Halloween is just around the corner. You’ll soon have trick-or- treaters approaching your door requesting a healthy share of candy. Before then, you may want to go out and feel the thrills of the season yourself, but maybe you’re someone who doesn’t enjoy the cramped spaces of haunted houses. You don’t have to step indoors to experience a spooky attraction though. There are plenty of outdoor Halloween attractions to check out, and below are three of the most thrilling. ZOMBIE PAINTBALL We’ve all watched a scary movie and thought we could do better than some of the characters in these extreme situations. Now is your chance to prove it. There are zombie paintball courses throughout the country, and they can be a great time for everyone involved. You’ll step aboard a bus or trailer outfitted with paintball guns and proceed along a course full of zombies and creatures. Before long, your friends and family will get into the competitive spirit to see who can hit the most targets. HAUNTED CORN MAZE Haunted houses are great if you’re trying to experience some jump scares. But if you want to get the haunted house WITH THESE 3 OUTDOOR HALLOWEEN ATTRACTIONS Get Out of the (Haunted) House
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‘THE BRAIN THAT CHANGES ITSELF’ BY NORMAN DOIDGE
Author Norman Doidge is a world-renowned psychiatrist and psychoanalyst whose work is published in many journals and magazines. In “The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science,” he sets out to investigate neuroplasticity – the concept of the brain’s ability to constantly change and adapt.
Doidge includes stunning stories from the top scientists researching it as well as the people whose lives it has transformed. He shatters notions that many ailments of the brain are incurable and shows just how resilient the human mind can be. The book is a testament to how marvelous the human brain is. We still do not know a great deal about how it works, but it’s responsible for everything you know and love about being human. It contains your memories, brings emotions and sensations, controls movements, and allows you to think and make decisions. We are now learning more about neuroplasticity and its possibilities. Previously, scientists thought of the brain as fixed when fully formed, then deteriorates as we age. But with the rise of neuroplasticity, we now know our brains are capable of more than previously imagined. The book contains fascinating accounts of how people have pushed the limits of their minds. There are examples of people improving musical and athletic performances through visualization. Doidge talks about the benefits of constantly bringing new challenges to our brain despite our age. One example that appealed to me was constantly learning new languages. “The Brain That Changes Itself” highlights the boundless potential of the mind. It really helped me to see our mental abilities in an entirely new light. Despite previous scientific viewpoints and cultural ideas, there is no reason to underestimate our potential to learn and grow as we age.
experience in an outdoor setting, you should check out a haunted corn maze. You’ll hear screams coming from all around to help amp up the fear. It’s also a great way to get some exercise!
HAUNTED HAYRIDE So, what if you want
the best of both worlds? You may want to feel scared without walking through a maze or using a paintball gun. That’s where haunted hayrides come in. On a haunted hayride, you’ll hop aboard a platform that’s being towed by a tractor or truck as they take you through a dark forest and possibly some barns. Performers will be woven throughout to provide scares at the perfect moments. It’s a great way to get the classic Halloween experience without having to walk through a house or maze.
Doidge’s book helps us appreciate our own capabilities and also opens doors so we can imagine our future.
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