If you're persistently anxious, angry, or self-loathing, your brain will eventually take that shape. At the same time, however, you can shape your brain in a much more positive direction. By harnessing the power of neuroplasticity via regular mindfulness practice, you can become more resilient, develop sharper focus, and manage your emotions more effectively.
The images here are scans of my own brain. The one on the left was conducted as part of a study in 2013 - when I was only two days clean, after 15 years of addiction. The one on the right was taken in May 2018 as part of a TV documentary about stress.
My brain was so different that the person analysing the scans could not identify a visual marker to make a comparison by eye.
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The Biology of Mindfulness and Mindlessness - A Neuroscientist's Perspective
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