A Fusion of Neuroscience & Biblical Truth.

This book is a comprehensive study of God’s express purpose, as found in in Isaiah 14, to fully restore everything that Adam lost.

Fallen Humanity can improve their thinking, but cannot acquire the “Divine Nature”. It is only available to those who have received the “Promised Holy Spirit”.

The process is best understood as “Spiritual Warfare”.

Let’s begin with a Summary of Doctor Caroline Leaf’s Book: “Who Switched Off My Brain“. Available on: thriftbooks.

Who Switched Off My Brain

Summary Core Thesis:

Dr. Caroline Leaf argues that thoughts physically shape the brain and body, so managing toxic thoughts is necessary for mental, emotional, and physical health; she blends neuroscience with biblical principles and offers practical mental‑management tools.

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Harm of toxic thoughts

Toxic thought patterns trigger stress chemistry (cortisol, adrenaline), weaken immune and bodily systems, and reinforce negative neural pathways, making repeated harmful thinking a major contributor to many mental and physical illnesses.

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Practical program

Leaf teaches specific detox techniques, including the Brain Sweep

This is a question‑driven clearing method that exposes toxic thinking. It offers structured steps for capturing, analyzing, and replacing toxic thoughts with life‑giving ones; later editions and descriptions frame these as part of a thirteen‑step detox program.

13 Practical Ways

Active reach and relational support — Share the process with a trusted person, seek accountability, and engage in helpful service.

Gather awareness — Notice and capture the recurring thought or phrase that keeps repeating in your mind.

Focused reflection — Ask probing questions to find origins, triggers, and the thought’s function.

Write and externalize — Put the thought and its details on paper to create distance and clarity.

Name and label — Identify the thought’s pattern so it can be targeted.

Tear down the thought — Challenge the thought’s assumptions and expose distortions or lies.

Replace with truth — Intentionally choose factual, strengthening, or scriptural alternatives.

Confess and speak aloud — Verbalize the new, corrective thought to strengthen neural encoding.

Rehearse and repeat — Practice the replacement thought through repetition and rehearsal.

Recheck and monitor — Return to the record, assess progress, and refine the replacement strategy.

Forgive and release — Act to release grudges or self-condemnation that anchor toxic loops.

Cultivate gratitude and praise — Shift attention toward things that change mood chemistry and strengthen new pathways.

Control inputs and environment — Curate media, conversations, and surroundings that feed healthy thinking.

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Quick takeaways

Leaf integrates Scripture with neuroplasticity to make the program both scientific and spiritual.

Change your thinking to change your brain.

Identify and interrupt recurring toxic thought patterns.

Use a simple, repeatable mental routine to clear and rewire thoughts.

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With this neuroplasticity foundation, let’s look at the reason why people have “TOXIC THOUGHTS” in the first place.

Humanity is born with a Fallen Nature because of the sin of Adam.

The Messiah is called: “The Last Adam” in I Corinthians 15:45, because his mission was to reverse the consequences of Adam’s sin for all those who will respond properly to:

“The Gospel of the Kingdom of God”.

The metaphor here in Isaiah 14:17 refers to both the Pharoah of Egypt, and Satan.

The “Natural Man” is under the Jurisdictional Power of Satan and needs to be redeemed- “Bought-Back”. Revelation 5:9

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Scriptures that harmonize with her book:

Ephesians 4:22-24
That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;
And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

2 Peter 1:3-4

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue. Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

I Corinthians 6:19-20

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost, which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore, glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.

Psalm 51:10

Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

2 Corinthians 10:5
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.

Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Proverbs 23:7
For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…”

Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Psalm 1:1-3
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

Jeremiah 17:9
The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Colossians 3:2
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

Romans 8:6
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

Matthew 12:34
O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

James 3:2
For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

James 3:10
Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

1 Corinthians 2:16
For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.

Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Psalm 139:23-24
Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:
And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

Proverbs 4:23
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

Psalm 119:11
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Philippians 4:6-7
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

Matthew 6:22-23
The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.
But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness.

