I switched off my Brain
September 5, 2009 // By: Bob Hamp // 2 Comments
I am certain that my friend, Dr. Caroline Leaf could explain physiologically what I am about to describe experientially. She is a brain researcher and the author of “Who Switched off my Brain” as well as a number of other helpful resources about “brain care”. All I know is that this last week, I switched of my brain.
My website is entitled “Thinking Differently” I made a post about “Thinking Differently” My soon-to-be-released book is entitled “Thinking Differently” People always comment on how differently I think.
This week, by the time I got home at night I could barely think cohesively much less differently.
In two weeks time, my team put on two major events. We did a two day intensive ministry/transformation event, which I occasionally write about, called Kairos.
And we just completed forty hours of intensive training for our own team as well as leaders from around the country and around the world. During both of these times, I was intensely focused (try not to laugh), and engaged. I poured out thoughts, engaged my heart, connected spiritually both upward and outward, and engaged in large group, small group and one-on-one conversations about world changing ideas.
And afterwards, at night, my brain didn’t seem to work.
It felt thick and slow. It was filled with fatigue. Simple, normal thoughts didn’t come easily, I certainly wasn’t thinking unusual, creative, or original thoughts. My thoughts were very concrete. And Basic.
“I’m hungry” or “I want cake”
“I don’t want to work out” or “can I just sit here”
That was about the extent of my thoughts. Not much different about those thoughts.
Somehow, my normal (term used loosely) thought processes just weren’t working, normally.
Giving out without taking in seemed to leave me empty. Not existentially speaking, but regarding cognition. I am sure my brain chemistry changed, (right, Dr. Leaf?) because my brain absolutely took in less, processed more slowly and more simply, and resisted anything challenging.
I have a simple day today, and two days completely off. I am hoping my brain switches back on. Then I can start posting again some different thinking. Stay tuned.
To read more about Dr. Leaf and her resources, click on her name.
Jennifer thanks for the Pics
2 Comments
You see, you still maturing. Age is just a number, and God can’t be contain in just one brain. I’m glad you’ll still sharing some of it (thinking differently) with the people of the world. Thanks again Bob!!!
Bob,
Thanks to your and your team for pouring out yourself for me and the world changers last week. I pray your receive rest and power for the days to come. You have truly challenged me to think differently. Thanks for allowing God to show us that freedom if for everyone!
PS:The Journey of Desire has begun!