I recently came across an article in USA Today about the current transition in the business world toward right-brained thinking. Since computers are now taking care of a lot of the left-brained tasks for which we used to need precise, logical thinking (i.e. financial record-keeping, statistics), it’s becoming more important to hone our creative, right-brained skills. A computer can crunch numbers all day long—but without a creative, innovative plan by which to put them to use, all those numbers are nearly useless.
As this transition occurs, discussions are arising about how such a shift can be made. One major obstacle is the manner in which we are educated. Current curricula and methods used in both public and private schools are decidedly left-brained; we are trained from childhood to process information in a logical, linear fashion—to consider the details rather than the whole picture, to analyze information rather than apply it. We are conditioned to think inside the box, and the box tends to grow smaller as we get older.
In our changing world, this way of thinking no longer suits us economically, socially, or spiritually. We know that it’s no longer good enough to do things the way they have always been done before, but there is no roadmap for where we’re going. Right-brained thinking will forge the way. Perhaps we’ll all create our own paths from here, and weave an entirely new picture of humanity. It’s quite exciting to think about—and a little daunting, too. When there’s no formula, the possibilities are endless!
It can be quite difficult for someone who has followed a left-brained path to transition into a more creative mindset—especially if they try to so using their logical mind. It sounds a little silly when I say it like that, but believe it or not, that’s what most people try to do. They believe that if they devote enough thought power to a problem, a solution will present itself, and its appearance will testify to their creativity even if the solution comes from their logical mind.
This linear way of thinking limits people not only in their work, but in all areas of their lives. The issues which test us on this physical plane cannot always be solved through a logical thought process. In fact, attempting to do so can only solidify a problem, because so much thought energy is devoted to the problem and to the act of unraveling it; what we think about becomes real.
When we begin to function using our right brain—our creative brain, which is connected to the spiritual plane and our own deep God-sense and intuition—we begin to view our lives in an entirely new way. We begin to creatively shape our world, rather than reacting to the things we subconsciously bring into it. We begin to see problems as opportunities, and learn to harness our creativity to shift situations to our advantage. Sometimes, we realize that our problems are not really problems at all, but rather obstacles of our own making; when this realization occurs, we can allow the problems to simply melt away, because they never really existed.
The Silva Method teaches us to use both our logical left brain and our creative right brain to harness the twofold power of will and imagination. As we shift from the Beta to the Alpha state of consciousness, we learn to slip beneath the surface of our daily mental routines and into the core of ourselves, to draw upon the intuitive gifts that each of us are born with. By merging our right- and left-brained selves, we become more powerful, more centered, more compassionate, and more creative.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
What Is SilvaUltramind?
I've been a Silva UltraMind instructor for more than half a decade, and it never fails to amaze me how many people aren't aware that this amazing method even exists.
Jose Silva, creator of the Silva Method, began teaching in 1966 to audiences around the world. For twenty-two years prior to beginning his own instructive courses, Silva studied philosophy, psychology, and meditation, as well as ancient spiritual traditions from all over the world, and drew from them all to create a system which allows anyone to utilize the amazing, untapped power of their own mind.
The Silva Method operates on the principle that the subjective world of thought controls the objective world of matter. We have the power to transform our lives through conscious thought, creative visualization and connection to our spiritual nature.
Many people let life simply happen to them, and live in a state of constant reactivity to events and energies on the physical plane. However, they are creating their own reality on an unconscious level; whether they know it or not, they are manifesting their fears, reactions and negative emotions as objects or events in the physical world. This happens because what we believe becomes real to us, and when we believe most strongly in the things we fear, those things become our reality.
On the other hand, students of the Silva Method know that all human beings are entitled to live in perfect health and perfect happiness, and so are able to create that state for themselves. Instead of connecting unconsciously with the spiritual plane, they work consciously within it, using the potent combination of will and imagination to manifest success, health, and abundance on the physical plane.
