Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor had a stroke encompassing her entire brain-because of her training and years of experience, she experienced the stroke as if she was watching it happen…she knew what was happening. She came back from that to write two books. She’s brilliant.
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's story is indeed remarkable. Experiencing a stroke with her scientific knowledge allowed her to observe and understand the event in a profound way. Her ability to translate such a life-altering experience into insightful literature showcases her resilience and brilliance. It's a powerful testament to the human spirit and the capacity for recovery and growth.
@@manahil558 I know of two: one is "My Stroke of Insight" and a more recent one "Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life"
im criying bc the joy she transmit to me about being alive is something that i never fellt before, like she dont need anything about religion to transmit me the importance of being alive i was dealing with depression and i found this woman so motivate to keep going and maybe bc is mixing the science i love and the faith taht i dont have
It's moving to hear how Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's story has inspired you. Her ability to convey the sheer joy of being alive, grounded in her scientific background, offers a unique perspective that transcends the need for religious context. Finding such motivation amidst struggles with depression is a testament to the profound impact her work can have on individuals, blending science with an appreciation for life.
It's funny you say that, I'm in the shower feeling the wetness of water, feeling the same as you. Brought tears to my eyes..😢❤ I'm alive and at this moment I have that power. Gratifying..
Almost 6 or 8 years ago or so when I was in high school, I remember hearing an NPR story about a neuroscientist having a stroke and being able to accurately diagnose her symptoms mid stroke. Also heard that she made a full recovery. You can imagine my joy finding this video
It's wonderful to reconnect with a story that resonated with you years ago. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's experience, as you heard on NPR, is not just about her ability to diagnose her symptoms but also about her inspiring journey of recovery and the wisdom she gained. Finding her video must have been a joy, rekindling that sense of amazement and hope.
Bro.....I swear I had one......smh....like wasn't able to breath, vision tunneled out to black and then my hearing went. I felt my body burning up!!! Sweating! Fell back on the bed unable to move 😭😭😭I was with my bf and I felt like I was going into "the infinite darkness" and if I didn't act - I would NEVER be the save. I KNEW I needed to cool my body down to get my senses back - so I said with ALLLL the remaining life in me "shirt off now, over heat". He stripped my clothes off. My entire body was covered in a lot of sweat and that cold air was so shocking I was able to use that energy to literally take a breath finally!!! 🤯🤯🤯 I slowly started to breath again. My hearing came back slowly then my vision came back. I broke down crying BUT!!!! REMAINED CALM too because I KNEW whatever happened - my body COULD NOT handle any more shock at that moment. When I finally came to fully, - I had NEVER EVER been so exhausted in my entire life and I've done like 12 mile hikes in a day up mountains! The shakiness took a few days to subside. The exhaustion - took almost 4 weeks to feel normal!! Smh, I've had a full check out since and am as healthy as a lamb! We STILL don't know what that was,......I'm a geek and in the health field....based on the info I know - I truly seemed like a stroke or seizure (but without the psychical aspect). Like....my brain was doing SOMETHING. And I'm HYPERSENSITIVE and aware of my body so when it started happening I sat down, and within seconds wasn't able to move!!! See!!! Hear!!! Breathe!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭 my soul literally saved me working with my brain! I dunno how else to explain it!
Her passion for life is so inspiring. Great outlook on being able to feel emotions, even the bad ones. We're all walking miracles.. Everyone should have the opportunity to feel like they're winning every morning they wake up.
Agreed, we're 6 feet above ground and we can't know joy without sadness, the light without the dark. Embracing the duality of life is necessary to find peace with what is and not live in a miserable, perpetual state of despair. 🙏
I really agree with this. I really thought my life was going to be miserable forever, but I’m still here today and feeling more happier than ever. Being open minded and accepting things of myself that I’ve tried to suppress for too long has understandably made me feel uncertain of a lot of things, but now balancing and learn to accept different aspects of myself, I notice a very big change. I’ve only changed this mindset a few weeks ago, but my life just feels so much more better and I hope anyone who reads this realize that, those feelings of dread and negative are not going to be a part of your life forever
It’s like she puts no effort into finding succinct vocabulary to verbalize her thoughts. Her energy is wholeheartedly directed towards exploring her own mind. That is a genius right there
I am leaving this comment here so that after some hours, days, weeks, months or years when someone likes or comment on it, I will be reminded to watch this video again
I’m going to comment about how dumb commenting is to a video that is basically emotional vomit that tries to reduce people, personalities and brains to overly simplistic binaries. This is 21st Century phrenology. There’s nothing worth remembering in this video except for how not to do or communicate real science.
8:54 “Personal Freedom” - having the power to choose moment by moment who and how I want to be regardless of my external circumstances. - It’s amazing how things are falling into place, messages of unity and union being expresses by different people to their specific audiences. I have been an admirer and follower of Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor and recently of Sadhguru. To my mind what Jill is talking about here is the goal as well of Sadhguru’s “Inner Engineering”. The processes involved may be different but intended goal is the same - Unity, Union, Yoga.
