The Power of Sound [antikvár]

Introduction Our basic survival depends on legs for running, fingers for gathering, and sexual organs for reproducing, along with that most amazing computer that coordinates millions of messages every second of every day—the brain. In addition, our four sensory organs, the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears, inform the brain of surrounding conditions. The seven orifices of the head sample different octaves of frequency—light, aroma, taste, and sound. With this information, the brain adjusts physiological mechanisms to function optimally. "Am I safe?" asks the reptilian brain. With the primary question of survival addressed, this ancient brain relaxes like a lazy lizard in the sun, allowing us to focus on secondary aesthetic considerations: Does this light feel good? Do I prefer these smeUs? Yum . . . got any more chocolate? Turn up that music! Once the determinations of safety and personal preference are established, our attention turns to utility. This third tier of sensory perception involves conscious employment of the elements. The creation of tools distinguishes human beings from other animals. People know how to put things to work. In this context, frequencies of light, smell, taste, and sound can be perceived as utilities. Through heightened awareness and specific application, these frequencies become highly refined tools for the enhancement of human function. How can we use these elements for