Advancing Innovation and Sustainable Outcomes in International Graduate Education
M. Gurubatham
Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development 2021 DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-5514-9 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Transcendental Meditation |
| Keywords | Education |
| Key points | Argues that the Transcendental Meditation technique, by fostering transcending and greater brain integration, can enhance the incubation stage of creative thinking. The authors propose that training in transcending could be incorporated into graduate programs and workplaces to support creativity and performance. |
Abstract
The heart of creative thinking is the incubation stage, in which ideas freely move on a subconscious level going beyond the limits of the problem space to create new solutions. The incubation stage might be fostered through meditation practices that lead to transcending, such as the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique that cultures greater brain integration in which the brain functions more as a whole. Higher brain integration is seen during the TM session within a few weeks of practice, and after the TM session with regular practice over time. Higher brain integration is associated with higher creativity and greater success in life. Adding the experience of transcending to enhance incubation of creative ideas is innovation from the inside. Training in transcending could be part of forward-looking graduate programs to help their graduates thrive in an ever-changing workspace landscape, and could be a workplace skill to support better performance in many professions.