The Power of Embodiment & Mind Transformation

Introduction to Embodiment

Embodiment is basically an idea visibly forming in your body.

That idea shows up in the body, and you can feel it — like "I am a creator." You can embody that idea.

I fully believe that's the truth of who I am and how I am, and I'm choosing that to be that truth. Then, I can feel that.

So an idea being felt in the body is simply what embodiment is.

The Connection between Thoughts and the Body

Everything is embodied; thoughts are embodied, every single one of them. That's why self-defeating thoughts can be felt physically. If you're thinking about how you are a failure, your body reacts to those thoughts. Thoughts are embodied, and if you have a problem, that problem is embodied.

As you think about that problem, you can physiologically feel it in your body. A person being free of a problem is being disembodied from it. If, when you think about a problem, there is no physical sensation, then you're free from it. When a problem has a grip on your body, you are still bound by it.

The Power of Felt Sensations

When you think about a problem, you feel it in real-time. Any emotions, thoughts, stories, or imagery that you have in your mind will have some sort of reaction on how you feel things in your body. It's a felt sensation in the body.

That’s why embodying ideas, feeling them in the body, can be very powerful. You can embody any idea. For instance, if you set a goal or a vision, notice how your body feels as you think about it.

If you’re not having a strong embodiment, you might need to adjust your words or your approach until you feel it deeply. Embodying your thoughts on a deeper level can be incredibly powerful in allowing yourself to achieve what you want in life.

Practical Exercise for Embodiment

To practice embodiment, close your eyes for a second and say, “All that I am is changed.” Notice what you feel in the body.

Now say, “All that I am is changing.” Open your eyes and notice any difference.

Did you feel a shift in your body? Each thought has a felt sense, and when you cultivate the quality of noticing these felt senses, it becomes more apparent and influential in your life.

Developing the Skill of Noticing

Once you are able to notice these tangible sensations, let your attention rest there. Where attention goes, energy flows.

This practice will help grow and solidify the sensations, making the idea come alive in your life.

Allow your attention to rest on these sensations without force, and over time, they will become a certainty, transforming thoughts into tangible experiences.

Embodiment and Self-Perception

When someone calls you a negative term, like a loser, work on embodying that idea to understand it so that you can reduce its impact on you.

If you get comfortable with the idea, it won’t trigger strong reactions. This concept applies to other labels and judgments. Nobody should have power over you by just their words.

By permitting them to see you however they wish without it affecting you, you gain real power.

Neuroscience Insights on Embodiment

Our brain changes continuously. The hippocampus produces new stem cells daily, which can become new neurons with the help of chemicals like brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and insulin growth factor (IGF).

This neurogenesis and neuroplasticity, or the brain's resilience and ability to adapt, are influenced by factors such as exercise, meditation, and even psychedelics.

Dealing with Stress and Enhancing Brain Health

Chronic stress is detrimental to brain health, leading to inflammation and neurodegeneration, contributing to diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

It's crucial to manage stress and cultivate practices that support brain health to maintain cognitive functions and overall well-being.

Conclusion

Embodying thoughts and ideas tangibly in the body is a powerful practice that helps shift perspectives, solve problems, and create the life you want to live.

By understanding the connection between thoughts and physical sensations, while leveraging practices that support brain health and reduce stress, you can profoundly transform your spiritual and mental well-being.

Want to hear more about this topic: Check out the full episode of the Spiritualogic Podcast - Episode 20 on YouTube or Spotify