Friday, March 16, 2018

ACE Recovery

We know now, even from physical evidence presented by MRI's, that the brain gets wired in early childhood in ways that hinder or facilitate emotional regulation and the capacity to connect well with others. The magnificent brain can, however be rewired by the disciplined use of the mind. We now also know that it is not just the brain that creates the mind, but that the mind can rewire the brain--and this shows up on MRIs also!
Prayer, meditation, Bible study and comprehension, hymns and spiritual songs, collective worship, chosen compassion and loving service---all these are magnificent ways to rewire the brain and stabilize volatile emotions. They don't necessarily work as quickly as a pill, but the side effects are actually positive, and the long term results are outstanding, with a very low relapse rate when practiced consistently.

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