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Dr. Stoll: SR

Posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 25, 2009 at 02:46:48:

Hi Dr. Stoll,

In addition to the slideshow I told you about a few weeks ago, I discovered another visual method that works great for putting one into the alpha state. It involves looking at an animated picture on the computer. After I look at it long enough to go under, so to speak, I then look at pictures of optical illusions. Altogether, it works very well. I'm leaving you the animated picture I use, it's incredibly simple, but very effective.

Hope you're feeling ok.

k.

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Posted by Jayne [10093.6593] on January 25, 2009 at 07:29:03:

In Reply to: Dr. Stoll: SR posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 25, 2009 at 02:46:48:

k. - that's puttin' ME to sleep :-) !!!!!!!!!

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Posted by maria bliss [4.3047] on January 25, 2009 at 07:42:12:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR posted by Jayne [10093.6593] on January 25, 2009 at 07:29:03:

wow love it!!!

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Posted by Jayne [10093.6593] on January 25, 2009 at 09:11:45:

In Reply to: Dr. Stoll: SR posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 25, 2009 at 02:46:48:

leave it to k. to find something as 'neat' as that!!!!!

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Posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 25, 2009 at 13:23:33:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR posted by Jayne [10093.6593] on January 25, 2009 at 09:11:45:

Awh, shucks, thanks Lady Jayne!

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Posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 25, 2009 at 13:25:01:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR posted by Jayne [10093.6593] on January 25, 2009 at 07:29:03:

Yes, Lady Jayne, if you watch it just a little, and then turn away and look at some nature pictures, you can do it as SR. But, if you can't sleep at night, just go stare at it until you're putty.

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Posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 25, 2009 at 13:25:34:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR posted by maria bliss [4.3047] on January 25, 2009 at 07:42:12:

Thanks Maria, glad you like it!

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Posted by maria bliss [4.3047] on January 25, 2009 at 22:03:26:

In Reply to: Dr. Stoll: SR posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 25, 2009 at 02:46:48:

wow its automatically calming EVERY TIME i look at it hard to look away!

tell me where did you find it, and where could i find more.

thanks so much for sharing this!

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Posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 25, 2009 at 23:55:56:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR posted by maria bliss [4.3047] on January 25, 2009 at 22:03:26:

I'm so glad that you like it that much Maria, and that it helps you. I love it too!

To tell you the truth, I absolutely don't remember where I got these eyes. Sometimes if I see something, or if something is sent to me with a good animated picture, I will save it. I love animated pictures.

You can always google for animated pictures and websites, I think there must be a lot. And as usual, when surfing the web, you will have to wade through lots of stuff to find what you like. It's time consuming but well worth it.

I have a nice collection of nature pictures to practice SR by, but it took a while to acquire them, and I'm always adding more. I recently started looking for optical illusion and psychadelic pictures to use for my SR, and now I'll be collecting animated ones as well.

Happy blinking,
k.

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P.S. TO MARIA -- Re: Dr. Stoll: SR

Posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 26, 2009 at 00:56:15:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 25, 2009 at 23:55:56:

Maria,

In case you couldn't get the address for this pic, here it is...


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Posted by maria bliss [4.3047] on January 26, 2009 at 03:04:45:

In Reply to: P.S. TO MARIA -- Re: Dr. Stoll: SR posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 26, 2009 at 00:56:15:

Sweet!

thank you!

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Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive.

Posted by Walt Stoll [93.4968] on January 26, 2009 at 08:43:07:

In Reply to: Dr. Stoll: SR posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 25, 2009 at 02:46:48:

Thanks, k.

This method was one of the first that helped me get into SR. Never stop trying.

Walt

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Posted by Opinn [12677.7314] on January 26, 2009 at 09:43:26:

In Reply to: Dr. Stoll: SR posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 25, 2009 at 02:46:48:

Strange I feel like I cant breathe after staring at this for a while ! :-)

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Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive.

Posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 26, 2009 at 13:42:08:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive. posted by Walt Stoll [93.4968] on January 26, 2009 at 08:43:07:

You're very welcome Dr. Stoll. I can't believe how simple and yet how effective this is, a sure-proof method. Do you ever use it now? The last time I remember your SR technique D'Jeur was colored glasses.


k.
P.S. And I never will stop trying, never.


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Posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 26, 2009 at 13:44:03:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR posted by Opinn [12677.7314] on January 26, 2009 at 09:43:26:

Opinn, that's scary alright! Do other SR techniques have that effect on you? If not, then this is not the one for you. If, in general, you have trouble getting into the SR state, then maybe your subconscious is resisting giving up control.

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Posted by Opinn [1634.6596] on January 26, 2009 at 21:15:00:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 26, 2009 at 13:44:03:

I do fine wih SR in a general sense. Its just that I find this animated image more stressful than relaxing :).

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Posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 27, 2009 at 00:42:34:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR posted by Opinn [1634.6596] on January 26, 2009 at 21:15:00:

Well it's as important to know what you don't like, as much as what you do like. So by all means, ignore it, and keep on doing what you're already doing!!!

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Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive.

Posted by maria bliss [4.3047] on January 27, 2009 at 01:38:09:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive. posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 26, 2009 at 13:42:08:

was that the blue coloured glassess?