The popular book "The Secret" brought this concept to the public in its simplest form. The Law of Attraction sates that thought dictates the reality of life. What you think about, you draw to you. The Silva Method takes the Law of Attraction to the next level by providing a way to work with creative visualization at a higher level of consciousness, and therefore produces even moor profound results.
Beta, Alpha, Theta, Delta
From the time we are babies, up until we reach the age of three or so, we exist in what is called the Delta state. Our minds are vibrating on a much higher level. At this stage, many of us have memories of our past lives, and are far moor sensitive to the energies of the spiritual plane. When we reach the Theta state, in the early childhood years, we're still very connected;some children's invisible friends are more real than their parents believe!
When we pass into the Alpha state, during puberty, we're coming more into the physical plane, but still contending with the fact that what we know to be true in our spiritual selves is not known to be true in the physical world. Adults generally vibrate on the Beta level, which concentrates thought energy on the outside, physical world, rather than the inner, spiritual world. As we grow older, therefore, we lose the connection to the spiritual plane, and become Moor focused on the physical plane.
About 10% of adults still operate on the Alpha level in their daily lives. These are the people who are "tuned in" to the spiritual plane. They are intuitive, right-brained thinkers, and are often considered incredibly lucky. The Alpha level is a place where awareness is expanded, and boundaries are stretched. In the Silva Method, we learn that the Alpha state--and even the deeper Theta and Delta states--are accessible to anyone, and the achievement of these states can be learned through practice.
In my teaching, I'll often tell students to "go to level" when they are experiencing fear or emotional stress, meaning that they should find their Alpha state. Once the mind has experienced the "altered consciousness" of the Alpha state, it can return there on cue. The problems and concerns of the physical world look very different when viewed with and Alpha mind. You can achieve "miraculous" healing and banish your fear.
The God Within
One of the central tenets of the Silva Method is that we are truly connected to God. We are not just supplicants, but have direct access to the God-power within us, and can work collaboratively with it. In the effort to bring ourselves close to God, we become more like God, and are better able to access the power that lives in our innermost selves.
The Silva Method also encourages students to appeal to a higher wisdom. This wisdom comes, not from some external source or "guru," but from the power within. Whether you acknowledge this as God(by any name)or simply as your own Higher Self, you can learn how to ask this power for guidance and receive the answers you need. Then, you will be able to work with your higher power to manifest the health and happiness you want in your life. You become an active participant in creating positive change:the co-creator of your own destiny.
Learning the Silva Method does not require you to believe in God, but neither does it discourage you from doing so. Many priest and faith leaders have found a deeper connection with God through the techniques taught by Jose Silva. On the other hand, many people who have no ties to organized religion have found their own deep spiritual connection. Each person's experience is unique.
Learning Silva UltraMind
I'm a lifelong student of metaphysics, and I've explored many different methodologies, but the Silva Method truly resonates with me. I myself, and the hundreds of students I've taught over the years, have experienced the profound effects that Silva UltraMind can generate. Perfect health and abundance are our divine birthright, but we need to recognize them as such before they can blossom in our lives.
When people learn the Silva techniques they experience dramatic shifts of consciousness that produce tangible results in the physical world. They begin to understand that their dreams are well within their reach.
As a Certified Silva UltraMind instructor, I offer seminars and workshops throughout the New England area. Check out my schedule here, if you have questions about the article or the Silva Method in general, please feel free to e-mail me at beccacushing@netzero.com
Better and better!
Rebecca
Jose Silva, creator of the Silva Method, began teaching in 1966 to audiences around the world. For twenty-two years prior to beginning his own instructive courses, Silva studied philosophy, psychology, and meditation, as well as ancient spiritual traditions from all over the world, and drew from them all to create a system which allows anyone to utilize the amazing, untapped power of their own mind.
The Silva Method operates on the principle that the subjective world of thought controls the objective world of matter. We have the power to transform our lives through conscious thought, creative visualization and connection to our spiritual nature.
