by Helena Pucko

“Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself” Book by Dr. Joe Dispenza

October 16, 2023 | Wellness Bookshelf

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This remarkable book has the potential to be a life-changer, and I can personally attest to the profound impact it can have when coupled with the associated meditation practices. When you earnestly follow Dr. Joe's guidance and absorb his teachings, this book fulfills its promise, enabling you to reshape your personality and manifest the reality you've always desired.

This book serves as a comprehensive guide to personal transformation, neuroscience, and the extraordinary power of the human mind. It seamlessly blends scientific research, practical exercises, and deep insights to provide a roadmap for rewiring our brains, breaking free from limiting behaviors, and unlocking a life of boundless potential.

At its core lies the concept of neuroplasticity—the brain's incredible ability to reorganize itself in response to our thoughts and experiences. Throughout the book, Dr. Joe elucidates how our habitual thoughts and emotions shape our reality, emphasizing the crucial need to break free from the cycle of negative thinking.

The initial part of the book delves deeply into the quantum field, portraying our connection to an expansive, invisible realm of energy that harbors all possible realities, responding to our thoughts and emotions. It's a profound notion that underscores how our thoughts carry immense creative power, shaping the world around us. Dr. Joe masterfully illustrates this concept using a model of an atom, making it accessible to readers of all scientific backgrounds. The key takeaway here is that within the quantum field, there exists a reality where you are healthy, prosperous, and content—a truly awe-inspiring realization.

Another vital lesson is the interconnectedness within the quantum field. What we do to others ripples back to us, reinforcing the importance of emitting love and kindness consistently. Our thoughts and feelings, as Dr. Joe expounds, create a state of being, and by combining elevated emotions with an open heart, conscious intentions, and clear thoughts, we can signal the quantum field to respond in extraordinary ways. The field does not respond merely to what we desire but rather to who we are being—a profound insight that aligns with our experiences of ease when we radiate joy and fulfillment.

Dr. Joe's core message is that the key to changing our lives lies in changing our minds. He identifies three obstacles we must overcome: environment, which necessitates a shift in our habitual thought and emotional patterns; the body, which requires us to think beyond ingrained emotions and behaviors; and time, which calls for us to embrace the present moment fully.

Self-awareness is the starting point for change—a process of observing our current personality, thoughts, actions, and unconscious patterns. As we become more familiar with our old selves, we transition from unconsciousness to conscious awareness. This awareness forms the foundation for unlearning and freeing up energy to create a new personality and life.

The importance of meditation is emphasized as a crucial tool for transformation. Becoming more observant, embracing stillness, and redirecting our attention toward our behaviors and emotional triggers in our environment enable us to plan our path to becoming our desired selves. Through meditation, we unwire the thoughts, behaviors, and emotions of the old self from our brains. Dr. Joe's meditative process involves breaking the habit of being yourself, losing your old mind to create a new one, pruning synaptic connections, unmemorizing past emotions, and reconditioning your body to align with your new mind and emotions.

Exploring brain waves, the book highlights the effectiveness of meditating in the early morning or before bedtime. The practical section of the book provides a step-by-step guide to the meditation and journaling exercises, which are divided into four smaller steps, each explained in detail and practiced for a week.

Week 1

In Week 1, you open the door to your creative state through induction, moving towards a desirable alpha state. This section offers two induction methods: body parts induction and water rising induction. After trying both, I found the water rising method more effective in visualization. Induction focuses on directing your attention to your body's spatial orientation, facilitating access to your subconscious mind while bypassing your thinking brain.

One time I did the induction, I had this amazing out of body experience where I felt so light, like I didn’t have a body and was just floating. I started seeing these bright flashes of light. It was like those scenes of time travel in the movies, very extraordinary. I haven’t been able to experience this again but just doing this part of the meditation puts me in a very relaxed state for the rest of my day.


Week 2

During Week 2, you embark on the journey of pruning away the habit of being yourself, a four-step process involving recognizing the issue, admitting faults and failures to a higher power, and declaring your desire for change.

These two parts of meditation take about 40 min to finish, and it’s a lot. If you are a beginner, you will find it hard to sit for this long. And it is not even close to the full duration of the meditation. But I promise, it is worth it.

Week 3

Week 3, titled "Dismantling the Memory of the Old You," involves observing your old self and identifying limiting beliefs. The game of redirection comes into play, where you consciously interrupt limiting thoughts or behaviors with a simple "change." During this week, I have noticed becoming more aware of how I behave and react in certain situations. For example, when the weather was poor outside, instead of complaining, I would just be grateful for whatever is and find ways to make the best of my time. This week's meditation totals around 50 minutes.

Week 4

Finally, in Week 4, the magic unfolds as you create a new mind for your new future. You unleash your creativity, envisioning the person you wish to become—drawing inspiration from role models and contemplating your ideal behaviors and life. From an elevated state of mind and body, infused with love, joy, and gratitude, you hold this vision in your mind and release it into the quantum field, trusting that it will manifest in unexpected yet undeniable ways.

While this process requires dedication and time, it's immensely rewarding. As you persist, you'll begin to witness synchronicities, new opportunities, and positive changes in your life—signs that your efforts are bearing fruit. Your perspective shifts, and you find beauty and gratitude in every moment. Relationships transform, new friendships emerge, and unexpected blessings flow into your life.

I’ve felt so happy and grateful during the month I’ve followed this meditation. I would walk down the street just feeling like I could burst from joy. I would notice very single thing around me and find beauty in everything. I was grateful for every second of my life. My relationships changed, and I’ve attracted some wonderful new friends. I’ve felt brave and strong, supported by this invisible force that loves me and wants the best for me. I have received some unexpected payments, as well as just being led to the exact things I needed for my healing at that time and better life in general.

If you decide to embark on this journey by reading the book and engaging in the meditation, I encourage you to share your experiences. I'm eager to hear your thoughts and insights. Feel free to leave book suggestions in the comments below. 

About the author, Helena Pucko

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