It seems whether we have a tendency towards being flexible or structured affects how we create, how we parent, how we work.
Philippa PerryTwo brains are better than one. You've twice the brain capacity and you have two sets of experiences and genes to bring to any challenge.
Philippa PerryAfter a stroke we can re-learn how to talk, because by practicing we can establish different pathways in the brain, circumnavigating the damaged part.
Philippa PerryBeginning a new habit, or ending an old one can feel like letting go of a rope that swings a mile above the ground. So we feel reluctant to let go, after all, we've survived so far doing what we've done, why risk it.
Philippa PerryMeditators are shown to have thickening in parts of the brain structure that deal with attention, memory and sensory functions. This was found to be more noticeable in older, more practiced meditators than in younger adults which is interesting because this structure usually tends to get thinner as we age.
Philippa Perry