Dadirri Healing

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Thoughts, Awareness, and Willpower

Uplifting our thoughts allows a positive flow of energy to enter into our day. From there, learning to direct our thoughts using our will power, can bring us more energy to accomplish our goals and achieve greater happiness.

When you do things with willingness and joy, energy flows freely. When willingness is lacking, suddenly there is no energy left! A basic principle of yoga science states that awareness precedes control. By cultivating an awareness of our thoughts, the flow of energy in our body (positive or negative), we can improve our ability to control and direct our thoughts and energy at will.

Observe what happens when you command your body to lift your arm. Your will is what tells your body to move, but it is the energy you put behind the action that does the lifting. To will your arm to move takes energy; without sending energy to your arm it remain motionless.

The moment which energy can be perceived in the arm is when you consciously tense the arm muscle. When we concentrate on the feeling of this tension in the center of the arm muscle, we increase our awareness.

Consciously exercise the muscles of the forearm with alternating tension and relaxation:

  • Practice alternating tension and relaxation in your forearm three times.
  • In between alternating states of tension and relaxation, become aware of what that energy feels like in your arm.
  • Describe to yourself this feeling. Is it tingly? Does your forearm feel lighter? How would you describe it?

Now, observe the flow of energy in your own life:

  • Observe: When you give more energy, you receive more energy.
  • Conversely, the more stagnant you are, the lazier and less energetic you feel.
  • Notice also: When you want to do something, when you are going to do something you think will be fun, no matter how tired you were a second ago, you suddenly have all the energy you need!
  • How can you infuse willingness into everything you do, so that you have a constant flow of energy throughout the day?

We include exercises to improve success and energy in our Wellness Recharge™ cards and explainer videos. You may also enjoy a training session via our Wellness Recharge workshops.