We all daydream; we've all experienced that moment when we suddenly realise that instead of paying attention in a meeting or reading a book, our mind has wandered. In that moment our conscious mind has detached from the current task at hand and drifted elsewhere.

Our attention is a powerful lens which allows us to pick out and filter relevant details from the vast amounts of information our brains receive - so how does our brain decide where to go when it wanders, why does it focus on one thing over another? How important is daydreaming and why do we do it?

Traditionally daydreaming was considered to be a single state of mind. However, recent research has shown that not only are there different states of daydreaming, these states are actually governed by different neurological pathways, meaning not all mind wandering is the same!

Here, Arnaud Delorme PhD examines the science and theory behind why we daydream, examining its potential purpose. He shows you how to tame your 'monkey mind' and offers easy techniques that will enable you to develop the skill of mind wandering to improve your mood and foster greater creativity.

• Aimed at new and intermediate seekers looking for practical advice, backed up by science and from an expert in the field. This is where science meets spirituality.
• Published in association with the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS). The mission of the IONS is to reveal the interconnected nature of reality through scientific exploration and personal discovery. Established in 1973 by Apollo 14 astronaut Dr Edgar Mitchell, the 6th man to walk on the moon and as a direct result of his profound experience in space, IONS uses the rigor of science to explore our inner space, understanding that both objective knowledge and subjective knowing are both valid and necessary.
• IONS has a growing and engaged following, they host regular online workshops and in person events at their Earthrise Retreat Center. IONS will promote the series to their members and followers. Social: FB: 79k, Twitter: 13.5k, Insta: 4.3k, YouTube: 38k subscribers.
• Will appeal to readers of Charley Morley, Michael Corballis and Theresa Cheung.