Molecules and Choice

[rumpel]

the following is an introduction only:

"A far-flung network of information carried by neuropeptides . . . the molecular underpinnings of what we experience as feelings, sensations, thoughts, drives, perhaps even spirit or soul. "
--CANDACE PERT Candace Pert's research suggests that our molecules of emotion play a strong role, guiding what we experience as conscious choice. According to Pert, "our emotions decide what is worth paying attention to. . . . The decision about what becomes a thought rising to consciousness and what remains an undigested thought pattern buried at a deeper level in the body is mediated by the receptors "
But, these receptors can change in both sensitivity and arrangement with other proteins in the cell membrane. In the depthworld of our biochemistry lies what Pert calls "our potential for change and growth. "Various types of intention training (visualization, for example) can help bring pertinent information to a level of self-aware consciousness. But the wisdom of the body works in even more mysterious ways: "The unconscious mind of the body seems all-knowing and all-powerful, and in some therapies can be harnessed for healing or change without the conscious mind ever figuring out what happened." Yogic breathing and some energy-based therapies are a few examples of the latter.
It seems that our biochemistry confirms our capacity to choose. This means we have work to do to reverse the choices of the past that no longer serve us. The good news is that in the body's biochemical flow there is an ocean of new patterns and possibilities waiting to be confirmed to support our next choices. --Editor


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[SeattleGirl]

1. Fascinating article, rumpel

Over the past couple of days, I've read several articles tieing the biological/physicological with the emotional/thought part of ourselves. I like that, as while I do believe that we can and do create our reality, I don't live in la-la land. My mind is open, and my feet are planted firmly on the ground.

[Celebration]

2. I like this

"Norman Cousins once told me that he healed a broken elbow, which he had suffered while playing tennis, and got back on the court in record time simply by focusing for twenty minutes each day on increasing the blood flow through the injured joint, after his physician explained that poor blood supply to the elbow was why injuries to this joint healed slowly."

You know, that would sound strange to most people. To me it seems very normal. However, it would probably behoove someone to learn some biofeedback methods before attempting to do something like this. There is most likely a vast difference between the skill level of Norman Cousins in doing something like this and the average person.

[lildreamer316]

3. AHA!!

Just more confirmation!

oooga-booga-smooga-wooga THAT in your pipe and smoke it!

(sorry, just had to):evilgrin: