Eight years ago, I attended a Dr. Joe Dispenza conference in London. It was a two-day event, and I had flown down from Edinburgh to be there. By that time, I had already read several of Dr. Joe’s books and regularly listened to his YouTube clips. I was well-versed in his teachings, and part of the requirement for attending the conference was having that foundational knowledge.

My Ego Takes Over

To my surprise, the first half of the first day was a recap of everything I had already learned. It felt like a regurgitation of the same material I had read in his books and heard in his videos. My ego was quick to take over, whispering to me: “I already know this. There’s nothing new here. He’s just repeating what he always says.”

As the morning went on, that frustration grew. By the time we broke for lunch, I was seething. I couldn’t believe I had come all this way, only to hear what I already knew. My mind was fixated on this narrative, and it was making me angry.

Becoming Curious About My Anger

When we returned from lunch, I still felt that boiling anger. But here’s where I’m grateful for my self-awareness. I could sense the anger building inside me, and instead of getting (more!) caught up in it, I got curious. What is this really about? I thought. Why am I so angry?

I took myself off to the bathroom and sat on the toilet, trying to dig into the emotion. I sat there, asking myself what was underneath it, trying to peel back the layers. But I wasn’t getting anywhere. The anger persisted, and I wasn’t finding any clarity.

The Moment of Surrender

Frustrated, I returned to the conference room. But instead of sitting back down in my chair right away, I stood at the back of the room. As I watched Dr. Joe speak, he started showing images from some of the retreats he had run—powerful images of people holding each other, hands on hearts, walking in meditations. Accompanied by emotionally charged music, it was a very moving scene.

Suddenly, I felt this massive wave of emotion rise up within me. It felt like a tidal wave, building up and threatening to overflow. I looked up at the ceiling, and in that moment, I heard a voice say, “Stop trying to fight it.” It wasn’t my intellect speaking—it was something much deeper, an innate wisdom that came from the greater, infinite part of myself.

I closed my eyes and whispered, “I’m ready to surrender.”

My Heart Bursts Open

And just like that, the emotion flooded out of me. My heart burst open, and tears started streaming down my face. Even as I write this now, I can still feel the energy in my heart, just as strongly as I did that day.

You might be wondering, Was that a thought? Yes, it was. But it didn’t come from my mind, from my usual thoughts. It came from somewhere deeper—from my connection to the divine. In that moment, I knew I wasn’t just having a thought. I was having a conversation with the divine. I was being guided.

For the rest of the day, and throughout the following day, every time we entered a meditation (and if you’ve ever experienced Dr. Joe’s meditations, you know they are long), I was in this place of pure presence. My heart remained open, and the tears kept flowing—tears of joy, tears of gratitude. It was a release like nothing I had ever experienced before.

The Dr. Joe Dispenza Bubble

What happened next still amazes me. When I left the conference, I remained in that state of joy and happiness for weeks. I call it my “Dr. Joe Dispenza bubble” because that’s exactly how it felt. Like I was in this protective bubble of joy and peace, and nothing could penetrate it.

Every morning, I continued my meditation practice, not because I felt like I had to, but because I wanted to stay in that state of being. I had tapped into something new—a way of being, not doing—and I wanted to nurture that feeling.

The World of Doing vs. Being

In the self-help world, there’s a lot of focus on doing. We’re bombarded with advice about what we should be doing to solve our problems, ease our suffering, and fix our pain. There are countless books, apps, and techniques out there offering solutions.

But the real key isn’t in the doing. It’s in discovering a new way of being.

The tools and techniques I teach, and the ones you’ll find in my Wellbeing Portal, are powerful. But here’s the truth: these tools don’t create your state of being. You create that state of being.

It’s within you, waiting to be unlocked. When you stop focusing so much on doing and start tapping into your true essence—your authentic self—that’s when you experience the transformation. It’s not about fixing yourself; it’s about allowing yourself to be who you truly are.

The Power of Surrender and Presence

What I experienced at that conference was a profound reminder of the power of surrender. By letting go of my need to control, by stopping the fight, I was able to open myself up to something greater. I was able to move from a state of doing to a state of being—and it was beautiful.

This is what I want to share with you. It’s not about “doing” more to fix your life. It’s about discovering a new way of being that aligns with who you truly are.

Ready to Experience Your Own Transformation?

If you’re curious about how to experience this shift in your own life, I invite you to check out the Wellbeing Portal. It’s not just another app filled with techniques—it’s a space designed to support you in moving from doing to being.

Sign up for the 7-day free trial and dive straight into the Quantum Flow section. Quantum Flow is one of the tools that helped me stay connected to my new way of being, and I believe it can help you too.

This is your opportunity to stop fighting, to stop “doing” so much, and to start experiencing the joy and peace that come from simply being.

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Sara Maude

Sara Maude is an Edinburgh Hypnotherapist, Solution-Focused Psychotherapist, EFT Practitioner, Transformational Coach and International Wellbeing Trainer providing in-person and online sessions. Sara provides problem-free therapy which goes deep into the heart of the unconscious mind to create powerful lasting change.