What Is The Gateway To My Soul And How I Use It To Explore My Mind

Written by: Cora Howard, Executive Contributor

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

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There is no greater mystery than the human mind. It is the gateway to our soul, and the source of our creativity and intelligence. Our minds allow us to think, dream, and create. It is the foundation of our individual identities, and the seat of our consciousness.

When we are conscious of a task, we say things like, “I’m thinking about what I want for breakfast.” Or “I’m thinking about how to solve a problem.” But LARGE PRINT understands that the human mind is much more than that.

Our minds can make connections between seemingly unrelated ideas. This is how we arrive at new ideas and solutions to old problems. But the process is so delicate and sophisticated that even the tiniest misstep can doom you to years of frustration. Each day, trillions of connections are formed and broken between our neurons as we deal with the challenges of life.

Connections between our neurons strengthen when we practice something difficult and review what we have learned. For example, let’s say you have an important test tomorrow morning. You can study today, but by tomorrow morning, the information will be too late. So, you work through the night to learn everything there is to learn. You practice and you practice, but by morning, the information that you thought you needed is now almost four hours old.

This is the beauty of learning something new. The connection between your neurons gets stronger and your ability to learn new things gets easier. Soon you won’t need to study as much as you once did. Then you can focus on the things that really matter and let the rest of life find its own way.

But here's the thing. As we get older, the structures of our brains begin to change. As we progress from child to adult, our brains become wired together in ways that they weren't when we were children. This is a good thing!

For example, let's say you are an architect. When you were a child, you drew buildings with perfect accuracy. But now, as an adult, you no longer see buildings in perfect clarity. There are many other factors in play. The buildings may be standing further away. They may be smaller. They may be surrounded by different kinds of buildings.

Regardless of how they are shaped, the fundamentals of architecture remain the same. You can learn new things about architecture by studying old buildings. The patterns you learn may be useful in your daily life.

Similarly, let's say you are a lawyer. When you were a child, you knew exactly what your lawyer was going to do before they did it. You were right more than you were wrong. But as you get older, the details matter more, and the big picture becomes harder to see.

At some point, we need to stop learning and start doing. But how do we make this decision? How do we know when we have enough information to perform a task? How do we decide when we need additional information?

We make these decisions based on our own experiences. But how can we be sure that what we experience as we perform tasks in our daily lives is helpful?

Research suggests that there are many ways for brains to make sense of the world, and one of them is through social contexts. In other words, we don’t just experience our world as something that is out there. Rather, we experience it through other people’s eyes. This ability to experience our world in a social context allows us to make predictions about what people will do, why they will do it, and how they will feel about it.

So, when we perform a social task (such as giving a lecture, helping another person in need, or sharing food with a friend), we are experiencing the behavior of someone else. This means that there are many ways for our brains to learn about the world—and most of them are amazing!

This is a powerful conclusion that speaks to the idea that we all can connect with our inner selves and find our own personal gateway to our souls. By exploring our thoughts and emotions, we can access a deeper level of understanding about who we are and what we want from life.

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Cora Howard, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine

Cora, a spiritual coach with 10 years of experience in spirituality, purpose activation, and subconscious reprogramming. She provides guidance and support to help women live consciously and live their calling so they can love the life they lead. Prior to coaching, Cora worked in the world of retail. In that role, Cora was responsible for coaching employees to help them evolve for their next position within or outside the company. She offers a wide range of programs and services from hybrid programs to self-guided courses. She specializes in helping women find their soul purpose through reprogramming their subconscious minds. Cora speaks in many rooms on Clubhouse about the above-mentioned topics. Her mission is to help you transcend your ego to awaken your soul.