If you read my other posts you know that I am a huge fan of the body and its direct connection to the unconscious, the real driver of the bus. I was initiated into somatic psychology and therapies by a founder, Ron Kurtz back in the late 70’s. I was honored to be one of [...]
A recent study showed that the relaxed brain wave state of theta not only increases memory, it also increases learning. Synchronization in the brain is influenced by “theta waves” which are associated with relaxation, daydreaming and drowsiness, but also with learning and memory formation, the scientists explained in the study in the journal Nature. Before [...]
In my last post, I wrote about utilizing the power of your feelings to be smarter. I want to build on that to encourage you to make another distinction with your thoughts and feelings. Seth Godin speaks in this interview with Merlin Mann of 43 Folders (the video is good too) about how our lizard [...]
Who Is in Charge – Your Rational or Emotional Brain? A recent NPR story speaks about how our emotional brain often makes those tough decisions – but that’s not a surprise. If we’re to get honest, we would admit that the big or stressful decisions are often emotional decisions. In our rational culture we [...]
