A better world, one that’s happier and has more meaning, begins with our brains — more specifically, in recognizing the power of the left and right hemispheres. Iain McGilChrist, psychiatrist and widely published author on literature, philosophy, and medicine, challenges us to stop the constant movement of our daily lives and open our minds to the possibilities of what lies in the silence.

During his time studying in Oxford, Iain discovered and decided the mind-body problem was the most interesting question in philosophy; and as a result, he trained in medicine and active psychiatry with an interest in the relationship between mind and brain. Iain’s best known for his work, The Master and his Emissary and now lives on the Isle of Skye, where he continues to write and make a living by lecturing.

Get lost in the habit of being open and receptive. Get lost in your mind!

Key Takeaways:

Your brain’s functions. The left hemisphere of the brain’s practical, decisive, and analytical; whereas the right side’s where your passion and creativity dwell. Sound about right? Turns out, much of what’s written about the left and right hemispheres is wrong. The TRUTH on the mystery behind our brain’s functions revealed…[7:37].

Your room of reflection. You’re sitting in a room surrounded by mirrors — what do you see beyond your reflection? Iain explains this as the trap of the left hemisphere. In life we need to go beyond what we see and know, but how? The SECRET of toning down your rationalistic mindset and being open to the unknown is…[13:19].

Your newfound balance. Wouldn’t it be great to harness the strengths that both your right and left hemispheres offer? Doing so you’d be able to find the balance of seeing life as a WHOLE, versus categorizing it into sections and labels. It’s possible, and learning how to do it will unlock your meaningful life. Start by practicing THIS…[25:24].

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