Subtle Tools of Unconscious Power

Conclusion The insights gleaned from neuroscience and embodied cognition teach us that direct impressions have “tangible” effects on higher brain functioning. (So does the use of objects in a particular way, such as writing.) The more we learn about sensual effects on the mood and mind, the more we discover that the human head cannot be severed from the rest of the body. Whether it’s clutching a comforting keepsake, or destroying a page of harmful words, the emotions react in kind. Conscious thoughts create a small outer fragment of the brain’s inner iceberg, a structure so vast and deep that it’s hard to ignore it in the super scheme of time. Using “objects of touch” for personal advantage can be a unique and disarming tactic towards leading a more mindful life. References: http://www.uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2011/08/embodied-cognition-and-how-it-affects-judgment-and-decision-making.php#sthash.vItLTI5G.dpuf http://www.sciencemag.org/content/328/5986/1712.abstract http://www.acneeinstein.com/new-research-shows-how-to-throw-away-negative-thoughts-and-feelings/ http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-bothered-negative-unwanted-thoughts.html
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