Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor: My Stroke of Insight

Published: Nov. 22, 2017, 6 a.m.

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a Harvard-trained brain scientist, describes how a massive stroke gave her a second chance at life. Dr. Jill couldn't walk, talk or remember her own name, but she was able to turn this life-changing experience into a spiritual awakening. Although she was unable to communicate, Dr. Jill says she was aware of the energy around her. She learned a simple, powerful and profound lesson while recovering in the hospital: \u201cPlease take responsibility for the energy you bring into this space.\u201d