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just finished part 1, and learned how over stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system keeps the amygdala on high alert all the time, causing stress chemicals to course through your brain, and that those are usually set into motion by "second darts" or feelings that result from ACTUAL injury, not from injury itself (first dart)
— Apr 30, 2013 06:24AM
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so far, I've learned that suffering is hardwired into the brain through a system of pursuing gratifying experiences, avoiding unsatisfying or negative ones, and that negative ones hold slightly more power than good ones do. starting chapter 2 tomorrow. Namaste
— Apr 24, 2013 11:22PM
