Title: Anatomy of the Soul Pdf Surprising Connections between Neuroscience and Spiritual Practices That Can Transform Your Life and Relationships
Author: Curt Thompson
Published Date: 2010
Page: 282
Gained a greater understanding about how real, positive, God-designed thought change takes place I came across this book and Dr. Thompson's work as I was seeking answers to questions of spiritual transformation. I've been in and around quite a few ministries focused on deliverance, inner healing, wholeness etc. Through 'Anatomy of the Soul' I see much more clearly how real change can occur. Some insights I highlighted: The ability to see, through technology and neuroscience, how various parts of out minds work is a relatively new phenomenon. Prior to 30 or so years ago it just wasn't possible. Thompson's perspective and ability to see the thread between what we can now see and scripture is great.There is nothing "unChristian" or weak about paying attention to our own emotions, physical sensations and thoughts. Thompson calls this "paying attention to what we are paying attention to" and I find it is an incredibly beneficial practice which actually draws us closer to God.You cannot know God if you do not experience being known by him . The degree to which you know God is directly reflected in your experience of being known by him . And the degree that you are known by him will be reflected in the way in which you are known by other people . In other words , your relationship with God is a direct reflection of the depth of your relationship with others .Our brains are not "hard-wired" but rather have neuroplasticity- they can change and change throughout our lives. What's more, there is what Thompson calls a neuroplastic triad of activities (aerobic activity, focused attention exercises and novel learning experiences which can enhance desired change.The role of implicit memory is much larger than I knew. Once more, however, the meaning and impact of such memories can change and our lives can be improved. Dr. Thompson explains this with medical precision as well as Godly patience and empathy so that a layman like myself can understand it. Check this out"God does this with all of us . First he comes to our deserts and lonely mountains . He asks us questions , sometimes difficult ones that may initially drive us deep into the caves of our own minds , into the recesses of old neural pathways and ancient , repetitive memories . His probing may leave us exhausted , famished , and terrified . His queries may even elicit the very feelings we try so hard to avoid . Often the question is simply , What are you doing here ? He never asks with scorn or derision but always with hope and anticipation . He asks with the tone of a God who is eager for us to retrace our neural pathways , to eventually take a different route and create a new end to our story . To “ remember ” our future differently."That is a good word right there. I highly recommend this bookSlow Introduction I love the topic, however the first half of the book was still explaining why I should read the book and be open to the ideas. Yes, yes, I'm already reading the book, let's get on with the content.Dr Thompson talks about some of the new brain research ... Dr Thompson talks about some of the new brain research that has come out recently in this book and shows how to apply it to our lives. I was particularly taken with learning about my "Implicit" memories--those emotionally charged events that I have buried and are now in my subconscious level --not aware of them yet reacting to them and how they play havoc in my life today. I have learned to "pay attention to what I am paying attention to". I call it, (not his term), Hysterical, Historical. I know if I react to something in an "over the top" kind of way, then I need to figure out where that is coming from...somewhere in my past and pay attention to it and journal it and work through it. There are many other new brain research he goes over in this book. It is fascinating!
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