Suppression of Learning

This activity sounds almost Machiavellian, but the objective is actually totally benign.
Even if we use temporary sensory deprivation, we can’t block out all sensory input on a permanent basis!
So we have a conundrum – we have perceptions being recorded all the time and we have a learning function whose job is to use them to detect patterns and systems, so we can operate in this complex world of ours.
Furthermore, if you are a bright cookie the learning function will always be on the go –
‘what does that mean? why did she say that? why has it done that? what should I learn from this?’

So this technique is for use on a temporary basis and seeks to help you still the learning function. The aim is to attempt very repetitive activities which require absolutely no learning whatsoever, but which require the Will to be relatively active in keeping them going. So shelling 6000 pea pods, or weeding a 60 acre field by hand, or repeating a mantra, or counting beads on a necklace over and over and over again. Some call this mindfulness and indeed that is what it is …