I paused the video at the 14 second mark. An older lady holding a brain and spinal cord is so metal. Its underplayed by the tone of the video but that shit goes hard. Love it
This is all stuff I figured out on my own through my own meditations, analyzing and observing the sensations of my body. It's so great to hear someone explain this so simply and scientifically
Congrats! You have unlocked a secret 99% of people dont even know exists to not be a secret. Its what being human actually encompasses. The best of luck in your journey
I’m 17 and I’ve figured this out I love finance and before seeing this video was using 1 + 1 to guide myself through this experience I also figured this all out on my own through literally just understanding scientificly and u have to understand the true meaning of her words like before it happened to me yes I ? My existence I gambled I blamed things such as my dog for me losing but never myself. I’m happy I did these things because this is how I figured this out. Tip develop skills that u have passion for develop by researching and yk its really real and surreal and kinda feel crazy but like it’s real and the ones who know that know that and if you know like she said u can’t unseee it I love my life rn
“ That’s Personal Freedom, to be able to know that I have the power to choose moment by moment who and how I wanna be, regardless of external circumstances.And it’s a wonderful way of Being “ DR JILL BOLTE TAYLOR, thank you for this beautifully insightful video ❤️👍
But this makes me feel so good and so confused. I understand the concept we can change anytime but this makes me lose my sense of identity and i feel like we need one to be able to make choices or choices that makes us feel good and alive. It has been some thought dilema I have been struggling with.
I truly believe that this message, if received and fully accepted by more people (if not everyone) has he power to completely transform our shared humanity and understanding of why the divisive nonsense, the destruction of our planet, our dualistic approach to everything, and our lack of meaning is simply a waste of time and serving no one. Messages like these need to be not only heard but deeply contemplated and practiced as a way of life. Dr. Jill Bolte's TED Talk completely changed the trajectory of my life and how I think and even a small dose of his message could have profound impacts on life as we all know it. This was a beautiful way to revisit her message.
From my understanding Left Thinking : calculation/rationalisation Left Emotional: memory/linear narrative analysis Right emotional: feeling Right Thinking: experiencing Now thats just how I understood it, I could be way off the mark.
Yeah I think we need to dismantle this narrative I have heard all my life that some of us are right brained people (emotional) and some of us are left brained people (rational). I think we are all both but some of us feel more comfortable with one or the other but it doesn't need to be this way. I think we can be both. I think you got this right btw.
Yeah, forget about that distinction, it was dismissed decades ago (you can check it with a quick search in Google). In any case, as someone else wrote in the answers to this comment, that distinction is totally irrelevant to the main message of the video.
I literally clicked on this video because I was curious and after almost 1 minute of watching it I realized that I read her book last summer.She talked about the ictus she had and what she learned from it.I truly appreciated her book so much!
I had a left brain stroke when I was 31. I had an amazing recovery and am now normalish. I read Jill’s book about two years into my post-stroke life. It was really good because it talked about all those things I felt but didn’t have the language for it. Thank you Jill!
If you don’t mind me asking how did you have a stroke so young? I also worry about that for myself because I am anxious a lot and my dad had a stroke very young.
It was caused by an atrial myxoma, which is a benign tumour that grows in the heart. It causes about 5% of all strokes out there, and my great grandmother had it as well. I had the tumours removed through open heart surgery and have been “normal” ever since. My advice, judging on all the patients whose lives were saved from all strokes who I lived with for three months, is keep your weight down. There were very few obese in there. Almost all the obese stroke victims die. Sorry.
This is such a rich video about the brain. For the past 7 years, I have been getting to know myself. It started with self-care and it turned into so much more. I'm a very emotional person and I also am a thinking person.
I just cried listening to this. I’ve never FELT more understood so quickly and this book is being pushed to the top of the list and is getting started today .
This video broke me into tears. I've been trying to figure out why I'm alive... I wanna live my life on purpouse like she said, but I am not and I have never thought about it like that. All I know is the moments of happiness and gratitude doesn't seem to be enough of a reason to be here when I yet feel so much angst and sadness. Yes, I go to therapy.. still can't feel glad to be alive.
I couldn't explain why, but I cried the whole video. I've been searching for years through meditation and psychedelics the experience she described after having the stroke. I know it was a tragedy, but I'm sure that changed her deeply for the good in the long term. I'd love to be more right brained.
My therapist often answered my questions about why some people do this or don't do that, - She answered me: most people live without regaining consciousness... 😒
Every once in a while, I come back and rewatch this talk. It’s one of the most inspiring and powerful talks I’ve heard. It gives me the chills every time.
Wow. I’m in tears. First, it’s beautiful why she chose her field. And of course this just hits the feels as we all go through the motions. It’s so beautiful to be alive and a part of these movements 💙💙💙💙 Hope everyone is safe and well
Made me so greatful that i made it out of addiction when so many didnt i do believe my experiences shaped who i am and helped me find my purpose in life.
This is so interesting! I was just telling my partner about how sometimes when I meditate I have this feeling of wholeness and lose sense of “self” like there’s no end or beginning it just is. So I’m connecting more with the right thinking part of the brain when I mediate? Now I want to know more. What a wonderful wonderful lady!!!!😊
“I feel this because I loved! This is the beauty of being alive! But it’s not designed to be a lifestyle, it’s designed to be information” I felt your powerful emotion! This video made me real the power I have inside me and I shouldn’t limit myself because I “think” my brain can’t do it.
She had a stroke and learned from the inside how both hemispheres work independently and what happens when they work together. Watch her TED talk here on UA-cam.
How illuminating! I could listen to Dr. Taylor for hours ... her delivery is so engaging and thought provoking ... on to search for more videos. Love this channel ... Love Dr. Taylor. So helpful! ❤
I can feel every single word of what she says, mind blowing love of her towards brain... so amazing lady. I have ordered her books too. Lots of love from universe❤
The idea of the "logical left brain" and "creative right brain" is an oversimplification not borne out by research. Both hemispheres work together and communicate extensively in an integrated way to support all cognitive functions. For example, language processing, often ascribed to the left hemisphere, actually involves both hemispheres working in tandem. Similarly, creativity and spatial reasoning engage networks across both sides of the brain. Spreading myths about neatly divided brain functions does a disservice to the public's understanding of neuroscience. It's important for educators and science communicators to present an accurate, evidence-based picture of how marvellously complex and interconnected the brain's hemispheres and regions are in enabling human cognition and behaviour. While Dr. Taylor's personal story of recovery from stroke is inspiring, I would caution against extrapolating it into an overarching brain theory that reinforces popular misconceptions. The field of neuroscience has made great strides in elucidating the neural underpinnings of the mind, but there is still much we have yet to understand about the brain's astounding intricacies. Promoting well-established facts rather than intuitive but inaccurate myths is crucial for advancing both brain science and the public's knowledge.
