Metamorphosis: The Journey
of Transformation
What the caterpillar
which is continually re-creating our physical bodies.
calls the end of the world,
In his book The Biology of Belief, Dr. Bruce Lipton is prov-
ing that the cell membrane or cell wall becomes habituated to
the master calls a butterfly.
chronic emotions. Where there is chronic anger or strife within
- Richard Bach
an individual, the cells of that individual only have receptors
for anger and strife. They are unable to recognize or receive
by Lin Weiss
nourishment or positive, life-giving emotion. Undernourished
cells in a healthy individual are programmed to die off. In a
W
e are hearing a lot about change these days.
Change has always been the one constant. Charles
chronically undernourished environment cells can mutate, the
Darwin said, “It is not the strongest of the species
natural wisdom of the cell is depleted by chronic negativity or
that survives, or the most intelligent, but the one most
toxicity within the mind/body and can create obesity, digestive
responsive to change.” Whether you subscribe to Darwinian
issues, tumors, cancer and other diseases prevalent in our
theory or not, it is difficult to disagree with his observation.
western culture.
What is Transformation? One entry from Webster’s
describes Transformation as “the operation of changing from
“When Gregor Samsa woke up one
one expression to another.” A second entry states that trans-
morning from unsettling dreams, he found
formation is “the genetic modification of a cell by the uptake
and incorporation of exogenous DNA.” DNA is the most cen-
himself changed in his bed into a
tral substance in the workings of all life on Earth. Exogenous
monstrous vermin.”
means “caused or produced by an agent from outside the
- Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
organism.” Incorporate, to become “one” with.
From a holistic model we look at what is a catalyst for
change within our own minds and bodies, and take responsi-
The good news is that we have the power to choose what
bility for what we are exposing ourselves to or allowing into
we allow into our bodies, our environment, our minds, our
our multidimensional realities (mind-body-soul). I am remind-
homes, our cells – our DNA. “Changing from one expression
ed of that old school cafeteria campaign, “You are what you
to another.”
eat.” When we expound on that . . . we actually are what we
Transformational healing is working to clear the cause of
eat, think, breathe, drink, watch, read, socialize with, live with,
dis-ease, not just the symptoms. We can choose to nourish
act out, speak out, etc. Whatever we expose ourselves to, ener-
our bodies with whole foods that agree with our individual
getically, has a synergistic effect with our DNA and creates
needs, plenty of good water, appropriate nutritional supple-
change on the molecular level. DNA can replicate, or make
mentation, restful sleep, peaceful homes, fulfilling livelihood,
copies of itself. Each strand of DNA in the double helix can
seeking our true life’s purpose. We can take responsibility for
serve as a pattern for duplicating sequences. This is critical
our own lives by healing unresolved trauma with the assis-
when cells divide because each new cell needs to have an
tance of compassionate and skilled practitioners for support.
We can create our own radiance and vibrant well-being with
exact copy of the DNA present in the old cell. So whatever is
a willingness and openness to change.
present within our cells, our DNA is constantly replicating.
Daily spiritual practice is a proven component of a
DNA is the map or encoding system for new cell division,
healthy life. Develop a meditation practice; take a walk in
nature; seek stillness; seek others on the path of transforma-
tion and healing. Take classes. Try something new.
What will you do with your one wild and beautiful life?
Try on a new expression, pursue your options, & be well!
Lin Weiss, MH is a graduate of The School of Transformation
& Healing. She is a Holistic Health Practitioner & Wellness
Coach in private practice in Houston, and specializes in
Bioenergetic Healing; Brain Balancing; Nutritional Therapy
and Mind/Body Integration. She is a member of The
International Association of Yoga Therapists and facilitates
group/private sessions. For more information contact Lin at
713.858.8595 or visit conscioushealingnow.com. i
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