Difficult reactions are forms of memory Working with our brain Right Hemisphere Top down processing of our history is too slow and probably doesn't work Top Down Processing Revisited: Neuroplasticity, epigenetics, positive psychology and contemplative practices Structure of our Brain Reptilian / Autonomic Brain Higher Cortical Brain State dependant memory and lasting change Left Hemisphere Bottom up is the way to go We must develop a relationship with our visceral ways of knowing the world Mammalian / Limbic Brain Neurologically speaking, we are our history