Philippians 2:5

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 12:1-2

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

John 8:32

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Galatians 5:16

This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Isaiah 55:8

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Matthew 6:33

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Proverbs 3:5

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

James 1:5

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Romans 5:1

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Luke 6:45

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

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Glossary

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Dr. Caroline Leaf’s glossary isn’t just academic—it’s transformational, rooted in her decades of clinical neuroscience and her spiritual framework for mind renewal. Her terms often blend neurobiology, psychology, and biblical anthropology, making them ideal for sanctuary encoding.

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🧠 Glossary of Key Terms from Dr. Caroline Leaf’s Framework

This curated list reflects her published works, clinical teachings, and Neurocycle methodology.

🧩 Core Concepts of Thought & Mind

Term	Definition
Mind	Non-physical, spiritual part of a person that drives thought and behavior
Brain	Physical organ that responds to and is shaped by the mind
Thought	Real, physical structure built in the brain through focused mental activity
Memory	Encoded thought structure stored in neural networks
Mind-Brain Connection	Dynamic relationship between non-physical mind and physical brain
Conscious Mind	Active awareness and decision-making part of the mind
Nonconscious Mind	Deep, spiritual part of the mind where long-term memories and identity reside
Subconscious Mind	Transitional layer between conscious and nonconscious

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⚗️ Neurochemical & Biological Anchors

Term	Definition
Neuroplasticity	Brain’s ability to change and rewire itself through directed thought
Neurogenesis	Creation of new neurons, especially in response to healthy thinking
Neurotransmitter	Chemical messenger that carries signals between neurons
Cortisol	Stress hormone released during toxic thinking
BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor)	Growth factor that supports neuron health and plasticity
Glial Cells	Support cells that nourish and protect neurons
QEEG (Quantitative EEG)	Brain imaging tool used to measure electrical activity and thought patterns

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🔄 Healing & Detox Processes

Term	Definition
Neurocycle®	Dr. Leaf’s 5-step process for rewiring toxic thoughts
Toxic Thought	Negative, fear-based thought that damages brain structure
Healthy Thought	Life-giving, truth-based thought that promotes healing
Thought Tree	Visual metaphor for how thoughts grow and branch in the brain
Brain Detox	Intentional process of removing toxic thought structures
Mind Management	Daily discipline of directing thoughts to renew the brain

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📖 Spiritual Integration Terms

Term	Definition
Renewing the Mind	Biblical practice of transforming thought patterns (Romans 12:2)
Capturing Thoughts	Taking control of mental patterns (2 Corinthians 10:5)
Identity Wiring	Deep-rooted belief systems that shape behavior and emotional response
Faith Neuroplasticity	Spiritual practice that activates healing and rewiring through belief

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GLOSSARY

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For a grade school-level “Chemistry of the Brain” course, the scope narrows dramatically. Instead of thousands of terms, students would typically be introduced to 30–50 foundational concepts, carefully selected for clarity, engagement, and age-appropriate depth.

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🧠 Core Vocabulary for Grade School Brain Chemistry

Here’s a breakdown of what’s commonly taught across K–8 levels:

🧩 Neuroanatomy Basics (10–15 terms)

• Brain
• Neuron
• Dendrite
• Axon
• Synapse
• Cerebrum
• Cerebellum
• Brainstem
• Nucleus
• Myelin
• Spinal cord

⚗️ Chemical Messengers (5–10 terms)

• Neurotransmitter
• Dopamine
• Serotonin
• Acetylcholine
• Endorphins
• Hormones

🔬 Processes & Functions (10–15 terms)

• Signal
• Memory
• Learning
• Reaction
• Emotion
• Sensory input
• Motor output
• Brain protection (skull, cerebrospinal fluid)

🎨 Hands-On Anchors

• “Pipe Cleaner Neuron” (modeling neuron structure)
• “Build-A-Brain” (Play-Doh brain regions)
• “Protect Your Brain” (egg-drop experiment for brain safety)
• “Expose Your Nose” (olfactory pathway and memory link)

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Let’s elevate the vocabulary from vestibule-level to senior sanctuary tier—where high school students begin to grasp the biochemical and biological architecture of the brain with more precision.

