#brain knowledge

[forbiddenroots]

Spirituality of the Brain: Pineal Gland, Kundalini, and Parietal Cortex

The human brain is a complex and fascinating organ that plays a critical role in every aspect of our lives. From controlling our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to regulating our bodily functions, the brain is truly extraordinary. In recent years, there has been growing interest in exploring the connection between brain health and spiritual well-being, with a focus on specific brain regions such as the pineal gland, kundalini energy, and the parietal cortex.

The pineal gland, often referred to as the "third eye," is a small endocrine gland located in the center of the brain. It is believed to be involved in the production of melatonin, which regulates sleep-wake cycles, as well as the secretion of dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a powerful hallucinogenic compound associated with spiritual experiences. To support the health of the pineal gland, individuals can engage in practices such as meditation, spending time in nature, and reducing exposure to artificial light at night.

Kundalini energy is a form of primal energy believed to be coiled at the base of the spine, ready to be awakened and rise through the chakras to achieve spiritual enlightenment. The kundalini energy is thought to activate specific brain regions associated with heightened awareness, creativity, and higher consciousness. Practices such as yoga, meditation, breathwork, and chanting are commonly used to awaken and cultivate kundalini energy.

The parietal cortex, located near the top of the brain, is involved in sensory processing, spatial awareness, and attention. It is also associated with a sense of self and the experience of ego dissolution during spiritual practices. Strengthening the parietal cortex can be achieved through activities that engage the senses, such as mindfulness meditation, body scans, and sensory integration exercises.

In addition to specific brain regions, there are key ways to promote overall brain health and support spiritual development. These include regular exercise, a balanced diet rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, adequate sleep, stress management techniques, and cognitive stimulation through activities like reading, learning new skills, and practicing mindfulness.

Overall, by nurturing our brain health and exploring practices that enhance our spiritual connections, we can tap into the incredible potential of the human brain and cultivate a deeper sense of purpose, well-being, and transcendence in our lives.

[kozzax]

It's times like these, when Grian refers to snails as molluscs and gastropods, that I remember he has a degree in marine biology. In retrospect this makes the fishing arc funnier I think.

[todaysbird]

[mischiefbuckley]

abc really said let’s go ahead and make wikipedia late night deep diving Buck who’s trying to learn all he can about current hyperfixation canon and I love it here so much

[notbecauseofvictories]

sometimes, you wake up and your first thought is "I cannot be a person today." often---most of the time---you have to then get out of bed and proceed with being a person, regardless of your feelings on the matter.

but sometimes, occasionally, once in a while....it's nice to email your boss, get back in bed, and go the fuck back to sleep.

[illusioncanthurtme]

I'm reading journal 3 and I'll probably reread the end of book of bill, because im trying to get a better vibe of the events that transpire and get inspo. Im writing a billford thing and i want to make sure it aligns with canon, ESPECIALLY timeline wise. I was trying to figure this out on my own, but I shouldnt torture myself over this. So I'm just gonna ask people a question that's burning my mind:

Exactly how much time transpired between Ford meeting bill and the betrayal? How much time did they spend as friends? In my head I thought they were living their gayass partnership/romance for like 3 years, but according to the book, I feel like it's implying there was only one year from when they met, to when he was betrayed. Which is NOT a lot of time, and I'm kind of disappointed. Can anyone shine some light on this for me?? I want to make sure the thing im writing is in tandem with canon.

[fungi-maestro]

Happy tdov to fat trans people. 🏳️‍⚧️ Biggest thing that helped me as a trans kid was seeing older fat trans people. There were a lot of really irritating "advice" posts going around early in my time on the internet with a lot of misinformation in them, but one that I constantly saw (in addition to people claiming you should wear your pants rediculously low or only wear button ups) were posts saying you had to lose weight to transition. Can confidently confirm that is completely untrue. 👍

[puppetmaster13u]

Prompt 167

Honestly, Danny is having such a good time right now. He gets to travel with Ellie, explore space, just have fun. Plus his secondary protector-instincts are having soothed despite him not technically doing any hero-ing anymore. Really his sister had the right idea when she decided she wanted to become a doctor, this is honestly a blast.

And if someone does end up passing away, well, Ellie is always happy to help soothe their spirit and guide them to the Realms where they can reach their respective afterlife. Or become a ghost. 

They are completely oblivious to the fact that there are now legends and entire temples dedicated to them now. Apparently accidental ascension is in fact a thing, as Dan later laughs at them about. 

[vanpalmr]

YELLOWJACKETS | 1.01 | 2.02 |

[alkalamity]

Hear me out. Ratiorine AU where Aventurine is a mer captured by a group of researchers and Ratio is the scientist brought on board to teach him how to speak and access his intelligence levels.

[essenceofarda]

Not Tolkien related, but I'm actually lowkey proud of how this self portrait embroidery is going 🤩 Ignore the eyes being proportionally and directionally "off" lol, and the too-long nose/anatomical mistakes. I'm more focusing on learning "thread painting" techniques than exact and accurate anatomy representation (or at least, that's my excuse 😅)

Also I chose to do a self portrait bc at the time of needing a reference photo to practice embroidered portraits, I have, in fact, the face most readily available to me lol

[ratcandy]

putting my entomology lessons to good use

[thisisnotkitty]

securitywaiter headcanons bc i found out about this ship an hour ago and i'm already too deep into it

-generally agreed upon but ness is DEFINITELY a conspiracy theorist. i think he was into conspiracys since he was younger, starting off with more silly ones like birds aren't real and the moon landing is fake and then getting into deeper ones with maybe a bit of a lean towards true crime. then when the local pizzeria had missing children well...

-mike takes abby to the diner for her birthday bc what can u do in a small town! they give a free slice of cake for birthdays and have the workers come around your table to sing except ness is the only one to genuinely enjoy singing it and he's also arguably got the best voice out of all the workers (or at least he does in mike's opinion)

-abby ships it. yknow how little kids are almost too observant and then proceed to say the most cryptid things?? yeah, she notices mike smiling and making more small talk with ness than with any other waiter they get and suddenly shes playing matchmaker

i'll probably have more once i let them microwave in my head a bit

[ecliip]

been listening to miracle musical lately. does anyone see the vision!!!

[the-greatest-magic-of-all]

Okay, so, The Matsuri interlude was adorable and amazing but it also made me remember the stipulations that Suvi had for her during her stay at Grandma Wren’s. And it just dawned on me that they were to ensure The Man in Black couldn’t find her.

No going outside at night?!?! Don't step on a road?!?! Two things that are now so obviously connected to The Man in Black!! He's the Great Spirit her amulet was meant to hide her from!! He came to the cottage the day she'd stepped on the road to Toma!! He'd probably come to kill not just Ame but Suvi as well.

All of this is to say: what the fuck were Soft and Stone doing that drew so much of the Man in Black's ire that they thought he'd kidnap or kill Suvi if he got the chance?!?!?

[notbecauseofvictories]

It's interesting to feel the grey malaise of winter trying to drag you down, and know (know) that the answer is to get out of your apartment and talk to some human people, but also absolutely hate the idea so much. so. very much.