If her experience was true then how does science somehow disprove it? Im not talking about her books but just her experience. Yes is oversimplified and so is everything including in all scientific research. I think the sceintific dick measuring ego trips need to stop, you dont realise how little everyone knows anyways. You think you really know anything because you are recalling imaginative abstractions? Please dont kid yourself, life is a complete mystery if you could be present and see, maybe you could snap out of your trip
This video is so underrated! 63k, are you kidding me ??! It deserves millions of vues, thank you so much for this Nicole cause being confident as a black woman in the western world is just haaard
The statement that, once you know about these four personalities, you can’t see life the same way again, is absolutely true. A little over a year ago, I read his book “Whole Brain Living” and it changed my life.
In a sense, I can relate to this because I used to be on a medication that made me sensitive to most substances in my body. Now I am very aware of how things affect my body, and what is going on inside me. I would really like more information on the mind, it is really hard to accurately classify a frame of thinking. I often deeply take others interpretation of me too deeply into consideration and become uncertain of myself.
What an amazing insight she has given us. The power of the mind is mind boggeling! I will always remember "Stroke of Insight" as one of the best TED-talks I have ever seen.
Oh my God, you have given me such insight and support beyond human comprehension. Having a similar experience without the medical or academic background has truly been one lonely confusion road that is one with everything and yet none with whom to share this experience until now. Hope is necessary for remembrance and you have truly given it through your sharing of personal experiences. Thank you so much.
She has a fantastic outlook and perspective despite all the struggles that must have come with her experience. As a left-dominant “reasonist” who is working on becoming that whole-brain democracy, I loved this.
GOODNESS! Can I just say what a time to be alive. All the different types of personalities we have on this earth at this exact moment, all the information we have on life and this experience happening for everything, it is SO beautiful! Dr. Jill being a wonderful example. I don't know how this woman managed to make this video so factual, metaphysical, and spiritual all at once but I'm happy she did. Absolutely amazing mind and human she is.
You may want to watch & listen again closely, particularly where she mentions having a massive stroke that impacted her in some inarguably amazing ways.
She explains things that I can relate with, sorry, it’s not that hictic, it’s very informative though, she’s also right about we having so much power over our own brain (and perception of reality)more than we think of sometimes ❤
I agree it was hectic at first but I try to stick through to the end and the video does go through the stroke experience and how one side took over and it was overwhelming eventually after surgery her left side came back online but she explains how if we just operate on one side we would not be regular functioning beings with society. So we need both working together.
An amazing video. I've been reading about Buddhism and she has explained scientifically what Buddhism teaches through meditation practices. I've much better understanding now of what exactly my brain is like. Thanks a lot
When u said about the grief which is really so beautiful nd we can feel that which means we r alive ❤, When the video was about end thats when i felt to hear u more n more , it seemed like your words are bringing me closer to who i Actually am ... This video is not less than a meditation ❤❤❤ Thank you from core of my heart ❤️
It’s more natural and satisfying to be innately content than having to write yourself a gratitude narrative as you go along. Guru platitudes can be fun though.
Such a fascinating video. I wish they’d turned down the background music so I could hear her better. She has wonderful insight and incredible intelligence. I want to read her book!
I love Dr. Jill, thanks for making this video! Brings her work to the foreground for me again... I wish the music was not so loud, I really want to listen to her...! Thank you!
It's so good to see you since I last saw you on that epic TED Talk you gave. Absolutely inspired by your message and your love for Brain Anatomy. I love your voice and I quite enjoy what you have to say, thank you!
"What does it feel like to feel water as wet?" So meta. Also, "wow, this is so cool-I'm having a stroke!" said no one ev... err, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. Wild. 😅 Even Dr. Jill's top has 'anatomical compartmentalizations' in a sense haha. It's sweet. (And I'll echo a sentiment already shared below-she's brilliant).
I recently learned about how service dogs are used to help people with schizophrenia! 🦮🥰 The person who is trying to determine if something is a hallunication versus real tells the dog the command “Greet!” And if there is any real person in the room the dog goes to the person and if not then they can know it’s a hallucination! So cool and so sweet 🐶🥰🐾❤🐕🦺
A deep and integrated understanding of the human brain highlights the importance of recognizing the different parts of the brain and how they contribute to our experiences and emotions. She emphasizes that by better understanding our brain and its functions, we can live a more conscious and fulfilling life, integrating both logical thinking and sensory and emotional experiences.
‘Whole brain living’ great book describing the 4 brain characters in detail, helping you understand when any of the characters are online (often left brain emotional )and how one can make informed decisions getting the other characters involved
She is amazing how she can describe how the brain works. I’m always curious how brain is affected when they get injured. My baby boy have right sided hemorrhagic brain injuries which left him left sided weak.
Very beautiful video, it made me smile and gave me some perspective to understand myself. One year already in studies and a life of solitude, it's tiring. But I remain positive even if it's not always that simple.
Her recovery from the stroke reminds me of my recover from DID. She's right; our brains are made up of selves that work together to make us, and nobody has real free will until we intimately understand every component of what makes us ourselves.
