You may have been taught to believe that your genes determine
what you will become. This can be especially disempowering
when you hear that you may inherit the diseases of your parents
and grandparents. However, a whole new line of thinking
is emerging from biological science. Now, biologists realize that
genes are not the only players in the intercellular game that decides
your personal health.

As it turns out, the membrane that surrounds the cell may be
more important than genes in determining your state of health.
The cell membrane senses and responds to the surrounding environment.
In other words, it is the brain of the cell, receiving
and interpreting messages from the body. But who talks to your
cells on behalf of your body, telling them how to act? It is the
same element that talks to your organs-telling your heart to
beat and your lungs to breathe. It is your brain.

From Brain Wave Vibration

It can be hard to stand back and really see ourselves as we are. We tend to filter our conception of self through many layers of judgment and wishful thinking. Use this exercise to see yourself from an objective point of view. Describe yourself from the perspective of some non-human thing, such as your couch or your dog. How do you appear from this perspective? Be as honest and complete as possible, referencing your character, appearance, and behavior. Try this from several different perspectives.

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As you get older, it is as important that you have a dream for your life as it was when you were young. You may have a better chance of achieving it, now that the basics needs of life-financial security, starting a career, raising a family, etc. - are no longer of primary importance to you. So, before you close this book up and put it back on the shelf, make sure that you have developed a vision for yourself. Make a plan for who you want to be one, five, or ten years from mow. This does not have to mean starting a new career or taking on some huge project(but that is okay, too). More importantly, it means becoming the kind of person you really want to be in terms of character and your interaction with the world around you. If you have ever thought to yourself, “I want to leave the world a better place than I found it,” now is the time to act on that desire.
To find your vision, find what really fills you with a sense of joy and contentment. For most, this will probably involve contributing something of value to your community or the world. Don’t be afraid to set your goal high and to dream big.

Smiling meditation

The act of smiling produces positive changes in your brain. THis exercise combines that fact with a relaxing meditative exercise.

1. Sit comfortably and shrug your shoulders up and down several times to relax.
2. Breathe in and out several times, massaging your face to release the tension in your facial muscles.
3. Breathe in, close your eyes gently, and breathe out while forming a slight smile. Breathe in and out deeply and naturally.
4. When breathing out, combine your exhale with a widening smile. Repeat this several times, focusing on the motion of the smile on your face as a light breath escapes through your lips like a gentle wind.
5. Slowly shift your consciousness to your brain and feel your brain become lighter and more refreshed when you breathe out with a smile.

Brain Breathing

Through this exercise, imagine hurting, negative emotions being replaced with bright, positive emotions.

1. Sit in a comfortable position and place your hands on your knees, with your eyes closed. Relax your body and mind by taking several deep breaths. Feel the stream of energy move from the top of your head, down to your chest and then to your lower abdomen.

2. Concentrate on the top of your head.

3. As you breathe in through your nose, imagine a stream of energy entering through the top of your head, circling around your head, and clearing your brain of negative emotional energy.

4. Breathe out through your mouth with a soft whooshing sound. Imagine stagnant, negative energy being expelled from your body.

5. Breathe in and out slowly as you imagine bright light entering and darkness moving out.

6. Breathe in and out 3 times and open your eyes.

7. Rub your hands together until warm, and gently massage your head and face.

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