http://www.signonsandiego...ur-brain/#

Well we already know this to be true on some level or the other but it’s nice to have backup. Of course I don’t see me doing any yoga soon, I like Tai chi (though I haven’t been doing lately) I would think that would have the same affects.

morningsong said:

http://www.signonsandiego...ur-brain/#

Empathy — the human ability to feel the pain that others experience — predisposes understanding, attachment, bonding and love. Using a brain-scanning technique called functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), researchers found that women who reported the strongest feelings of empathy while watching their loved ones endure simulated bee stings showed the greatest activity in the pain regions of the brain. Empathy in these women created levels of pain equal to that of the actual victims.

The reverse is also true. Believing that you are protected from pain because of a pill (placebo) or when someone you love is with you, the brain creates less pain.

The secret to loving your brain is to surround yourself with people you love, doing activities that enhance your well-being and minimizing stress. Start by minimizing situations that aggravate stress.

1. Learn what triggers your anger, and remove yourself temporarily from that situation.
2. Always use clear, respectful and nonaggressive language to make your feelings known.

These techniques help keep the problem in perspective and the resulting damage from anger to a minimum. Yoga allows us to gain an added boost, while being around people who love us protects us from damage. This is not easy. Loving your brain takes discipline.

Well we already know this to be true on some level or the other but it’s nice to have backup. Of course I don’t see me doing any yoga soon, I like Tai chi (though I haven’t been doing lately) I would think that would have the same affects.

Generally good advice, but - yeah - you don't have to hold a place in yoga class for me.

thats what im sayin right now??!?!?!!!!

Maybe it's just me but I don't understand how empathy and loving your own brain is the same?

Maybe I'll figure out what they are saying later. It sounds like something I need to understand.

Sometimes my brain is cool. Sometimes I wish it would fuck off.