Neurolens: Mystic
The Mystic NeuroLens delves into the realms of wonder, spirituality, and the pursuit of the unknown. It champions curiosity about existence beyond the tangible, fostering personal growth and deeper understanding of universal truths. This lens opens doors to profound questions, interconnectedness, and the transcendent aspects of life.
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Wonder Starts in the Body: How Awe Moves Us—Literally
You know that feeling when something stops you in your tracks? A rainbow after the rain, a whale breaching, a song that gives you chills. That’s wonder. And while it may feel like magic, scientists are discovering that wonder isn’t just in our minds—it begins in our bodies and nervous system (1). Our eyes widen.…
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Awe: How Mystic Moments Change the Brain and the Behaviour
We’ve all felt it—that tingling, breath-stealing sensation in the presence of something far greater than ourselves. A starlit sky. A cathedral’s hush. The cry of a newborn. These “mystic moments” leave us speechless—but they also change us. Science now shows that awe – a powerful, sometimes transcendent emotion – can quiet self-talk, sharpen attention, and…
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Embodied Traditions: How Intergenerational Movement and Cultural Dance Shape Identity and Wellbeing
What if the most powerful stories we inherit aren’t spoken or written – but danced? Can movement carry memory? Across cultures and generations, intergenerational movement and dance are far more than performance – they are a living, breathing archive of embodied knowledge, identity, and collective memory. Across the world, communities use dance not only as…
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Protected: Flourishing Data
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