Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in a loop, repeating the same patterns over and over again? Like no matter how much you want to change, something keeps pulling you back to your old self? I’ve been there. And for the longest time, I didn’t know how to break free.
Dr. Joe Dispenza lays out a clear, step-by-step process for moving from your old self to your new self. And the best part? It’s not just about thinking differently—it’s about rewiring your brain, reprogramming your body, and creating a new reality.
Letting Go of the Past
The first step in the process of change is letting go of the past. This means releasing old emotions, memories, and beliefs that are holding you back.
For me, this was one of the hardest parts. I didn’t realize how much I was carrying from my past—old hurts, fears, and self-doubts that were keeping me stuck. But Dr. Dispenza explains that to create a new reality, you need to let go of the old one.
I started by acknowledging these emotions and memories. Instead of pushing them away, I allowed myself to feel them. And then, I consciously released them. It wasn’t easy, but it was necessary.
Redefining Your Identity
Once you’ve let go of the past, the next step is to redefine your identity. Who do you want to be? What kind of person do you want to become?
For me, this meant defining my new identity as someone who was confident, focused, and in control. I wrote down the qualities I wanted to embody and the behaviors I wanted to adopt. And then, I started aligning my thoughts, emotions, and actions with this new identity.
The Power of Meditation
One of the most powerful tools Dr. Dispenza introduces in this chapter is meditation. Meditation helps you break free from old patterns and create new neural pathways in your brain.
I started incorporating meditation into my daily routine. I’d sit quietly, focus on my breath, and visualize myself as the person I wanted to become. I’d connect to the emotions of confidence, focus, and control. And over time, I started to feel a shift.
At first, it was subtle. But as I continued to practice, I noticed that I was thinking differently, feeling differently, and acting differently. It was like my brain was rewiring itself to support my new identity.
Practice Makes Permanent
Change doesn’t happen overnight. It takes consistent practice to rewire your brain and create new habits. But the more you practice, the more natural it becomes.
I’ll be honest—there were days when I didn’t feel like meditating or practicing my new behaviors. But I reminded myself that every time I practiced, I was strengthening my new neural pathways. And over time, those pathways became stronger than the old ones.
Final Thoughts
Chapter 7 was a reminder that change is a process. It’s not about flipping a switch and becoming a new person overnight. It’s about letting go of the past, redefining your identity, and practicing new ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
If you’re feeling stuck, take a moment to check in with yourself. What’s holding you back? What do you need to let go of? And most importantly, who do you want to become?
Remember, you’re not stuck with the person you are. You have the power to change. So, what are you waiting for? Start the process today.
