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faq 3 - how does it work? In a manner of speaking, the paintings can be looked upon as if they were mirrors. The abstract shapes and colours will produce an emotional response within the meditator, allowing the true inner feelings to eventually emerge.
The art, in a sense, gradually comes alive, reflecting the state of mind of the meditator, bringing together art and mind, all in the eye of the beholder, the meditator.
People meditating upon these paintings, with the intent of deepening their self-knowledge, report things like an increased ability to recall events from their childhood, clearer thinking, a heightened awareness of their emotions, eventually leading them down to their true inner feelings.
The resulting effects of meditating upon the paintings, both by individuals and in groups, are so interesting that it has brought the attention of behavioural scientists. Elia Astfjord welcomes all research that adds to the knowledge base on this issue, and is happy to cooperate with any scientific evaluation process.
Further information on this website: introduction to the meditation
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