Modern science has shown that everything is in a constant state of vibration, and we are a field of electromagnetic energy consisting of mostly empty space. The physical body, the vehicle and house of the Soul, is operating within the visible spectrum of light. It is within this tangible realm that the wear and tear of our bodies is shown to us. It is where dis-ease manifests itself on the physical plane, but it is arguably not the only plane of existence it resides in. High levels of stress have adverse effects on the cardiovascular system due to elevated levels of stress hormones. In our fast-paced society, we are often surrounded by stress with little or no means to escape it. We are constantly in a fight or flight mode reacting to the world around us, and without healthy means to release stress, the body will inevitably suffer.
It is often misunderstood that outside circumstances, like traffic, bills, and a bad work day, are the reasons for stress, but in truth, it is our reaction to the event that causes the stress. It is the anger, anxiety, or similar emotional responses born from these types of experiences that cause the heart to start racing and the body to believe it’s under attack. These habitual patterns, flowing from the subconscious, give rise to the first waves of vibrations automating our initial reaction; it is a mixture of emotional response and learned behavior that, over time, become our automated feedback to high levels of stress or uncomfortable situations. With a heightened sense of awareness and deeper understanding of Self, it is possible to reprogram the response system by learning to observe the behavior as it arises and discerning whether this reaction is beneficial to the overall well-being of the individual. It is through the meditative mind that this becomes possible.
