Some emotions are too complex for words. It’s okay to feel without fully understanding why.

Not Everything Needs to Be Explained

When words don’t come, let yourself sit in silence. Sometimes, peace is found in simply feeling.

Silence Can Be Healing

If you can’t talk about it, try writing, painting, or even taking a long walk—let emotions flow in different ways.

Express Through Actions, Not Words

Just because you can’t explain your emotions doesn’t mean they aren’t real or important.

Your Feelings Are Still Valid

A friend, family member, or even a pet can offer support without needing explanations.

Find Comfort in Someone Who Understands

When thoughts feel overwhelming, focus on slow, deep breaths. It helps ground you in the present.

Breathe Through the Chaos

Some emotions take time to unfold. Don’t force understanding—let clarity come naturally.

Accept the Unknown

Many people experience emotions they struggle to put into words. You’re not broken, just human.

You’re Not Alone in This

It’s okay if others don’t fully grasp what you’re going through. What matters is how you process it.

Release the Pressure to Be Understood

Sometimes, the most profound growth happens in moments when you feel lost. Trust the process.

Find Meaning in the Stillness

Growth happens even in silence. Give yourself the space to heal without needing to explain it all.

Healing Doesn’t Always Need Words

"Some emotions aren’t meant to be spoken—they’re meant to be felt, understood, and gently healed in time."

How to Cope When You Can’t Explain What You’re Feeling

Understand yourself and those around you.

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Stop worrying about being liked by everyone. It's impossible and not even desirable. Be confident in yourself and focus on attracting the right people who align with your values and energy. The rest? Not your problem.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">When you lack confidence, you constantly seek validation from others.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Being confident allows you to be true to yourself and attract the right people.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Don't exhaust yourself trying to please everyone, it's not worth it.</li></ul>Remember, not everyone will like you, and that's okay. Be confident and authentic, and the right people will naturally gravitate towards you. 💪👏

1. You Don't Need Everyone to Like You

Understanding rejection: Before you feel confident, rejection may seem like a personal attack. But realize that it's not a reflection of your worth; it's simply pointing you in a better direction.Embracing opportunities: Confident people see every rejection as a chance to find something better suited for them. They don't let a "no" knock them down, because they trust in their ability to succeed elsewhere. 🚪

2. Rejection: A Stepping Stone to Success

It's important to have boundaries and stick to them. Self-confidence makes it easier to say 'no' without damaging relationships. With boundaries, you show self-respect. Saying 'no' doesn't make you mean, it makes you clear. People who care will respect your boundaries, not resent them. Confident people value their well-being over temporary disappointments.

3. You Have the Right to Set Boundaries

Embrace your uniqueness!🤩 Trying to fit in and please everyone only leads to exhaustion and losing touch with who you truly are. Confidence allows you to be yourself without apologizing, even if it means repelling the wrong people. It's better to have deep and genuine connections with the right people than superficial ones with everyone.

4. You're Not for Everyone (and That's Okay)

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Failure ≠ Incompetence</li></ul>When you lose faith in yourself, failure seems like a sign that you should just give up - after all, you were never good at this from the start. But having confidence changes how you see setbacks. Instead of considering them final outcomes, you view them as pieces of information. What succeeded? What didn't? What can you adjust next time? People with confidence separate their self-worth from their achievements, making it easier to learn and adapt. They have enough faith in themselves to know that one unsuccessful attempt doesn't reflect their entire story.

5. Embracing Failure to Build Confidence

Insecurity can lead to constantly comparing yourself to others. But remember, you are on your own unique journey, and someone else's success doesn't diminish your own. Confidence allows you to focus on your goals and progress, without being held back by comparison. Trust your own path and trust in your own abilities. Life is not a competition, so let go of negative thoughts and insecurities. Celebrate your own achievements and embrace your individuality. 😊

6. Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Build Confidence!

