Jill Bolte Taylor, neuroanatomist's, Amazing Personal Journey
I came across a most amazing video of neuro-anatomist, Jill Bolte Taylor's, personal journey through her own stroke. In 1996, Dr. Taylor had a stroke. The process of a blood clot shutting down her left sided brain is stunning. The message she imparts is both beautiful and provoking.
Her video is roughly 20 minutes. I recommend everyone find some time, get a cup of coffee, and watch the video. It is worth it.
I have been stuck between hard science and cognition of the spirit for many years. When in a room full of scientists I find my inclinations are toward scientific explanations. However when in a group of more spiritual minded folks, I try to impart science into spirituality. I was genuinely moved by Dr. Taylor's video.
She segregates left and right brain function to allow a message I rarely hear. This is not some journey through a tunnel toward the light scenario, although one could readily understand how that observation is reported by non-scientific folks who have near-death experiences. This is more.
The left brain, Dr. Taylor explains, is the "I am" side of the brain that works to separate us from the energy in the universe. The right side is where we appreciate that energy. Sounds geeky and but if not for her credentials, I would have thought as much. In her words, she found "nirvana" in the experience of losing her left sided brain as a hematoma almost took her life.
If you need inspiration, click on this link to Dr. Taylor's encounter. Please, leave a comment, if you feel inclined, as to your thoughts. I suspect many neuroscientists will have their explanations, but see what yours is and share it with me.
I will follow up on this post after reading Dr. Taylor's book My Stroke of Insight.
