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Breaking The Habit Of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One
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Important Quotes
“One of the most exciting lessons I have learned is that people can literally change their brains and change their lives by engaging in regular brain healthy habits, such as correcting negative beliefs and using meditative processes such as those discussed by Dispenza.”
(Foreword, Page xiii)
The author of the Foreword, Daniel Amen, emphasizes the power of intentional practices, such as meditation and belief correction, to reshape the brain and ultimately one’s life, introducing The Potential for Reprogramming Through Meditation and Mindfulness. The optimistic tone is used to inspire readers and to reinforce the concepts explored in Dispenza’s work. The phrase “literally change their brains” underscores the tangible and dramatic potential of these practices, while the reference to “regular brain-healthy habits” highlights the iterative and consistent nature of meaningful transformation.
“True empowerment comes when we start to look deeply at our beliefs. We may find their roots in the conditioning of religion, culture, society, education, family, the media, and even our genes (the latter being imprinted by the sensory experiences of our current lives, as well as untold generations). Then we weigh those old ideas against some new paradigms that may serve us better.”
(Introduction, Page xviii)
This excerpt delves into the transformative process of self-examination and challenges the reader to question the origins of deeply ingrained beliefs. By listing influences like religion, culture, and genetics, the author employs an accumulative rhetorical strategy, illustrating the pervasive nature of conditioning. The juxtaposition of “old ideas” with “new paradigms” invites critical reflection and emphasizes the empowering act of choice in adopting beliefs that align with one’s personal growth. The mention of inherited experiences, including those at the genetic level, suggests that transformation involves not only reshaping one’s individual mindset but also addressing the legacy of generational influences.
