Fifty Trillion Moments of Being: When Words Find You
Own your power and show up for your life. Beam bright! - Dr. Deanna Minich
There are moments in life that our brains can barely comprehend. Moments when joy floods every corner of our being, leaving us breathless with gratitude. Moments when grief and sadness press so heavily on our chest that the simple act of breathing becomes a conscious effort. Our minds – these remarkable instruments of consciousness – sometimes struggle to process the sheer intensity of being human.
It was during one of those moments, when my thoughts felt like static and my feelings refused to be named, that I randomly opened an old email from a dear friend. There it was, waiting patiently in my inbox, like a lighthouse in emotional fog. Dr. Deanna Minich's words jumped out at me:
"Your body is the life force power of some fifty trillion molecular geniuses. You and you alone choose moment by moment who and how you want to be in the world. I encourage you to pay attention to what is going on in your brain. Own your power and show up for your life. Beam bright!"
The Symphony Within
Fifty trillion molecular geniuses. The number alone is overwhelming. Right now, as you read these words, as your eyes track each letter and your mind constructs meaning from these symbols, billions of neurons are firing in patterns of staggering complexity. Your brain, this extraordinary organ that houses your consciousness, is performing feats that make our most advanced computers look primitive in comparison.
And yet, how often do we pause to marvel at this reality? While we worry about deadlines, relationships, and the countless details of daily life, these molecular geniuses never cease their work. They orchestrate every heartbeat, every breath, every thought, every memory – an unimaginable symphony of biological precision playing out in perfect harmony.
The Universe Between Our Ears
What humbles me most is how this microscopic universe within us contains multitudes: our deepest sorrows and our highest joys, our fears and our dreams, our memories and our hopes. In moments of pure bliss, when time seems to stand still and happiness radiates from every cell, these molecular geniuses are there, translating emotion into chemistry, creating memories that will last a lifetime. And in our darkest hours, when the weight of existence feels unbearable, they keep working, processing our pain, regulating our stress, somehow keeping us functioning when our conscious mind wants to shut down completely.
The Art of Paying Attention
"Pay attention to what is going on in your brain." This isn't just about monitoring our thoughts – it's about developing a profound appreciation for this miraculous organ that bridges our inner and outer worlds. It's about acknowledging both its power and its limitations, its resilience and its vulnerability.
But perhaps the most powerful part of Dr. Minich's message is this: "You and you alone choose moment by moment who and how you want to be in the world." This isn't about forcing positivity or denying the depth of our emotions. It's about recognizing that even as our fifty trillion molecular geniuses handle the complex machinery of staying alive, we hold the profound power of choice in how we meet each moment.
The Power of Choice
Sometimes that choice might be simply acknowledging that we're overwhelmed. Sometimes it's allowing ourselves to fully experience joy without bracing for its inevitable end. Sometimes it's choosing to trust these molecular geniuses to keep working their magic while we focus on taking just one more breath, surviving just one more minute.
Beaming Bright
"Beam bright.” Not with the artificial glare of forced optimism, but with the authentic light of being fully present in our own lives – complicated emotions, confused thoughts, brilliant moments, and all. Because even in our darkest hours, those fifty trillion molecular geniuses keep the light of life burning within us, an unthinkable miracle of consciousness and biology working in perfect harmony.
A Gentle Reminder
Next time we find ourselves in one of those profound moments – whether piercing joy or suffocating sadness – remember: we are a living symphony of staggering complexity, and yet also remarkably simple. We are alive. We are aware. And in this moment, that is enough.
After all, we have fifty trillion molecular geniuses on our side. And they've never let us down yet.
Beam bright.
For we are not just alive – we are life itself.
Key Takeaways
Honor the chaos: When emotions overwhelm, embrace them. They're signals that you're deeply alive, feeling the full spectrum of human experience.
Trust your inner genius: Fifty trillion molecular masters are working for you right now. Let their wisdom carry you when your mind needs rest.
Own your moments: Choice isn't about forcing joy - it's about showing up authentically for whatever this breath brings.
Navigate your darkness: Your brain processes both sunlight and shadow. Let it do its work without judgment or resistance.
Stay in your rhythm: Everyone's molecular symphony plays differently. Focus on your own body's wisdom, your own brain's pace.
Beam from within: True brightness isn't about putting on a show. It's about honoring your authentic light, even when it flickers.
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