At 23 weeks pregnant (my baby girl is now the size of an eggplant!), I’ve been thinking deeply about how our beliefs shape our physical experiences. Today, I want to share a powerful truth I’ve discovered: Your body follows what your mind believes.
The Power of Early Programming
When I was a teenager, people told me:
- “Wait until you’re 40…”
- “You’ll experience these symptoms…”
- “Your body will break down…”
Here’s what I’ve learned: These weren’t facts. They were beliefs being programmed into my mind.
Breaking Free from Cultural Programming
The Media’s Role
Think about it:
- TV commercials pushing medications
- News stories about aging
- Social media “warning signs”
- Negative song lyrics
All of these shape our expectations about how our bodies should feel and behave.
My Pregnancy Example
When I got pregnant at 44, people immediately started warning me about:
- High-risk complications
- Age-related issues
- Expected symptoms
But here’s what I chose to believe instead:
- “This pregnancy is easy and fun”
- “My baby and I are healthy”
- “Everything flows naturally”
The result? A beautiful, symptom-free pregnancy at 45.
How Your Mind Controls Your Body
Remember this truth: Your spiritual body is more powerful than your physical body. Here’s why:
- Thought Comes First
- Your mind tells your body to move
- Your thoughts create physical sensations
- Your beliefs manifest as experiences
- Energy Follows Thought
- What you expect tends to happen
- What you fear often manifests
- What you believe becomes real
The Practical Application
When you catch yourself thinking:
- “I’m getting old”
- “My body is breaking down”
- “This is just what happens at my age”
Replace these thoughts with:
- “I am renewing daily”
- “My body functions perfectly”
- “I choose my experience”
Taking Control of Your Experience
Here’s what I do:
- Monitor Input
- Turn off negative commercials
- Skip scary health articles
- Choose uplifting music
- Guard Your Thoughts
- Question limiting beliefs
- Challenge negative expectations
- Choose empowering perspectives
- Speak Life
- Use positive affirmations
- Express gratitude
- Declare health and vitality
The Power of Gratitude
Instead of praying only when you need help, try this:
- Start each day with “Thank you”
- Appreciate your body’s functions
- Celebrate your daily experiences
Your Call to Action
For the next week, I challenge you to:
- Notice what you’re telling your body
- Write down your expectations about aging
- Choose one limiting belief to transform
Remember: Your body doesn’t know what it can’t do until your mind tells it.
Share in the comments: What belief about your body are you ready to change? Let’s support each other in creating new, empowering expectations for our lives.