Special to The Union

“A therapist, trainer, and longtime meditator, Lind-Kyle…writes superbly about the relationship between meditation and the brain.”

— Library Journal

July 16, 2009



Do you assume the negative aspects of your life — your worries, bad habits, addictions, and so forth — a re here to stay? The great news is you're wrong. Patt Lind-Kyle, in her new book “Heal Your Mind, Rewire Your Brain,” says it is possible to change your life. But first you must understand what's at the root of your problems: your mind and the way it directs your brain to function.

Scientists have recently found that the brain is highly adaptable and constantly changes in response to events in our lives. Lind-Kyle's book applies this new science in practical ways, providing a step-by-step program that enables you to rewire your neural networks by focusing on and becoming aware of the functions of each of the four brainwaves.

Mind training can interrupt your suffering, sharpen your mental abilities, and correct your cognitive imbalances. As you learn to put attention on your mind you will consciously reprogram the neural networks through which information and energy flow, resulting in a more peaceful, creative, and positive life. By using the mental tools of intention, attention, awareness and receptivity the mind heals the mind.

“Heal Your Mind, Rewire Your Brain” will help you discover essential mind management tools for shaping a healthy, happy brain and teach you:

• The difference between the brain and the mind — and how they relate to one another

• The functions of the four brain waves (beta, alpha, theta, and delta) and how they can work together in synchrony

• How the brain's neuroplasticity allows it to grow, expand, and change — at any age

• Why thinking positively literally makes you healthier and happier

• How mind training activates the brain's circuitry, and how you can harness its power through step-by-step exercises

• Why personality type is a blueprint to predicting behavior, and how to determine your own using the Enneagram

n How to find your home base, a place of awareness, peace, and creativity that is in flow with your life's direction

“Patt Lind-Kyle has accomplished a remarkable feat, bringing together fascinating neuroscience and effective self-development tools in the same book. Add to that her warmth, wisdom, and clinical skill, and you have a refreshing joy of a read to boot! Bravo.”

— Emmett Miller, MD, Author of “Deep Healing and Our Culture on the Couch.”

Patt Lind-Kyle is an author, therapist, trainer, speaker, and consultant. She is a former professor and practices as an executive development consultant that applies neuro-monitoring tools for stress management, health, and peak performance. Find out more at www.healrewireyourbrain.com

Meet the author

• Patt Lind-Kyle will be giving a free one hour presentation and a book signing from 7 to 9 p.m., Wed., Dec 2, at the Madelyn Helling Library in Nevada City.

• This event is sponsored by the Friends of The Nevada County Libraries. Refreshments will be provided. Call (530) 265-1407 for more information.