You can be confident and admit when you're wrong 🤝When you're unsure of yourself, admitting your mistakes can feel like a threat to your identity. You may hold onto your beliefs because revealing you were wrong can make you feel inadequate. But true confidence means being able to admit you were wrong without feeling weak.In reality, confident individuals welcome correction because they value personal growth over always being right. They can admit their mistakes without defensiveness because their self-worth is strong and secure.

7. You Can Have Confidence and Still Admit You're Wrong

External Validation: Nice to Have, but not EssentialBefore building confidence, praise is like oxygen🍃, but confidence changes the equation. Now, your own opinion of yourself matters most because you know your worth 🙌🏼. Confident people aren't affected by the absence of external validation👏🏼 because they're secure in their identity.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">An insecure person may constantly wonder, "Do they approve of me? Am I doing okay?"</li><li class="ql-align-justify">With confidence, you value your own opinion of yourself above all else.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Confident individuals don't crumble without praise because their self-worth isn't reliant on it🚀.</li></ul>

8. A Note on Building Confidence

Confidence is key when speaking up, even if it's scary. Your perspective has inherent value and your contribution counts, even if your voice shakes or your hands sweat. Confident people don't have all the answers, but they trust that their unique lens adds to the conversation, shaped by their own experiences.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Without confidence, it’s scary to speak up - 🎤  </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Having confidence teaches you that your perspective matters - 💪  </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Your voice belongs in the conversation - 🗣️ </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Confident people trust that their unique lens adds value - 🤝  </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Your lived experiences shape your perspective - 🌍</li></ul>

9. Your Voice Matters

When you doubt yourself, you often wait for validation and opportunities to come to you. However, confidence shows you that your future is in your hands. You learn to stand up for yourself - communicate your needs and negotiate for what you deserve. Because by believing in your worth, you pave the way for others to see it too. Being confident means becoming your own biggest supporter - and life celebrates that bravery.

10. You need to stand up for yourself

Decluttering isn't just about tidying up; it's a transformative process that reveals how excess possessions can weigh you down, both physically and mentally. By letting go of unnecessary items, you not only create a more organized space but also gain clarity, reduce stress, and make room for what truly matters in your life.

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“Mastery requires patience. Habits take time to show results.”

The first two minutes of any habit should be easy.
Once a habit is started, it's easier to continue.
🔹 Example: Want to run? Just put on your running shoes.

The Two-Minute Rule – Start Small

“Standardize before you optimize.”

🔹 Your surroundings shape your habits more than willpower.
🔹 Optimize your environment for success.
🔹 Example: If you want to read more, place books where you can see them.

The Power of Environment – Design Your Success

“Make the cues of good habits obvious and the cues of bad habits invisible.”

Find an accountability partner or use habit contracts.Public commitments increase commitment levels.🔹 Example: Tell your friends, "If I miss a workout, I'll donate ₹500 to charity."

The Power of Accountability – Use Social Pressure

“We repeat behaviors that bring us social approval.”

✅ Focus on Identity, Not Just Goals → Become the person who naturally does the habit.✅ Use the 4 Laws → Make habits obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying.✅ Break Bad Habits → Reverse the 4 Laws to eliminate negative behaviors.✅ Stay Consistent → Small habits compound into massive results over time.✅ Trust the Process → Even if results aren’t immediate, habits are shaping your future.

📌 Key Takeaways – How to Implement Atomic Habits

“You should be far more concerned with your current trajectory than with your current results.”

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Small daily habits compound over time, creating massive impact.
	1% improvement every day = 37x better in a year.
	Key Idea: Focus on systems, not just goals.

The Power of Tiny Habits

“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.”

✅ They bypass the brain’s resistance to change.✅ They accumulate into meaningful transformations.✅ They create identity-based behavioral shifts.

📌 Why Tiny Habits Matter?

