I am quite surprised and amazed by Taylor's description of her stroke and recovery. It sounds
exactly like the psychedelic experiences I have had before, at least up to a point of bodily control - the blurring of objects, the blurring of where your physical self ends and begins, the many scattered unconnected thoughts, the inability to hold down a plan beyond a minute, the feeling of warmth and in the womb, nirvana, childlike curiosity, wonderment at nature, etc. Absolutely amazing. I had no idea that a stroke can be akin to a psychedelic/spiritual experience... It is an experience I would not subject myself to on a regular basis but in the right time, place and context and rarely. It is spiritual healing if done correctly. Not necessarily just the nirvana that Taylor speaks of but the ability to bring to the forefront emotions that need to be purged.
Random thoughts:
1. Who are we without memories? Are we more connected to the universe without memories? Is this what is meant by losing one's self?
2. Being caught between the living and the consciousness but without the ability to interact with the external world - reminds me of Joe Bonham in
Johnny Got His Gun.
3. Blurring of science, well being and spirituality - the present moment, positive emotions, brain chatter are important concepts within Chan/Zen Buddhism - also tied to yoga, states of meditation, transcendence.
4. Taking charge of one's self - control left brain chatter. Control the internal as well as the external.
5. Enjoying the present moment. Which then brings the question, what constitute a good and meaningful life?
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