The Power within You
The brain normally weighs a little over three pounds in males, and a little under three pounds in females. Despite of this weight difference, the brains of males and females function identically. The subject regarding the parts of the brain, as well as the functions of each particular part, is an intensely convoluted endeavor. To simplify, the more or less three-pound brain can be divided into three major parts- forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain.
The forebrain is the largest among the three parts and is considered the center of human intelligence. Intelligence is what sets man apart from animals. Although something that is akin to intelligence is evident in animals, this manifestation of intelligence-like characteristics is more appropriately referred to as instinct. Living organisms, both single-celled and many-celled, have varying levels and means by which instinct is displayed for survival purposes. When seen under the microscope, single-celled organism like the protozoa can perform basic functions such as the intake of food that they meet along the way, the elimination of waste, and the avoidance of dangerous chemicals or substances. These basic activities are the only things that single-celled organisms are capable of. On the other hand, many-celled organisms can do complex activities like moving around to search for food and shelter, and being aware of what is happening in their environment.
In comparison to all other organisms lower in class than man, man is the only being on earth who can think or process the ideas he acquired from experiences, and can decide about the things he want to do. With the willpower, man can effect changes, whether these changes mean creation or perdition. Man’s life does not rely on fate alone, but on his own will. The brain enables man to conceptualize creative ideas and gives man the power to make these ideas alive.
The human body is likened to a computer system where the brain serves as the central processing unit (CPU) responsible for controlling all the physiological, psychological and emotional processes that takes place from within. The attributes of human intelligence, which include thinking, willpower, consciousness, emotion, memory, and the like, depend on the forebrain, specifically in the gray matter of the cerebrum called cortex. The cortex might be a neutral-colored thing, but this gray matter is the source of all the colors of man’s life. With the gift of willpower, man has the ability to change the hues of his life, from angry red, to joyful yellow, to sad violet, to hopeful green, etc.
The other major parts of the brain are the midbrain and hindbrain. The midbrain controls reflexes while the hindbrain is responsible for body movement coordination and involuntary actions such as heart rate and respiration. The forebrain, where thinking is based, sends signals to other parts of the brain to make a person move.
Your brain controls your every activity. Although brain activities can now be altered, the best way to maximize your brain potentials is resorting to the natural and non-invasive remedy of maintaining a positive outlook in life. Think positive and act what you think because your actions serve as your brain’s exercise to make it stronger. As Leonardo da Vinci said, "Iron rusts from disuse, stagnant water loses its purity, and in cold weather becomes frozen; ever so does inaction sap the vigors of the mind." Empower your self. Use your brain. Use the power within you.