Most people focus on goals (outcomes), but true change happens at the identity level.3 Levels of Behavior Change:<ol><li>Outcome-Based Change – "I want to lose weight."</li><li>Process-Based Change – "I will follow a workout plan."</li><li>Identity-Based Change – "I am a fit and healthy person."</li></ol>Instead of focusing only on the end result, focus on who you want to be and let your actions follow suit. By identifying as the person you want to become, you are more likely to make lasting changes in your behavior and achieve your goals

Identity-Based Habits – Becoming the Person You Want to Be

🔹 Instead of saying, "I want to run," say, "I am a runner." 
🔹 Align actions with the type of person you want to become. 
🔹 Small wins reinforce your new identity.

📌 How to Apply It?

“True behavior change is identity change.”

James Clear's habit-building framework follows these four laws:<ol><li>Law 1: Make It Obvious</li><li> Law 2: Make It Attractive</li><li>Law 3: Make It Easy</li><li>Law 4: Make It Satisfying</li></ol>

The 4 Laws of Behavior Change – Building Good Habits

Design your environment to trigger positive habits.Use implementation intentions: “I will [DO X] at [TIME] in [PLACE].”Habit stacking: Pair a new habit with an existing one.<ul><li>Example: “After brushing my teeth, I will meditate for one minute.”</li></ul>

✅ Law 1: Make It Obvious

“You don’t need motivation; you need clarity.”

Use temptation bundling to build good habits - pair something you need to do with something you want to do. 
 Surround yourself with people who already have the habits you desire. 
<ul>
	<li> Example: "I'll listen to my favorite🎧 only when I exercise." </li>
</ul>

✅ Law 2: Make It Attractive

“Your habits are influenced by the people around you.”

Reduce friction → Make good habits easier and bad habits harder.
<ul>Key tips:
<li>Use the 2-minute rule: Start small so you can't fail.</li>
<li>Example: Instead of "Read 20 pages," start with "Read one sentence."</li>
</ul>

✅ Law 3: Make It Easy

“A habit must be established before it can be improved.”

Track progress: Seeing small wins motivates continued action.Use immediate rewards: Reward yourself for completing the habit.🔹 Example: "Put a checkmark on a calendar every time you meditate."

✅ Law 4: Make It Satisfying

“What is rewarded is repeated. What is punished is avoided.”

Just as good habits follow the 4 laws, bad habits can be broken by reversing them.

<ul>
 <li>❌ 1. Make It Invisible → Remove temptations.</li>
 Example: Keep junk food out of the house.
 <li>❌ 2. Make It Unattractive → Reframe your mindset.</li>
 Example: Instead of “I can’t smoke,” say “I don’t smoke.”
 <li>❌ 3. Make It Difficult → Increase friction.</li>
 Example: Delete social media apps to reduce mindless scrolling.
 <li>❌ 4. Make It Unsatisfying → Add consequences.</li>
 Example: Use a habit contract: “If I skip the gym, I pay my friend ₹500.”
</ul>

Breaking Bad Habits – Inverting the 4 Laws

“The best way to break a bad habit is to make it unsatisfying.”

When it comes to being motivated, finding the right balance is key. It's important that our habits are not too easy or too hard. Instead, they should be just challenging enough for us to succeed (4% beyond our skill level). To avoid burnout, we need to balance discipline with recovery.
Remember: Too easy, and we get bored. Too hard, and we get overwhelmed. The sweet spot is in between.
<ul>
 <li>Motivation = challenge + success</li>
 <li>Find the magic 4%</li>
 <li>Balance discipline & recovery</li>
</ul>

The Goldilocks Rule – Stay in the Zone

“The greatest threat to success is not failure but boredom.”

Habits compound over time, trust the process even when results are slow.
What to Remember:
<ul>
 <li>Progress isn’t always visible at first</li>
 <li>Breakthroughs happen after crossing the ‘Valley of Disappointment’</li>
</ul>
🔥 Stay consistent and trust the process 🔥

The Plateau of Latent Potential – Trust the Process

Atomic Habits: Part 1

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is the part of your brain responsible for higher-order thinking—things like planning, decision-making, impulse control, and working memory. It’s like the CEO of your brain. When you’re under chronic stress, the PFC gets overwhelmed and starts to lose efficiency.

