I love to really dig into the science of how we are put together. I feel like I’ve been given the “operators manual” for this vehicle that I’m driving around here on planet Earth, and slowly I’m understanding more of what all the buttons and switches do.
Today’s meditation is the journey of the chemistry that happens in our bodies while we meditate. Do yourself a favour and make some time for this one in order to understand your body better. But even if you don’t find the time to meditate today, become open to the idea that your mind holds the key to everything that happens inside your body.
The perception in your mind is reflected in the chemistry of your body. From one thought to the next, the chemistry in every cell of your body is adjusted. This means that you can literally change the fate of your cells by changing your thinking.
I’ll leave you with this quote from Dr. Bruce Lipton’s book “The Biology of Belief”
“Because we are not powerless biochemical machines, popping a pill every time we are mentally or physically out of tune is not the answer. Drugs and surgery are powerful tools when they are not overused, but the notion of simple drug fixes is fundamentally flawed. Every time a drug is introduced into the body to correct function A, it inevitably throws off function B, C, or D. It is not gene-directed hormones and neurotransmitters that control our bodies and our minds; our beliefs control our bodies, our minds, and thus our lives … Oh ye of little belief!” – Bruce Lipton
“Just like in a single cell, the character of our lives is determined not by our genes but by our responses to our environment.” – Bruce Lipton
The more regularly you meditate, the clearer you start to see yourself interacting with your environment. It gives you the perspective of “the observer” and then your experience shifts from “I am drowning in this storm!” to… “oh I can see that I feel like I am drowning in a storm.”
Just this simple shift of awareness brings about a completely different chemical environment in your body, creating the space for both mental and physical health. Every shift in mindset – from worry to wonder – sends ripples through your cells, altering your biochemistry in real-time.
A few guiding mantras:
- My thoughts are the conductors of my body’s chemistry.
- I can choose to play a soothing symphony or a chaotic cacophony.
- Every breath is a chance to rewrite my internal script.
- I am the composer of my health and happiness.
Give today’s meditation a try, you won’t be sorry.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: The science of meditation.