New Article
 Several
years ago Alita Marlow flew to California and attended
The Brain
Program. Recently she sent me an update on her
life. I was delighted to hear from her and appreciate
her willingness to allow me to share her inspiring journey
with you. She titled her guest article, Organizing
Your Workplace with Your BrainInMind.
Read
the article online... |
Brain
Bender
More stimulation for your cerebral neurons! [Note: If
you are receiving the text-only version of this email
newsletter, you will need to view the Brain Bender online
(see link below).]
See
July/August Brain Bender online... |
Riddle
 What
occurs only once in a minute, twice in a moment, and never
in a hundred years?
See May/June
Brain Bulletin online... |
Brain-Q
 This
year I am including a puzzle in each Brain Bulletin to
provide additional options for brain stimulation. The
puzzle rules are similar to those of Sudoku, but the puzzle
uses letters of the alphabet rather than numbers. The
object is to complete each grid so that every 3-by-3 box
(there are 9 such boxes in each puzzle), every row, and
every column contain the letters in the puzzle word--used
once only.
The puzzle word for this issue is a reminder that we need
to exercise the brain on a daily basis: braingyms
Solutions are available on my web site. [Note: If you
are receiving the text-only version of the email newsletter,
you will need to view the Brain-Q
puzzle online.]
Brain Q
solution for May/June 2007... |
Seminar
Opportunities
 Due
to popular demand we’ve added a summer date for
THE BRAIN
PROGRAM.
Saturday, August 11, 2007, 9:00 a.m.–4:00
p.m.
Event: Community Seminar (C.E. Credit available for nurses
and MFT/LCSW)
Fee: $150 for Seminar, BTSA, lunch, and written materials;
$50 to audit
Location: Women’s Center Lecture Hall, 1299 Pine
Street, St. Helena, CA 94574
Phone: (707) 963-1912
E-mail: beggc1@ah.org
Classes fill quickly so register early and complete the
BTSA
Tuesday, July 17, 2007, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Event: Community Seminar
Location: Napa Valley College, Upper Valley Campus
Taylor's Topic: The
Brain and Loss – To Grieve is to Heal
Friday, July 20, 2007 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and
2:30–4:30 p.m.
Event: Gladstone Seminar
Location: Conference Campground, Gladstone, OR
Taylor's Topics:
• Cellular
Memory – Past, Present, and Future
• Downshifting
– Managing a Natural Brain Phenomenon
View
Dr. Taylor's speaking schedule... |
Questions & Answers
 Q.
I’ve attended several of your seminars and notice
you use only white backgrounds for PowerPoint slides.
You must have a reason for that.
A. Years ago a brain researcher told me that when colored
backgrounds are used for transparencies or PowerPoint
slides, you increase the risk that at least some participants
may become distracted (unless the backgrounds are actual
pictures of nature). This is due to the tendency for brains
to recall events, positive or negative, that are associated
with the background color. Whether this occurs at a conscious
or subconscious level, they will be distracted. When their
brains are distracted, the likelihood for learning, retaining,
and/or practically applying the information being presented
is decreased.
I have a great regard for a person’s time. It
is one of the most valuable gifts one individual can give
to another. And it is completely unique--no one else can
give your gift of time! When people attend one of my seminars,
I want to make the best use of their time and make it
as easy as possible for their brains to absorb the information.
Typically I tend to:
• Use white backgrounds for PowerPoint slides to
minimize color distraction
• Avoid wearing fragrances that might be distracting
to kinesthetics
• Dress in monochromatic colors to minimize visual
distraction
• Negotiate the best PA system possible to minimize
sound irritation for the auditories
Other
Questions & Answers... |
News
 CDs
Studies have shown that reading stories or listening
to stories being read aloud can stimulate active mental
picturing, a necessary skill for effective brainstorming,
problem solving, imagination, and creativity. This is
in contrast to watching TV and videos that usually involve
passive picturing (processing what other brains have created).
Taylor’s original animal allegories are designed
to help stimulate active mental picturing, develop creativity
and imagination, hone listening skills, and trigger decoding
centers in the brain for the three main sensory systems
(visual, auditory, kinesthetic). For people of any age,
these stories are now available on CD. Read by the author.
DVDs
Originally recorded at 3ABN studios in Illinois, the
VHS masters have been transferred to DVD format. Taylor
presents the information in an easy-to-understand style.
Each topic is presented in from three to eleven 30-minute
segments. Groups from around the world have reported using
these at weekly one-hour home, school, organizational,
or community gatherings. The host shows one 30-minute
segment and continues with a 30-minute discussion, which
helps to make the information practical to everyday living.
The following week the host shows the second 30-minute
segment for that topic, followed by a general discussion,
and so on.
Take
a look at our new order form... |
Practical Application Summaries
 My
webmaster has uploaded more files to the Practical Application
Summaries. The goal for this work in progress is to share
information that will stimulate thinking, trigger increased
awareness at an individual level, and provide another
way to view the brain and related behaviors.
In preparing them I relied heavily on brain function
research, a plethora of studies, collaboration with other
brain researchers, and discussions with experts in a variety
of genres. Use these summaries as a springboard for your
own practical applications and have fun in the process!
Practical
Application Summaries...
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Point to Ponder
 Even
if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if
you just sit there. --Will Rogers
This quote attributed to Will Rogers reminds me of a
statement by Katherine Benziger: “It doesn’t
matter how well you walk the path if it’s not your
path.” Each of us must take personal responsibility
for not only figuring out our path, but moving along the
path. Yes, others can encourage, cajole, threaten, reward,
punish, coax--you name it--in an attempt to help you figure
out your brain’s energy advantage and use your innate
giftedness effectively, but YOU are the only one that
can actually do it. You can sit there, mark time, and
get run over, or you can walk your path with energy and
enthusiasm--and thrive. From that perspective, it’s
sort of a “no-brainer.”
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