« I had to travel five kilometres in a row several times a week carrying weights for four years before I found a flexible and natural gait. »
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Jill Bolte Taylor
Journey beyond my brain |
Jill Bolte Taylor
Journey beyond my brain
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« From the moment my left hemisphere regained the fur of the beast, it seemed natural to accuse others, or simply the force of things, of my mood. I know, however, that no one can force me to feel anything except myself. Nothing outside of my conscience has the power to take away my peace of mind. This one's up to me. Far be it from me to control everything that happens to me! However, it is up to me and me to decide how I look at my experience. »
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Jill Bolte Taylor
Journey beyond my brain |
Jill Bolte Taylor
Journey beyond my brain
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« It should be noted here that school learning methods that take into account the functioning of our brains are actually based on what neurobiologists have understood about the limbic system. It is about creating a reassuring and familiar environment in the classroom where the amygdala will not trigger any reaction of fear or anger. The role of the amygdala is to review the external stimuli that are constantly reaching it in order to determine the level of security of the present situation. The cingular circumvolution of the limbic system allows us to concentrate our attention. When external stimuli show no abnormalities, the amygdala has no reason to panic. The nearby hippocampus then stores new knowledge without too much difficulty. However, as soon as unusual or threatening stimuli reach our amygdala, our anxiety increases and we think only of protecting ourselves, to the detriment of the memorization abilities of our hippocampus. »
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Jill Bolte Taylor
Journey beyond my brain |
Jill Bolte Taylor
Journey beyond my brain
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