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 Reptilian / Autonomic Brain Difficult reactions are forms of memory Bottom up is the way to go Higher Cortical Brain Left Hemisphere Working with our brain We must develop a relationship with our visceral ways of knowing the world Right Hemisphere Mammalian / Limbic Brain State dependant memory and lasting change Neurologically speaking, we are our history Structure of our Brain