Perhaps you already know that you have two hemispheres to your cortex. Although each hemisphere seems to govern certain types of thought patterns, they communicate with each other to such a degree that it is hard to discern their separate functions. However, by taking charge of those hemispheres you can take charge of your mood, your choices, and your communications – making it easier for you to function, achieve goals, study, interact, and communicate with yourself and others.

You don’t need to be a neurosurgeon or brain specialist to take charge of your brain. Just as you don’t have to understand how a computer works to make it work for you, you can obtain substantial benefit from your brain without having to understand how it works. You just need the right “software” a program you can run. And just as with your computer’s software, which program you run and what you input into the program can make quite a difference in the output you get.

For example, if I wish to print this page of text, I would first fire up my computer and select my word processor to input the text using my keyboard. Then I’d save the resulting text you are reading right now in a file – it’s always a good idea to back up your work. I’d then hit my “print” key or select print from the menu of my program and send the resulting bits and bytes to my connected printer.

Using the right hardware and software, I got a result that matched my desire – to print out a copy of my ideas.

I did not have to know how my computer did what I asked it to do. All I had to do was become familiar enough with the software to operate it. I didn’t have to know how my monitor or printer works in order to get my page printed. I just hit the “print” key.

Today, I’m offering you a simple little “utility” program for your brain that utilizes both hemispheres. This little program or exercise is based on Rapid Eye Technology (RET). The end result of this exercise is information gathering – to help you make more useful choices.

1. Look slightly to the left of center and slightly above horizontal and ask yourself, “What do I want?” (maybe there is some goal or problem troubling you) Keep your answer simple – “I want to improve my grade in math class by one grade…” – remember to keep things realistic…
2. Look slightly to the right and slightly below horizontal and ask yourself, “How do I feel about what I want?” Notice what your body says by way of sensations – just note them, we’ll use these later.
3. Look to the left and slightly below horizontal and ask yourself, “Why do I want this?” Again, note how your body feels.
4. Look slightly to the right and slightly above horizontal and ask yourself, “When have I felt like this (wanting whatever it is you want) before?” While looking in this area consider as many times as will pop into your mind of times you remember feeling like you do now as you consider your desired outcome.
5. Blink hard three times – use your whole face to blink closed HARD – open – close HARD- open – closed HARD – open.
6. Sigh deeply three times.
7. Let your mind go by simply closing your eyes and letting the ideas flow.
8. Move your body – in whatever motion feels “right” to you. The movement energizes your brain and gets your chemicals in alignment with your desire.
9. Most important – take action! Now that you have some ideas, do something constructive toward achieving what you want.

If you are interested in Rapid Eye Technology (RET), visit the Rapid Eye Institute’s home page at www.rapideyetechnology.com.