What we're talking about in this episode Understanding the direct relationship between your vital force and optimism  Free and simple practices that you can do to clear your head and bring in focus The importance of making a conscious effort to improve your mental hygiene Learn the difference between acceptance and resistance when you are thriving in life Discover the connection between the brain, central nervous system, and gut microbiome   Episode Summary Rajshree Patel was a federal prosecutor who happened upon the ancient wisdom of India by total accident. What happened after this discovery changed her life forever, and the wisdom she has gained has helped hundreds of thousands of people increase their energy, happiness, and efficiency.  If you are looking to increase your energetic capacity, stop dreading the day from the moment you wake up, get more restful sleep or just look at life with a new perspective, Rajshree’s new book, The Power of Vital Force, is the manual you need. By identifying what is working and what is not working in your personal and professional life, you can implement tiny habits with huge results. Optimism is something that anyone can achieve through simple techniques that are already right under your nose. When you are able to fully embrace yourself and wake up every day with the morning miracle, you can manage your day differently, become more efficient and lean into life instead of resisting it.  The life long lessons of shifting your mindset, proper breathing techniques, and mental hygiene can help you increase your energy and live in a flow state. Instead of thinking about the life that you want, leap into action and take what the universe knows you deserve. Are you ready to embrace the power of vital force and create a framework to help you live the life you desire? Share how breathwork and optimism play a role in your daily life in the comments section on the episode page.   Quotes “Because of that hand of the Universe or ‘mistake’, I ended up suddenly being exposed to the inner world of mind and emotion and human potentiality so that we could live our best self.” (10:56) “Just like our body, our mind and our emotions, just like our spirit also, run on what we call vital force. This innate source of energy and intelligence that we are born with.” (14:46) “Physiologically, breathing is the number one way to bring in vital force.” (24:42) “If you do these 5 pauses, I am sure you will discover an enormous shift in your outlook, your perception, your mindset, and your energy. It just makes you more optimistic and positive.” (25:50) “Everything is energy, everything requires energy, and the more life we want the more energy we need.” (35:36)   Resources Mentioned Rajshree Patel Website Register for the Essential Oil Hormone Summit Here   Other Resources: The Essential Oils Hormone Solution by Dr. Mariza Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube