Tagged as: lizard brain

illumination station: are your thoughts serving you?

Beyond our mind, beyond the verbal, analytical part of our brain—there is joy. And peace. Strength. A vibrant, illuminated soul. Clear the path, clear the way, let the light shine. We can move beyond our thoughts—especially our lizard brain. The verbal, analytical part of our brain processes 40 bits of information per second. Very impressive!…

Mar 6, 2012 · Read More · Comment (6) · Shortlink: http://jrvs.co/Al

truth always feels good. a 4-step exploration of speaking up

I am not an expert at this. I’m not a pro. But then again, word has it that what we need to learn is what we teach best—because if we did it automatically, if it came instantly and naturally, how would we know how it happened? I had a whole schedule written up for inspired…

Jan 27, 2012 · Read More · Comment · Shortlink: http://jrvs.co/zx

5 + ways to stay sane during the holidays (and other nutty times)

1. Breathe. Our breath is the most powerful area of the nervous system we have the most control over. One of the first and most immediate side effects of the activation of the sympathetic nervous system—in charge of our fight, fight or flee response—is the shortening of our breath. Ask nearly anybody how they’re feeling…

Dec 13, 2011 · Read More · Comment · Shortlink: http://jrvs.co/u2

overriding lizard brain. 5 ways to go beyond fear, anger + negativity

THE WAY IN The mind has a way of taking control. Scientists call our Amygdala—the region of our brain pretty much in charge of feelings of anxiety, fear, anger and negativity—our “lizard brain.” Why lizard brain? Because this area of our brain evolved a loooong time ago, back when our primal lizard-ish concerns were much…

Nov 15, 2011 · Read More · Comment · Shortlink: http://jrvs.co/tA