Episode 103 – Build a Fortress Around Your Mind and Control The Field of Consciousness
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Note: This blog post serves as an accompaniment to the corresponding podcast episode of A Changed Mind, where we’ll distill down the core ideas of this week’s theme, along with additional distinctions and insights. If you haven’t listened to the episode yet, you can go here to do so. Enjoy.
Modern neuroscience and psychology have long proposed that our thoughts and beliefs originate in the brain. But what if I told you that’s not entirely accurate? The thoughts and beliefs you have don’t actually reside in your head. They exist in what is called the unified field, or the field of consciousness. This field contains all information and ideas that have ever existed, exist now, and will ever exist.
When you experience your own thoughts, what you’re really doing is tuning into this information in the field. Think of it like a radio receiver—you have the ability to tap into an infinite number of channels. The channel you tune into determines the thoughts and ideas that come to you, and those thoughts ultimately shape your reality.
If you’re broke, it’s because you’ve built a preset button to a channel that creates financial scarcity and insecurity. If you’re sick, it’s because you’ve been tuning into a channel that perpetuates illness. But you can change the channel at any moment. You can build new preset buttons to align with channels of abundance, wellness, and joy.
The Invisible Ocean That Connects Us All
Einstein once said, “Reality is an illusion, albeit a persistent one,” and he understood something profound: we do not live in a base reality. Instead, we exist in a simulated reality, a projection of energy that our senses interpret as solid and real.
Think about it—the device you’re reading this on is 99.999% space. Yet you perceive it as solid. The same goes for the room you’re sitting in, the trees outside your window, even your own body. All of it is shimmering energy, projected onto the fabric of an invisible ocean we call the unified field.
This field has been described in countless ways: the akashic field in Hindu tradition, the great mind in hermeticism, and the quantum field in modern science. It’s a repository of all ideas, solutions, and potentials. Every invention, every breakthrough, every reality already exists there, waiting for someone to access it. Before Edison invented the light bulb, its blueprint existed in the field. Before Gandhi envisioned a free India, that reality existed in the field. The same applies to whatever you dream of creating or achieving.
And let’s not forget, the field isn’t reserved for monumental inventions or societal shifts. It’s available for every single choice and change you wish to make in your life. Your next big idea? It’s already out there, waiting for you to tune into it.
How Your Thoughts Shape Reality
Here’s something most people don’t realize: your thoughts aren’t created in your brain. They’re received from the field. Your brain functions like a highly sophisticated radio receiver. The wiring of your brain—the neurons and synapses—determines which channels you can access.
By the time you were seven years old, your brain had formed over a quadrillion synaptic connections. These connections grew from the experiences you recorded as a child. Every sight, sound, smell, taste, and feeling was stored, along with the meaning you assigned to it.
For example, if your family struggled financially, you might have developed a belief that “money is hard to make.” That belief became a preset button in your mental receiver, tuning you into a channel of scarcity. Over time, these presets became automatic, shaping your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. But here’s the good news: these presets can be reprogrammed.
This process of shaping beliefs often happens without our conscious awareness. It’s as if someone else set your radio presets for you during childhood. But now, you have the power to rewrite those settings—to intentionally choose the channels you access.
Changing the Channel: A Simple Technique
Imagine yourself in a control center, surrounded by dozens of screens. Each screen displays a different version of your life. On one screen, you’re thriving in abundance. On another, you’re struggling with financial insecurity. One screen shows you vibrant and healthy, while another depicts you battling chronic illness.
When a negative thought arises, here’s what you can do:
- Identify the Thought: Notice the thought or emotion. It could be a fear of failure, a sense of overwhelm, or even a feeling of self-doubt.
- Create a Bubble: Visualize the thought as a bubble. If it’s a specific fear, picture it clearly. For instance, “I’m afraid I’ll fail” becomes a sentence inside the bubble.
- Release the Bubble: Push the bubble out of your mental space and back into the field. Imagine it drifting away to one of the screens where it belongs.
- Tune to a New Channel: Replace the negative thought with a positive one. Visualize yourself tuning into a screen that represents your desired reality.
This simple practice creates a neurological habit break. Over time, it rewires your brain to access channels that align with your goals and dreams.
Think of it this way: you wouldn’t keep listening to a radio station that plays static or music you dislike. So why keep tuning into thoughts and emotions that don’t serve you? Changing the channel is entirely within your control.
The Power of Visualization
Visualization is one of the most effective ways to tune into a new channel. When you imagine your desired future, you’re not just daydreaming. You’re actively accessing that potential reality in the field.
For example, if you want to build a successful business, spend time visualizing every detail of that success. Imagine yourself closing deals, leading a team, or making an impact. Neuroscience shows that your brain doesn’t distinguish between imagination and reality. By visualizing, you’re training your brain to align with the thoughts, ideas, and solutions that support your vision.
This is why tools like vision boards and affirmations work so well. They help you focus on the channels of abundance and opportunity, gradually rewiring your brain to prioritize these frequencies.
Here’s something else to consider: your imagination is your greatest tool for creation. When you visualize, you’re essentially building memories of a future that hasn’t happened yet. These memories help solidify new neural pathways, making it easier to align with your goals.
Working at the Root Level of Change
Most people try to change their lives by working harder or controlling external circumstances. But real transformation happens at the root level: the energy and information you’re tuning into. When you shift the channel, your external reality naturally begins to change.
Here’s why: every thought, emotion, and action stems from the channel you’re tuned into. If you’re accessing a channel of scarcity, you’ll think, feel, and act in ways that reinforce lack. But if you tune into a channel of abundance, your thoughts and behaviors will align with opportunities and growth.
This approach isn’t just about achieving goals; it’s about creating a life that feels aligned, joyful, and fulfilling. You’re not just changing what you do—you’re changing who you are at the deepest level.
A Daily Practice for Tuning In
To make this process a part of your life, try this daily practice:
- Close Your Eyes: Visualize yourself in the control center, surrounded by screens.
- Acknowledge All Possibilities: Recognize that every potential reality exists in the field—from abundance to scarcity, from health to illness.
- Notice Negative Thoughts: When a negative thought arises, visualize it as a bubble. Push it out of your mind and back into the field.
- Focus on the Positive: Spend a few minutes visualizing your desired future. Imagine yourself tuning into a channel of joy, success, and fulfillment.
With consistent practice, you’ll notice a profound shift. Negative channels will lose their grip, and positive ones will become your new default.
Infinite Possibilities Are Within Your Reach
Everything you desire already exists in the field. Whether it’s financial freedom, vibrant health, or a life filled with purpose, the path is already there. All you need to do is tune into the right channel.
By practicing these techniques, you’ll learn to access new ideas, rewire your brain, and create a reality that reflects your highest potential. The possibilities are truly limitless. Start tuning in today.