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I had encephalitis and lost ability to speak and "lost touch" with language, later to be known as my "big girl words." At one point during the active inflammation, my ability to see a linear timeline just vanished and I felt that I had died. I was in there the whole time, at the "top of the stairs" looking down at the people and places I couldn't quite place. Memories disappeared and more was lost every minute. For a year I slurred when I spoke and sentence structure changed... I would say "He run fast," or "I need go." It was awful. It took several years to stabilize and gain speech ability back. The last horrible side effect was sort of blacking out where I would be in one place, lose all recollection, and emerge somewhere else with no knowledge of the process whatsoever. While the infection lasted about 7 weeks, the damage took several years to heal. I am not who I was before at all, but oddly enough I'm better in a lot of ways. I struggled pretty badly with my mental health before and haven't experienced much of it since. I'm grown more resilient and have found ways to accommodate my life now.
Dear Dr. Bolte Taylor. I guess you are familiar with the work of Dr. Ian McGilchrist and his book The Master and his Emissary. What is you opinion on his work?
This is so fascinating! I love this idea of interconnection with the whole and how we can take a bit of control on how the different parts of the brain can manipulate our living. 💆🏻♀
I adore this video except for the fact that I wish the visuals were more relvant to help me understand what she was talking about.... So theres a left thinking, left emotional, right thinking, and right emotional portion? I have no idea what each one does still though I'm gonna have to watch the first part of this several times and write notes to get it.
0:11 We don't have the brain - we are the brain, and our personality is the brain. You can replace all the other organs and the person will remain the same person.
Not true. Replace all the other organs and the brain will change. You will change. It's always been a symbiosis but it lack of knowledge about the brain is giving us the very minimalistic idea, that the brain is a separate organ which is not really connected to anything else. That's wrong. The brain is the most interconnected thing in our body and can not stay the same without that body.
Not true. Heart transplants can change a persons preferences habits and come with new fears and etc. other organs probably carry minuscule changes to the person as well. And we are not the same person moment to moment day to day bc our brain is constantly changing and requiring, we are reinvented every second.
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor had a stroke encompassing her entire brain-because of her training and years of experience, she experienced the stroke as if she was watching it happen…she knew what was happening. She came back from that to write two books. She’s brilliant.
She's full of baloney.
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's story is indeed remarkable. Experiencing a stroke with her scientific knowledge allowed her to observe and understand the event in a profound way. Her ability to translate such a life-altering experience into insightful literature showcases her resilience and brilliance. It's a powerful testament to the human spirit and the capacity for recovery and growth.
What's the name of her book?
@@manahil558My Stroke of Insight, her story is amazing!
@@manahil558 I know of two: one is "My Stroke of Insight" and a more recent one "Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life"
im criying bc the joy she transmit to me about being alive is something that i never fellt before, like she dont need anything about religion to transmit me the importance of being alive i was dealing with depression and i found this woman so motivate to keep going and maybe bc is mixing the science i love and the faith taht i dont have
There is so much light in the universe. I am so glad you found some to swim in.
She’s preaching the only real gospel and a rebirth .
It's moving to hear how Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's story has inspired you. Her ability to convey the sheer joy of being alive, grounded in her scientific background, offers a unique perspective that transcends the need for religious context. Finding such motivation amidst struggles with depression is a testament to the profound impact her work can have on individuals, blending science with an appreciation for life.
It's funny you say that, I'm in the shower feeling the wetness of water, feeling the same as you. Brought tears to my eyes..😢❤ I'm alive and at this moment I have that power. Gratifying..
We don't have to be in an organized religion to have a relationship with God...❤
Almost 6 or 8 years ago or so when I was in high school, I remember hearing an NPR story about a neuroscientist having a stroke and being able to accurately diagnose her symptoms mid stroke. Also heard that she made a full recovery. You can imagine my joy finding this video
It's wonderful to reconnect with a story that resonated with you years ago. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's experience, as you heard on NPR, is not just about her ability to diagnose her symptoms but also about her inspiring journey of recovery and the wisdom she gained. Finding her video must have been a joy, rekindling that sense of amazement and hope.
Bro.....I swear I had one......smh....like wasn't able to breath, vision tunneled out to black and then my hearing went. I felt my body burning up!!! Sweating! Fell back on the bed unable to move 😭😭😭I was with my bf and I felt like I was going into "the infinite darkness" and if I didn't act - I would NEVER be the save. I KNEW I needed to cool my body down to get my senses back - so I said with ALLLL the remaining life in me "shirt off now, over heat". He stripped my clothes off. My entire body was covered in a lot of sweat and that cold air was so shocking I was able to use that energy to literally take a breath finally!!! 🤯🤯🤯 I slowly started to breath again. My hearing came back slowly then my vision came back. I broke down crying BUT!!!! REMAINED CALM too because I KNEW whatever happened - my body COULD NOT handle any more shock at that moment. When I finally came to fully, - I had NEVER EVER been so exhausted in my entire life and I've done like 12 mile hikes in a day up mountains! The shakiness took a few days to subside. The exhaustion - took almost 4 weeks to feel normal!! Smh, I've had a full check out since and am as healthy as a lamb!
We STILL don't know what that was,......I'm a geek and in the health field....based on the info I know - I truly seemed like a stroke or seizure (but without the psychical aspect).
Like....my brain was doing SOMETHING. And I'm HYPERSENSITIVE and aware of my body so when it started happening I sat down, and within seconds wasn't able to move!!! See!!! Hear!!! Breathe!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭 my soul literally saved me working with my brain! I dunno how else to explain it!
