The Best New Year’s Resolution: Raise your Frequency
Stop choosing superficial New Year’s Resolutions that go nowhere.
Raise your frequency and watch everything else fall into place!
What is your frequency?
How does it increase your resilience, self-esteem, and self-efficacy: the foundation of happiness and health?
Why is living a low frequency life a health hazard?
Firstly: Reflect…take a look at this chart from the famous book Power vs. Force by David Hawkins so you understand what high frequency (energetic log column) and low frequency living is…
Where are you on this chart, overall?
How often do you go up or down the chart?
How long do you stay there?
Secondly: Get These Four Personal Choices Under Control
1. The People you Hang-out With
Psychological research suggests that the people we surround ourselves with significantly influence our emotional state, mental well-being, and even physical health, including immune function. Social interactions play a critical role in shaping our mood and stress levels, which in turn impact our body's physiological responses. Positive and supportive relationships are associated with increased levels of happiness, reduced stress, and better immune function (Cohen, 2004). For example, individuals with strong social connections tend to have lower cortisol levels and improved ability to fight off infections (Uchino et al., 1996).
Conversely, exposure to negative or toxic relationships can have the opposite effect. Chronic exposure to criticism, conflict, or neglect can increase stress, leading to heightened inflammation and suppressed immune responses (Kiecolt-Glaser et al., 2002). Moreover, emotions like anxiety and sadness, often amplified in unsupportive environments, are linked to dysregulation in immune function and overall health. This underscores the importance of surrounding yourself with positive, uplifting individuals who encourage emotional resilience and well-being.
2. The Words you Speak
Dr. Masaru Emoto, a Japanese researcher and author of The Hidden Messages in Water, investigated how human consciousness—through words, thoughts, emotions, and music—might influence water's molecular structure. Emoto's experiments involved freezing water samples exposed to various stimuli and examining the resulting ice crystals under a microscope. He reported that positive influences, such as expressions of love and gratitude, resulted in beautifully symmetrical and intricate crystalline structures. Conversely, exposure to negative influences, including anger and hatred, produced distorted and chaotic formations (Emoto, 2004).
Dr. Emoto also asserted that water from clean, natural sources formed well-defined crystals, while polluted water produced irregular or incomplete patterns. Notably, he claimed that polluted water could regain its harmonious crystalline form after being exposed to prayers or positive intentions. His work extended to sound, with findings that classical music encouraged the formation of elegant patterns, whereas heavy metal music resulted in disordered structures. While Emoto's research has been criticized for lacking rigorous scientific validation and is often labeled pseudoscience, his studies have sparked interest in the potential impact of human energy, emotions, and environment on physical reality (Park, 2005).
3. Alcohol and Drugs
Research indicates that the use of alcohol and drugs can negatively impact your emotional state, lower your vibrational frequency, and weaken your immune system. Studies have shown that excessive alcohol consumption can suppress immune function by impairing the production of white blood cells and reducing the body’s ability to fight infections (Barr et al., 2016). Similarly, the use of recreational drugs has been linked to increased inflammation and a weakened immune response, leaving the body more vulnerable to illness (Nair et al., 2015).
Furthermore, both alcohol and drug use are associated with disruptions in emotional regulation and mental health. Alcohol, classified as a depressant, can exacerbate feelings of anxiety and depression over time (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 2019). Drug use, particularly stimulants or depressants, disrupts the brain’s natural neurotransmitter balance, leading to mood swings, decreased emotional resilience, and lower overall well-being (Volkow et al., 2014). Together, these substances can lower both physical and emotional vitality, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness in their use.
4. STOP the SELF-SABATAGE due to Fear of Excellence
Nelson Mandela said it best at his inaugural address using Marianne Williamson’s poem:
Our Deepest Fear
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking, so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine, as children do.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we’re liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
Thirdly: How to Raise your Frequency and Move up the Chart!
Research highlights several activities that can enhance the immune system while fostering positive emotional states. Regular physical exercise has been shown to improve immune function by increasing circulation of immune cells and reducing inflammation (Nieman & Wentz, 2019). A balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants supports immune health by providing essential nutrients for cellular function (Calder et al., 2020). Adequate sleep is also critical, as it helps regulate immune responses and reduces susceptibility to illness (Irwin, 2015).
Mindfulness practices, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing, can lower stress levels, which is beneficial for immunity since chronic stress suppresses immune function (Black & Slavich, 2016). Spending time in nature has been linked to decreased cortisol levels and improved immune responses (Li, 2010). Cultivating social connections and expressing gratitude are associated with better emotional well-being and increased resilience (Algoe, 2012). Furthermore, engaging in creative activities, acts of kindness, and laughter boosts mood and can enhance the body’s natural defenses (Berk & Tan, 2009). These practices collectively support a healthier, more balanced life.
OUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION GOAL IS TO MOVE UP THE CHART !
Don’t Know HOW to START?
1. Join Dr. Kim Byrd-Rider’s Tues-Friday “High Frequency Yoga” Class, filmed from St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands: Free on YouTube beginning January 7, 2025
2. Join the Soul School Fellowship for Frontline Workers which addresses all of these topics at Dr. Kim’s Firm Water Road
References
Algoe, S. B. (2012). "Find, remind, and bind: The functions of gratitude in everyday relationships." Social and Personality Psychology Compass.
Barr, T., Helms, C., Grant, K., Messaoudi, I. (2016). "Opposing effects of alcohol on the immune system." Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry.
Berk, L., & Tan, S. A. (2009). "Humor and laughter: Positive effects on health." Current Cardiology Reports.
Black, D. S., & Slavich, G. M. (2016). "Mindfulness meditation and the immune system: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials." Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences.
Calder, P. C., et al. (2020). "Nutritional immunology: Role of nutrients in maintaining the immune system." Nature Reviews Immunology.
Cohen, S. (2004). "Social relationships and health." American Psychologist.
Emoto, M. (2004). The Hidden Messages in Water. Atria Books.
Irwin, M. R. (2015). "Why sleep is important for health: A psychoneuroimmunology perspective." Annual Review of Psychology.
Kiecolt-Glaser, J. K., McGuire, L., Robles, T. F., & Glaser, R. (2002). "Emotions, morbidity, and mortality: New perspectives from psychoneuroimmunology." Annual Review of Psychology.
Li, Q. (2010). "Effect of forest bathing trips on human immune function." Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine.
Nair, M. P., Saiyed, Z. M., Nair, N., Gandhi, N. (2015). "Drugs of abuse and immune functions." Frontiers in Immunology.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (2019). "Alcohol and your health."
Nieman, D. C., & Wentz, L. M. (2019). "The compelling link between physical activity and the body's defense system." Journal of Sport and Health Science.
Park, R. L. (2005). Voodoo Science: The Road from Foolishness to Fraud. Oxford University Press.
Uchino, B. N., Cacioppo, J. T., & Kiecolt-Glaser, J. K. (1996). "The relationship between social support and physiological processes: A review with emphasis on underlying mechanisms and implications for health." Psychological Bulletin.
Volkow, N. D., Koob, G. F., McLellan, A. T. (2014). "Neurobiologic advances from the brain disease model of addiction." New England Journal of Medicine.
By Dr. Kim Byrd-Rider, PT, DPT
January 2025
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