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Clyde Fenner commented on this video

I want to talk with her alot of her descripition on what happen to her happen to me speech and vision affected stuck in the moment dont feel separate from anything, the brainchatter I call the comittee is gone. feeling of calmness and peacefulness i was wrap up in seem to lead right out of life i try to bring some back with me when it let me come back. I hung onto alittle Iam still adjusting Hospital VA Dec 4th till dec 10th Iam sure there was bleeding behind left eye the doctors tells me he knows best and only did a mri without contrast this makes me nervous he making a decision that could cost me my life.

May

A stroke of insight from ladyfi.wordpress.com

Sometimes, a bad experience really can bring on new insights, and give you a new life. Hardships are obstacles - sometimes mine fields - but, if we are very lucky, they can also open up whole new worlds.My mother recently had a small stroke. One of the neighbours, a former pilot, now uses a wheelchair to get around because he lost the capacity to walk after his stroke.Jill Bolte Taylor, a brain scientist, watched as her bodily functions had a total meltdown. She spent eight years learning how to talk and walk again. And how to think. What she discovered is truly amazing - and an inspiration to us all. "How many brain scientists have been able to study the brain from the inside out? I've gotten as much out of this experience of losing my left mind as I have in my entire academic career," she says. more about "A stroke of insight", posted with vodpod I don't mind telling you that this brought tears to my eyes.What inspires you?Thanks to TED for letting me share this wonderful video!If you are having problems with the video, then perhaps this link will help!

Oct

2008

Blixten added this video and said

Great speak about left and right brain and her stroke.

Oct

2008

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Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: She had a massive stroke, and watched as her brain functions -- motion, speech, self-awareness –- shut down one by one. An astonishing story.

Oct

2008

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“Jane Goodall, dubbed by her biographer “the woman who redefined man,” has changed our perceptions of primates, people, and the connection between the two. Over the past 45 years, Goodall herself has also evolved — from steadfast scientist to passionate conservationist and humanitarian.” ~From TED.comA few days ago I found this video. I am very [...]

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