Using the Power of the Mind to Change Your Life.

Via on Aug 26, 2012

Picture: David G Arenson ND

There’s nothing that doesn’t involve the mind. It’s literally everywhere.

Consciousness exists even in a vacuum.

The power of the mind is beginning to be widely recognized and accepted, yet the technology and theory is still slowly penetrating mainstream consciousness.

The mind can be used for healing, for personal growth and the achievement of goals. Jose Silva (founder of the Silva Method) believed that 90 percent of illness comes from the human mind and can therefore be reversed by the mind, too. What are the benefits of training the mind?

The Mind Can Create Anything It Dreams Up: Picture: David G Arenson ND

The mind is pivotal in how we see and experience the world.

By training people to increase self-awareness and live with intention, they can:

  • >> think more effectively
  • >> activate their own self-healing capacity
  • >> work purposefully
  • >> achieve action and growth that conquers fear
  • >> achieve the miraculous

How can we use the mind to heal?

The four pillars of mind-body healing are:

  1. Relaxation 
  2. Mental focus/ mindfulness
    You are guided to focus your attention on one thing (e.g. breathing).
  3. Visualization
    Visualization (guided imagery) techniques work because the mind thinks in pictures.
  4. Intent and sustained positive emotion.
    Goal setting is combined with the use of positive emotions during the healing process.

How can a person use their mind to achieve their goals?

Any goal (from health to career to relationship) can be achieved when you condition your mind for success via:

  1. desire
  2. belief
  3. expectation of success
  4. surrender.

How can we use our mind to make the world a better place?

I believe our world is as we dream it. This means what we envision in our minds is the key. Our collective dream is what has created our current world.

In dreaming better dreams, we will make the world better.

I look forward to dreaming with you and creating dreams that we can proud of.

Picture: Jeannine Laurens

Editor: Lynn Hasselberger

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David G Arenson ND, Naturopath, Spiritual Teacher and Transformational Coach. An international speaker and author who has explored over 20 countries, David developed a system of initiation called Shambhala Therapy, and is the Founder of Shambhala Retreats. He is currently working on a book about how to be a modern-day superhero, and is developing a network of dreamers, called I BUTTERFLY. David specializes in holistic wellness and integrating spiritual concepts into the human potential movement. David presents powerful concepts in personal change and living on purpose, and his inspirational writings on holistic and sacred living, transformation and thriving are widely featured. Guiding people in how to experience themselves on a deeper level, David believes our world is as we dream it--- “Our collective dream is what has created our current world. I look forward to dreaming with you and creating dreams that we can be proud of.” To find out more, visit his website, findshambhala.com---Journey with David to Shambhala or email him at findshambhala@gmail.com. You can also connect with him on facebook and twitter @davidarenson.

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