Definition between the Head and Ajna Centers creates a consistent mental pressure to ask and to answer the question, and to grasp and to understand things, including consciousness itself Dealing with the persistent pressure of inspiration is often difficult and can heighten mental anxiety, as inspiration is always about what has not yet been grasped — it merely frames the question. Those with defined Head Centers have a fixed way of thinking. The themes of their particular gates and channels become the subject or source of inspiration available to others. When they are part of a group, their auras put people with undefined Head Centers under pressure to think. Only 30 percent of the world's population has a defined Head Center, but they are capable of inspiring (or pressuring) the remaining 70 percent who do not.
The Head and Ajna Centers are not connected to one of the four motors, therefore, there is no energy for them to bring their thoughts and ideas directly into manifestation. Struggling to do so only leads to frustration, anger, bitterness or disappointment. By waiting for the opportune moment to motivate people with their stimulating questions and possibilities, such as people who can put the ideas to work, those with a defined Head and Ajna eliminate the resistance they meet when they impose their ideas on a world not yet prepared to act on them. That is to say, relying on their Strategy to determine the timing and receptivity of their audience will save them valuable energy, reduce anxiety, and increase their self-confidence. It is natural for those with defined Head and Ajna Centers to feel under continual pressure to resolve their thought process, to understand their own inspiration, and answer their own questions. If, however, they succumb to impatience with this persistently unresolved state, and turn the mental pressure inward on themselves, they can experience deep anxiety, self-doubt and depression. If they attempt to relieve the pressure by turning it outward into action, the result is usually a hasty, incorrect decision, and a missed opportunity to be a true inspiration. The challenge is to accept the mental pressure without trying to act on it or escape it. Confusion, doubt, and clarity are natural processes that have their own inner timing and resolution. Under the guidance of one's Authority, they become qualities which stimulate thought-provoking questions, and a wide array of answers capable of uplifting, inspiring and empowering others.
Those with an undefined Head Center have no consistent way of deliberating mental information. If normal inspiration becomes an amplified pressure to think about things that don't matter, they can get lost in their own mental monologue. Meaningless not-self thoughts and questions will ultimately steer them away from correct decision-making processes. As anxiety increases, they may seek to assuage it by looking for someone or something inspiring to focus on. Undefined Head Centers tend to either avoid intellectual pursuits, or throw themselves into one mystery after another. They are easily caught up with trying to make decisions and solve problems that are not even their own, becoming lost or overwhelmed by doubt and confusion which actually belongs to someone else. Pressure to resolve other people's questions as soon as possible weighs them down, making it difficult to empty all the 'stuff' out of their heads so they can relax, which puts even more pressure on their minds to try and figure things out, to answer their unending questions. Since they can't solve their problems with the same not-self mind that created them, the key to emerging out of this swirl of confusion and doubt is to bypass the mentally busy undefined Head Center by relying on their Authority to guide them. The secret to maintaining mental health is to refuse to act out of mental pressure by remaining a detached observer of their thoughts, and letting their Authority direct them to appropriate ways of using their minds.
The real potential of the undefined Head Center is to wonder and explore the mystery of life, human consciousness, and the intellectual possibilities of an infinite range of subjects. It can discern which inspiration is worthy of contemplation and how much of the mental field is simply a distraction — who is inspiring and who is confusing. People with open Head Centers can use the information that they take in from others to become great reflectors of what other's are thinking, and help discern the value of these thoughts for humanity. They are open to new insights, and love to be filled with inspiration and ideas from all directions. They enjoy the pressure to know more without becoming identified with or overwhelmed by it. When experiencing confusion or doubt, they let go of the compulsive need to resolve it because they know it will pass. Ultimately, they can be open to the beauty and depth of the unknown, and enjoy both the question and the confusion while trusting that things will become clear, or not; whichever is correct for them.
Those without gate activations in the Head Center have no innate way of recognizing when one thing is more inspiring or interesting than any other. There is no consistent means of connecting mental pressure to the rest of their design, or to naturally ease them into a familiar way of thinking about things or entering into dialogue with another person. They don't know what to focus on, especially in this overwhelming age of information. They simply don't know what to think about, what matters or doesn't matter, or why, and often fear thinking about anything at all. Such anxiety can lead to disconnecting from their intellect and avoiding conversations that are intellectually stimulating. Or, they can become easily distracted by the pressure to think up answers, or give away their Authority by relying on others to tell them what is interesting, inspiring or important. In order to enjoy their healthy and boundless capacity for wisdom, and to understand the pressure behind the question and discern what is inspiring, completely open Head Centers need to allow the often amplified mental pressure they experience to pass through without identifying with any part of it. As they become comfortable with themselves over time, they become sensitive to the nuances of the Head Center and its true gifts, and can gauge who uses their minds effectively, and who does not. They may even be sensitive enough to ascertain what others are thinking. In this way, deep explorations into all that their mind can inspire will fill them with wonder.
The resources in the HDKB were pulled from several places, including The Definitive Book of Human Design by Lynda Bunnel, The Book of Destinies by Chetan Parkyn/Carola Eastwood, and various other source material recordings and PDF transcripts of Ra's lectures. If you find value in this content we suggest supporting the original creators.