Getting beyond the analytical mind is a journey that involves shifting your focus from constant analysis and overthinking to a state of greater presence, intuition, and mindfulness.
For years, the prevailing belief was that the brain was static, incapable of generating new cells or rewiring itself. The notion of creating new connections or circuitry seemed improbable without fresh experiences. However, in the era of information and technology, ignorance becomes a conscious choice, as people begin to embrace the potential for change. It’s crucial to recognize that individuals can heal themselves from conditions like traumatic brain injury, demonstrating tangible improvements in brain function.
According to Dr. Joe Dispenza scientist, teacher, lecturer, and author, 95% of who we are is a memorized set of behaviors, emotional reactions, unconscious habits, hardwired attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions that function like a computer program. When individuals say “I want to be healthy”, “I want to be happy” “I want to be free”, they use the 5% of their conscious mind; however the body is a totally different program. So how do you begin to make these changes? The key lies in transcending the analytical mind because it’s what delineates the conscious from the subconscious mind.
Merely by altering their thoughts, people have reported feeling better without relying on drugs or therapy, catalyzing biological transformations within their brains. Guiding individuals to transcend their analytical minds and become aware of their unconscious thoughts is pivotal in this journey. Without crossing this threshold, individuals remain confined within the confines of their beliefs, hindering their potential for growth and transformation.
Tha value of analytical mind
An analytical mind enables individuals to evaluate information, arguments, and evidence logically and objectively, leading to informed decision-making. Analytical abilities are the ability to dissect, evaluate, and troubleshoot complex situations or riddles in order to choose the best course of action. These abilities are adaptable to many roles because they show a mentality that gives the particulars of the situation priority. However, it’s not about eliminating analytical thinking altogether, as analytical thinking has its place and is valuable. Instead, the goal is to achieve a balance between analytical thinking and more intuitive, present-moment awareness.
The role of brainwaves
‘’The way we get beyond the analytical mind is by slowing down our brainwaves from beta to alpha brainwave states.’’ Dr. Dispenza explains. While there are varying levels of brainwaves, the first one is beta brainwaves. The three major beta brainwave frequencies are:
- Low-level beta brainwaves: You are aware of your environment, and in turn, your brain is integrating high levels of sensory information from your outer world to your brain and body. Said another way, it’s creating coherence and meaning between your inner and outer worlds.
- Mid-level beta brainwaves: These occur when your brain is slightly more amped up, such as right before you are about to deliver a lecture or a performance. You can think of this as good stress. Once you begin, for the most part, you can channel this excess energy into an action and you relax.
- High-level beta brainwaves: This is when we are living in stress or survival. High beta is a very aroused state, usually associated with emotions such as anger and aggression, fear and anxiety, or pain and suffering. In this brainwave state, we tend to be overly-focused, overly-obsessed, and overly-analytical about all the elements in our lives. When people get stuck in this state, they usually need something outside of them to change their inner emotional state, such as drugs, alcohol, television, video games, etc. Therefore, we could say that they are looking to change their inner environment through something in their outer environment.
Top techniques to transcend the analytical mind
When we are practicing meditation, we are getting to understand our inner thoughts away from our outer world. With no distractions and no outside interference we become to understand our inner mind.
#2 Breathing exercises to calm the mind: Breathing exercises are a simple and effective way to calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. By focusing on your breath, you can shift your attention away from racing thoughts and bring a sense of calm and presence. Examples: 4-7-8 Technique: Inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four. Hold your breath for a count of seven, and then exhale completely through your mouth to a count of eight. This cycle should be repeated four times. This exercise helps calm the nervous system. Box Breathing: This technique involves inhaling for a count of four, holding for a count of four, exhaling for a count of four, and then pausing for a count of four before starting the cycle again. It’s called “box breathing” because the counts create a square pattern.
#3 Creative expression
Engaging in creative activities such as painting, writing, or music can bypass the analytical mind and tap into intuitive and imaginative faculties.
#4 Body-centered practices
Activities such as yoga, tai chi, or qigong emphasize bodily awareness and movement, helping to ground attention in physical sensations and reduce mental chatter.
#5 Surrendering control
Practice letting go of the need to constantly analyze and control outcomes. Embrace uncertainty and trust in the natural flow of life, allowing space for intuitive insights to emerge.
