The neuroscience of transformation

For both our internal experience of ourselves and our environment (beliefs, patterns, behaviors, reactions, etc. – our mind) to change, our brains must also transform. We may become confused and believe that transformational change is this magical, nebulous, unknowable occurrence. Really, it’s not.

Consider even spiritual, shamanic, and energetic methods for mental healing and personal growth – regardless of the dimension, the external input is sending undeniable signals to our brain. Again, these signals are but the seeds of change. Occasionally, the seed may be implanted so strongly that there is no question but that it will come into full bloom, yet our brain still must change in order for us to transform.

We may, for example, have a predisposition towards impulsivity, yet still want to become more patient and mindful in our decision making. The fact that we feel impulsive and that we act impulsively are two different things. The action of impulsivity is the result of our brain wiring itself in a certain way, most likely due to the signals released by our genes as we interact with the environment.

At some point, we become aware that the pattern of circuitry (which dictates our behavior) is no longer serving us.

So we decided to change it. What exactly are we hoping to change?

Changing the brain circuitry

Every time the brain circuitry gets activated (whether intentionally or unintentionally), in order to change it, we must redirect the flow of energy to a different neural pathway. We must keep doing this until the new desired circuitry becomes stronger than the old one.

This is what transformation is all about.

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