On Being with Krista Tippett

James Doty — The Magic Shop of the Brain

Nov 8, 2018
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ANECDOTE

Meeting Ruth

  • James Doty met Ruth in a magic shop during his troubled adolescence.
  • She taught him mental techniques that changed his life.
INSIGHT

The Distracted Brain

  • People are often distracted by past regrets or future anxieties.
  • This prevents them from being present and limits their potential.
INSIGHT

The Beauty of the Brain

  • The brain is a beautiful organ that houses our identity.
  • Its intricate structure and pulsating rhythm connected to the heart are awe-inspiring.
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