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Meditation and the Brain. Key Circuitries, Cycles of Suffering and Healing. Slides by Jim Hopper, Ph.D. Circuitry. A collection of brain areas that work together to perform certain tasks. Seeking Circuitry. Fear and Aversion Circuitry. Satisfaction Circuitry. Embodiment Circuitry.
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Meditation and the Brain Key Circuitries, Cycles of Suffering and Healing Slides by Jim Hopper, Ph.D.
Circuitry A collection of brain areas that work together to perform certain tasks
Suffering Cycle Seeking to Avoid, Escape Fear, Anxiety
Suffering Cycle Defeat, Depression, Demoralization Seeking Escape
Healing Cycle: Engage and Transform Suffering Seeking Understanding, Skills, Support, Recovery Fear, Anxiety Defeat, Depression, Demoralization Key: More awareness and acceptance of body experiences
Healing and Happiness Cycle: Seek True Goods Freedom, Play Love, Peace Moral & Spiritual Goods Seeking Greatest Goods & Highest Values Fear, Anxiety Defeat, Depression Demoralization