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