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How To Escape Your Brain's Default Mode Network | Zindel Segal and Norman Farb

10% Happier with Dan Harris

CHAPTER

Exploring the Default Mode Network and Sensory Experiences

The chapter delves into the default mode network in the brain, discussing its impact on habitual behaviors and self-referential thoughts, particularly in relation to conditions like depression. It also explores the concept of providing sensory saturated experiences as a way to redirect attention and promote growth, drawing parallels to the effects of meditation. The speakers highlight the importance of shifting from automaticity to sensation and offer practical exercises to help listeners engage with their environment in a more observant and open manner.

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