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Chapter 1: Cosmic Fusion and the Tao
Learning to empty the mind is
one of the most important Universal
Tao practices. Letting
go of judgments, suspicions
and the incessant repetitive
thought process is a simple
way to recharge the body, the
brain and the spirit. Science
has proven that we have about
60,000 thoughts per day and
of those 60,000 thoughts 95%
of them are the same
thoughts we had yesterday. By
activating the abdominal brain,
we are able to clear the mind
and create space for more
creative mental activity.
Abdominal Brain
Fig. 1.4 Upper and Lower Brains
The brain spends up to 10 times more energy than the rest of
the body. Even when we are not working or thinking consciously,
our mind still wanders. In Taoism this incessant thinking is called
the “Monkey Mind”. If we can stop the mind and empty the energy
from the brain down to the organs, there will be tremendous amount
of energy stored in the body. This abundance of energy can later
return back to the brain. When the energy returns, our thoughts
are much more refined, creative and focused.
The abdominal brain is located in the Lower Tan Tien, the reservoir
of energy located about an inch below the navel and three
inches inside the body. This is the very center of our being. It is
called the abdominal brain because it is a center for wisdom. Science
is learning that the same chemical activities that go on in the
brain, go on in the abdomen. The difference is that the abdomen is
not connected with the senses. The senses tend to pull our energy
and awareness outside of ourselves. This leads to the constant
analyzing of situations and people. The abdominal brain is a much
deeper sense of awareness, where our “gut feelings” originate.
When the abdominal brain is activated, we open up to more guidance,
deeper intuition and full body awareness.
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Heart Mind
Abdominal
Mind