1. Prefrontal Cortex Dysfunction (Cognitive Impairment)

Cortisol’s ImpactHigh, prolonged levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) weaken the connections between neurons in the PFC. This reduces your ability to focus, organize thoughts, and regulate emotions.-Neuroplasticity Reduction-Executive Dysfunction

Neuroplasticity ReductionThe brain normally forms new connections based on experiences (neuroplasticity), but burnout slows this process. This is why it feels harder to learn new things or adapt to challenges.

Executive Dysfunction﻿The weakened PFC leads to procrastination, absentmindedness, and an overall "foggy" state. You might find it hard to start tasks or switch between them efficiently.

The amygdala is your brain’s emotional center, especially for processing fear and stress. Normally, the PFC regulates the amygdala to keep emotions in check. But when the PFC is weakened, the amygdala goes unchecked and becomes hyperactive.-Threat Sensitivity-Emotional Dysregulation

2. Amygdala Hyperactivity (Emotional Overload)

Threat SensitivityA hyperactive amygdala makes your brain more reactive to stress, even in situations that aren’t actually dangerous. This explains why small tasks or minor issues feel overwhelming.

Emotional DysregulationThe amygdala influences mood, so when it's overactive, you’re more likely to feel anxious, irritated, or emotionally drained. This is also why burnout can feel similar to depression or anxiety.

The HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis) controls your stress response. When you face stress, the hypothalamus signals the pituitary gland, which then tells the adrenal glands to release cortisol. In short-term stress, this is useful in keeping you alert and ready. But in burnout, the system goes haywire.-Chronic Overproduction-Cortisol Crash-Immune Suppression

3. HPA Axis Dysregulation (Cortisol Imbalance and Energy Drain)

Chronic OverproductionAt first, the HPA axis floods your body with cortisol, keeping you in a prolonged fight-or-flight state. This leads to constant tension, restlessness, and exhaustion.

Cortisol CrashOver time, your body adapts by downregulating cortisol production, leading to cortisol depletion. At this stage, you start feeling physically and mentally drained all the time, similar to adrenal fatigue.

Immune SuppressionCortisol also regulates your immune system. Long-term dysregulation makes you more prone to getting sick, feeling inflamed, or experiencing body aches.

Burnout also messes with your brain’s neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers that control mood, motivation, and energy.-Dopamine Depletion-Serotonin Drop-Glutamate Overload & GABA Reduction

4. Neurotransmitter Imbalance (Dopamine, Serotonin, and More)

Dopamine Depletion﻿Dopamine is responsible for motivation and reward. Chronic stress reduces dopamine activity, making tasks feel meaningless or unfulfilling. This is why burnout can make you feel detached or unmotivated.

Serotonin DropSerotonin helps regulate mood and emotional stability. When burnout lowers serotonin, it can lead to irritability, sadness, and a sense of emptiness.

Glutamate Overload & GABA ReductionGlutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter that keeps the brain active, while GABA calms it down. Burnout raises glutamate and lowers GABA, leaving you in a wired-but-tired state—restless but unable to concentrate.

Prolonged burnout can actually change the brain’s structure, especially in the PFC, amygdala, and hippocampus (which is responsible for memory).-PFC Shrinkage-Amygdala Enlargement-Hippocampus Damage

5. Brain Shrinkage and Structural Changes

PFC ShrinkageThe prefrontal cortex can lose volume due to chronic stress, making it harder to think clearly and regulate emotions.

Amygdala EnlargementThe amygdala grows in response to prolonged stress, making you more prone to emotional overwhelm and anxiety.

Hippocampus DamageThe hippocampus, which controls memory and learning, also shrinks under chronic stress, leading to forgetfulness and difficulty processing new information.

