We think in
pictures whether aware of it or not. Whatever is manifested in the mind, the
body mechanisms go into effect to bring it into reality. For example, when you
want to raise from a chair the brain takes that mind-picture and releases
chemicals for the body to comply, thus muscles contract and energy is released
to propel upward movement.
The mind body
connection. The mind does
not know the difference from what is perceived and what is reality. The body
adjusts to perception. Suppose you are frightened of tarantulas and some
prankster throws one on you. After you scream, run or possibly recover from a
faint, you discover the spider is rubber. Your body responded according to what
your mind perceived.
Belief drives
behavior. Behavior
consists of the thoughts one thinks, the actions taken, the emotions felt and
the way the body responds. These four components work in tandem and cannot be
separated one from the other. When the conscious mind is continually engaged in
fighting for one’s rights or in running away from circumstances, the body
remains in a constant state of stress.
Take inventory
of your negative beliefs. Listen to your self-talk. If it is filled with statements such as
"I can't" or "I don't have", or “I’m not worthy of”, then
you have limiting beliefs that render stress in the body. Why is the body stressed?
Because deep down inside the unconscious mind
knows the reality of “You can”, “Resources are available to you” and “You have
so much worth and value and are deserving of good things.”
Awareness does
not change habits.
Information enlightens but does not necessarily heal. It takes calm reflection
for insights to sink in and take root, thereby blooming into peace and
healthier relationships. Choose to sit quietly for a few minutes each day. Take
in a deep breath and hold for three seconds,
focus on sending the oxygen to the tense muscles. Slowly release your breath
and feel the tension leaving your body. Take in another deep life-giving
breath and see it as the self-evident reality that you matter. Hold the breath
for three seconds as an embrace of thanksgiving for your life. Slowly exhale
through pursed lips and deliberately force out negative programming.
The mind cannot
hold two opposing ideas at the same time. That is why arguing with you over
pros and cons “drives you crazy”. You are not concluding but are going around
and around in dizzying circles. Take inventory of your many abilities and
resources. Deliberately focus on what abundance you do have. It is interesting
how things change when you change.
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