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1 " The workings of your brain shape, reinforce, and influence your subconscious mind, and unconsciously this affect the way you approach life. "
― Claudia Velandia , Wake Up!: How to Get Out of Your Mind, Stop Living on Autopilot, and Start Choosing Your Best Life
2 " What's key is understanding your ego, keeping it in check , and not allowing it to control you. Instead, with your awareness, you want to guide it. "
3 " Your mental attitude and its direction are critical factors in how you experience and navigate life. "
4 " Your life is a journey that is always evolving in the present, taking shape based on all the choices you make every single moment. "
5 " Your emotional state affects the way you think and thus the choices you make. "
6 " The consequences of your decisions are continually shaping your life. How you experience your life is a reflection of each decision you make along the way. "
7 " You cannot change your life if you continue thinking the same way. "
8 " Your thoughts are the instructions and directions you give to your mind. "
9 " Occipital cortex: Guys, I see a brown figure! Hippocampus: We’re in Canada and it’s summer, so it could be a bear. I’ve learned that bears attack people if they’re surprised. Amygdala, we’ve got an alert—it’s safety time! Amygdala: I got this. Safety system activated and everything’s ready to go. Stop! Get the bear pepper spray out and ready to use in case of a charge. Prefrontal cortex: Hey, wait—I’m here! I’ve just understood what the brown figure is. It’s a cow—it’s harmless. We’re good to go. Amygdala: Cool! Safety system deactivated. You can proceed. Prefrontal cortex: Awesome! Phew, that was scary. Glad it’s over. Let’s continue running and enjoying the beautiful day in nature. "