Sunday, 12 February 2012

Self-awareness

     Communication is very tricky, even between siblings, never mind across divides of generations, cultures, religions, worldviews, etc. 
     Each of us on this planet can be compared to an individual cell in a multicellular organism. The health of the cell, the organism, and that of the planet, as we are slowly starting to realize, are completely interdependent. Healthy interdependence, in all cases, relies on excellent communication.
     The most fundamental communication occurs within each cell - and likewise within each of us. We can optimize this critical intrapersonal communication in various ways. The two with which I'm most familiar are meditation, and internal family systems.

     “the practice of meditation seems to prime brain cells to fire together in patterns that strengthen key brain structures – those, for example, important in tasks such as decision-making, memory, and emotional flexibility. And it may also improve communication among different parts of the brain in ways that further improve physical and emotional health."
     Salzberg S. “Real happiness – The power of meditation. A 28-day program.” Workman Publishing, NY, 2011.

Richard Davidson PhD, neuroscience researcher, 20 minute presentation:


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