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“If I am not persistent with my desire to think about other things, and consciously initiate new circuits of thought, then those uninvited loops can generate new strength and begin monopolizing my mind again. To counter their activities, I keep a handy list of three things available for me to turn my consciousness toward when I am in a state of need: 1) I remember something I find fascinating that I would like to ponder more deeply, 2) I think about something that brings me terrific joy, or 3) I think about something I would like to do.”

Quote by Jill Bolte Taylor

Book:My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey
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My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey

This book is a first-person account of the author's experiences after suffering a stroke, offering a unique perspective on the brain's functions and the nature of consciousness. The author, a neuroscientist, shares her insights into the brain's remarkable resilience and the profound changes she experienced during her recovery process. more

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Jill Bolte Taylor
Jill Bolte Taylor

Jill Bolte Taylor is a neuroscientist, author, and public speaker, renowned for her unique personal experience and profound insights into the workings of the brain. In 2001, she experienced a remarkable stroke that damaged her left brain (responsible for language, logic, and emotion) while leaving her right brain (responsible for intuition and creativity) intact. This experience inspired her book 'My Left Brain Died: A Neuroscientist's Personal Stroke Journey,' which became an international bestseller and won multiple awards. Taylor's work not only helps people better understand the brain but also encourages them to explore their own inner intuition and creativity. more

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