Being Here and Now
If we examine the toll that modern life takes on our minds and souls, we quickly realize that we are bombarded by work stress, endless distractions, manufactured outrages, and a steady stream of global tragedies. We are lured from one entertainment and amusement to the next. In the process, our brains can feel hijacked. We […]
Braking the Brain: The Art and Science of Midwestern Contentment
I credit neuroscientist Dr. Kyra Robinet for introducing me to the importance of a tiny, overlooked structure in the middle of the brain: the habenula. The fascinating role of the habenula is to keep us from feeling bad. Your immediate reaction might be, “Well, isn’t that the same thing as wanting to feel good?” Surprisingly, […]