Origins of the universe according to metaphysical beliefs are that the one energy of reality (unified field theory) polarized itself after the ‘big bang’ and the moment of creation into some form of ‘duality’. This is, in each pair of opposites each part is dependant on the other for its existence.
According to metaphysical beliefs, it is the tension in our mind between the pairs of opposites that causes the universe to manifest. Such tension between opposites is also a reflection of the structure of the human brain.
The brain’s structure consists of two hemispheres, the right and the left, which in most is unbalanced a state referred to as brain lateralisation and mirrors the metaphysical thought of duality.
Because the brain filters and interprets reality in a structured way, we tend to see things as separate and opposite rather than connected and part of the whole as practiced by the great spiritual teachers and endorsed by quantum physicists of today.
The dual structure of our brain, combined with brain lateralisation, prompts us to see and experience ourselves as separate from and most times in opposition to the rest of the world, instead of experiencing a connection between us all and everything else as one organism.
Childhood programming and society’s influence add to this habitual tendency by training us to seek this and avoid that, to move toward pleasure and away from pain, to do good and not bad and so on and so forth.
The greater the lateralisation in the brain the greater the feelings of separation which in turn leads to greater emotions of fear, stress, anxiety and isolation. In its? most extreme form, a lateralised, unbalanced brain results in behaviour commonly known as ‘dysfunctional’ or ‘addictive’, with all the painful emotions that accompany those states.
Any kind of focusing will bring about a degree of brain alignment.
The greater one focuses the greater the synchronisation and the deeper the meditative state.
During a guided meditation one moves from a Beta brainwave state, which is the fastest pattern and typical of normal waking consciousness, associated with alertness, arousal and concentration into a slower and more relaxed Alpha brainwave state.
Alpha pattern is somewhat slower and occurs soon after closing ones eyes and relaxing. The body produces calming neuro-chemicals. At the higher end of its range it produces what has been termed as ‘super learning’ state.
Later, after many years of disciplined practice and one gains enough mastery and begins brief encounters into the deeper and even more relaxed Theta brain wave state.
Theta pattern is associated with rapid eye movement, dreaming sleep and is associated with enhanced creativity, memory, healing and greater clarity of thought. Many psychologists believe the Theta state is the doorway to the unconscious mind.
Finally, we have the Delta pattern this is the slowest pattern of all associated with dreamless sleep. A collective unconscious shared by all humans. A great feeling of unity, oneness is experienced as a whole at the same time however, it is possible to be alert in this state as long as there is a small amount of Beta, Alpha, or Theta patterns present.
Through regular meditation one has the ability to access these more relaxed meditative states, increasing communication and thus balance between the two sides of the brain decreasing the feeling of stress and separation.
Initially, this more balanced and less stressed state is temporary.
But changes in the brain over time including the creation of the new neural networks connecting between the two brain hemispheres, gradually leads to an ability to enter these states at will, even when not meditating and remaining in them for greater periods of time.
As the brain gains greater balance and alignment through guided meditation ones threshold for what they can tolerate within ones environment gradually moves higher and higher, making you greatly immune to stress related problems and ailments.
Meditation alters the filter through which the outside world is perceived.
The more balanced and aligned, the brain is less likely to split reality into categories based on arbitrary, early life programming.
Dualities become less divisive, the unity and interconnectedness of all things becomes more real and one begins to experience life as a connected whole. Those practicing higher levels of guided meditation are more able to live without fear and judgment, without the need to manipulate others, without automatically responding negatively to life’s ups and downs and without a desperate need per approval.
Basically, without the limitations of mental programming especially that based on separation.
