>From http://www.chopra.com/files/newsletter/Apr12/Apr12-Meditation.html
What happens in the brain during meditation? The emotional effects of sitting quieting and going within are profound. The deep state of rest produced by meditation triggers the brain to release neurotransmitters, including dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins. Each of these naturally occurring brain chemicals has been linked to different aspects of happiness: ... Oxytocin (the same chemical whose levels rise during sexual arousal and breastfeeding), is a pleasure hormone. It creates feelings of calm, contentment, and security, while reducing fear and anxiety. ________________________________ From: TurquoiseBee <turquoi...@yahoo.com> To: "fairfieldlife@yahoogroups.com" <fairfieldlife@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 2, 2014 8:50 AM Subject: [FairfieldLife] Are TMers Oxytocin Junkies? You've gotta admit...it *does* explain the group apologetics thang. It also explains FFL cliques... http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/39595/title/Oxytocin-Boosts-Dishonesty/