@@LunaLaLove33this happened to me and I identified it as an intense presyncope episode😮
@LunaLaLove33 do you have POTsyndrome
Her passion for life is so inspiring. Great outlook on being able to feel emotions, even the bad ones. We're all walking miracles.. Everyone should have the opportunity to feel like they're winning every morning they wake up.
Agreed, we're 6 feet above ground and we can't know joy without sadness, the light without the dark. Embracing the duality of life is necessary to find peace with what is and not live in a miserable, perpetual state of despair. 🙏
@@KingaGorski Absolutely spot on. Thanks for adding positive vibes. Lord knows we need more of that on a daily basis. 😊✌️
@@TalkToMe711 always coming through with the + vibes! 〰
I really agree with this. I really thought my life was going to be miserable forever, but I’m still here today and feeling more happier than ever. Being open minded and accepting things of myself that I’ve tried to suppress for too long has understandably made me feel uncertain of a lot of things, but now balancing and learn to accept different aspects of myself, I notice a very big change. I’ve only changed this mindset a few weeks ago, but my life just feels so much more better and I hope anyone who reads this realize that, those feelings of dread and negative are not going to be a part of your life forever
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It’s like she puts no effort into finding succinct vocabulary to verbalize her thoughts. Her energy is wholeheartedly directed towards exploring her own mind. That is a genius right there
She's got tons of words tucked into those four corners of her brain haha!!
This is much more in depth and useful than what most people believe when they say "right-brain" vs "left-brain"
I agree. She amazingly broadly summarises Ian McGilchrist ‘The matter with things’, a book worth reading and re-reading.
@@mareemarcolin3227 I just googled it and it looks like an amazing book. Anymore recommendation?
Clearly explained with emotion how wonderful the emotions we feel, from the right side of our brains, really are ❤
I am leaving this comment here so that after some hours, days, weeks, months or years when someone likes or comment on it, I will be reminded to watch this video again
Huh... Same.
Roger that -- yup, yup, yup.
And I'm gonna comment so when people comment this comment , I will be reminded of the video.
I’m going to comment about how dumb commenting is to a video that is basically emotional vomit that tries to reduce people, personalities and brains to overly simplistic binaries. This is 21st Century phrenology. There’s nothing worth remembering in this video except for how not to do or communicate real science.
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8:54 “Personal Freedom” - having the power to choose moment by moment who and how I want to be regardless of my external circumstances. - It’s amazing how things are falling into place, messages of unity and union being expresses by different people to their specific audiences. I have been an admirer and follower of Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor and recently of Sadhguru. To my mind what Jill is talking about here is the goal as well of Sadhguru’s “Inner Engineering”. The processes involved may be different but intended goal is the same - Unity, Union, Yoga.
I paused the video at the 14 second mark. An older lady holding a brain and spinal cord is so metal. Its underplayed by the tone of the video but that shit goes hard. Love it
She is badass
She is a Dr not just a random older lady !
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The outfit makes her look like the joker, too. Even more contrasting haha
This is all stuff I figured out on my own through my own meditations, analyzing and observing the sensations of my body. It's so great to hear someone explain this so simply and scientifically
Congrats! You have unlocked a secret 99% of people dont even know exists to not be a secret. Its what being human actually encompasses. The best of luck in your journey
Same here! ❤❤❤
I’m 17 and I’ve figured this out I love finance and before seeing this video was using 1 + 1 to guide myself through this experience I also figured this all out on my own through literally just understanding scientificly and u have to understand the true meaning of her words like before it happened to me yes I ? My existence I gambled I blamed things such as my dog for me losing but never myself. I’m happy I did these things because this is how I figured this out. Tip develop skills that u have passion for develop by researching and yk its really real and surreal and kinda feel crazy but like it’s real and the ones who know that know that and if you know like she said u can’t unseee it I love my life rn
“ That’s Personal Freedom, to be able to know that I have the power to choose moment by moment who and how I wanna be, regardless of external circumstances.And it’s a wonderful way of Being “ DR JILL BOLTE TAYLOR, thank you for this beautifully insightful video ❤️👍
Yes! We all have the power of choice ❤🔥
But this makes me feel so good and so confused. I understand the concept we can change anytime but this makes me lose my sense of identity and i feel like we need one to be able to make choices or choices that makes us feel good and alive. It has been some thought dilema I have been struggling with.
Yes i think this is the most important step in the journey of healing, personal, and spiritual growth! We all have a free will choice.💗
很高興再看到Dr. Taylor 2024的現況。她的生命經驗如此特別。11年前她的TED演講如此啟發人心，今天再看到她談起那一段中風體驗，依舊感動落淚，我也感受到生命的厚度，感受到Dr. Talyor是多麼真誠的人。Appreciated.
I truly believe that this message, if received and fully accepted by more people (if not everyone) has he power to completely transform our shared humanity and understanding of why the divisive nonsense, the destruction of our planet, our dualistic approach to everything, and our lack of meaning is simply a waste of time and serving no one.
Messages like these need to be not only heard but deeply contemplated and practiced as a way of life.
Dr. Jill Bolte's TED Talk completely changed the trajectory of my life and how I think and even a small dose of his message could have profound impacts on life as we all know it. This was a beautiful way to revisit her message.
I agree...
From my understanding
Left Thinking : calculation/rationalisation
Left Emotional: memory/linear narrative analysis
Right emotional: feeling
Right Thinking: experiencing
Now thats just how I understood it, I could be way off the mark.
was looking for a comment like yours 'cause I don't think I got it right...
Sensation seems to be an important part of right emotional as well
Yeah I think we need to dismantle this narrative I have heard all my life that some of us are right brained people (emotional) and some of us are left brained people (rational). I think we are all both but some of us feel more comfortable with one or the other but it doesn't need to be this way. I think we can be both. I think you got this right btw.
