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But there are also hints that mind-sculpting can occur with no input from the outside world. That is, the brain can change as a result of the thoughts we have thought.
-Sharon Begle
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"If as spiritual practitioners we ignore the discoveries of science, our practice is also impoverished"
The more habitually you make a particular movement the more of the brain's real estate is zoned for that movement .
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The brain is no more hardwired than is appearance. Studies show that experience and environment can change brain structure.
For example rats in enriched environments solved mazes better than rats from isolated environments.
"It doesn't matter what age they are when they begin to live in the enriched environment"
A change in environment as well as thought can do wonders for you.
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Voluntary exercise can help give birth to neurons. The key being voluntary to help trigger neurogenesis of cells and neurons that survive.
The idea of exercise can help in many other forms such as, learning or memory and help combat the aging effect too!
Neurogenesis is also a great anti-depressant which is boosted by exercise.
"The foundation for establishing exercise-induced changes in brain structure..are a way to combat deleterious effects" - Brian Christie
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