Mind to Matter: The Astonishing Science of How Your Brain Creates Material Reality by Dawson Church

The power of the human mind is now being seen as a driving force behind manifesting what we want in our external world. Mind to Matter: The Astonishing Science of How Your Brain Creates Material Reality, by Dawson Church, puts that idea into perspective scientifically. The book explores a new frontier of science, Epigenetics, which reveals the mind-body connection. Church dives into the cutting-edge research that explains how our thoughts directly impact our biology, health and well-being. This groundbreaking book provides us with tools to understand how we can create the life that we want.

At the core of Mind to Matter is the knowledge that our thoughts can influence our life on a cellular level. Church presents a comprehensive look at how our thoughts directly determine our psychological and physiological states, in turn impacting how our cells function and repair. This idea is supported by the research done by some of the world's leading scientists in the field. In the book, Church puts forth the case that our thoughts directly dictate the moment-to-moment functioning of our bodies, largely through a phenomenon called “Epigenetic programming.”

Epigenetic programming is the science behind how our thoughts, beliefs and perceptions can directly alter the very gene expression of our cells. By using our thoughts to reprogram our genes, we can switch on some desired genes (such as those responsible for increased healing) while turning off others (like those responsible for feelings of depression). According to Church, this ability is what allows people to scientifically manifest their dreams and desires by taking control of their destiny at the most basic genetic level.

In order to make this process easier, Church introduces a range of simple and easy-to-use techniques that allow the reader to begin the journey of reprogramming their genes. Church’s “Focus Five” exercise helps people concentrate on the five areas of their lives that they want to manifest the most. Further strategies include learning how to focus on positive emotions and events, as well as employing deep meditation and visualization techniques to direct the energy of the subconscious mind. Through this, Church demonstrates how we can use the powerful combination of positive affirmations, positive distractions and mindful awareness to bring about physical changes in our bodies and our lives.

Overall, Church’s Mind to Matter: The Astonishing Science of How Your Brain Creates Material Reality is an illuminating and inspiring read. Through groundbreaking research, Church provides a scientific understanding of how our thoughts can directly influence our material reality. By sharing a range of simple yet effective tools and techniques, Church gives readers the knowledge they need to reprogram their genes and begin manifesting the life of their dreams. For anyone looking to gain an understanding of the power of their mind and how epigenetics can help them create their ideal life, Mind to Matter is the perfect book to pick up.