I am not sure I understand how relevant the sides are to all of this?
Yeah, forget about that distinction, it was dismissed decades ago (you can check it with a quick search in Google). In any case, as someone else wrote in the answers to this comment, that distinction is totally irrelevant to the main message of the video.
I am currently reading the book "Whole brain living" and I love it. Thank you so much Jill for such an amazing insight that you are giving us. 🙏🏻
I literally clicked on this video because I was curious and after almost 1 minute of watching it I realized that I read her book last summer.She talked about the ictus she had and what she learned from it.I truly appreciated her book so much!
I had a left brain stroke when I was 31. I had an amazing recovery and am now normalish. I read Jill’s book about two years into my post-stroke life. It was really good because it talked about all those things I felt but didn’t have the language for it. Thank you Jill!
If you don’t mind me asking how did you have a stroke so young? I also worry about that for myself because I am anxious a lot and my dad had a stroke very young.
It was caused by an atrial myxoma, which is a benign tumour that grows in the heart. It causes about 5% of all strokes out there, and my great grandmother had it as well. I had the tumours removed through open heart surgery and have been “normal” ever since. My advice, judging on all the patients whose lives were saved from all strokes who I lived with for three months, is keep your weight down. There were very few obese in there. Almost all the obese stroke victims die. Sorry.
This is such a rich video about the brain. For the past 7 years, I have been getting to know myself. It started with self-care and it turned into so much more. I'm a very emotional person and I also am a thinking person.
I just cried listening to this. I’ve never FELT more understood so quickly and this book is being pushed to the top of the list and is getting started today .
This video broke me into tears. I've been trying to figure out why I'm alive... I wanna live my life on purpouse like she said, but I am not and I have never thought about it like that. All I know is the moments of happiness and gratitude doesn't seem to be enough of a reason to be here when I yet feel so much angst and sadness. Yes, I go to therapy.. still can't feel glad to be alive.
I couldn't explain why, but I cried the whole video. I've been searching for years through meditation and psychedelics the experience she described after having the stroke. I know it was a tragedy, but I'm sure that changed her deeply for the good in the long term. I'd love to be more right brained.
That she recovered from the stroke and shared her insights into the brain is extraordinary, what a source of inspiration! Thank you so much, Dr. Jill!
My therapist often answered my questions about why some people do this or don't do that, -
She answered me: most people live without regaining consciousness... 😒
True
Nothing brings me more joy than seeing Jill bolte Taylor on here I freaking love that woman
Every once in a while, I come back and rewatch this talk. It’s one of the most inspiring and powerful talks I’ve heard. It gives me the chills every time.
This just came out today - i'm guessing you are talking about the TED talk?
Wow. I’m in tears. First, it’s beautiful why she chose her field. And of course this just hits the feels as we all go through the motions.
It’s so beautiful to be alive and a part of these movements 💙💙💙💙
Hope everyone is safe and well
Made me so greatful that i made it out of addiction when so many didnt i do believe my experiences shaped who i am and helped me find my purpose in life.
Ever since I saw her in a TED talk years ago, I've been thankful to enjoy Dr Taylor's talks and the fruits of her work.
This is so interesting! I was just telling my partner about how sometimes when I meditate I have this feeling of wholeness and lose sense of “self” like there’s no end or beginning it just is. So I’m connecting more with the right thinking part of the brain when I mediate? Now I want to know more. What a wonderful wonderful lady!!!!😊
“I feel this because I loved! This is the beauty of being alive! But it’s not designed to be a lifestyle, it’s designed to be information”
I felt your powerful emotion! This video made me real the power I have inside me and I shouldn’t limit myself because I “think” my brain can’t do it.
the way she verbalises and explains is amazing wow
my stroke of insight is a hilarious title for a book about brains lol
I’d say it’s an apropos title.
Have you read it yet?
She really had a stroke and got the insight. So the title isn’t just for pun.
They just like to comment whatever for too much need for attention or the lack of it.
Yep she had a massive stroke.
She had a stroke and learned from the inside how both hemispheres work independently and what happens when they work together. Watch her TED talk here on UA-cam.
How illuminating! I could listen to Dr. Taylor for hours ... her delivery is so engaging and thought provoking ... on to search for more videos. Love this channel ... Love Dr. Taylor. So helpful! ❤
Yes
I can feel every single word of what she says, mind blowing love of her towards brain... so amazing lady. I have ordered her books too. Lots of love from universe❤
I still remember the first time I listened to her ted talk over a decade ago. She changed me for the good and love this whole brain approach.
The idea of the "logical left brain" and "creative right brain" is an oversimplification not borne out by research. Both hemispheres work together and communicate extensively in an integrated way to support all cognitive functions. For example, language processing, often ascribed to the left hemisphere, actually involves both hemispheres working in tandem. Similarly, creativity and spatial reasoning engage networks across both sides of the brain.
Spreading myths about neatly divided brain functions does a disservice to the public's understanding of neuroscience. It's important for educators and science communicators to present an accurate, evidence-based picture of how marvellously complex and interconnected the brain's hemispheres and regions are in enabling human cognition and behaviour.
While Dr. Taylor's personal story of recovery from stroke is inspiring, I would caution against extrapolating it into an overarching brain theory that reinforces popular misconceptions. The field of neuroscience has made great strides in elucidating the neural underpinnings of the mind, but there is still much we have yet to understand about the brain's astounding intricacies. Promoting well-established facts rather than intuitive but inaccurate myths is crucial for advancing both brain science and the public's knowledge.
