Does he think people are just switching their brains to 'flow-state'? Did he hear about meditation for the first time? No idea what he's talking about.

[–] Lemminary@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not sure if neurotypical or divergent yet but...
Yeah! I have that ability for some reason. I can make my brain silent but it makes me feel weird thinking in images and hunches rather than a monologue. I've always wondered if other people can do it without meditation training. I mean, realistically speaking it should be common enough, right?

[–] DarkSirrush@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

So that is not what they mean...

By silent,,they mean nothing. Emptiness. Zero stimuli.

[–] _lilith@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

One point meditation helps with this. I like the flame and the void visualization from the wheel of time series because I am a nerd, but its based on zen buddhist breath meditation

[–] xan@discuss.tchncs.de 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ha but what if I have aphantasia and can't imagine imagery?

[–] nadiaraven@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I'm with you. I meditate and I have aphantasia. I focus on my breath mostly, but as someone with adhd, my brain goes everywhere. The key is to not scold your brain for losing focus, but instead once you realize, note that you lost focus, and then gently bring your attention back to the breath. Meditation doesn't have to have an end goal or a focus point or imagery or anything, really. I just like to take note of how my body is feeling, what my mind is thinking, emotions that come up, etc.