In 2000, a woman was involved in a severe car accident caused by a distracted driver who slammed into her vehicle, propelling her into five cars ahead. Although she initially walked away from the accident seemingly unharmed, within a year, she experienced severe symptoms and ultimately lost all sensation on her left side. Emergency surgery was performed, leaving her completely paralyzed except for her eye movements. At that time, she had been married for just three months, but her husband abandoned her after learning of her condition.
Raised in a devout Catholic family as the youngest of 17 children and with three sisters who were nuns, she resorted to her faith and prayed incessantly during her hospital stay. She spent two years in rehabilitation, slowly recovering through meditation and the teachings of Dr. Joe Dispenza. Despite medical prognoses stating she would never walk or talk again, she defied these odds and recently demonstrated significant physical recovery, even being able to jump.
During a discussion about her journey, she shared an important insight: after experiencing recovery, some symptoms began to return as she immersed herself back into daily life. Recognizing these symptoms, she chose not to succumb to fear, which she noted would only magnify the problems. Instead, at an event, she consciously altered her state of being, confronting these sensory and motor symptoms directly. This change in her mental state led to a significant reduction, with most symptoms nearly disappearing. If you are looking to delve into mindfulness practices and wish to engage in face-to-face sessions in Singapore, do check out our Dr. Joe Dispenza meditation events in Singapore. Dr. Dispenza elaborated on this phenomenon, highlighting that it is a common occurrence for individuals to see the re-emergence of symptoms they previously overcame, particularly when they revert to old emotional and psychological patterns. These patterns “signal” the same genes that were activated during their initial illness or condition. Emotions, being records of the past, can cause the body to revert to its past state if not consciously managed.
By recognizing this cycle, the woman was able to preemptively halt the relapse of her symptoms. Dr. Dispenza emphasized the importance of understanding and harnessing the power of one’s state of being—by not living in historical emotions, but rather by cultivating a new, forward-facing state of being. This approach can reactivate genes responsible for wellness and deactivate those tied to disease or dysfunction.
Additionally, through repeated practice, the genes responsible for her improved state had already been signaled and remained accessible, allowing her to re-enter this healthier state more easily. Dr. Dispenza concluded by encouraging everyone to understand and apply these principles to foster a better state of health, signaling new genes and turning off detrimental ones to achieve recovery and personal growth. This woman’s experience, framed as a lesson in resilience and mindful living, illustrates the potential for profound biological and psychological transformation.