Chapter
The Benefits of Being Present and in Nature
1:04:37 - 1:09:55 (05:18)
Being in the present moment and spending time in nature can activate different networks in the brain that promote a sense of wholeness and decrease activity in the neural networks responsible for daydreaming and internal simulation. Despite this, modern life has many advantages compared to ancestral lifestyles.
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The more in nature you are, the more it activates networks on the side of your brain that draw you into a sense of wholeness and draws you away from the neural basis for going into the simulator.
1:04:37 - 1:07:13 (02:35)
Summary
The more in nature you are, the more it activates networks on the side of your brain that draw you into a sense of wholeness and draws you away from the neural basis for going into the simulator. Stone-age, paleolithic hunter-gatherers in the world today are a good comparison to our great grandparents who would spend less time in the ruminator, the simulator.
ChapterThe Benefits of Being Present and in Nature
Episode#047 - Dr Rick Hanson - How To Develop A Resilient Mind
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast explores the concept of resilient happiness- which can be achieved by finding authentic opportunities to feel satisfied, safe and connected.
1:07:13 - 1:09:55 (02:42)
Summary
The podcast explores the concept of resilient happiness- which can be achieved by finding authentic opportunities to feel satisfied, safe and connected. The host and guest discuss the transformative power of sleep hygiene, how it can change one's outlook on life, and tips to enhance happiness.