Changing your Mind

I've been interested in learning about neuroplasticity. There is this myth that our brains do not evolve after a certain age, but that is not true.

I am currently reading Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Dr. Joe Dispenza.

The book explores how our thoughts and feelings shape our reality. One takeaway is that often in childhood we become hardwired a certain way. Growing up I was in a state of survival. So my brain became hardwired to see problems and predict patterns to protect myself (very future-orientated). Now as an adult, this way of thinking does not serve me. With discipline, I can rewire my brain to live in the present moment by monitoring my thoughts.

Back in 2017/2018, I went through a rough bought of depression. In 2019, I decided to change my mind. It started with my inner dialogue. I would monitor my thoughts and practice positive self-talk. I saw real changes. Sometimes I experience lapses where I become negative and that's okay.

As humans, I don't think we give ourselves enough credit. I think it is valuable for people to understand that our bodies and minds are habitual and resilient. We can change.

Another thing that struck me was when Dispeza writes about Awareness vs. Analysis. Often we see analyzing as a way to become aware. According to Dispeza awareness can exist outside of analysis. Awareness focuses on the present - it is simply noticing a thought or feeling and moving on. Where analysis you remain in the past "paralysis by analysis". Honestly, I feel like the past three years I have been over-analyzing everything... so this lesson stuck with me.

Now it is time for me to to be present in the now!