Conceive of yourself not as static matter (nouns) but as a dynamic process of energy transformation (verbs), as the flow of energy is the fundamental difference between life and death.
Develop self-awareness to better understand your energetic state, overcome biases, and fulfill your personal and collective potential, as it is a foundational superpower for human beings.
Actively engage in activities that bring purpose, fulfillment, and meaningful social connections, as these experiences can increase the energy transformation capacity of mitochondria in the brain.
Apply the principle of energy resistance (e.g., through exercise or mental challenges) followed by release, as this process directs energy flow to build structure, promote growth, and increase efficiency in the body.
Cultivate a balance between active ‘doing’ and restful ‘being,’ allowing energy to flow naturally for healing, memory consolidation, and overall mental and physical health, rather than constantly expending energy.
Engage in meditation, as expert practitioners can reduce energy expenditure by up to 40%, a greater saving than sleep, allowing for more energy to be reallocated to growth, maintenance, and repair.
Incorporate 10-30 minutes of non-sleep deep rest (Yoga Nidra) into your routine; this practice restores mental and physical vigor and can facilitate nighttime sleep without causing sleep inertia.
Aim for 6-8 hours of sleep nightly, as stimulants like caffeine can mask energetic stress signals, preventing your body from addressing underlying energy resistance and recovery needs.
When sick, prioritize rest and follow your body’s natural appetite signals, as the body intelligently conserves energy for the immune system by reducing non-essential activities and even appetite.
Do not overeat, as consuming more energy than your body can flow and transform overwhelms the system, harms mitochondria, and can lead to insulin resistance and sickness.
Understand that inflammation is an energetic signal indicating cells are struggling; by reducing inflammation, you free up energy that would otherwise be allocated to these struggling cells, making more energy available for other functions.
Occasionally experience hunger, such as by skipping breakfast, as this practice may promote mitochondrial fusion, improve efficiency, and facilitate the removal of old mitochondria and the creation of new ones.
Incorporate activities that make you breathe hard for a sustained period (e.g., an hour), as this signals your mitochondria are actively consuming oxygen and flowing more energy, which is beneficial for health.
Actively work to decrease worry and stress, as these states trigger the release of energy-costing hormones and cytokines, thereby conserving your precious energy budget.
Reduce stress levels to potentially reverse the graying of hair, as stress is linked to hair depigmentation and its reversal.
Establish a relaxing environment and routine before sleep to decrease the energetic cost of sustaining your organism by lowering heart rate and stress hormones, potentially reducing overall sleep need.
Dedicate 10 minutes each morning to meditation to connect with your energy, feel grounded, and potentially improve decision-making and mental/physical tuning throughout the day.
Seek out projects and activities (cognitive, spiritual, intellectual, social) that are stimulating and inspiring, as these help energy flow more easily or provide resistance that, when overcome, leads to personal growth and strength.
Adopt an ’energetic understanding of life’ to carefully consider where you invest your time and energy, and listen to your body’s signals (e.g., feeling shut down) as indicators of energy flow.
Recognize fear as a signal indicating an opportunity for personal growth and development, encouraging engagement with challenges rather than avoidance.
Instead of “What are you thinking?”, ask “How are you feeling?” to create a space for genuine energetic connection, which can lead to better relationships and understanding.
Recognize that breathing brings oxygen and eating provides electrons to your mitochondria, which are essential for energy transformation and life.
Prioritize proper eating, regular exercise, and sufficient sleep as these are critical for maintaining metabolic health.
Actively manage your diet, cultivate a positive mindset, and engage in regular exercise to offset the non-linear declines in mitochondrial health associated with aging.
Refrain from injecting peptides like SS31, MOTC, or Humanin for mitochondrial health, as their efficacy and safety are not well-established, and even experts would not recommend them for family members.
If generally healthy, avoid methylene blue due to concerns about DNA intercalation and potential mutations, as it may cause more problems than it solves for individuals without specific mitochondrial damage or metabolic issues.