The Power of Beliefs

In college, I was fascinated with neuropsychology. Many interventions in the field of psychotherapy and counseling are chosen intuitively by a therapist, and it is always interesting to explore how therapeutic interventions shape our brain and which therapeutic approaches are more effective. Not until I read the book of Bruce Lipton, The Biology of Belief, I realized that sometimes what we are trying to measure can be measured only if we look at it in a certain way.

Our bodies are built from molecules and atoms, and atoms are made of energy. In the universe, mind and body and energy and matter are deeply intertwined. Our lives and well-being are affected by a multitude of signals in the environment inside and outside of the body. Our society is constantly learning how to regulate our bodies by using chemical signals in the form of drugs, but we are still wondering how to use the universal energy and energy of emotions and beliefs for healing and balance. Drugs can be lifesaving in many situations, but sometimes when we are looking for a pill, we forget to explore other ways of changing our lives. 

When you start any type of treatment, your mind  effectively participates in the treatment process. All of your thoughts have their own chemical blueprint. Your mind is a doctor behind the scene that regulates the effectiveness of all the interventions and can either support or undermine your recovery. Human history is full of stories of people who have spontaneously recovered from serious illnesses and benefited from placebo medications. Why some of us can do it and others do not?

The answer lies in our deepest beliefs that are impacting every aspect of our life. Our beliefs are like the filters that change what we see around us. While it is important to surround yourself with positive people and positive information and to notice and change self-defeating thoughts, it is just part of the work. In the end, we need to learn how to access and shape our deepest subconscious negative beliefs about ourselves and the world around us.

Great spiritual leaders of all times were proposing solutions for problems of our restless and doubtful minds. Whether it is, meditation, relaxation, acupuncture, reiki, qigong, tai chi, yoga, prayer, holistic practices, nature walks, creative endeavors, or community work, it should be something that helps you to experience the world in a safe way and hopeful way. 

If you are trying to change your own self-limiting beliefs, ask yourself what is one small activity you are willing to do to stir up the positive energy of the universe that lies inside you. Then remember to do it regularly and to be open to new information and possibilities. If you are searching for answers, they will always come to you in some form, you just need to be “attuned to the right channel” to be able to receive and understand them. 
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Lana Emelyanov is a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experince as an individual, couple and family therapist.

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