It's Wild Card Wednesday, and I Have the Flu.

Today, a look at the question of whether "changing our minds" is just another self-help gimmick, or if it's really possible to change our lives by changing how we think. This one gets deep into neurobiology and biochemistry, with some surprising answers! (Some new thoughts on attention, knowledge, and perspective, and a throwback look at gene expression and positivity).

Book mentioned: The Genie in Your Genes: Epigenetic Medicine and the New Biology of Intentionby Dawson Church

Scripture: II Corinthians 1, 10:5

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• (00:02) - Introduction
• (04:37) - The Quantum Physics of Thought
• (12:30) - Self-Brain Surgery Saturday
• (17:51) - The Daily Word
• (21:49) - The Power of Mind Change
• (23:46) - Jesus' Message: Hardship and Abundance
• (25:05) - The Power of Gene Methylation
• (26:17) - Importance of Biochemistry in Happiness
• (28:18) - Pursuit of True Happiness
• (32:11) - Learning from Life's Mud Holes
• (34:34) - Examining Sources of Sadness
• (37:02) - Consequences of Negative Thinking
• (40:26) - Choosing Positive Biochemical Pathways
• (43:40) - Finding Comfort in God During Troubles
• (46:22) - Changing Mindset in the Midst of Problems