Yes! Thank you 😊
Yes and yes
Sad to see youtube full of this pseudo scientific crap. Even worse seeing all these comments trusting a "scientist" blindly without any sources.
@@AerialExploration sad indeed, reading yours too
If her experience was true then how does science somehow disprove it? Im not talking about her books but just her experience. Yes is oversimplified and so is everything including in all scientific research. I think the sceintific dick measuring ego trips need to stop, you dont realise how little everyone knows anyways. You think you really know anything because you are recalling imaginative abstractions? Please dont kid yourself, life is a complete mystery if you could be present and see, maybe you could snap out of your trip
This video is so underrated! 63k, are you kidding me ??! It deserves millions of vues, thank you so much for this Nicole cause being confident as a black woman in the western world is just haaard
Dr. Bolte Taylor is a legend! Thank you so much for this!
The statement that, once you know about these four personalities, you can’t see life the same way again, is absolutely true. A little over a year ago, I read his book “Whole Brain Living” and it changed my life.
Thanks!
Thank you for inviting this wonderful woman, I just love her ! ❤️ Thank you for sharing!
As a person who had a stroke I feel this video so deeply
In a sense, I can relate to this because I used to be on a medication that made me sensitive to most substances in my body. Now I am very aware of how things affect my body, and what is going on inside me. I would really like more information on the mind, it is really hard to accurately classify a frame of thinking. I often deeply take others interpretation of me too deeply into consideration and become uncertain of myself.
What an amazing insight she has given us. The power of the mind is mind boggeling! I will always remember "Stroke of Insight" as one of the best TED-talks I have ever seen.
I’m amazed of how our ancestors have evolved and developed our brains to how they are now: complex, functional, and harmoniously working together.
Oh my God, you have given me such insight and support beyond human comprehension. Having a similar experience without the medical or academic background has truly been one lonely confusion road that is one with everything and yet none with whom to share this experience until now. Hope is necessary for remembrance and you have truly given it through your sharing of personal experiences. Thank you so much.
The background music is too annoying... pls remove or reduce the volume.
it's terrible.
Was hoping I wasn’t the only one
Chat Is this a right brain or left brain comment?
@@ChristianMarrast both. Right brain was feeling annoyed and the left brain put it into words lol. Loved the discussion itself though.
I am annoyed by any background music when a beautiful homo sapien is sharing her story, thoughts or knowledge in a very emotional way! 😊
She has a fantastic outlook and perspective despite all the struggles that must have come with her experience. As a left-dominant “reasonist” who is working on becoming that whole-brain democracy, I loved this.
Idk why but i cried after watching this video. Been going through it lately. This video comes at right place right time for me.
GOODNESS! Can I just say what a time to be alive. All the different types of personalities we have on this earth at this exact moment, all the information we have on life and this experience happening for everything, it is SO beautiful! Dr. Jill being a wonderful example. I don't know how this woman managed to make this video so factual, metaphysical, and spiritual all at once but I'm happy she did. Absolutely amazing mind and human she is.
Why is this so hectic? I would love to understand but unfortunately the music and they way of her talking, is stressing me out. :/
You may want to watch & listen again closely, particularly where she mentions having a massive stroke that impacted her in some inarguably amazing ways.
Turn down the sound. Under settings, select 0.75 playback speed and switch off ambient sound. Also, try listening without watching the images.
Yea seriously , I can’t handle it lol
She explains things that I can relate with, sorry, it’s not that hictic, it’s very informative though, she’s also right about we having so much power over our own brain (and perception of reality)more than we think of sometimes ❤
I agree it was hectic at first but I try to stick through to the end and the video does go through the stroke experience and how one side took over and it was overwhelming eventually after surgery her left side came back online but she explains how if we just operate on one side we would not be regular functioning beings with society. So we need both working together.
I am now full aware that I am living being whoever I want to be at any moment 💞 Thank you so much 🫶🏽
An amazing video. I've been reading about Buddhism and she has explained scientifically what Buddhism teaches through meditation practices. I've much better understanding now of what exactly my brain is like. Thanks a lot
“I have the power to choose moment by moment who and how I wanna be regardless of my external circumstance” 😢❤
I nearly came to tears watching her animated description as she nearly came to tears
ok buddy are people like you bots lol i always seem these similar sentences
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When u said about the grief which is really so beautiful nd we can feel that which means we r alive ❤,
When the video was about end thats when i felt to hear u more n more , it seemed like your words are bringing me closer to who i Actually am ...
This video is not less than a meditation ❤❤❤
Thank you from core of my heart ❤️
I tried to listen to the end but couldn't get past 3 minutes. The chiming music was very irritating. Not sure what part of the brain it annoyed.
I thought the chyming music makes the video more beautiful
Background music can be complementary but here it's too loud and distracting.
Yeah it was unusually loud and distracting in this video. But it actually fades out around 3:45 if you wanna pick back up with it then
Yes I can't handle it
It’s more natural and satisfying to be innately content than having to write yourself a gratitude narrative as you go along. Guru platitudes can be fun though.
Such a fascinating video. I wish they’d turned down the background music so I could hear her better. She has wonderful insight and incredible intelligence. I want to read her book!
I love Dr. Jill, thanks for making this video! Brings her work to the foreground for me again...
I wish the music was not so loud, I really want to listen to her...! Thank you!
Beautiful lessons and a beautiful person.
Jill you just got this world figured out. Bless your heart.
I hope that JBT’s life and accomplishments are spread across the world so that everyone benefits from her discoveries and her passion .
Thanks! My BRAIN really need this :]
OMG I remember her TED talk about describing her stroke experience and I'll never forget it!! Love her!
Thank you very much Dr Jill for sharing with us this information.
