Balance the Default: Harmonising the Three Brain Networks "A clear, elegant synthesis of inner science and neuroscience." Your attention builds your world. Yet most of the time, that building happens without you even knowing it... Modern neuroscience reveals that the brain operates through distinct networks that shape how we think, feel, and relate to the world. One of these, the Default Mode Network, is deeply involved in self-referential thought and internal dialogue...creating mental loops that often give rise to unease and distraction in our lives. Balance the Default is a short exploration of this terrain and complex topic. Blending Buddhist psychology with cognitive neuroscience, it maps out the forces beneath our inner life and offers practical ways to bring awareness, clarity, and choice back online. Written at the intersection of contemplative practice, cognitive science, and everyday experience, this book bridges ancient wisdom and modern understanding. Through clear explanations, vivid metaphors, and practical exercises, you'll discover: How the DMN quietly constructs the ego and how it can trap you in loops of worry, anxiety, and regret. - Why balancing with the Executive and Salience Networks restores clarity, focus, and peace. - How mindfulness, meditation, and attentional training can rewire your mind for freedom. - The striking parallels between ancient Buddhist insights and modern brain science. - Learn how to shift attention, become aware of awareness, and step into a mind that is more open, present, and free. NEUROSCIENCE / MEDITATION / BUDDHISM