The Revolution that gives us hope

After listening to Norman Dodge in the youtube listed below I marvel at the incredible hope he presents from working with people who have learning disorders to people who have anxiety disorders. Scientists over the last four hundred years have believed that our brain circuits are pre-determined and that we are left to live with what we are born with or with the results of traumatic injuries or experiences. Neuroplasticity is revolutionizing our understanding of the brain and it's plasticity such that it effects all human activities. Our thoughts can change the structure and therefore the functioning of our brain. The implications seem to be boundless in influencing how we perceive the world, our response to action and our imagination capabilities. Norman talks about how our thoughts can turn on genes to make new connections. Our thoughts lead to changes in the brain. He ends his speech with the question "If the brain is plastic how did we miss it?" My response to his question--Is to be thankful with this new understanding. My desire is to focus on learning more about how people are using this new knowledge and to gain a better understanding about the brains resilience and vulnerabilities such that we can all be inspired with this new hope and understanding.