From Network Rigidity to Neural Signatures
The Management System
To understand how we work together, we look at the brain not as a collection of fixed parts, but as a dynamic Triple Network Model. A large part of your mental experience is governed by these core networks, which work to balance your inner thoughts with the outer world.
The Default Mode Network (DMN)
Internal Landscape
Imagination, memory, and self-reflection.
The Salience Network (SN)
The “Switch” and Attentional Gatekeeper
The bridge that decides what you pay attention to and which network is activated for processing.
The Executive Control Network (ECN)
External Landscape
Focus, logic, and task-management.
Neural Connectivity
Poetry activates multiple brain regions simultaneously, strengthening connections between language centers and emotional processing areas of the limbic system.
Calming & Grounding
The rhythmic patterns and imagery in poetry create a soothing effect, helping to stabilize the nervous system and bring a sense of inner peace.
Cognitive Flexibility
Metaphor and symbolic language encourage flexible thinking patterns, challenging the prefrontal cortex to create new neural pathways and reduce rigid thought processes.
Self-Reflection
Poetry serves as a powerful tool for introspection, fostering mindfulness and providing a space to gently explore and understand one's inner landscape.
Emotional Regulation
Engaging with poetry provides a structured way to process complex emotions, supporting self-regulation mechanisms and enhancing empathic capacity.
Dream Achievement
Vivid mental imagery activates the same neural pathways in the brain that are used for physical and emotional experiences, helping you focus on your desired outcomes.