Things I'm Learning Pt 1

"I heard a shout. Starting, and looking half round, I saw the lion just in the act of springin upon me. I was upon a little height, he caught my shoulder as he sprang, and we both came to the ground below together. Growling horribly close to my ear, he shook me as a terrier does a rat. The shock produced a stupor similar to that which seems to be felt by a mouse after the first shake of the cat. It caused a sort of dreaminess in which there was no sense of pain nor feeling of terror, though [I was] quite conscious of all that was happening...This peculiar state is probably produced in all animals killed by carnivora; and if so, is a merciful provision by our benevolent Creator for lessening the pain of death."

- David Livingstone, Missionary Travels, 1857

I am always encouraged by things I find in my Psych textbook that point to God as the Creator. Also, in Psych class I am learning about the brain. Let me tell you, it is a strange thing to try and grasp. Sort of like thinking about eternity. Now, granted I haven't read all the information on it yet, but from what I know, I was wondering how our thoughts are able to trigger the neurons. I can understand how a hormone or other outside stimulus can affect the neurons, but what about thoughts, and are thoughts controlled by neurons as well? Hmm, well maybe in another "Things I'm Learning" column I'll have more answers.

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Other things I'm learning:
* Oatmeal doesn't cook the same in styrofoam bowls (I'm going to have to experiment with that).
* My History professor is a nut.
* I need to remember to bring something to do during Econ lecture



Well, I'll keep you posted - whether you like it or not :)