Tag: neuroscience

A Single Neuron Can Alter the Brain

A Single Neuron Can Alter the Brain

Christina Sarich, Staff Writer
Waking Times

“I think every single person perceives things differently. We are all singular.” ~ Julia Leigh 

If you’ve ever dropped a tiny pebble into a glass-smooth lake, you know that this single change can reverberate out from the middle of the body of water to … More

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Waking From Sleep: The Causes of Higher States of Consciousness

Waking From Sleep: The Causes of Higher States of Consciousness

Steve Taylor, New Dawn
Waking Times

Higher states of consciousness (HSCs) – or awakening experiences, as I prefer to call them – are moments of revelation, when we perceive reality at a heightened intensity. The world around us comes to life, and is filled with an atmosphere of harmony and … More

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The Science Behind Good Vibes: How Mindfulness Actually Works

The Science Behind Good Vibes: How Mindfulness Actually Works

Editor, Prevent Disease
Waking Times 

Achieving mindfulness through meditation has helped people maintain a healthy mind by quelling negative emotions and thoughts, such as desire, anger and anxiety, and encouraging more positive dispositions such as compassion, empathy and forgiveness. Those who have reaped the benefits of mindfulness know that it … More

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