This audio/tactile exercise is designed to speak separately to the two lobes of your brain, giving you a taste of life with a Bicameral Mind.
FIRST PLEASE VIEW THIS SHORT VIDEO INTRODUCTION
PLEASE READ THROUGH THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING
“Bicameral Emulation Exercise Instructions”
Step 1 Gather Materials
* 2 cups of dried lentils, beans, pulses or peas
* 10-20 small pieces of grit
* 2 bowls (earthenware or ceramic)
* headphones for listening to “Bicameral Mind Emulation Exercise” audio clip
Note: headphones with right and left ear piece correctly positioned are necessary
Step 2 Prepare Materials
* place bowls on floor next to each other
* place lentils and grit in one bowl – mix
Step 3 Prepare Self
* sit in front of bowls
* put on headphones
* start “Bicameral Emulation Exercise” audio clip
* Let your consciousness rise through the top of your head and float just above head for the duration of the exercise
Step 4 Bicameral Emulation
* sort lentils into second bowl discarding grit
* listen to right and left
Step 5 Soup
* use one cup of sorted lentils to make soup or dal
* store or discard remainder of lentils