The Human Condition According to Jason Silva
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The One Taste of the Universe, or How To Experience Synesthesia
I tapped my hands on the table like I normally would do. But this time I noticed something different, something quite remarkable. Not only sounds but also colors invaded my awareness. Yes, there was no way to deny it, the tap on the table gave off a red color. Amazed by this discovery I started exploring other surfaces, my nails on my jeans gave off a distinct green hue and I could make blue come alive by hitting a metal pen. But it didn’t stop here. When I drew my attention inward, I noticed not just the connection between sounds and colors, but also between colors and tastes, sounds and feelings, thoughts and sensations. It was if my whole world was mixed in a blender, making a smoothie of my own existence.
3 Killer Tips for Changing Yourself
Change is HARD. You've probably read more than a few articles on this site, become excited and tried to implement some new habits. Chances are those changes didn't stick. Just like your computer-illiterate grandmother, your body and mind hate change. Or at least the transformation process. Here ...
Advanced Lucid Dreaming Techniques
This article is useful for the experienced dreamer who wishes to refine and deepen their lucid adventures. If you’ve never practiced being consciously aware within your dreams, check out the beginner lucid dreaming article.To make the following techniques effective I suggest you maximize your dream recall ability. Two ...
Look Into Your Mind
"Zen does not confuse spirituality with thinking about God while one is peeling potatoes. Zen spirituality is just to peel the potatoes."- Alan WattsI am a guest here, so I'll start with this. The mission of HighExistence says the site aims to... -Compel you to follow your bliss ...
Repetition, Bubbles and Immune Systems
All living organisms, including the human race, are creatures of habit. That is to say, we train ourselves, again and again, in order to better ourselves. If not, the skills we have come to rely on will whither away. We keep reading to increase our knowledge, we ...
The Other Side of Polyphasic Sleep
About a year ago I found myself with a lot of free time on my hands. So I decided to cheat on sleep. An internet meme knocked on my door called 'polyphasic sleep' and rumour has it that by switching your sleep rhythm from monophasic (six to ...
Thinking Within Paradoxes
I read a few years ago somewhere that a hallmark of a genius is being able to hold opposites together and transcend them. This stuck with me and over time I tried to make sense of it, because at first it was a very confusing concept. With ...
How to Learn & Enjoy Life More: The Power of Audio Learning
A few months ago, while living in Australia, I was given an assignment by my boss I was not at all thrilled about: drive 5 hours into the country, meet with a client for 2 hours, and drive back that night.At first, all I could think was ...
The Science of Meditation
Over the past few hundred years the power of organized religion has steeply declined in the west. State & church and science & religion are separated and free inquiry is now more encouraged than ever. The loss of God as the absolute reference point has given room ...
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