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Chan-Seung Lee
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 Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:38 am Post subject: that |
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| The balance begins to shift when we find that we can meet our own needs. It takes no God �up there� to bring peace and wisdom, because the cerebral cortex already contains a mechanism for both. When a person stops focusing on outer activity, closes his eyes, and relaxes, brain activity automatically alters. The dominance of alpha-wave rhythms signals a state of rest that is aware at the same time. The brain is not going to sleep, but it is not thinking, either. Instead there is a new kind of alertness, one that needs no thoughts to fill up the silence. Corresponding changes occur in the body at the same time, as blood pressure and heart rate decrease, accompanied by lessened oxygen consumption. |
1. What does 'that' mean?
---- * a state of rest?
or * The dominance of alpha-wave rhythms?
2. Could you paraphrase 'The dominance of alpha-wave rhythms signals a state of rest that is aware at the same time.' for me?
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Barnez1
Joined: 31 May 2012
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Location: UK
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 11:58 am Post subject: Re:rest |
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Hi Chan-Seung Lee,
The dominance of alpha-wave rhythms signals a state of rest that is aware at the same time.
1. For the point about what that is referring to, yes you are correct. It refers to the state of rest, and replaces the second sentence in italics below:
The dominance of alpha-wave rhythms signals a state of rest. A state of rest which is aware at the same time.
2. Alpha wave rhythms are normally associated with someone who is awake but relaxed. So the paraphrased sentence would read something like:
The gentle flow of alpha waves through the brain is powerful. It triggers a mind state which is both relaxed and alert, at peace but mindful.
Best wishes,
Barnez
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