The Mystical Brain: call it neuroplasticity if that’s more comfortable for you

"Mystical Brain" reveals the exploratory work of a team from the University of Montreal who seek to understand the states of grace experienced by mystics and those who meditate. Filmmaker Isabelle Raynauld offers up scientific research, which proposes that mystical ecstasy is a transformative experience and could to contribute to people's psychic and physical health, treat depression and speed up the healing process when combined with conventional medicine.

January 14, 2011

My communication limitations

Every now and then, quite frequently really, someone approaches me (in email) still thinking I am able to function like a normal person. I can't. I'm incredibly limited and this seems to continue to allude a great number of people. I've posted this before and I'm posting it again as I seem to periodically offend... Continue Reading →

January 14, 2011

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