Breaking The Habit Of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One

Dispenza delves into the process of personal transformation by explaining the roles of the three interconnected “brains”: The neocortex, the limbic brain, and the cerebellum. Together, these parts facilitate the progression from thinking to doing and, ultimately, to being. Dispenza provides an in-depth explanation of how these stages support lasting change, as he emphasizes that transformation is both a neurological and emotional process.

The journey begins with the neocortex, or the “thinking brain,” which is responsible for processing knowledge, reasoning, and planning. When we learn new concepts or ideas, this part of the brain forms new neural connections, preparing us to act differently in the future. Dispenza highlights that acquiring knowledge is only the first step. To truly change, we must move beyond intellectual understanding and apply what we have learned.

The limbic brain, also known as the “emotional brain,” plays a critical role in turning knowledge into experience. When we act on new information, our emotions are activated, and the limbic brain releases chemicals that reflect the feelings associated with the experience. These emotions not only help us remember the event but also allow us to embody what we have learned. Dispenza asserts that emotions are the bridge between the intellectual and the physical, marking a significant step in rewiring the brain and body.