As described in the introductory article, in the booklet “Mindsight” Daniel J. Siegel discusses how different levels of our body and brain interact with each other. Or not.
Based on decades of therapy experience, Siegel observed that people are not “in the flow” precisely when they are not “integrated” within themselves, for example when there are inner conflicts. inner conflicts.
One type of “integration” is the so-called horizontal integration between the right and left hemispheres of the brain:
- Our right hemisphere is responsible for networked thinking, images, symbols, non-verbal communication and so on. This hemisphere develops first in our childhood. It supports creativity and innovation, and provides enjoyment and energy in life.
- In contrast, the left hemisphere of the brain is responsible for linear thinking, logic, language, etc. It develops later, with language, in adolescence, at work. It provides structure, order and focus in life. This hemisphere often dominates in our customers from adolescence onwards.
If we are not “horizontally integrated”, we find it more difficult to access emotions (ours and those around us) and may appear unsympathetic, unemotional and “hard-core rational”. We are quick to judge and evaluate. Sometimes we feel empty, without a soul, the world is gray-on-gray. However, a longing for more color in life, which is often difficult to grasp, is somehow within us.
What can you do? The first step is to become more mindful of yourself, to track your thoughts, logic and decisions (left brain) as well as the images, energies and feelings within you. Mindfulness exercises (e.g. meditation) help tremendously here.
In coaching, we then focus on non-verbal, descriptive aspects, images, etc. We strengthen non-verbal perception and communication. We use daily exercises, such as We use daily exercises, such as a diary, to strengthen mindfulness for non-verbal things – and to verbalize observations. This verbalization is one of the ways to make the left and right hemispheres of the brain “vibrate” more strongly together again.
In our experience, “right-brain” strengthening and horizontal integration brings a lot of energy and vitality into our lives. It is worth it. For us and for those around us.
Feel inside yourself – how well are you “horizontally integrated”? Is there a longing for more? To be whole and grow? We would be happy to accompany you!
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