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Stress-regulation systems involve the brain (amygdala, prefrontal cortex), autonomic nervous system (sympathetic for “fight-or-flight,” parasympathetic for “rest-and-digest”), and the HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal), working together to manage perceived threats, releasing hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, and then returning the body to balance through opposing actions and brain regulation.

A “resonance field” refers to concepts where resonance, the tendency of a system to oscillate with greater amplitude at certain frequencies, becomes a fundamental organising principle, linking physics (quantum mechanics, gravity) and consciousness, often involving harmonic patterns, geometry, and unified theories like Resonance Field Theory (RFT), extending beyond traditional physics Read more

The term “phylogenetic layer” is primarily used in the context of visualizing or analysing multi-layered biological data on a phylogenetic tree, or in specific neuroscience contexts referring to the evolutionary history of brain structures. In the field of bioinformatics, “phylogenetic layer” typically refers to the addition of supplementary data to Read more

Genetic memory refers to the idea that ancestral experiences, like trauma or learned behaviours, can be passed down through DNA to influence subsequent generations’ brains and behaviours, often via epigenetic changes (marks on DNA), not direct memory recall, but as predispositions, instincts, or heightened sensitivities, seen in animal studies showing Read more

Lifelong practice, or lifelong learning, is the continuous, voluntary pursuit of knowledge and skills throughout one’s life for personal or professional growth, extending beyond formal education. It involves actively seeking new experiences, embracing curiosity, challenging oneself, adapting to change, and taking ownership of one’s development through both formal (courses, workshops) Read more

A genetic lineage refers to all descendants of a specific genetic sequence or a direct line of ancestry, tracing biological inheritance through DNA, often used in genealogy (family history) or evolutionary biology to map relationships and origins, distinct from a simple family tree by focusing on specific genetic markers like Read more

Self-embodiment is a state of deep connection between mind and body, feeling fully present in your physical self and sensations, dissolving the mind-body division, and expressing your inner experience through tangible actions, movement, or being, moving from pure thought to felt experience. It involves being attuned to your breath, movement, Read more

Panentheistic describes the belief that the universe exists within God, but God is also greater than the universe, pervading it while transcending it. It’s a middle ground between pantheism (God is the universe) and classical theism (God is separate from the universe). In a panentheistic view, God is immanent (in Read more

The Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA) is the hypothetical single-celled organism from which all life on Earth (Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya) descended, existing billions of years ago, possibly around 4.2 billion years ago in hydrothermal vents, possessing key genetic machinery like DNA/RNA and ribosomes, and representing the root of the universal Read more

Intersubjective agreement is a shared understanding or mutual consensus among multiple people about subjective experiences, concepts, or meanings, forming a common ground for communication and social reality, distinguishing it from purely individual (subjective) or universal (objective) truths, and is crucial for creating shared meanings like laws or money. It’s the Read more