Sunday, March 02, 2008
His Brain, Her Brain
Walt Larimore spoke Friday night and it was terrific. See below for the reference to his book, which I went out, bought, and read this weekend. It skillfully weaves his personal story, biblical references, and scientific findings into a wonderful synthesis.
For example, I found out that the woman's brain has a 40% larger Corpus Callosum than mine. There is so much right-left traffic that she can listen to as many as seven conversations simultaneously and get something out of it. (Just ask DenverDocWife: I often have trouble with ONE.)
For women, the release of oxytocin caused by relational activities gives them a feeling of tremendous well being. For men, the release of testosterone gives the same sort of feelings, but it is caused by competition and achievement.
Walt's discussion of Genesis was poetry. In Hebrew, the word used when God made Adam is similar to the word used for making pottery of clay--molding into a structure. But for woman, the word implies an intricate, delicate, valuable construction. And when God says he is making "a helper" in English translations the Hebrew word is actually closer to a "savior." Woman is man's savior, making him complete.
Also he points out how radical the thought that a man should leave his parents and cleave to his wife was in the Middle East at that time.
We had a great discussion, and at least 40 of us were there. See you next time, and be sure and get Walt's book! You can get it with the links below or on the CMDA website.
For example, I found out that the woman's brain has a 40% larger Corpus Callosum than mine. There is so much right-left traffic that she can listen to as many as seven conversations simultaneously and get something out of it. (Just ask DenverDocWife: I often have trouble with ONE.)
For women, the release of oxytocin caused by relational activities gives them a feeling of tremendous well being. For men, the release of testosterone gives the same sort of feelings, but it is caused by competition and achievement.
Walt's discussion of Genesis was poetry. In Hebrew, the word used when God made Adam is similar to the word used for making pottery of clay--molding into a structure. But for woman, the word implies an intricate, delicate, valuable construction. And when God says he is making "a helper" in English translations the Hebrew word is actually closer to a "savior." Woman is man's savior, making him complete.
Also he points out how radical the thought that a man should leave his parents and cleave to his wife was in the Middle East at that time.
We had a great discussion, and at least 40 of us were there. See you next time, and be sure and get Walt's book! You can get it with the links below or on the CMDA website.
