Exactly 10 years ago Dr Yukiyasu Kamitani performed research in Japan to be able to read dreams. It was a success.
10 years ago this study took place. For context, that is when we had the iPhone 5 and Xbox one had just came out.
Imagine what they know now?
The more things we desire and the more we have to do to earn or attain those achievements, the less we actually enjoy our lives - and the less free we are.
"When I run after what I think I want, my days are a furnace of distress & anxiety;
If I sit in my own place of patience, what I need flows to me, and without pain."
Totally underestimated the importance of a 'siesta'. Biphasic sleep has such positive neurological benefits.
Add an afternoon nap into your daily schedule. Happy to argue the science behind it if needed.
The human brain is an incredible thing. Our brain waves during our waking hours and our REM sleep hours (while we dream) are exactly the same.
So how do you know which state is real? Is every waking hour we live just a dream...
Sleep is the source of all health and energy.
Sleep is the interest we have to pay on capital which is called in at death.
The higher the interest rate and the more regularly it is paid, the further the date of redemption is postponed.
The struggle in zen philosophy:
Try finding fullness in emptiness.
Try finding peace amongst the noise.
Try to slow down as everything speeds up.
Try to listen while everyone keeps talking.
Movements don't emerge because everyone suddenly decides to face the same direction at once. They rely on social patterns that begin as the habits of friendship, grow through the habits of communities, and are sustained by new habits that change participants' sense of self.
Remember today that you'd be OK if things suddenly went wrong. Your actual needs are small. There is very little that could happen that would truly threaten your survival. Think about that and adjust your worries and fears accordingly.
No amount of prosperity, no amount of difficulty, is certain or forever.
A triumph becomes a trial, a trial becomes a triumph.
Life can change in an instant. Remember, today, how often it does.
Think of challenges or problems in life like youโre trying to complete a level in a video game. You donโt always succeed at first, but you keep trying and trying until you complete the game.
Using your time wisely is so important. Learning new skills and taking on new challenges widens your mindset and improves you knowledge.
Power is earned through time and perseverance. Spend the time increasing your knowledge and persevere to be better!