"Neuroscience research shows that social rejection, isolation, and emotional neglect activate the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC) and the anterior insula—the exact same regions that process the affective (distress) quality of physical pain"
"When a child is ignored or shut out, the brain perceives social disconnection as an existential threat, triggering the release of stress hormones like cortisol and activating the body's alarm systems just as a physical wound would."
"Chronic emotional neglect and being ignored often manifest physically later on, leading to somatic symptoms like chronic pain, muscle tension, headaches, or stomachaches."
It's interesting that Yahusha Hamashia said, I quote, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great and foremost commandment. And the second is like it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments hang the whole Law and the Prophets.”
From these verses we know that if you don't love, you are neglecting people. If you neglect people, it's like causing them physical pain. People also overlook their heart, soul and mind. If you don't have all three functional, your Temple is probably broken and you neglect others. The question is, what is Heart, Soul and Mind? People may ask you, what do you think, but they will never ask what is in your heart. Same with your soul. The world is out to destroy your soul and fill you with crap.
The Heart in these verses is the Greek word καρδία. It is a feminine noun meaning the pump made of flesh that makes your blood flow. It's used figuratively as core of a person's character.
The Soul is the Greek word ψυχή. It refers to the breath of life. It too is a feminine noun. It is the soul that breaks free from the "shell" of the physical body when it dies.
Mind comes from the Greek word διάνοια. It refers to the faculty of deep contemplation, discursive reasoning, and the process of working through thoughts to reach an understanding. It too is a feminine noun.
I quote, "It is specifically the prefrontal cortex and parietal cortex of the brain. It is the physical organ responsible for the faculty of deep contemplation. Because deep contemplation involves complex thought, sustained attention, and a sense of inward stillness, it relies on a coordinated network of brain regions rather than a single isolated spot."
I see the core of a person's character as your spirit. It is the heart that is wicked or becomes Born Again. A heart of stone is replaced by a figurative heart of flesh. It is the soul that is the breath of life. Inside of it is where the Spirit lives. Having a wicked spirit inside of your breath of life will terminate the breath of life eventually. A Born Again Spirit will let it live. But it is your physical brain that is the path to the Soul and Spirit.
The question is, what way do we turn to receive help for our Broken Temple? Our reasoning says there is only six directions we can go. Is it on top of the world, the pit of despair, forward into the unknown, backwards into the familiar territory, or turn to left-wing extremism or to right-wing conservativism? But we are not limited to six directions. There is a seventh. You asked, what is the seventh you say? Can it be tested by science? Can we market it and take the profits to the bank? The answer to these questions is no. The seventh direction is Yahusha Hamashia called Jesus Christ. We move towards Him by Faith. The question is, how can He rebuild our broken heart, soul and mind? There is no human in the past, present or future that can help us. Human affection is short lived. We live in a fallen world and it will turn and bite you when you are at your weakest point in life.
A child ignored all through childhood might think they don't need socal interaction, but the truth is; I quote, "Hidden impacts remain that lay under the surface, Everyone has a need for love and belonging. It doesn't just disappear. Instead of love, it often manifests in adulthood as chronic loneliness, fear of rejection, insecure attachment, and deep difficulty forming or trusting relationships. The question is, if you can't find people that love you, or have trouble being loved because of your past hurt, what do you do?
1 John 4:18 — "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love."
Psalm 27:10 — "For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord will take me in.
Romans 8:38–39 — "For I am sure that neither death nor life... nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Deuteronomy 31:6 — "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you."
Psalm 56:11 — "In God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?"
The problem is our prefrontal cortex. I quote;
"Structural Shrinkage and Thinner Cortex: Chronic under-stimulation, unpredictable caregiving, and early-life stress are associated with a reduced volume and decreased cortical thickness in the PFC."
"Neglect alters white-matter development and miswires circuits between the PFC and subcortical structures like the amygdala (the brain's threat detector). This breaks down the PFC's ability to "turn down" or modulate emotional alarms."
'Because the PFC is under-resourced or poorly connected, individuals who experienced severe neglect often struggle with impulse control, emotional balance, concentration, and executive functioning, leading to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and impulsive behaviors."
Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Yahuah is close to the broken and saves those who have crushed in spirit. The key is not to condemn yourself. You cannot fix past relationships. But the damage is still there. Your soul and spirit are ready and able, but it's the prefrontal cortex that can limit your relationships in the future.
I quote, "Regular meditation practices improve emotional regulation and strengthen functional connectivity between the prefrontal cortex and emotional centers like the amygdala."
I suggest meditation in the Word of Yahuah Elohiym.
"Engaging in novel and complex tasks—such as learning a new language, playing a musical instrument, reading challenging material, or doing working-memory exercises—builds new pathways in the PFC."
I suggest seeking something you don't know in the Word of Yahuah Elohiym.
"Getting quality sleep, exercising regularly, and maintaining a balanced diet provide the necessary neurological environment and neurotrophic factors for PFC recovery and maintenance."
What if the temple was a real building? The question is what causes the foundation to crack?
I quot, "If a portion of your foundation is pinned or poured directly onto solid rock while the rest sits on loose soil or clay, the house will settle unevenly. The soil-supported section shifts, while the rock-supported section stays rigid, causing shear or diagonal step-cracks. Pouring a rigid concrete foundation directly onto uneven rock points without a proper crushed-stone leveling bed or cushion can create stress concentration points that crack under the weight of the structure."
Your heart and soul is your spiritual temple. Placing your life on solid rock meaning Yahuah Elohiym and also on worldly things your heart and soul will suffer damage over time. Placing yourself directly on several solid rock points your foundation will crack also. These rock points are different points of view concerning Yahuah Elohiym called God. The crushed stone under your foundation is Yahusha Hamashia called Jesus Christ, it's His Grace.
I quote, "Having a foundation that is part concrete block (CMU) and part poured concrete is usually fine structurally, provided the two sections are properly tied together and rest on solid footings,"
These two different types of foundations are two people joined in marriage. It only works if you have the type of site preparation done correctly. However the two materials expand and contract at different rates, often creating a hairline crack where groundwater can seep in.
I quote, "Poured concrete walls generally have higher lateral strength (resistance to soil pushing inward from the outside) than hollow concrete block walls. In areas with heavy clay soil and freeze-thaw cycles (like the Midwest), the block section is more prone to bowing or stair-step cracking over time."
Spiritually some people can withstand different types of pressure than others can. But to fix a spiritual temple, like a foundation crack, you must call on Yahuah Elohiym to do the repairs. Only He knows how to identify the Crack Type. Only He can choose the correct repair method. While you wait on Yahuah Elohiym for help, you must be patient, take a moment before reacting. Find your peaceful spot and have compassion on yourself and others.
With all foundations water can cause a lot of damage. Spiritually what causes damage with your heart and soul is your own prefrontal cortex and the pressures of the outside world. The Freeze-Thaw Cycles that makes cracks even more horrible is the love hate thoughts we have.
It is said that by shutting down the prefrontal cortex's critical machinery suspends negative judgment of a partner, creating the neurological basis for "rose-colored glasses.
I quote, "With the analytical PFC dialed down, subcortical reward centers (like the ventral tegmental area and nucleus accumbens) flood the brain with dopamine and oxytocin, reinforcing bonding and suppressing fear responses in the amygdala."
Emotional arousal can overwhelm the prefrontal cortex's regulatory control.
I quote, "When a romantic reward is suddenly withheld or threatened, dopamine and norepinephrine spike while serotonin drops, triggering a stress-driven "protest phase" that mixes obsessive longing with abandonment rage.
The easy thing to say is to have better control over the prefrontal cortex. But it is the prefrontal cortex's job to work things out. This is why you need Yahusha Hamashia and no middle person.
Trust in Yahuah with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
That is like saying don't rely on your prefrontal cortex. In this verse heart is a masculine noun meaning consciences. This is saying Heart Soul and Mind should trust Yahuah Elohiym. Understanding is a feminine noun and can be part of your Born Again Spirit. Your sensation of your Born Again Spirit will vanish if you lean on her to much. We are to recognise, admit, acknowledge and confess to Yahuah Elohiym frequently, nothing else. To have a straight path is to to be right, be straight, be level, be upright, be just, be lawful, be smooth. To have a foundation that is on the level and smooth, there will be no cracks in your Temple.
