create a better story

“Every time we have a thought we make a chemical. If we have good, elevated thoughts or happy thoughts we make chemicals that make us feel good or happy. And if we have negative thoughts or bad thoughts or insecure thoughts we make chemicals that make us feel exactly the way we are thinking. So every chemical that is released in the brain is literally a message that feeds the physical body. Now the body begins to feel the way we are thinking.” ~ Dr. Joe Dispenza

Our focus on the outer world can evoke a range of emotions, from happiness to fear and sadness. The same person, place, or thing might bring joy to one person and sorrow to another. This is because our experiences, thoughts, and beliefs filter our perceptions.

These filters are shaped by our direct experiences and the stories we hear from others, often absorbing their energy and emotions.

When we listen to someone else's story, we can't fully grasp every detail of their experience. We fill in the gaps with our own interpretations, essentially creating our own version of their story.

This makes it challenging to find absolute truth and security in the outer world alone.

Relying solely on our outer world, without considering our inner wisdom, can lead to worry, stress, and anxiety—triggering a chemical reaction in our bodies.

 However, becoming aware of this process can help us redirect our thoughts and shift our beliefs about ourselves and others, leading to greater peace.

By blending our inner wisdom with our perception of the outer world, we can find a more authentic understanding of our beliefs.

For example, the feeling of not being good enough to do, be, or have something we desire comes from a learned belief, not an absolute truth.

It's essential to question these beliefs and their origins. Ask yourself: are they really true, or is it something I've merely heard repeatedly. 

Or is it a story I or someone else made up? You can find clues by noticing how your body is feeling about the way you are thinking.

Strengthening our connection with our inner wisdom can bring us closer to finding more balance and peacefulness in mind, body and spirit.