I just read an article about awe in Psychology Today.  Then I clicked on a link to Ted Talks about awe that was presented by Dr. Beau Lotto.  It is truly inspiring, awesome as the way goes.  He actually has some of the Cirque de Soliel people with him on the talk. 
So here is the definition of awe from Dr. Dachner Keltner of the Greater Good Department at the University of California, Berkley. (I want to go back to school) "Awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your understanding of the world."  What inspires awe is usually in nature (get off of the screen and outside) art (get your hands dirty) and impressive individual feats, acts of great skills or virtue.  All of these attributes, that inspire awe, have been studied, and the results are that we become more social, more collaborative and concerned with the needs of others.  This is called creating a social identity.  When we help someone in need, we feel less entitled and self-important.  When we learn to step into uncertainty, a state of awe, we become more innovated and we can find the key to creativity.  When we unchain our perception from the narrow (past or future) uncertainty reduces the need for control and closure.  We become risk takers.  We are able to have a conversation about a subject and be open to all points of view.  This activity lowers the inflammatory response.  As Joseph Campbell stated, "Awe is what moves us forward".

LENS neurofeedbck helps the brain to get untangled and opens us up to the wonder of the world.

I have been a health food person for the majority of my life.  I started as a young child.  I believe that we are built from the foods that we consume.  And that we can heal the body by getting the right nutrients working in our system.  We are an amazing product of cells that form us.
Here is something from Psychology Today. 
Here are some of the statistics, they always seem a little depressing but shall we venture on?  Thirteen percent of teens experienced a depressive episode in 2017.  This is up from a decade ago by 52%.  Suicide rates have also spiked in the undergraduate population.
There is hope with some of the new research that is going on.  There are four compounds that help, omega 3s, curcumin (from tumeric), vitamin C and magnesium.  These compounds can keep inflammation down and so keeps the depression in check.  When the inflammation is kept in check then the problem of depression is lowered. 

LENS neurofeedback can help the brain to detox.  It can help to create a calm state of mind.

What happens when people have a hard time with being told that they are working things out in life in a manner that is disruptive.  They (or we) tend to blame the behavior on the person that is talking to them.  This is called diverting the behavior back to the person that is talking to them.  They will defend their behavior and usually project some part of it back to the other person.  They will deny the behavior and will find anything to attack you.  They will disengage and not want to talk about it or walk away.  If the issue is hot, it is usually good to walk away, but always tell the person that you will get back to them at a certain time.
What is at the base of this behavior is a feeling of being vulnerable.  They feel insecure and have a fragile ego.  They are being taken hostage of their defense mechanisms.
So how to get around this circus of behaviors?  It could be hard but first of all you need to acknowledge how they are feeling.  You are feeling this way because of.......  The next thing to do is to not let them off of the hook.  You need to acknowledge in a genuine manner what they are feeling but they cannot keep doing the behavior because you understand the inside story.  They are feeling vulnerable because of....  and we know that it is because of this you are doing this.  I hope that this helps.

LENS neurofeedback can help the brain to become less reactive.  Give it a try.

So here we are in the new year.  I wish you all good health (especially the brain), prosperity and insight.
Brain health starts with understanding how the brain functions.  It is the seat of who we are, it controls every aspect of who we are and it is always changing.
It is the set of our creativity, wisdom and personality.
It loves fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, chicken without the skin and fish.

• It weighs in at afeedbabout  pounds.
• It has three main parts

The biggest part is the cerebrum.  It is the gray wrinkly part that is in charge of remembering, problem solving, thinking and feeling.
The second biggest part is called the cerebellum.  It is underneath the cerebrum in the back area.  It is in charge of our coordination and balance.
The third part is called the brain stem.  It is underneath the cerebrum.  It connects the brain to the spinal cord.  It controls all of the automatic functions, such as breathing, digestion, heart rate and blood pressure.

LENS neurofeedback heals the brain.  It helps to keep all of the different areas working and dancing together in the right way.

Shall we make this short but not so sweet?
First of all we need to say that, "I am sorry for.....(the action)
Second, We need to say next, "Next time I will.....
Third, "What can I do to make it up to you?

This seems to be so simple, but we have a hard time admitting our part in the story.  We have something called "self-serving bias" that gets in the way.  If we want to grow, we need to be willing to look at our behavior and how it affects those around us.  We love to throw those bombs of negativity to those that we love when we have been let down in some other area of our lives.  Yes, this is the place where we need to be vulnerable.  This is the place where we grow true relationships that will with stand time.  Do we go on our devices to avoid a conversation?  Do we look for ways of getting out of our responsibilities?  What is in the background of all this avoidance of life?  We can get really stressed out this time of year, but with a little digging we can find ways of regrouping and enjoying others around us.

Give LENS neurofeedback a try.  It helps to get the brain and emotions smoothed out.     

A healthy brain is one that has good attention and memory, or recall.  It has good executive functioning and physical activity helps with this.  It helps to lower brain inflammation and improves neuroplasticity.  This in turn can lower the chances of dementia.  Our brains like to interact with others, we are social creatures.  This too can lower dementia.  And our brains like to be challenged with an activity that pushes the mental processes.  This can lead to a healthier life.
We also need to feel safe and pretty much free of fear.  If we feel loved we feel more confident about ourselves.  This can lead to a better life.  Neuroscientists are studying these kind of things.  They have found the difference in our personalities and life when we have the comforts and safety around us.  How can we help others to have this peace and feeling of being wanted?   Can we find time to give and help?  There are many around that can use a kind hand or just a smile.

LENS neurofeedback can help us to feel calmer and more connected.  It can help to get people off of medications for anxiety, depression and ADHD.