normal concentration and alertness.
Alpha waves are associated with deep relaxation and creativity.
Theta waves are associated with the half-asleep/half-awake state.
Delta waves are associated with deep sleep.
As the brain waves slow, there is also increased synchronisation between the two hemispheres of the brain. One method for guiding your brain waves to the desired frequency is entrainment. Basically, a series of tones and flashing lights match your likely brain waves and then change their rhythm ...
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