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Like the butterfly cautiously emerging from its chrysalis, we, too, are navigating a new normal and different world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The upside-down hiatus that we have been living through lately has taught us a lot about ourselves, our planet and most importantly how trivial everything else really becomes when we can no longer consider our physical or mental health a given. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Lucien Lucarme writes in the online forum Medium<\/em>, \u201cWe don\u2019t need a new normal. We need a better story.\u201d We have been conditioned to survive in a world of greed, separation, competition, tyranny and anxiety, while we observe nature\u2019s ecosystems collapsing all around us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We don’t need a new normal. We need a better story.<\/p>\nLucien Lucarme<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s time to embrace a new story for humanity,\u201d he continues, \u201cand you are the storyteller of that new future. We all are. We are in a revolution of inclusion where nobody will be left behind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A report by management consulting firm McKinsey estimates the global wellness market at more than $1.5 trillion USD, with an annual growth of between five and 10 percent. This research shows that consumers care deeply about wellness and prioritize their health and well-being more than ever before.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Author Kate O’Brien<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wise Words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over the past 20 years or so I have been fortunate to connect with some of the wisest and most relevant healers of our time. I have told their stories and to this day continue to bring their rich teachings into my own life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the many conversations that have stayed with me was with Tibetan Buddhist monk and author Gelong Thubten, who has studied under some of the most experienced Tibetan masters of our day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thubten believes there is a trend in the world of well-being for seeking out powerful \u201cwow\u201d experiences that set unrealistic expectations. So much so that we have become so focused on what we are missing out on (that spiritual FOMO\u2014Fear of Missing Out), that the more we crave the high, the more we experience the low. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have become so focused on that spiritual FOMO that the more we crave the high, the more we experience the low.<\/p>Tibetan Bhuddist monk Gelong Thubten<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo when can we actually have true happiness?\u201d he asks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, everything we do offers short bursts of happiness that are neither satisfying nor sustainable and it\u2019s this “spiritual shopping” that he wants to turn around, so we can start to live from within ourselves\u2014the place where lasting happiness resides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And while many techniques can help us do this, it is very much about the attitude we bring to our meditation practice and our lives. \u201cI want to help people realize they can choose happiness, and show how this can be learned through the power of meditation and interconnection,\u201d he qualifies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Choice is Ours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In essence, what illuminates life is not the chasing after, but the slowing down and the living in the now. However, as most of us who have long lived life in overdrive know, putting this into practice is not so simple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The game-changing Human Genome Project completed in 2003 is one of the greatest scientific breakthroughs of our time as it enabled researchers to read the complete roadmap of the genes that make up human DNA for the first time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since then, the field of epigenetics has offered hope for the successful treatment of myriad chronic diseases, while also giving us the choice to dial-up or down our genetic activity for happier, healthier lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We now know that while we cannot change the past, or the genetic code we were born with, we have the power to use our genes to create major shifts in our bodies, our well-being and our performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, from this moment onwards, we have a choice. And what research is also showing is that our genes and lifestyle form a feedback loop and while our actual genes remain the same, our genetic activity\u2014the hundreds of proteins, enzymes and other chemicals that regulate our cells and determine how we feel and behave\u2014can change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I am the writer of my unique script and my biggest takeaway from listening to these healers is that we really have to pause, listen and stay present with ourselves. Now.<\/p>\nKate O’Brien<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

For all of us navigating our way through life, knowing that our biology doesn\u2019t equate with our destiny offers profound hope. This time, we are firmly in the driver\u2019s seat and we have more power than we thought possible to influence our emotional realities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Stories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every thought incites neurochemical changes that activate our genes and program brain cells. So what if we tweak the nagging, painful self-criticism and fearful thoughts that dominate our day (up to 3,000 thoughts per hour apparently!) to those of love, kindness and meaningful connection? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if, instead of cortisol and the sympathetic nervous system\u2019s instantaneous \u201cfight or flight\u201d response to stressful moments, we breathed a little more fully and deeply, unleashing a flood of calming and pleasure-seeking serotonin and dopamine from the parasympathetic nervous system? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And what if we smiled and laughed a little more, connecting more fully with our hearts and our intimacy\u2014the core of who we are? We now know that positive thoughts can do this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am the writer of my unique script and my biggest takeaway from listening to these healers and living through the storms is that we really have to pause, listen and stay present with ourselves. Now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Intuitive healer Fiona Arrigo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As biodynamic psychotherapist Fiona Arrigo<\/a> says, \u201cWe are the dreamers of the new and the more we rest, the more we dream and at some point, these prayers and visions will undoubtedly create a new world. Midst this terror, there is great magnificence, so let\u2019s dare to dream, dare to hope and come together in our collective wisdom.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all, our genes are patiently waiting for direction, so let us plan our journey wisely so we can all live more meaningful, inclusive and abundant lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Snapshot Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Beyond survival, we’re rewriting our wellness narrative. Epigenetics reveals we’re not prisoners of our biology\u2014we can consciously shape our emotional landscape. By choosing mindfulness, positive thoughts and inner connection, we unlock the power to transform our well-being, creating a more fulfilling, intentional life journey.<\/summary>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
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About Vacayou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Vacayou [pronounced VACAY – YOU], we believe that travel has the power to change lives. The power to revive, rejuvenate and redirect your inner wellness warrior<\/strong>. And that\u2019s why we\u2019re here. Vacayou brings the world of wellness travel to you!

No matter how far or how adventurous, our team scours the globe to curate the best in wellness travel. However, the booking process can often be time-consuming and complicated. We\u2019ve simplified your search for wellness and active vacations<\/strong> with Vacayou’s Instant Book, so your dream wellness getaway is now just one click away<\/strong>.

Start the trip of your lifetime today with Vacayou<\/a>. We are here to help create a healthier global community through wellness and active travel.\u00a0

To keep up with the latest wellness trends and experiences, be sure to\u00a0subscribe to our newsletter<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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