Thoughts are an important part of our body’s wisdom because we have the ability to change our minds (and our thoughts) as we learn to grow. A thought held long enough and repeated enough becomes a belief. The belief then becomes biology. By choosing to move forward into health and joy, we can uncover the deep programming of our bodies and change it to support health.
Around age 40, women’s bodies begin perimenopause, the transition leading to menopause (the point in time when you stop menstruating permanently). The hallmark of this transition is a change in the levels of the hormones estrogen, progesterone, and the androgens. Yet this is not solely a physical event—it is also the biggest opportunity for personal growth and empowerment since adolescence.
Did you know that every cell in your body is replaced every seven years? It’s true—at the cellular level, the oldest you get is about seven years old. I remember years ago hearing Deepak Chopra speak about this. He said that the only reason we keep creating the same body—or one that seems to deteriorate with age—is that we keep thinking the same thoughts over and over again. That is because all biological systems operate according to what are called “premature cognitive commitments” to the way reality is. Let me explain.
I have long been a fan of movies with uplifting spiritual messages. And as you’ve probably noticed, there are more of them than ever before.
One of my all time favorite spiritual movies is Hereafter, directed by none other than Clint Eastwood. It’s a very accurate depiction of the challenges faced by those who have the “second sight” or psychic gifts.
I’m one of four siblings, we all have children, and my mother celebrates her birthday within days of Christmas. So stress, guilt, obligation, uncomfortable familial patterns, and financial pressure were as much a part of our winter holidays as the joy of being together. At a time when I just wanted to relax and go within, I found myself feeling overwhelmed, obligated, and worthy of blame. And this grew with each passing year, until recently.
