Your Brain

If you want to find out with a quick test, take a look at this video.


½min.

Did you see the dancer turning clockwise or anti-clockwise?

If you see her moving clockwise, then you use more of the right side of the brain and vice-versa. Most of the people would see the dancer turning anti-clockwise, to the left. Though you can try to focus for a while and change the direction. See if you can do it!

LEFT BRAIN FUNCTIONS:
Uses logic, analytical, detail oriented, facts rule, words and language, present and past, math and science, can comprehend, knowing, organized, acknowledges, order/pattern perception, knows object name, reality based, scientific, deatached, sequential, forms strategies, practical, repetitive, precise, literal, safe...

RIGHT BRAIN FUNCTIONS:
Uses feeling, "big picture" oriented, imagination rules, symbols and images, present and future, philosophy & religion, can "get it" (i.e. meaning), conceptual, believes, imaginative, intuitive, appreciates, spatial perception, knows object function, irregular, fantasy based, heuristic, empathetic, figurative, presents possibilities, impetuous, creative, risk taking...

Would say that if you see the dancer spinning in one way, you should try to develop the habilities related with the other side of your brain.

If this really works, and you see her spinning in both directions or you're able to make the figure turn the other way around, realise that your brain is close to equilibrium between hemispheres. This doesn't mean that you are an enchanced human, rather would say a bit especial.

If this is the case you already have a balanced brain, an uncommon and probably gained attribute, which will put you in a better position for developing more of your potential. What doesn't say the test is how far are you on this path.

Anyway, as one friend once wisely said: Always remember that you are unique, just like everybody else. For sure you already know it, the problem is not to forget it.

Update: Check this interesting presentation about brain duality* out!

*Including Spanish subtitles as well as texts in several other languages.