Stuck is not a funny word. One thinks of traffic, writer’s block, dead-end jobs, perhaps relationships and unfinished projects. We would like to address “being stuck” from the perspective of stuck thoughts, not unlike the song that repeats itself over and over again. You may be surprised to know that we generate up to 50,000 thoughts per day and 80% of them are negative. Seriously, does thought really make a difference? Can a thought really impact on a person’s well-being?
This is what we do know: As a thought occurs, the billions of neurons in one’s brain with its many trillions of connections begin to connect along certain pathways between those neurons. Thought, as a brain event, travels on a neural circuit that is strengthened with repetition. This pattern of firing becomes automatic, like a well-worn path in the woods.
Dr. James Tiller is a professor emeritus of Materials Science and Engineering at Stanford University. His passion is the exploration, research, and discovery in the area of intention to change our physical reality. In his book, Science and Human Transformation, concepts such as subtle energies beyond the four fundamental forces (gravity, electromagnetism, strong forces, and weak forces) acting in concert with human consciousness are explored. His question is: Can our thoughts actually change our reality?
After more than 10 years of research with his IIED: Intent Imprint Energy Device, his answer is yes! The IIED was created and built in his laboratory where he succeeded in recording thought on a machine, where he could play it back. He recorded a meditation with the intent of changing something physical. Four experienced meditators did the imprinting with the 15-minute meditation’s focus being “Creator of Universe permission to shift the pH of water 1 point.”
Copies of the recordings were sent to laboratories all over the United States and placed in isolation with a flask of water. Subsequent to exposure of the recorded meditation, the pH of water shifted one point within 15 minutes. After reviewing his many articles, we contacted him to discuss the research. He happily shared the results but was more excited about what happened after the research.
After 10 years of studying the effects of intent in changing the pH of water, he returned to the empty laboratories and placed a flask of water in the laboratory. The pH changed within 15 minutes. He was eager to discuss the ramification of these findings. His conclusion is that repetition of thought not only has an impact on our physical reality; it continues to have an impact by being absorbed into the environment.
What does this mean for us? We have the power to generate thoughts that affect our environment, our body, and our home. Our thoughts make a difference. If as we reported above, 80% of thoughts are negative, changing our thought patterns is imperative to health. We will continue to write about the many methods effective in changing our thought patterns.
In the meantime: Create and repeat thoughts that work for you!
Phyllis Krug is a physical therapist with a private practice in Teaneck, NJ and Monsey, NY. Her practice integrates many mind/body and energy therapies. She is available for private consultation, lectures, and classes and can be reached at 973-704-9062 www.energydialogues.com. Phyllis Gordon is an occupational therapist in private practice working with infants, children, and adults in Tenafly, NJ. For appointments contact her at 201-569-6288, [email protected], or www.phyllisgordon.com
Phyllis Gordon MS, OTR/L
and Phyllis Krug DPT, PT, MS
