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Awakened Mind System 2.0

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I've been following the works of Dr. Jeffrey S. Thompson since 1989, when an acquaintance gave me a cassette recording of one of his earlier primitive works. "The Doctor" has had, since that time, several phases of innovation which have mainly been a progression from the use of multitudinous sculpted sounds and even "noise" to a much more accessible sound with classical aesthetics of beauty, primarily synthesizer based. He recently has developed a technique of, in his words, "creat[ing] pulses directly within the sounds themselves instead of pasting the music on top of sound pulses" (as is quite common with brainwave composers.) This means the pulse is somewhat "hidden" and one is not distracted from the music. Cool. This disc is completely ambient and therefore a superb meditation tool. I must also mention that this is one of The Doctor's BEST productions since he began using the "wall of synthesis." Sometimes he has had what i thought were glitches of noise perhaps from a dirty potentiometer. But, with Thompson, one never knows if that noise is actually there intentionally. This disc, however, is very clean so headphone use is care-free. Finally, his focus on the "Awakened Mind State" makes this a valuable learning tool for serious consciousness explorers. If I was going to recommend one Thompson disc that is on Amazon to someone who knows nothing about his work, this would be the one.

This cd makes me feel as though someone stuck their finger in my brain and stirred it around. I can't pinpoint what exactly feels different, but I find myself thinking about turning it on all the time. My boyfriend says it helps his ability to concentrate. We've both been sleeping tremendously better. I didn't understand all those other reviews saying it cures 'the blahs' til now. It really perks me up on a break at work. It's easier to stay grounded. I can't wait to try the others!

Hi,
I had been wanting to purchase a CD for a while that had different frequencies on it that could induce a different brain state for me. Years ago I purchased a CD by "Brainsync" however I found this quite ineffective.

So I read as much as I could on the net about the different systems out there: holosync- expensive & you must listen for an hour a day & I'm told through headphones, binaural beats website- seems good however there is no technical research or expertise to back up how good the cd's are.

So that leaves hemisync which has been based on good solid research & Dr Jeffery Thompsons work. From what I have read Dr Thompson seems to have a good understanding on how sound waves can be modulated and layered to create various effects. He calls this brain entrainment.

The first time I put on the CD a lot of tension I had in my neck went, and I have noticed when I have put on the music the chatter in my mind seems to clear & I feel more present. I feel like since listening to the cd I am changing in some way in terms of perceiving things from a more objective stance and I guess I feel a bit nervous about this as I used to more mind chatter!

I've been playing it though my stereo speakers in the background whilst I'm doing things in my place, however I've recently been sitting down & listening to it through headphones which I've found even more effective.

So I would highly recommend the CD, but just beware you may feel different without as much old mind chatter! (probably a good thing though)

Out of all the brain entrainment CD's out there I would say for the price & comparable other systems Dr Thompson's seems to have the most technical work behind it to produce the desired effect.
I am now interested however in Hemisync as I have noted they have more specific titles to work on different aspects in your life. The only disadvantage I would see with Hemisync though is that there is a verbal commentary with a lot of the specific cd's which means you have to listen to all of it, hence why I first bought the Awakended mind cd as you can play it & stop it at any point.

Awakened Mind System 2.0 was my first of Dr. Thompson's CDs, which I found while researching using binaural beats technology to enhance meditation. The sample tracks sounded pleasant to me and I was curious, so I placed the order. I am very pleased with the purchase.

I have some moderate experience with meditation and guided visualization, and from my earliest listenings of AMS 2.0 I noticed a difference in my relaxation and ability to turn inward. One of the suggested uses is to listen to these recordings during normal activities. However, I found the most enjoyment from falling asleep while listening, either at bedtime or just for a nap any other time. I seemed to awaken refreshed each time.

When used for meditation, I found that occasionally I would feel interesting sensations as I relaxed and focused deeper...I could feel buzzing of vibrations in my hands and feet, and sometimes it felt as if the bed jostled. If I'd hadn't experienced or read about these things before it might have been frightening. My mood was also elevated during this time, not because of the CD, but it was a good time in my daily life and I think that affected my sessions with this CD, and using the CD perpetuated the whole process.

I also find that the music is exactly to my taste, another good thing. I find that this particular type of loose, swirls of musical washes, pads, and tones is effective for meditating.

This is a very good tool for those who enjoy music/sound during meditation. I listened to it while sitting comfortably, eyes closed, as the sun rose outside my kitchen window. I was impressed at how quickly I was able to get to that meditative state and maintain that state during the duration of this CD. Additionally, I was able to sustain a relaxed state throughout the day. All the while I felt more alert and focused and was more productive than usual. Invest in a good pair of head phones so you can appreciate the quality of the recording.

I just came to Amazon searching for anything else Dr. Thompson had similiar to the Awakened Mind System. I've been using the CDs for a while now and I really love the way they make me feel. Especially great on a busy, stressed day to help return me to my natural state and become calm and centered again. I just emailed someone about the CDs and wrote that they help ground me while letting me feel like I could fly. Prefer to listen with headphones, seems to take it to a higher level for me.

hey, if it's the placebo effect, then so be it... but this CD is great. after reading the great reviews on here, i had to give it a shot, and it's really as good as the glowing reviews! definitely use headphones. i've got a few other jeffrey thompson CDs and this is one of my favorites, for sure.

This is an interesting CD.
I use it during walking and meditation.

The frequencies used here is a combination of Beta, Alpha, Theta and Delta.
This a rare combination and very difficult to achieve even for the most experienced meditators. I have read that monks usually need 10-20 years to achieve the state of Awakened Mind - and only some are successful.

I am not saying however that I achieved this state in 50 minutes thanks to this CD.
But it felt great listening to this masterpiece.

If you like the first cd then this one is just as good. The first track goes deep into relaxation making me feel like there is life beyond our every day experiences. This cd will make you think as you relax. listen and experience it for yourself.

The sound tracks provide an excellent feeling of concentration and peace. My issue with some tracks is when they use an actual piano-sound or some pseudo-instrument-sound instead of pure synthesized sound which I feel conveys the appropriate feeling I would expect. I'm not quite sure that the descriptions for each soundscape necessarily applies - you may "Gain insight and Intuition" or "experience deep meditation" with any of the tracks - it just depends or you mood or situation. Overall I am pleased with the cd's and am curious about others too!