•Your PFC weakens, making it harder to manage stress.•Your amygdala overreacts, making everything feel overwhelming.•Your HPA axis burns out, leaving you physically and mentally exhausted.•Your dopamine and serotonin drop, making things feel meaningless.•Your brain structure changes, making it harder to recover quickly. This is why burnout feels like mental fog, emotional detachment, exhaustion, and apathy all at once. It's not just "being tired"—it's your brain physically struggling to function properly.

Burnout is a prolonged stress response that overloads your brain’s systems, mainly involving three key areas: the prefrontal cortex, the amygdala, and the HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis).

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We learn strict rules as children, and we follow them as adults.Society imposes many things on us.Social norms also control the content and form of our dreams.

We all have individual dreams, but there is also a collective dream (the dream of the planet)Rules that define this collective dream are taught to us by parents, schools, religions, and other influential forces.This education teaches us what proper behavior is, what we should believe, and the difference between good and bad.

As children, adults were more powerful than us. They could stop us from going against them and punish us if we disobeyed.Most of us surrendered and accepted these rules.At a certain point, these beliefs are deeply embedded within us, and we domesticate ourselves.We create a perfect self-image and punish ourselves when we fail to act according to it.

There is a different way. We can break free from this structure by establishing new agreements for ourselves. --The Four Agreements--1. Be Impeccable with Your Word2. Don't Take Anything Personally3. Don't Make Assumptions4. Always Do Your Best

The Four Agreements

Never use your word against yourself or others.Your words are powerful and can either liberate or enslave you and others.Be careful with the words you use, as they shape your thoughts and reality.

1. Be Impeccable with Your Word

Don't take things personally, as they are not about you but about the other person.Know who you are, and you won't need to seek acceptance or information from others.People view the world from different perspectives.

2. Don't Take Anything Personally

Assumptions create problems and have no basis in reality.Replace assumptions with courageous questions to get clarity.

3. Don't Make Assumptions

Do your best, which will change depending on the situation.Don't go beyond your best or do less than your best.Do things for your own sake, not for external motivation.Doing your best will increase the power of the other agreements and help you free yourself.

4. Always Do Your Best

Break with your old agreements and create a new dream.Practice forgiveness to break free from the "parasite" controlling your mind.Live each day like it's your last to have a clearer vision of how you want to live.

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In The Four Agreements, bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. •  A New York Times bestseller for over a decade •  Translated into 50 languages worldwide   “This book by don Miguel Ruiz, simple yet so powerful, has made a tremendous difference in how I think and act in every encounter.” — Oprah Winfrey “Don Miguel Ruiz’s book is a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom.” — Deepak Chopra, Author, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success “An inspiring book with many great lessons.” — Wayne Dyer, Author, Real Magic “In the tradition of Castaneda, Ruiz distills essential Toltec wisdom, expressing with clarity and impeccability what it means for men and women to live as peaceful warriors in the modern world.” — Dan Millman, Author, Way of the Peaceful Warrior

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Don Miguel Ruiz is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Don Miguel Ruiz has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Don Miguel Ruiz's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

Don Miguel Ruiz

Janet Mills is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Janet Mills has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Janet Mills's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

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To calculate your Lifepath number, add together all the digits of your birthdate (day + month + year), then reduce it to a single digit or Master Number (11, 22, 33).For example: Birthday: August 15, 19908 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 9 + 9 + 0 = 33 (Master Number, so you keep it as 33).Lifepath Number: 33

How To Calculate Your Lifepath

- Social Media Presence: Strong, confident, and assertive. They may post motivational content or showcase personal achievements. They tend to be self-driven and project a leadership aura online. - Ego Boost: Loves the spotlight, and social media can make them feel more empowered. They thrive on recognition and might enjoy being seen as a pioneer.

Lifepath 1: The Leader

- Social Media Presence: Thoughtful, sensitive, and often promoting peace or harmony. They might post content that promotes love, relationships, or personal growth. They share soft, nurturing energy online. - Ego Boost: Their ego boost comes from validation in relationships and emotional connection. They feel good when others appreciate their empathy and understanding.

