The Most Powerful State of Mind
God had bestowed a vast and expansive empire upon Tsar Nicholas II. He was the King of Russia. He had only one son, who was born with a disease called hemophilia. This is a disease due to which the body’s ability to clot blood decreases; even a small wound causes excessive bleeding, placing the patient’s life in severe danger. The child was treated, but there was no improvement. One day, the famous Russian occultist Rasputin reached the child and performed some specific practices; astonishingly, the child recovered. Empress Alexandra was deeply impressed by this act and accepted Rasputin as her spiritual guide (Peer). The Empress not only provided him residence in the royal palace but also began taking his advice on state affairs. Rasputin was an extremely clever man. Through his words and practices, he captivated the royal family. When the First World War began in 1914, Russia suffered significant losses. Nicholas II left to take command of the army, because of which Empress Alexandra’s reliance on Rasputin increased further, and Rasputin also began taking an interest in political affairs. Gradually, he bound the King and the royal family within the spell of his words, and now he began interfering fully in the affairs of the country. Government ministers were unhappy with Rasputin’s immense popularity but were forced to accept his decisions. However, the public openly began criticizing the royal family because Rasputin was considered a corrupt person. This process continued in this manner. He would get his favored people appointed to important positions, because of which corruption reached its peak in the country; finally, the vessel of the public’s patience overflowed, and in 1917, protests began against the government. The royal family was still a follower of Rasputin, the result of which turned out to be very horrific. Public wrath intensified, Tsar Nicholas II was assassinated, and his regime was overthrown. The central character of this exemplary story was Rasputin, who, by conquering the minds of the royal family, made them make decisions as a result of which the world’s largest empire was destroyed.
When an individual becomes so influenced by someone’s words or by a captivating sight that they forget everything and get lost in it, and their logical mind stops working, this state is called the “Alpha State.” In this condition, brain waves move at a specific speed and focus the individual’s attention on a single point. Taking advantage of this very state, certain short-sighted individuals fill the minds of innocent people with negative thoughts and incite them toward destruction. Rasputin’s example is the negative side of the “Alpha State”; however, it also has a positive side, which, if we learn to use, can yield astonishing results.
There are five states of the mind, which in mind sciences are called Beta, Alpha, Theta, Delta, Gamma. Beta is the state of waking, in which we perform daily tasks. Alpha is the state of drowsiness and physical and mental relaxation. Theta is the state of sleep. Delta is the state of deep sleep, while Gamma is the state of extreme focus. In the Gamma state, a human can perform mental activities in a full-fledged manner.
The Alpha State is the name of the intermediate condition between wakefulness and sleep (drowsiness). It acts as a bridge between the conscious and subconscious state. In this state, the brain’s alpha waves are between 8 to 12 Hertz. After reaching the Alpha State, a human’s brain and body become synchronized, the brain accepts things quickly, and the individual can organize their thoughts and memories in a better way.
The “Alpha State” is a state of peace. When we were in the mother’s womb, even then we were in the “Alpha State.” There, all our needs were met, and we were free from all kinds of worries. The world’s greatest creation occurs in the “Alpha State.” Look at music. Behind other creations, there is some preparation or another, whereas music is something behind which there is nothing; a thought suddenly comes to the musician’s mind, and from it, a melody begins to form. This work also occurs in the Alpha State.
Communication becomes very easy in the Alpha State. If you want to see an excellent example of this, look at the relationship between a mother and child. Sometimes the child is many miles away from the mother, but even without any contact, the mother senses their pain.
In daily life, we pass through this condition many times. For instance, while watching a movie, we get completely lost in a scene; sometimes while reading a novel, we begin to consider ourselves a character of that very novel and become oblivious to our surroundings. Sometimes the words of a sweet-tongued speaker mesmerize us. Sometimes a beautiful sight captures us in its spell. It is said that a snake and flowing water also hypnotize humans. All these conditions are of the “Alpha State,” and whatever message enters the brain in this state becomes a part of our personality.
Our brain keeps running all the time. It runs our senses. For example, if the eyes close, the brain becomes alert. To assess the situation, it instructs the ears to strengthen the process of hearing and assess what is happening. If the ears also close, it increases the capacity of smell, taste, and touch. In short, until it is satisfied that there is no danger, it does not become peaceful. Remaining alert all the time is not good for psychological and mental health; therefore, it is necessary for a human to go into the Alpha State for some time and make their brain peaceful.
In today’s writing, we will try to clarify to what extent we can achieve the best results from the correct use of the “Alpha State.”
