Dear folks, this is an article I've just found and of which a part I will translate for you:
Earplugs can lead to addictive effect of habituation - sounds will be processed differentlyQuoteIt often starts with annoying snoring, then a sound from the radiator or the rumbling of neighbours. Some people then find only comfortable sleep if they use sound dampening earplugs. But the pleasant peace given by them, may over time give negative effects: Some users complain having become "addicted" and being unable to sleep without them. Even the slightest sound rips one out of sleep (if sleep is even possible without them).
But is there such a thing as earplug-addiction? Such a phenomenon apparently exists but it of course doesn't happen to be a addiction similiar to alcohol or heroin says Roland Laszig, director of the University clinique of otolaryngology in Freiburg. This is much more an effect of habituation as incoming signals will be processed differently. The phenomenon however is difficult to explai as there is nothing more subjective than sensory input."
http://www.epochtimes.de/articles/2009/05/01/439776.html
There you have it folks. This is why masters like R. Bruce recommend practicing meditation at a busy crossroads! You want to be independant!
I personally have a form of ear damage where certain soundfrequencies are amplified to the point where they become painful, earplugs are especially comfortable to me.
But I think that ideally no matter how much pain or distraction there is, the adept of meditation and astral projection should learn the art of ignorance which really IS the best form of psychic protection!
kind regards,
Paul
Completely understandable.
My personal perspective is that you should be able to do whatever it is you want without the aid of any device/tool/item to assist you.
Relying upon such things simply weakens you in the long run.
A fine example indeed. :)
Quote from: Xanth on March 23, 2010, 10:15:58
Completely understandable.
My personal perspective is that you should be able to do whatever it is you want without the aid of any device/tool/item to assist you.
Relying upon such things simply weakens you in the long run.
A fine example indeed. :)
Dear Xanth,
and I'm not so sure about the necessity of a sleep mask.
I find that under certain light conditions, with my eyes closed I suffer a certain tension. On the other hand the last projection I remember was in the morning where there was a little light in the room. I'm not sure if it is simply more healthy to use eye cover while resting or if the eye strain of closed eyes in light environment will reduce gradually as the brainwaves slow down in the process of going into trance.
Another possibility with sleep masks that I can easily imagine is how they could increase sensitivity to light.
kind regards,
Paul
I definitely agree. :)
I'd rather not use one.
I don't like getting 'attached' to items. hehe
If you slept with my husband you'd demand earplugs too.
I have a funny story but not sure if it would derail the thread.
Quote from: CFTraveler on March 23, 2010, 11:43:37
If you slept with my husband you'd demand earplugs too.
I have a funny story but not sure if it would derail the thread.
yes.. tell us pls..