Are you feeling different from those around you? Constantly trying to fit in and sacrificing your happiness for the sake of others?
It's time to make a change. While it may seem complicated, trust me, it's worth it. If you're reading this, chances are you've already sensed something inside you that needs to be addressed.
The Power of Meditation
Before integrating regular meditation into my life, I blamed external factors for everything that went wrong. Even after starting my meditation practice, seeing and accepting myself as I am took time. Despite a decade of inner work with meditation & yoga there are still days when I struggle.
Whenever a new negative pattern emerges and needs to be released, I search for answers within. In the past, this search often led me to consider changing jobs, homes, or even my entire life. But I soon realized that these external changes were not enough.
Through meditation, I learned that the key is to shine a light on our deepest wounds, observe them without judgment, and let them go.
During moments of meditation, I could identify and understand the roots of many of my limitations and overcome obstacles.
Recently, during a transformative Yoga Nidra session, I had a breakthrough. I could finally identify my Inner Critic, where it came from, and how it was holding me back and undermining my progress.
Recognizing this was a profound moment of relief.
But here's the thing, I didn't wake up one day and decided to treat myself poorly. These harmful mind patterns are often developed in our childhood. Please understand me right; we all do our best, as did those who raised and surrounded me. I am grateful to everyone who contributed to my growth, from family to teachers and friends. Of course, later in life, we develop other patterns as well.
Let's focus on the mind patterns that take shape during our shaping years and later in life. They are electrical circuits that grow and develop over time, shaping our thoughts and behaviors.
The Nerdy Yogi Area
In neuroscience, research has shown that the brain operates through electrical impulses and intricate networks formed by neurons.
Chronic stress disrupts the delicate balance of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, leading to elevated cortisol levels.
This, in turn, can negatively affect the hippocampus, which plays a vital role in memory and learning, resulting in cognitive difficulties and impaired memory.
Furthermore, chronic stress can cause the prefrontal cortex to shrink and weaken its connections with other brain regions. This directly impacts executive functions, attention span, and impulse control. The weakened connections in the hippocampus also hinder memory formation.
Fortunately, scientific studies have proven that meditation is a powerful tool for enhancing brain function in numerous ways. Regular meditation increases the density of gray matter, improves focus and attention, reduces stress levels, and boosts cognitive abilities.
Meditation promotes neuroplasticity, allowing the brain to adapt and rewire itself. It facilitates the production of neurotransmitters and strengthens connections between different brain regions, resulting in improved cognitive performance and overall well-being.
Explore Your Inner Multi-Verse and Recall Ancient Memories
By practicing meditation, we can enter a state of stillness and delve into the depths of our consciousness. This allows us to access ancient memories, impressions, and experiences that may have been forgotten.
By quieting the mind and turning our focus inward, meditation activates the subconscious mind. It enables us to tap into vast knowledge and experiences from our personal and collective history.
Through regular meditation practice, we can uncover and integrate these ancient memories, gaining insights, healing, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the world.
As we go through life, we can forget who we are because we focus too much on what others expect. We may stop expressing ourselves in our unique way. But we don't have to stay like that. We can do amazing things and break free from what society says we should do.
Meditation taught me to observe my thoughts and identify areas where I struggle. It has had a profound impact on my life, and what's even more fascinating is that the more I learn, the more I realize how much more there is to discover.
One last thing:
Remember the pure joy of expressing yourself through drawing or singing your favorite song? Recall the excitement of Christmas morning and the freedom of summer. That childlike joy, the spark of life, and the unique expression are still within you, waiting to be unleashed.
What are you waiting for?
Embrace the transformative power of meditation and reconnect with your true essence.
Namaste,
Xoxo Dora
PS: Want to explore meditation and don´t know where to start? I got you covered. Just send me a message and I´ll get back to you asap. :)
Love, Peace, Truth & Light
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