Comments on: Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor at TED http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/ A blog on entrepreneurship, user experience, and web innovation. Published by Fred Oliveira. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:19:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Jessica http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/comment-page-1/#comment-41486 Jessica Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:24:18 +0000 http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/#comment-41486 MY STROKE OF INSIGHT was ranked #5 in all books sold on Amazon today and #1 in Memoirs above even Barbara Walters' memoir. Babs had been promoting her book for months in advance and Dr. Taylor's book was self-published. Then Oprah recommended it. There's the Power of Now, and then there's the Power of Oprah!! "My Stroke of Insight" is out in Hardcover now for less than the old paperback edition. Amazon has it for 40% off. MY STROKE OF INSIGHT was ranked #5 in all books sold on Amazon today and #1 in Memoirs above even Barbara Walters’ memoir. Babs had been promoting her book for months in advance and Dr. Taylor’s book was self-published.

Then Oprah recommended it. There’s the Power of Now, and then there’s the Power of Oprah!!

“My Stroke of Insight” is out in Hardcover now for less than the old paperback edition. Amazon has it for 40% off.

]]> By: Gwendolyn http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/comment-page-1/#comment-41483 Gwendolyn Fri, 30 May 2008 04:48:16 +0000 http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/#comment-41483 I read "My Stroke of Insight" in one sitting - I couldn't put it down. I laughed. I cried. It was a fantastic book (I heard it's a NYTimes Bestseller and I can see why!), but I also think it will be the start of a new, transformative Movement! No one wants to have a stroke as Jill Bolte Taylor did, but her experience can teach us all how to live better lives. Her TED.com speech was one of the most incredibly moving, stimulating, wonderful videos I've ever seen. Her Oprah Soul Series interviews were fascinating. They should make a movie of her life so everyone sees it. This is the Real Deal and gives me hope for humanity. I read “My Stroke of Insight” in one sitting – I couldn’t put it down. I laughed. I cried. It was a fantastic book (I heard it’s a NYTimes Bestseller and I can see why!), but I also think it will be the start of a new, transformative Movement! No one wants to have a stroke as Jill Bolte Taylor did, but her experience can teach us all how to live better lives. Her TED.com speech was one of the most incredibly moving, stimulating, wonderful videos I’ve ever seen. Her Oprah Soul Series interviews were fascinating. They should make a movie of her life so everyone sees it. This is the Real Deal and gives me hope for humanity.

]]> By: Evans http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/comment-page-1/#comment-41481 Evans Thu, 29 May 2008 03:23:11 +0000 http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/#comment-41481 The New York Times Sunday Newspaper on May 25 had a great two page article on Jill Bolte Taylor and her book, "MY STROKE OF INSIGHT". Her book is a must read and this NY Times article - called "A Superhighway to bliss" is worth checking out too. The New York Times Sunday Newspaper on May 25 had a great two page article on Jill Bolte Taylor and her book, “MY STROKE OF INSIGHT”. Her book is a must read and this NY Times article – called “A Superhighway to bliss” is worth checking out too.

]]> By: hanneke http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/comment-page-1/#comment-41477 hanneke Mon, 26 May 2008 12:16:20 +0000 http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/#comment-41477 Great story about Jill Taylor. It proves that the native peoples have always been right about this. I'm just surprised that noone believed them and now that Jill Taylor has experienced this phenomenon it is accepted. Is not it time we should listen more to native peoples and acknowledge and honour them for keeping their wisdoms? Hanneke Great story about Jill Taylor. It proves that the native peoples have always been right about this. I’m just surprised that noone believed them and now that Jill Taylor has experienced this phenomenon it is accepted. Is not it time we should listen more to native peoples and acknowledge and honour them for keeping their wisdoms?

Hanneke

]]> By: Cinda http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/comment-page-1/#comment-41474 Cinda Wed, 21 May 2008 05:17:45 +0000 http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/#comment-41474 Hi all, Hah - Jill Bolte Taylor is for the computerist and the ANTI computerist. She will save us all from ourselves, and maybe save the world in the process. Jill's TED video is a MUST SEE. Her book MY STROKE OF INSIGHT is a MUST READ - if there's only one book we read this year. Also, I jut saw the last of the Oprah Soul Series interview with Jill Taylor and it is well worth seeing too. We can all improve our lives if we can follow just a bit of what Dr Taylor is talking about. Good stuff! Cinda Hi all,

Hah – Jill Bolte Taylor is for the computerist and the ANTI computerist. She will save us all from ourselves, and maybe save the world in the process.