It's so good to see you since I last saw you on that epic TED Talk you gave. Absolutely inspired by your message and your love for Brain Anatomy. I love your voice and I quite enjoy what you have to say, thank you!
Her passion is contagious, thank you all brain lovers and big thinkers
"What does it feel like to feel water as wet?" So meta. Also, "wow, this is so cool-I'm having a stroke!" said no one ev... err, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. Wild. 😅
Even Dr. Jill's top has 'anatomical compartmentalizations' in a sense haha. It's sweet. (And I'll echo a sentiment already shared below-she's brilliant).
She’s so incredible! Her passion is contagious, such a beautiful lesson she has, it’s really inspiring!
I recently learned about how service dogs are used to help people with schizophrenia! 🦮🥰
The person who is trying to determine if something is a hallunication versus real tells the dog the command “Greet!” And if there is any real person in the room the dog goes to the person and if not then they can know it’s a hallucination! So cool and so sweet 🐶🥰🐾❤🐕🦺
This was so beautifully communicated and explained. I had to watch this twice just to feel her again while she explained the brain from her pov
Her TED talk is Amazing ! Her two books helped me navigate my own Mr toad’s wild ride of a brain
I wish she had a crash course in Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience! 😍😍😍 Professor!
I just bought her books after watching this not even 10 minute video. Love her immediately.
”I am a left hemisphere and a right hemisphere” loved that!
A deep and integrated understanding of the human brain highlights the importance of recognizing the different parts of the brain and how they contribute to our experiences and emotions. She emphasizes that by better understanding our brain and its functions, we can live a more conscious and fulfilling life, integrating both logical thinking and sensory and emotional experiences.
‘Whole brain living’ great book describing the 4 brain characters in detail, helping you understand when any of the characters are online (often left brain emotional )and how one can make informed decisions getting the other characters involved
She is amazing how she can describe how the brain works. I’m always curious how brain is affected when they get injured. My baby boy have right sided hemorrhagic brain injuries which left him left sided weak.
This is soemthing I need to be reminded on a daily basis. Thank you for sharing Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor.
I love Dr. Jill, exceptional woman, with an exceptional story/journey
Jill bolte Taylor’s book my stroke of insight helped me get over my fear of death.
She’s is so passionate about what she says that it’s truly inspiring ❤
Such an enlightening explanation-pun intended!
I am in tears.
Very beautiful video, it made me smile and gave me some perspective to understand myself. One year already in studies and a life of solitude, it's tiring. But I remain positive even if it's not always that simple.
Absolutely in awe of this human. 🙏🏽🥰 Grateful for this information
❤❤❤! Omg! Made my year. New Jill Bolte Taylor!? Love, love ,love!
Her recovery from the stroke reminds me of my recover from DID. She's right; our brains are made up of selves that work together to make us, and nobody has real free will until we intimately understand every component of what makes us ourselves.
The Sweet Spot is always in the middle! Love & Light ❤🔆
can u turn down the background music in the future, it’s so overstimulating omg
Yes please
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I had encephalitis and lost ability to speak and "lost touch" with language, later to be known as my "big girl words." At one point during the active inflammation, my ability to see a linear timeline just vanished and I felt that I had died. I was in there the whole time, at the "top of the stairs" looking down at the people and places I couldn't quite place. Memories disappeared and more was lost every minute. For a year I slurred when I spoke and sentence structure changed... I would say "He run fast," or "I need go." It was awful. It took several years to stabilize and gain speech ability back. The last horrible side effect was sort of blacking out where I would be in one place, lose all recollection, and emerge somewhere else with no knowledge of the process whatsoever. While the infection lasted about 7 weeks, the damage took several years to heal. I am not who I was before at all, but oddly enough I'm better in a lot of ways. I struggled pretty badly with my mental health before and haven't experienced much of it since. I'm grown more resilient and have found ways to accommodate my life now.
Dear Dr. Bolte Taylor. I guess you are familiar with the work of Dr. Ian McGilchrist and his book The Master and his Emissary. What is you opinion on his work?
I think Dr IanMcGilchrists book ‘The matter with things’ supports what Dr Bolte Taylor is explaining.
This is so fascinating! I love this idea of interconnection with the whole and how we can take a bit of control on how the different parts of the brain can manipulate our living. 💆🏻♀
Is there a longer form version of this?
Just search out Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
I adore this video except for the fact that I wish the visuals were more relvant to help me understand what she was talking about....
So theres a left thinking, left emotional, right thinking, and right emotional portion? I have no idea what each one does still though I'm gonna have to watch the first part of this several times and write notes to get it.
Don't bother. Her information is outdated and wrong.
I loved it, I saw myself in Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor and isn't that the art of story telling.
What an incredible time to be alive.
0:11 We don't have the brain - we are the brain, and our personality is the brain. You can replace all the other organs and the person will remain the same person.
Leave it to a man to mansplain the brain to this brilliant doctor 😂
Thank you for explaining the brain to a brain scientist.
Not true.
Replace all the other organs and the brain will change. You will change.
It's always been a symbiosis but it lack of knowledge about the brain is giving us the very minimalistic idea, that the brain is a separate organ which is not really connected to anything else.
That's wrong.
The brain is the most interconnected thing in our body and can not stay the same without that body.
Just changing the bacteria in your gut will change your brain…
Not true. Heart transplants can change a persons preferences habits and come with new fears and etc. other organs probably carry minuscule changes to the person as well. And we are not the same person moment to moment day to day bc our brain is constantly changing and requiring, we are reinvented every second.
UAU,I really love how she express her self to explain about our brain,is so beautiful,thank you for that🙏❤️