We see a minuscule fraction (0.0035%) of the electromagnetic spectrum, meaning our perception of physical reality is already an abstraction. When applied to complex human behaviors, objective "truth" becomes nearly impossible to discern, as it's filtered through cognitive shortcuts and biases.

A thought triggers an emotional and physiological response that naturally lasts less than 90 seconds. To feel an emotion like anger for longer, you are actively re-thinking the thoughts that re-stimulate the emotional circuit. This reframes sustained moods as a series of choices rather than an uncontrollable state.

The 'butterflies' in your stomach are not just a metaphor; they are signals from an ancient G-force accelerometer in the gut. This system activates during moments of physical instability, like a fall, and emotional vulnerability, like falling in love, serving as a primal alarm for both.

With 10x more neurons going to the eye than from it, the brain actively predicts reality and uses sensory input primarily to correct errors. This explains phantom sensations, like feeling a stair that isn't there, where the brain's simulation briefly overrides sensory fact.

The heart's electromagnetic field is powerful enough to be measured five to six feet away. This isn't abstract; it's a real phenomenon that explains why we feel certain people's "energy." This energy can even cause physical synchronization in others, such as aligning the menstrual cycles of women living together.

The physiological state of nervousness—heightened alertness and agitation from adrenaline—is identical to that of excitement. Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman explains the emotional difference comes entirely from our cognitive framing, or the top-down label we apply to the physical sensations.

The fundamental dynamics of consciousness may be timeless, without increasing entropy. Our linear experience of time is an emergent property created by the loss of information when that timeless reality is projected into our limited human interface.

The mind is not merely a product of the brain; it is an energetic, gravitational field that processes information and directs the brain's activity. The brain is like a magnet, while the mind is the invisible field that shapes your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, a concept rooted in quantum physics.

We often assume our thoughts cause our feelings. However, the body frequently experiences a physical state first (e.g., anxiety from adrenaline), and the conscious mind then creates a plausible narrative to explain that feeling. This means the "reason" you feel anxious or unmotivated may be a story, not the root physical cause.