My understanding (and experiencing) is that the brain has two modes. One is the Default Mode Network. This mode is also called the rumination mode, which builds narratives and continuously cycles thru them, causing the mind to fixate more and more on those narratives. (The media feeds this mode!) The other mode is the Task… Continue reading The place of mental and emotional freedom
Category: Gary Weber
Mental quietness and sleep
The concept of "returning to the breath" or "returning to a mentally neutral place", is something that we can practice while we are awake, but it does not help us much when we are sleeping. I am not an expert in neuroscience, but I am sure there are studies that show what happens when we… Continue reading Mental quietness and sleep
Escaping the ruminative process prison of our brain
It is very repetitive saying this.... but the same problem comes up time after time. People don't seem to be interested in this ........ but for myself, I found that understanding how the DMN ruminative brain system ties me up into a downward spiral, and how learning to do a simple breath counting practice can… Continue reading Escaping the ruminative process prison of our brain
Feelings, and Escaping Depression
It is interesting that we think that "feelings" are so important, to the point that in the 21st century, many folks believe that feelings are more important than facts, and to the point where, "there is no external facts, there is only our subjective feelings and reactions". But what are feelings?The feelings we experience, are… Continue reading Feelings, and Escaping Depression
Self-Inquiry – the De-constructor of our mental “Blah Blah Blah” – from the teachings of Gary Weber
Was reading an article about how some folks who practice "mindfulness" techniques actually end up having their "inner dialogue" getting louder and louder instead of quieting down, and having that "blah blah blah" get them down...... all those negative thoughts that "just won't shut off".(How in the world can we shut that damned thing off!)Gary… Continue reading Self-Inquiry – the De-constructor of our mental “Blah Blah Blah” – from the teachings of Gary Weber
Live Life Free of the Suffering of “Mind Chatter”
It IS possible to live life free of all that constant "Blah Blah Blah" of self-referential "I/Me/My" mental chattering. It is possible to live a life free of that. No. 1 - fully realize that all the problems "I" chew on, do NOT have a hold on me. (they are like ice cubes which can… Continue reading Live Life Free of the Suffering of “Mind Chatter”
Quote from Vincent Horn posts on Gary Weber
My notes: This dialogue with Gary, and the offshoot discussion seems to be the classic case of the "Frogs Tongue"..... as far as i have experienced, if there were no frogs tongue, there would be no trace of "personality" in a human being. No statements to be made..... The Frogs Tongue sticks to this, and… Continue reading Quote from Vincent Horn posts on Gary Weber
Gary Weber – links to talks and information
The Default Mode Network - Latest information - posted August 2018 http://happinessbeyondthought.blogspot.com/2011/12/what-is-default-mode-network-folk-on.html
Gary Weber – Self- Inquiry Methods
This video discusses the practice of Self Inquiry as taught by Gary Weber, in a dialogue with Rich Doyle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofUKFbjnx0Q About Gary Weber - http://happiness-beyond-thought.com/legacy/ Gary Webers videos can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/user/gudakesha7/videos Garys Webers website : Happiness Beyond Thought - http://happiness-beyond-thought.com/ Ramana Maharshi, Gary's "mentor". http://www.ramana-maharshi.org
Reality is Dharma 