While I listened to Rick Hanson‘s talk on The Science of Attention and Mind Training in the Science of Meditation Summit offered last month by Shambhala Mountain Center, I was happy to hear him speak about gamma waves and synchronized firing of neurons. As he answered a question about how does meditation practice or mindfulness […]
Two Versions of Mind Control
March 26, 2015 by
Today, I want to present two versions of mind control. The first version is mind control the point of view of a Zen Buddhist Nun, Kim Iryop. Kim is saying that when she can control her mind, she feels in charge. It is this mindset that can keep us comfortable, not matter what the situation. […]
How to Visualize Uncle Monk
November 17, 2014 by
On Saturday night, I returned home from a short trip to New York to celebrate my son’s engagement and attend his last cabaret performance before he and his fiance move back to the Bay Area at the end of December. While meditating on the plane, I figured out how to visualize Uncle Monk, Zen Master […]
Guided Meditation to Create Your Inner Sanctuary
August 24, 2014 by
This guided meditation to create your inner sanctuary is provided by The Honest Guys, Sian Lloyd-Pennell, Rick Clarke, and their producer, Kevin. My first experience with creating my inner sanctuary was when I took the Silva Mind Control course in Chicago in 1971. I believe it was called creating your inner sanctuary. I think it […]
Tapping Into Your Subconscious Mind
April 8, 2014 by
Tapping into your subconscious mind can be one of the most creative opportunities for you to get clarity about your goals and help you to overcome obstacles. Notice, I did not say, “…help you to solve problems.” Problems have a push-pull duality imposed on them by their very nature. Obstacles give you the opportunity to […]
Energy Booster Guided Meditation
March 8, 2014 by
This energy booster guided meditation from Laura Silva is much better than coffee and way better for your health. It provides a holistic alternative to a cup of coffee and rejuvenates your soul. The energy booster guided meditation gives you access to your body’s natural ability to rejuvenate with this energizing technique designed to help […]
Are You Making The Right Decisions?
November 14, 2013 by
Pursuing the life of your dreams can be as daunting as it is exciting. Maybe you may feel like chances to step in the right direction don’t come often enough. This couldn’t be further from the truth. We’re faced with countless decisions everyday. Each one with the power to propel you towards your life goals. […]
Is Your Teacher Stressed Out?
September 2, 2013 by
Is your teacher stressed out? A new study shows that mindfulness meditation training can help reduce teacher stress and burnout. The study was done at the University of Wisconsin-Madison by Lisa Flock in the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds (CIHM) at UW-Madison’s Waisman Center. CIHM and the Waisman Center are run by Dr. Richie Davidson […]
In Praise Of Silva Mind Control
July 22, 2013 by
My life changed almost immediately after I took the Silva Mind Control course in Chicago many years ago. I can still see the room in which the training took place! I almost remember the meals I brought in. This article is my testimonial in praise of Silva Mind Control. The deep relaxation process, now called […]
Silva Guided Meditation
July 20, 2013 by
The Silva guided meditation in this video is very similar to the Guided Meditation for Achieving Your Goals on this website! In fact, both Jose Silva and I had the same teacher – Father Eli! Jose Silva developed the Silva Mind Control system in 1966, about five years before my training with Father Eli. The […]
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