What if I told you that it was possible to have an intense psychological orgasm from playing a musical instrument. Would you believe me?

What if I told you that I, (and many others) often experience this phenomenon while playing our instrument of choice. Would you be willing to step forward, and admit that you’ve had this experience too?

If you’ve never experienced this state of pleasure before, would you want to learn how?

First let me define the experience of a psychological orgasm to make sure we are on the same page.

I want to make it clear that I am NOT referring to a physical orgasmic response due to sexual stimulation.
I don’t need to repeat that sentence, do I? Good. You get it.

What I am referring to is mental, and emotional state of euphoria, followed by an irresistible state of contentment, and well- being.

This intense sensation of pleasure is known to be caused by peak experiences.

Here’s the good news: It’s not just available to those with high levels of expertise.

It is available for everyone. You just need to learn how.

Welcome to my world of drumming.

This brings me to my topic of research.

Would you like to know where I’m at with it?

I am now researching the neurobiological effects within the motivational reward circuitry inrelation to the pleasurable peak experience of what is referred to by Mihaly
Csikszentmihalyi as the “Flow” theory, when playing a musical instrument. I am investigating complex questions so that we can better understand the health-relevant benefits that are available when utilizing the discipline of rhythmic entrainment as a contemplative meditational discipline.

In doing so, it will allow us to better support stress reduction and further enhance an emotionaland physical wellbeing of all populations, including people with life-threatening diseases.

The art of rhythmic entrainment utilizes deep, concentrated, and complete relaxation techniques as an effective way to manage stress, relieve pain, maintain health, and peace of mind.

My goal is to create a therapeutic protocol that utilizes rhythmic entrainment as a contemplative discipline. By creating a practical an accessible program designed to lower stress and rejuvenate the mind and body, the opportunity exists to help people regain lost vitality and further enjoy long term health benefits.

I assert that once a plausible causation and correlation isdocumented between the biological health  benefits of rhythmic entrainment used as a contemplative discipline, it will be become highly successful alternative to traditional forms of meditative practice. After a 20 + years of experience as world percussionist/drum solo artist, I am confident that I have deep domain knowledge in this field of contemplative study. I hope that my discoveries will enhance the lives of many.

I will try to keep updating my blog as I make my way through this maze of research.

Please know if I get behind it’s only because I’m busy making progress.

You know how it is.

Three steps forward,two steps back.

As for psychological orgasms…

I want to encourage you to consider really paying attention to the mental state that you experience will practicing/playing your instrument of choice.

Your expectations shape your experiences.

Allow yourself to experience all that is possible.

Your health may depend on it.

What are your thoughts on this topic:

Do you agree?
Disagree?

Please share your story below. I’d love to hear from you.