It takes 90 seconds from the time we have a thought that is going to stimulate an emotional response. When we have an emotional response it results in a physiological dumpage into our bloodstream. It flushes through and out of our body in less than 90 seconds.
Jill Bolte TaylorThe two hemispheres of the brain are two very different places and they don't share any cell bodies. They are completely separate entities.
Jill Bolte TaylorMost of the circuits in our brains run on automatic. The more you think a thought, the more energy goes into that circuit. Eventually it gets enough energy to run the thought automatically without us needing to put more energy into it.
Jill Bolte TaylorI have the ability to make a choice in how I respond. My natural response does not have to be the only response I have.
Jill Bolte Taylor