Lifepath 2: The Diplomat

- Social Media Presence: Expressive, playful, and artistic. They likely post content that is fun, creative, and attention-grabbing, such as art, music, or personal achievements.
- Ego Boost: Enjoys creative activities, such as receiving likes and shares for their content. They may feel a sense of worth from the attention they receive for their creativity.

Lifepath 3: The Creative

Social Media Presence: Practical, grounded, and often shares posts about their work, projects, or accomplishments. They may have a more serious and structured approach online, showing progress or success in their endeavors.Ego Boost: Feels good about achieving recognition for their hard work and dedication. They may share their progress to showcase their determination and reliability.

Lifepath 4: The Builder

Social Media Presence:
<ul>
<li>Free-spirited and adventurous</li>
<li>Posts about travel, new experiences, and excitement</li>
<li>Full of energy and change</li>
</ul>

Ego Boost:
<ul>
<li>Feels validated through the excitement and attention they receive</li>
<li>Loves freedom and novelty</li>
<li>Prefer living a dynamic, unconventional life</li>
</ul>

They enjoy being constantly on the move and are always seeking new experiences. Their social media presence reflects this desire for adventure and their love for living life to the fullest.

Lifepath 5: The Adventurer

Social Media Presence: Loving, family-oriented, and focused on relationships. They likely share posts about family, love, and community, often creating a sense of warmth and care.
Ego Boost: Feels validated when people appreciate their supportive and nurturing nature. They thrive on being seen as the caregiver or the one who holds things together.

Lifepath 6: The Nurturer

- Social Media Presence: Introspective and often spiritual or philosophical. They may share insightful content about personal growth, spirituality, or deep thoughts.
- Ego Boost: Their ego boost comes from being seen as intelligent or spiritually evolved. They might enjoy receiving praise for their unique perspective or deep insights.

Lifepath 7: The Seeker

Social Media Presence: Confident, ambitious, and often showcasing their professional achievements or material success. They likely post about business, leadership, or financial accomplishments.

Ego Boost: Receives a big ego boost from success and recognition. They enjoy displaying their dominance and receiving validation for their hard-earned power and wealth.

Lifepath 8: The Powerhouse

- Social Media Presence: Compassionate, idealistic, and focused on global issues, charities, and human rights. They may post about causes they believe in or helpful content that aims to make the world a better place.
- Ego Boost: Their ego boost comes from impacting others positively and receiving validation for their generosity, wisdom, and humanitarian efforts.

Lifepath 9: The Humanitarian

On social media, each Lifepath might use it differently to express their strengths and feed their ego. Some may thrive on attention, while others may seek validation in deeper, more meaningful ways. How do you think your Lifepath interacts with social media?

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Many believe the brain is a detached, all-powerful organ, but Jasanoff challenges this "cerebral mystique." Our thoughts, emotions, and decisions are deeply influenced by bodily states, hormones, and external environments. Understanding this connection is key to holistic well-being.

The Brain Is Not Separate from the Body

Modern science often isolates the brain in research, treating it as the sole origin of behavior. However, Jasanoff argues that focusing only on neural activity oversimplifies human experience. The mind is an interplay of the brain, body, and surroundings.

Neuroscience Overemphasizes the Brain

Rethinking the Mind: Why Your Brain Isn’t Alone

A pioneering neuroscientist argues that we are more than our brains To many, the brain is the seat of personal identity and autonomy. But the way we talk about the brain is often rooted more in mystical conceptions of the soul than in scientific fact. This blinds us to the physical realities of mental function. We ignore bodily influences on our psychology, from chemicals in the blood to bacteria in the gut, and overlook the ways that the environment affects our behavior, via factors varying from subconscious sights and sounds to the weather. As a result, we alternately overestimate our capacity for free will or equate brains to inorganic machines like computers. But a brain is neither a soul nor an electrical network: it is a bodily organ, and it cannot be separated from its surroundings. Our selves aren't just inside our heads -- they're spread throughout our bodies and beyond. Only once we come to terms with this can we grasp the true nature of our humanity.

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