Message #20722

[Shannon]

There are new studies that show we actually can change our mental pathways - the phenomenon of neuroplasticity.  The TED talk I am hooking up below is an example - not of the studies, but a woman's actual experience.  Very inspiring, touching.  There are more 'scientific' ones out there for data geeks.  Ha ha.    Yogananda teaches as well that we can change our actual brain grooves by learning to be conscious of our thoughts.



Steve, I think that Love is in us all the time.  Ever present, ever new.  We don't always realize this because our own baser thoughts and perceptions get in the way.  Usefulness is a desirable habit, becuase it helps us to focus on giving, loving, being in tune with our deepest nature - which is... Love!  I feel Love everywhere, but not always.  Sometimes I forget, but that is usually when I am wrapped up in negative thoughts - thoughts that need to be tamed and pruned - like turning one's back on the paper tiger.