Monthly Archives: April 2012

Focus and Noise

In another post, I compared how spirituality and entrepreneurship are the same. They are different in one aspect, though, and that is the noise level. Let me explain. As you grow deeper and deeper in Dhamma, the level of noise slowly goes down. This change is permanent and you start exploring deeper and deeper. There is...
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Speaking Your Mind

Have you ever wondered why when you see broadcasters make blunders and they had not been more careful? Whether it’s Rush Limbaugh on the far right or Bill Maher on the far left, all have had moments when they said something which they regretted or apologized for later. The answer to why this happens is actually pretty...
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Serotonin and Meditation

Serotonin and Meditation

What is Serotonin?

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter also known as the "feel good" chemical. I prefer to call it the "morality chemical," and this blog will explain why. Though I am specifically covering serotonin here, the same applies to dopamine and other related neurotransmitters. Though it's a "feel good" chemical, not only the lack of it...
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