Many people let life simply happen to them, and live in a state of constant reactivity to events and energies on the physical plane. However, they are creating their own reality on an unconscious level; whether they know it or not, they are manifesting their fears, reactions and negative emotions as objects or events in the physical world. This happens because what we believe becomes real to us, and when we believe most strongly in the things we fear, those things become our reality.
On the other hand, students of the Silva Method know that all human beings are entitled to live in perfect health and perfect happiness, and so are able to create that state for themselves. Instead of connecting unconsciously with the spiritual plane, they work consciously within it, using the potent combination of will and imagination to manifest success, health, and abundance on the physical plane.
The popular book "The Secret" brought this concept to the public in its simplest form. The Law of Attraction sates that thought dictates the reality of life. What you think about, you draw to you. The Silva Method takes the Law of Attraction to the next level by providing a way to work with creative visualization at a higher level of consciousness, and therefore produces even moor profound results.
Beta, Alpha, Theta, Delta
From the time we are babies, up until we reach the age of three or so, we exist in what is called the Delta state. Our minds are vibrating on a much higher level. At this stage, many of us have memories of our past lives, and are far moor sensitive to the energies of the spiritual plane. When we reach the Theta state, in the early childhood years, we're still very connected;some children's invisible friends are more real than their parents believe!
When we pass into the Alpha state, during puberty, we're coming more into the physical plane, but still contending with the fact that what we know to be true in our spiritual selves is not known to be true in the physical world. Adults generally vibrate on the Beta level, which concentrates thought energy on the outside, physical world, rather than the inner, spiritual world. As we grow older, therefore, we lose the connection to the spiritual plane, and become Moor focused on the physical plane.
About 10% of adults still operate on the Alpha level in their daily lives. These are the people who are "tuned in" to the spiritual plane. They are intuitive, right-brained thinkers, and are often considered incredibly lucky. The Alpha level is a place where awareness is expanded, and boundaries are stretched. In the Silva Method, we learn that the Alpha state--and even the deeper Theta and Delta states--are accessible to anyone, and the achievement of these states can be learned through practice.
In my teaching, I'll often tell students to "go to level" when they are experiencing fear or emotional stress, meaning that they should find their Alpha state. Once the mind has experienced the "altered consciousness" of the Alpha state, it can return there on cue. The problems and concerns of the physical world look very different when viewed with and Alpha mind. You can achieve "miraculous" healing and banish your fear.
The God Within
One of the central tenets of the Silva Method is that we are truly connected to God. We are not just supplicants, but have direct access to the God-power within us, and can work collaboratively with it. In the effort to bring ourselves close to God, we become more like God, and are better able to access the power that lives in our innermost selves.
The Silva Method also encourages students to appeal to a higher wisdom. This wisdom comes, not from some external source or "guru," but from the power within. Whether you acknowledge this as God(by any name)or simply as your own Higher Self, you can learn how to ask this power for guidance and receive the answers you need. Then, you will be able to work with your higher power to manifest the health and happiness you want in your life. You become an active participant in creating positive change:the co-creator of your own destiny.
Learning the Silva Method does not require you to believe in God, but neither does it discourage you from doing so. Many priest and faith leaders have found a deeper connection with God through the techniques taught by Jose Silva. On the other hand, many people who have no ties to organized religion have found their own deep spiritual connection. Each person's experience is unique.
Learning Silva UltraMind
I'm a lifelong student of metaphysics, and I've explored many different methodologies, but the Silva Method truly resonates with me. I myself, and the hundreds of students I've taught over the years, have experienced the profound effects that Silva UltraMind can generate. Perfect health and abundance are our divine birthright, but we need to recognize them as such before they can blossom in our lives.
When people learn the Silva techniques they experience dramatic shifts of consciousness that produce tangible results in the physical world. They begin to understand that their dreams are well within their reach.
As a Certified Silva UltraMind instructor, I offer seminars and workshops throughout the New England area. Check out my schedule here, if you have questions about the article or the Silva Method in general, please feel free to e-mail me at beccacushing@netzero.com
Better and better!
Rebecca
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