First of all, it is necessary to understand how we can enter the “Alpha State” voluntarily.
The easy way to enter the Alpha State is meditation. Sit in a comfortable place and take deep breaths. Focus your attention on your breath and try to free the brain from all kinds of thoughts. During this, the brain’s Beta waves will begin to decrease, Alpha waves will dominate them, and you will enter the Alpha State.
The second method is taking deep breaths. Taking a deep breath through the nose, fill the abdomen with air, then slowly exhale through the mouth. Perform this practice for five to ten minutes. This increases the amount of oxygen in the body, which calms the brain.
The third method is visualization. Close your eyes and imagine that you are on a peaceful beach, a beautiful forest, or a scenic place. Use all your senses, as if you are feeling the fragrance there, the gusts of wind, and listening to natural sounds. This condition will also take you into the Alpha State.
Music that includes Binaural Beats focuses the brain, allowing you to enter the Alpha State.
Slowly repeating words of positive self-talk, such as “I am at peace,” can also take you into the Alpha State. Apart from this, yoga exercises also prove helpful in entering the Alpha State.
We can achieve the following benefits by adopting the Alpha State:
Increase in Creativity
In the Alpha State, our brain opens up in a full-fledged manner, thanks to which we become capable of generating new and unique ideas. Great painters, musicians, and writers work while staying in the Alpha State. If a novelist goes into the Alpha State and writes a story, it can become a masterpiece. Similarly, a designer can make their design wonderful thanks to the Alpha State.
Ability to Focus Attention
In the Alpha State, the brain’s focus increases, allowing us to center our complete attention on anything. The Alpha State is especially extremely useful for students. If a student takes themselves into the Alpha State before starting studies, they will be able to study with concentration and remember information more effectively.
Reduction in Mental Stress
All those people who remain victims of stress due to professional work can improve their mental state with the help of the Alpha State. Such individuals should take short breaks during work and meditate, so they will be able to control stress and also improve their performance.
Increase in Self-Confidence
People who doubt their abilities or suffer from an inferiority complex can eliminate their weakness thanks to this condition. For instance, if a speaker takes deep breaths for a while before addressing a large gathering and says through positive self-talk that “I am a confident person,” they will be able to speak in a better manner before the participants.
Increase in Memory
In the Alpha State, the brain absorbs information. This condition is more useful for those people who want to learn new things quickly and remember them. For example, if a person taking training for a project spends some time in the “Alpha State” after the training class, they can remember the acquired information more effectively.
Problem-Solving Ability
The Alpha State makes the brain balanced and peaceful, through which we can see different aspects of problems and solve them. A business person who is facing various problems, if they take out some time to go into the Alpha State and contemplate their problems, they can find the best strategy and solve their problems.
There are countless benefits of the Alpha State, but it can also become harmful because, in the Alpha State, the brain is in a dreaming condition. If a person spends more time in this state, they accept the realities of life with difficulty. The Alpha State strengthens imagination, due to which it sometimes becomes difficult to differentiate between reality and imagination. If a person’s extra time is spent in the “Alpha State,” they begin to consider their thoughts as reality, due to which they cannot make better decisions.
Let me tell you that sorcery and black magic practices are also performed in the Alpha State. Similarly, the evil eye also strikes in the Alpha State. For instance, a person is jealous of your progress. If this thought comes to their mind once, it does not cause harm, but when this thought keeps coming repeatedly, that person goes into the Alpha State imperceptibly. Now, if during this time you also happen to be in the “Alpha State,” their negative thoughts will affect you, and you will become a victim of the evil eye.
The Alpha State is a state of self-surrender and forgiveness. In this condition, a human leaves all worries and turns their complete attention toward one side. As Muslims and good humans, we can derive full benefits from it. The command that religion has given to adopt humility and concentration (Khushu and Khudu) in worship and especially in prayers, this too is the “Alpha State.” When an individual thinks during prayer that “I am standing before the Lord of all the worlds,” their humility will be at its peak. Prayer offered in such a condition will change their life. Similarly, a person who adopts the “Alpha State” in supplication (Dua) and imagines that “I am standing in the court of Allah, my Lord is attentive toward me, He is listening to my words, and He possesses the power to bestow upon me beyond my supplications,” why then would such a supplication not receive the honor of acceptance?
We go into the “Alpha State” many times daily; since this process happens unconsciously, we cannot benefit from it either. If you want to change your life, try to use this condition consciously; improve your mental and psychological health through it, and along with this, strengthen your spirituality as well.
