Modern life traps us in narrow spaces and narrow vision. We live focused on smartphone, computer, and TV screens. This lifestyle can be a major cause of stress and anxiety. Today, let’s talk about the solution, ‘Open Focus’.
Narrow Vision in Modern Society
In the past, during the agrarian society, people lived looking at wide plains and blue skies. They lived a different life with a broad view. Today, we live trapped in narrow spaces, surrounded by apartments and buildings, constantly aware and cautious of our surroundings.
This environment continuously gives us stress and anxiety. Narrow vision and excessive attention usage lead to chronic fatigue, myopia, neck disc issues, anxiety, and depression. We try to recover temporarily through exercise or nature during weekends or vacations, but our psychological bank account remains in the ‘minus’ state.
Wide Vision and ‘Open Focus’
Dr. Les Fehmi, a brainwave biofeedback expert in the U.S., developed the ‘Open Focus’ technique through brainwave research. This technique induces alpha waves among brainwave frequencies to relax the mind and overcome physical and mental illnesses.
In the alpha state, positive hormones like endorphins and serotonin are secreted, enhancing concentration, creativity, and peace of mind. Dr. Fehmi has improved the abilities of top-level executives, athletes, and artists through ‘Open Focus’.
Practical Application of ‘Open Focus’
Dr. Fehmi asks patients to “imagine the space between your eyes” and “become aware of the surrounding space.” This increases alpha waves in the brain, improving mental and physical conditions. This can be achieved simply by shifting attention from a narrow target to a wide one.
Renowned American science journalist Jim Robbins also escaped chronic stress after experimenting with ‘Open Focus.’ He was able to see the bigger picture as a journalist through ‘broad and open attention.’
Try ‘Open Focus’
Try it yourself. The method of broadening attention is simple. Imagine the space between your eyes and practice becoming aware of the surrounding space. Shifting from narrow to wide vision can positively change our lives.
Dr. Fehmi says we all have the ability to restore and heal our nervous system balance. Change the way you pay attention. It is important to move from narrow, closed attention to broad, open attention. Free yourself from the stress and anxiety of life and live a free and creative life.
Reference: The Guardian, “How open focus can reduce stress”