@cabernet, I'm loving this thorough and well thought response! I giggled a bit that you associated the concept with frat bros at first. I'm quite relieved that my ideas didn't deviate there... :P

I don't believe this concept requires any super mind strength by any means. But it does require you to get to a place where you can be present enough to ask yourself questions that lead your mind to a space that is outside of your current realm of thought. I really like to affirm the ease of this because, although it does require practice, it does not require any spiritual gifts or abilities by any means.

I'm a big fan of Eckhart Tolle and that book is an excellent read. He absolutely does expound on meta states, as what he teaches (non-duality), is a meta state within itself. Essentially, he shows you how to live beyond the meanings and definitions we place on life, to a space that exists simply and purely as it is... the present moment. It's the only true place to escape the chaos and find true peace.

Thanks for stopping by @cabernet. I am following you now too :)