April 22, 2021 | Categories: Articles

It is important that creative individuals incorporate some form of mystical practice that engages a balance of all patterns and frequencies of brain-wave function, referred to as Brain-wave Entrainment. As described in Brain Wave Entrainment by David Mager, “a complete brain wave harmonization in the left, right, anterior, posterior, and occipital regions of the brain” will provide for both optimum well-being as well as fulfill your potential for inspired Creativity.

Brain-wave Entrainment can have a powerful effect on your creative ability. It is described as “any procedure that causes one’s brainwave frequencies to synchronize with a periodic stimulus (sound, vibration, or light) having a frequency corresponding to the intended brain-wave state (for example, Theta to induce a trance, dreams, or creative inspiration; Delta to induce sleep; or Alpha for attentive relaxation.)”

Ancient wisdom traditions have used for thousands of years diverse techniques that produce Brain-wave Entrainment for both spiritual experiences and creative rituals, such as meditation; rhythmically rocking or dancing; chanting; drumming; musical stimulus; repetitive silent phrases; repetitive vocal exclamations; walking a labyrinth; breathwork; and others.

John Daido Loori in his book, The Zen of Creativity: Cultivating Your Artistic Life states, “[Creativity] is our birthright. It is an integral part of being human, as basic as walking, talking, and thinking . . . Every human life contains its seeds and is constantly manifesting it . . . The Creative process, like a spiritual journey, is intuitive, non-linear, and experiential. It points us towards our essential nature, which is a reflection of the boundless creativity of the universe.”

Loori’s assertion reveals an important guiding principle for us all. If we seek a fuller expression of our innate creative potential, the answer will be found in changing ourselves first before we change any techniques or methods. The evolution we desire for our creative practice will flow organically out of the transformation that is taking place within. Such Mindfulness practices have been observed by various cultures around the world for thousands of years.

Both Meditation and Somatic practices (practices that use the body to shift consciousness) are methods to master a spiritual awakening that ultimately changes who you are and how you live and create. You are the most powerful and fundamental element of Creativity that you can change. In the beginning, basic spiritual practices act like training wheels, guiding you as you master each stage of development until you break through to ride more expanded states of consciousness that are “beyond form.“ There, you will “dance” with your evolving creative potential until you reach your fullest expression of creative identity, which I call your unique Personal Creativity Signature.

Mystical or Mindfulness practices are some of the most pragmatic and direct resources you can apply to achieve your creative goals and dreams. When you engage in a regular practice, it will ultimately change the structure and function of your brain, while simultaneously creating the potential for a deeper sense of well-being.