We can change how our brain functions. We can change the very
structure of the brain. There are enormous implications here for
anyone who has ever been labeled with a psychiatric illness. We
can change and heal our minds and brains and we need not do it
in detrimental fashion with neurotoxic medications. Self-
compassion and awareness are the qualities we need to start to
heal our mind and body. Bringing mindfulness to a problem is the
beginning of change. Paying attention to a process is changing
the process! Even before any behavior changes. This is another
collection of links I will be placing in the navigation menu
above. it will be updated as appropriate. - The Emerging Mind:
(neuroplasticity and much more) - More info on neuroplasticity —
a reader favorite topic on this blog - Neuroscience of change,
another take on neuroplasticity: self-compassion and awareness
to start - How meditation can reshape our brains (and revisiting
neuroplasticity) - Contemplative neuroscience — more on
neuroplasticity - Neuro