I think I read about that either here or somewhere else, or thought about trying it.

I remember as a young child wanting to have a blue coloured light to light my room. I guess it was the soothing effect of the blue.

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Posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 27, 2009 at 03:13:49:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive. posted by maria bliss [4.3047] on January 27, 2009 at 01:38:09:

You know Maria, I absolutely don't remember if they were one color (and which one) or multi-colored.

I do vaguely remember another discussion on here about the healing power of blue light. Evidentally it has to be a certain kind of blue or glass or something, but it intrigued me because I love color.

I know what you mean, I love blue light too, especially when coming from that bright royal blue glass, it's so gorgeous. I'm going to read a little about color therapy when I get the chance, I think it has a lot of potential.

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Posted by ukchris [1490.2450] on January 27, 2009 at 05:41:45:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive. posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 27, 2009 at 03:13:49:

I painted my room green. Blue and green are two colours we have greatest connection to, in an evolutionary sense. Green the colour of plants, trees, grass, etc. and blue the colour of sky. It seems no coincidence these are the most soothing of colours. I read up a bit about this in a book but can't remember which one, it goes into the evolution of the eye in relation to our environment and needs, possibly a Dawkins one. Interesting topic.

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Posted by Walt Stoll [93.4968] on January 27, 2009 at 07:55:58:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive. posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 26, 2009 at 13:42:08:

Thanks, k.

When one approach stops working I just try another. I have sampled so many over the years that there is always another one at hand.

Walt

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Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive.

Posted by Jan DeCourtney, CMT (Happygal) [668.6593] on January 27, 2009 at 10:42:54:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive. posted by ukchris [1490.2450] on January 27, 2009 at 05:41:45:

Hi All --

Healing, soothing colors: blues, greens, and purples.

Stimulating, activating colors: yellows, reds, oranges.

Neutral colors: browns, beiges, soft whites.

Best wishes,
Jan

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Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive.

Posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 27, 2009 at 14:56:44:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive. posted by Walt Stoll [93.4968] on January 27, 2009 at 07:55:58:

Thanks Dr. Stoll, I am having the exact same experience. :o)

k.

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Posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 27, 2009 at 15:04:11:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive. posted by ukchris [1490.2450] on January 27, 2009 at 05:41:45:

Thanks Chris, if you ever remember the name of the book, I'd love to know it, it sounds very interesting.

Color is so powerful. Are you enjoying your green room? It is absolutely one of my favorite colors.

Color is very much related to balance. I was reading about fung shui and how elements and colors have to be balanced. A perfect example is my bedroom. For many years my comforter and accessories were aqua and silver. After moving recently, I absolutely couldn't stand the thought of one more aqua night, so I completely changed gears and did my new bedroom in brown, gold, and rust, with only slight hints of mint for accent. It's what my bodymind needed after all these years of cool colors. Now I'm nice and hot! :o)

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Posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 27, 2009 at 15:08:05:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive. posted by Jan DeCourtney, CMT (Happygal) [668.6593] on January 27, 2009 at 10:42:54:

Hi Jan,

You got it!!!

And it's interesting to see how different cultures utilize color. Asians like to use neutrals with warm and cool colors as accents, whereas Latin Americans and Scandinavians like bold color. Then there are the rustic golds, rusts, and greens of Tuscany, and the feminine pinks and black of Paris.


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Posted by ukchris [10820.6611] on January 27, 2009 at 17:29:13:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive. posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 27, 2009 at 15:04:11:

My guess is it was The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins. Either way it is never a bad thing reading his books! Whenever I search for "eye+colour+evolution" it brings up results about the evolution of eye colour, rather than the evolution of the eye in relation to colours interpreted within the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive.

Posted by maria bliss [4.3047] on January 27, 2009 at 19:00:14:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive. posted by Walt Stoll [93.4968] on January 27, 2009 at 07:55:58:

i think i recall you saying that after 3 months is the time when one should change their sr technique? is that correct?
and how long does your sr last till it's effects start to run out, and you need to change to another sr method?

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Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive.

Posted by Jan DeCourtney, CMT (Happygal) [668.6593] on January 27, 2009 at 23:30:47:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive. posted by maria bliss [4.3047] on January 27, 2009 at 19:00:14:

Hi Maria,

No timetable! Use your SR technique as long as it works. You know it's time to change if your method stops working for you.

Best wishes,
Jan

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Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive.

Posted by k. [2065.3349] on January 28, 2009 at 02:45:09:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive. posted by ukchris [10820.6611] on January 27, 2009 at 17:29:13:

Thanks, I'll take a look at this book.

I tried to phrase the search a new way and left you the results, maybe it will yield some valuable information.

And I wonder just how much our eyes have changed in regards to color interpretation. It's strange but according to my color class, yellow is supposed to be the hardest color to register, and yet it is the easiest on my eyes. I think red or blue is supposed to be the easiest to register, it has to do with the wave length, I believe. And again, I find that balance is crucial, just as we need both warm and cool seasons, it's the same for colors because they really do affect us psychologically.


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Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive.

Posted by Walt Stoll [93.4968] on January 28, 2009 at 10:10:51:

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll: SR - Archive. posted by maria bliss [4.3047] on January 27, 2009 at 19:00:14:

Maria,

Listen to Jan.

Walt

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