BrianSGermain 1 #26 November 11, 2004 I just read through this thread again, and find it really stuffy. Taking about meditative thinking can take a turn toward the "woo-woo" as we called it in grad school. We find ourselves getting really high and heavy, and it stops making any sense. I think it is important to assert here that the kind of thought process we are taking about here is the most mundane of all. It is having enough control over our minds and our emotions to redirect where things are going. That is higher intelligence. When the party starts getting too roudy, and a drunk brings a potato gun into the hangar, things are about to take a turn for the worse. When one person looks into the future enough to say: "Hey, maybe this isn't such a good idea", that is meditiation. We are waking up to the flow of the moment, and changing the course of history. If we can remain open to that kind of higher intelligence, we will all be better off. +Instructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #27 November 11, 2004 Wanna become a better skydiver? Listen to Brian Germain. Not only have his words had a positive on effect on me and countless other skydivers, he's a really nice guy too. The man has 10000 jumps, an amazing mind and a good heart. Keep the info coming Brian, the smart ones will listen. peace PJ Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #28 November 11, 2004 Quote be grounded in this feeling of peaceful non-attachment to the world; just watching it happen. Quote We've haven't met yet my brother... But that sentence sums up what in my opinion is the true key to life.It's in part that detachment that allows for the 'slow down' in time and facilitates the correct decision making process. ...Works in all aspects of life. Transforms the "OH SHIT" reaction, to a "Humm....didn't expect THAT" ...And 'positive' visualization is the single most important key to success in any endeavor. When I was an instructor I would try to get my students keyed into that mode. Visualize EVERY part of the jump, from zipping on the jumpsuit to daisy chaining the lines after landing. In your mind go through how everything will look, sound and feel. See yourself properly addressing any and all possible scenarios several time prior to the physical action. If you've 'trained' your mind to react... it takes that troublesome thought process out of the equation. Looking forward to the book. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
