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Imagine this. You come across an activity that brings about changes in the anterior cingulate cortex, insula, temporo-parietal junction, and the fronto-limbic network. But some of you might want more.

What happens in the brain to bring about the conditions necessary for a peak or ‘mystical’ experience? According to studies, the most impactful peak experiences are characterized by a weird ...

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What Is the Limbic System? The limbic system is a part of the brain consisting of several components such as the hippocampus and amygdala and serving many functions within the body. While we have a ...

The limbic system helps regulate emotional and social processing, as well as learning, motivation, and memory. It consists of structures that lie beneath the outer, wrinkly part of the brain and above ...