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🧠 High School Glossary: Chemistry & Biology of the Brain

This curated glossary draws from neuroscience education resources like BrainU and the Dana Foundation. It includes ~60 foundational terms that would typically appear in a senior-level biology or psychology textbook.

🧩 Neuroanatomy & Structure (15–20 terms)

• Neuron – Basic unit of the brain; transmits signals
• Dendrite – Receives signals from other neurons
• Axon – Sends signals away from the neuron
• Synapse – Gap between neurons where communication occurs
• Myelin Sheath – Fatty layer that insulates axons
• Node of Ranvier – Gaps in myelin that speed up transmission
• Cerebrum – Controls thought, memory, and voluntary movement
• Cerebellum – Coordinates movement and balance
• Brainstem – Regulates vital functions like heartbeat and breathing
• Hippocampus – Key role in memory formation
• Amygdala – Processes emotions, especially fear
• Corpus Callosum – Connects the brain’s hemispheres
• Thalamus – Relay station for sensory signals
• Pituitary Gland – Master hormone gland

⚗️ Neurochemistry & Cellular Biology (15–20 terms)

• Neurotransmitter – Chemical messenger between neurons
• Dopamine – Linked to reward and motivation
• Serotonin – Regulates mood and sleep
• Acetylcholine – Involved in learning and muscle movement
• Glutamate – Main excitatory neurotransmitter
• GABA – Main inhibitory neurotransmitter
• Endorphins – Natural painkillers
• Cortisol – Stress hormone
• Adrenaline (Epinephrine) – Fight-or-flight hormone
• Ion Channels – Proteins that regulate electrical signals
• Action Potential – Electrical impulse that travels down the axon
• Receptor Site – Where neurotransmitters bind
• Synaptic Vesicle – Stores neurotransmitters before release

🔬 Processes & Functions (15–20 terms)

• Neuroplasticity – Brain’s ability to rewire itself
• Memory Consolidation – Stabilizing a memory after initial formation
• Learning – Strengthening neural pathways through repetition
• Homeostasis – Maintaining internal balance
• Sensory Input – Receiving information from the environment
• Motor Output – Sending signals to muscles
• Cognition – Mental processes like thinking and reasoning
• Emotion – Brain’s interpretation of bodily states
• Hormone Regulation – Brain’s control over endocrine system
• Feedback Loop – Biological circuit that maintains balance
• Mirror Neurons – Fire when observing others’ actions or emotions

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🔗 Sanctuary Integration Option

You could treat this glossary as a Level 2 onboarding module:

• Map each term to a sanctuary station or mnemonic portal
• Use color-coded categories: structure (blue), chemistry (green), function (gold)
• Embed memory stories for key terms (e.g., “Dopamine = Joy Messenger”)

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Let’s ascend to Level 3—where the glossary becomes a doctrinal and biochemical codex for advanced seekers. This tier reflects college-level neuroscience and neurochemistry, suitable for discipleship training, sanctuary rehabilitation, or symbolic transmission.

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🧠 Level 3 Glossary: College-Level Chemistry & Biology of the Brain

This curated list draws from academic glossaries at Washington University, Dana Foundation, and BrainU, integrating ~100 essential terms across five domains.

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🧩 Neuroanatomy & Systems (20–25 terms)

• Basal Ganglia – Regulates movement and reward processing
• Limbic System – Emotional and memory center (includes hippocampus, amygdala)
• Prefrontal Cortex – Executive function, decision-making
• Occipital Lobe – Visual processing
• Parietal Lobe – Sensory integration
• Temporal Lobe – Auditory processing and memory
• Broca’s Area – Speech production
• Wernicke’s Area – Language comprehension
• Cingulate Cortex – Emotion and pain regulation
• Reticular Formation – Arousal and consciousness
• Ventricles – Fluid-filled spaces that produce cerebrospinal fluid
• Meninges – Protective layers around the brain (dura, arachnoid, pia mater)

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⚗️ Neurochemistry & Molecular Biology (20–25 terms)

