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How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality
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The Power of Improvisation
Nighoonam is a Jewish time of prayer and meditation. But if you're not religious, there's another route you can take: Jazz. A study by neuroscientist Charles Lim found that when jazz musicians switched to improvisation their brain regions responsible for self-monitoring decreased And regions responsible for autobiographical memory increased. The music itself provided in space to break down these defenses - allowing people to tap into something more about self-expression and authenticity.
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