Jill’s TED video is a MUST SEE. Her book MY STROKE OF INSIGHT is a MUST READ – if there’s only one book we read this year. Also, I jut saw the last of the Oprah Soul Series interview with Jill Taylor and it is well worth seeing too. We can all improve our lives if we can follow just a bit of what Dr Taylor is talking about. Good stuff!

Cinda

]]> By: Ellen http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/comment-page-1/#comment-41458 Ellen Fri, 16 May 2008 06:30:16 +0000 http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/#comment-41458 I've been recommending a book by Jill Bolte Taylor called "My Stroke of Insight" to everyone I know. It's an amazing story, both uplifting and powerful on three levels: physical, emotional, and spiritual, but the spiritual aspect alone makes this the best book I've read all year. How often do you get to hear a neuroscientist describe having a stroke, nearly dying and finding Nirvana, and then making a miraculous recovery so that she's back to teaching medical students!?! I came away with a renewed sense of understanding, wonder and hopefulness about the capabilities of the human brain. I give "My Stroke of Insight" highest marks! You can get the book for just $16.47 with free shipping from Amazon! I’ve been recommending a book by Jill Bolte Taylor called “My Stroke of Insight” to everyone I know. It’s an amazing story, both uplifting and powerful on three levels: physical, emotional, and spiritual, but the spiritual aspect alone makes this the best book I’ve read all year.

How often do you get to hear a neuroscientist describe having a stroke, nearly dying and finding Nirvana, and then making a miraculous recovery so that she’s back to teaching medical students!?!

I came away with a renewed sense of understanding, wonder and hopefulness about the capabilities of the human brain. I give “My Stroke of Insight” highest marks!

You can get the book for just $16.47 with free shipping from Amazon!

]]> By: Will Consciousness ever be Natural? http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/comment-page-1/#comment-41446 Will Consciousness ever be Natural? Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:48:44 +0000 http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/#comment-41446 [...] a watch if you want to explore the difference between I as the body, and Us as consciousness.. Webreakstuff » Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor at TED Louise __________________ Louise find yourself, find your purpose http://www.theemergingpath.com [...] [...] a watch if you want to explore the difference between I as the body, and Us as consciousness.. Webreakstuff » Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor at TED Louise __________________ Louise find yourself, find your purpose http://www.theemergingpath.com [...]

]]> By: sally hammerman http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/comment-page-1/#comment-41440 sally hammerman Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:10:58 +0000 http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/#comment-41440 I am sooooo grateful for this information & video. In 1979 I was attacked, my head (L. side) banged against our brick fireplace, and only rescued by my husband coming home unexpectedly - three days in a coma, partial paralysis of the entire R. side and more - but I was "born again" and would love to thank the person who's responsible - no body understands that. I'm an artist, a community nurse & a farmer AND ah-HAH!!! I've sent this to all my community nursing students but most importantly, I've sent it to my family who can now understand why I get so immersed in what I'm doing that I forget what else I was supposed to do next - or what they told me yesterday that I was supposed to do tomorrow. I've done some unforgivable forgetful things as a mother where perhaps they'll find new meaning. Perhaps they'll understand also, why I feel so connected to the growing elements that art, nursing, and farming offer us. And, most precious, perhaps they'll find a way to join us. THANKS!!! I am sooooo grateful for this information & video. In 1979 I was attacked, my head (L. side) banged against our brick fireplace, and only rescued by my husband coming home unexpectedly – three days in a coma, partial paralysis of the entire R. side and more – but I was “born again” and would love to thank the person who’s responsible – no body understands that.

I’m an artist, a community nurse & a farmer AND ah-HAH!!! I’ve sent this to all my community nursing students but most importantly, I’ve sent it to my family who can now understand why I get so immersed in what I’m doing that I forget what else I was supposed to do next – or what they told me yesterday that I was supposed to do tomorrow. I’ve done some unforgivable forgetful things as a mother where perhaps they’ll find new meaning. Perhaps they’ll understand also, why I feel so connected to the growing elements that art, nursing, and farming offer us. And, most precious, perhaps they’ll find a way to join us. THANKS!!!

]]> By: Daniela Kozak http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/comment-page-1/#comment-41427 Daniela Kozak Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:58:19 +0000 http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/#comment-41427 Watching Dr. Taylor was beyond inspiring and empowering, it was a validation of where I am trying to be. Thank you! Watching Dr. Taylor was beyond inspiring and empowering, it was a validation of where I am trying to be. Thank you!

]]> By: Dale Cruse http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/comment-page-1/#comment-41417 Dale Cruse Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:23:43 +0000 http://blog.webreakstuff.com/2008/03/dr-jill-taylor-at-ted/#comment-41417 I just watched Dr. Bolte Taylor's speech recently and was knocked out! Life changing. I just watched Dr. Bolte Taylor’s speech recently and was knocked out! Life changing.

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