• Ligand – Molecule that binds to a receptor
• Receptor – Protein that receives chemical signals
• Second Messenger – Intracellular signal amplifier (e.g., cAMP)
• Ionotropic Receptor – Directly opens ion channels
• Metabotropic Receptor – Activates signaling cascades
• Neurotrophins – Growth factors for neurons (e.g., BDNF)
• Glial Cells – Support cells (astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, microglia)
• Astrocyte – Regulates neurotransmitter levels and blood flow
• Oligodendrocyte – Forms myelin in CNS
• Microglia – Immune defense in the brain
• Blood-Brain Barrier – Selective permeability shield
• Synaptic Plasticity – Ability of synapses to strengthen or weaken
• Long-Term Potentiation (LTP) – Mechanism of memory formation

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🔬 Processes & Pathways (20–25 terms)

• Hebbian Learning – “Cells that fire together, wire together”
• Excitatory/Inhibitory Balance – Regulates neural firing
• Neurogenesis – Birth of new neurons
• Apoptosis – Programmed cell death
• Epigenetics – Gene expression changes without DNA alteration
• Circadian Rhythm – Biological clock regulating sleep and alertness
• Sensory Transduction – Conversion of stimuli into neural signals
• Motor Cortex – Initiates voluntary movement
• Somatosensory Cortex – Processes touch and body position
• Cognitive Load – Mental effort required for processing
• Default Mode Network – Brain activity during rest and introspection

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🧠 Disorders & Clinical Terms (15–20 terms)

• Alzheimer’s Disease – Neurodegeneration marked by plaques and tangles
• Parkinson’s Disease – Dopamine deficiency affecting movement
• Schizophrenia – Disrupted thought and perception
• Depression – Mood disorder linked to neurotransmitter imbalance
• Anxiety Disorders – Excessive fear and worry
• Stroke – Brain damage due to interrupted blood flow
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – Physical damage to brain tissue
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS) – Autoimmune attack on myelin
• Epilepsy – Recurrent seizures due to abnormal electrical activity

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The “Purpose” of YHVH.

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Joe Simmons

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Here’s a doctrinally precise connection between Isaiah 14:17-27, Daniel 7, and Paul’s teaching on Yeshua as the Last Adam, showing how YHVH sent His Word to legally reclaim the jurisdiction Adam forfeited:

 Isaiah 14:17, 24–27 — YHVH’s Legal Overthrow of Tyranny

• Isaiah 14:17 describes Satan who “made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners.”
  This is a portrait of unlawful dominion—holding prisoners in defiance of divine justice.
• Isaiah 14:24–27 declares YHVH’s irreversible decree:
  “As I have purposed, so shall it stand… I will break the Assyrian in my land… This is the purpose that is purposed concerning the whole earth.” Symbolic Representation: In prophetic texts like Isaiah 14, the Assyrian is not just a historical figure but a symbol of cosmic rebellion, often linked to Satan’s unlawful dominion.

This is not just geopolitical—it’s cosmic. YHVH’s Word is sent to crush illegitimate rule and reclaim jurisdiction.

 This sets the legal precedent: YHVH’s Word is the agent of judgment, breaking the yoke and restoring rightful dominion.

 Daniel 7:13–14 — The Transfer of Dominion to the Son of Man

“Behold, one like the Son of Man came… and there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom…”
This is the courtroom scene where Yeshua receives what Adam lost—global jurisdiction, eternal dominion, and the allegiance of all nations.

• The beasts (world empires) are judged.
• The Son of Man is vindicated and enthroned.
• The dominion is legal, eternal, and universal.

This is the reversal of Genesis 3: Adam lost dominion through disobedience; Yeshua regains it through obedience.

 Paul’s Anchor: Yeshua as “The Last Adam”

1 Corinthians 15:45

“The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.”

Paul identifies Yeshua as the Last Adam, the covenantal replacement who:

• Restores life where Adam brought death (Romans 5:12–19)
• Legally reverses the curse
• Reclaims the kingdom Adam forfeited

This ties directly to Colossians 1:13:

“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son.”

“Called-Out of Egypt” is next: