Part III – Personal Success as a Function of Alignment

By Dr. Christian Guenette 

In previous articles, we compared the body to a simple machine, and observed the affects that those similarities have on the function of its physical systems.  Included in these accounts was the importance of alignment for structural integrity, energy efficiency and health and healing.  In this article, we will also examine the complex nature of mind-body interactions, and how thoughts and feelings can influence your health, happiness and success.

The Complexity of Mind-Body Interactions

Human beings are more than just machines.  Although our brain can function extremely well to control and maintain internal physical functions in a changing external environment, this is not its only talent.  It also has the ability to ponder, to create, and to project.  When we focus on thoughts about the past, present, or future, we have a tendency to feel the emotions that are associated with those thoughts.  If we think about the positive aspects, we will feel positive.  Conversely, if we think about the negative aspects, we will feel negative.

In turn, emotions have an ability to influence our physical state of being.  When we experience pleasant emotions, we tend towards a state of physical relaxation.  This state is associated with a heightened ‘parasympathetic’ tone, which enhances growth, repair, and regulation.  When we have an unpleasant experience, we move toward a more ‘sympathetic’ state, whereby our heart rate and blood pressure rise, our muscles become more taut, preparing us for a ‘fight’ or to ‘flee’.  It is easy to see that in the latter state, we are more prone to heart disease, stroke, and musculoskeletal disorders than in the former. 

If this is true, how can we influence this phenomenon so we can enjoy a longer, more peaceful life?  The secret lies in the power of perspective, and the ability to harness the infinite potential of the mind.  When we choose what we think about in our mind, we profoundly influence what we feel in our body. 

A Common Life Purpose – Feeling Good 

In addition to survival and the propagation of our species, we all share a common life goal – happiness.  Everything we do, ranging from brushing our teeth to finding a solution for world peace, is driven by the desire to feel better than we feel at this moment.  Think about it.  Is there any goal that you set for yourself that has, as a motivator, the desire to feel bad?  I know this may sound silly, but how many of us find ourselves feeling horrible about our life choices, our relationships, our bodies, and our future?  If you read further, you’ll see that our beliefs really do influence our health, and with the use of a few simple tools, we can alter our belief systems to change the way we feel. 

Beliefs as Powerful Indicators of our Reality  

From the time we are born, to the moment we become responsible for all of our own life decisions, we are subject to conditioning.  Our values, our expectations and our habitual behaviour are all spoon-fed to us by our parents, siblings, teachers and society in which we live.  As a result, we learn from others how we should act, and interpret our environment based upon those beliefs.  This determines our attitude, and becomes our ‘learned perspective’.  Everything that we experience in life is affected by this perspective.  When we act according to these beliefs, we are rewarded by society, and feel good about ourselves.  This contributes to a sense of inner peace, and this is reflected in a relaxed body.  On the other hand, when we go against conditioning, we are punished by society, and thus learn that to disobey means we should feel bad.  Not only are we punished, but we are taught to feel guilty.  This contributes to negative feelings about ourselves, creates tension in our body, and leads to dis-ease or illness. 

Changing Your Beliefs to Align with Feeling Good 

If we wish to change the way we feel, we must change the way we think.  Up to 95% of our thoughts are a result of belief systems that are held in the subconscious mind.  Therefore, in order to have a profound effect on the way we think, we must attempt to change our thoughts at the subconscious level.  Is this possible?  If so, how can we do it?

In order to go about changing your subconscious patterns, I believe there are three crucial ingredients for creating successful, permanent change.  The first is desire.  In order to feel good, a person must want to feel good.  Secondly, a person must feel that they are worthy of feeling good.  They must attach a perceived value to successfully achieving the results.  Finally, one must have a sense of being able to feel good.  Having a realistic sense that you can do what needs to be done creates an alignment between reality and your dreams. 

If you believe in the value of your desires, your worth in achieving them, and your ability to reach them, your subconscious mind will be aligned with your conscious mind, and you are almost guaranteed to succeed in whatever you set out to do – whether your goals are related to health, happiness or success.

If you feel you need help in any one of these three areas, look for a certified coach or counselor who has experience in a technique called PSYCH-K®.  Using a combination of mind-body based principles, PSYCH-K® practitioners can help you modify long-standing subconscious belief patterns, sometimes in a single session.  If you would like more information, feel free to contact me by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .