Drowning in Noise: How to Find Clarity When the World Won’t Stop Shouting

By Life in Synergy® — Helena Collins & Brian Collins

The World Won’t Stop Talking

Everywhere you turn this September, the noise is relentless.

The headlines are sharp, the economy is twitchy, and even the weather feels like it’s humming with tension. Add in constant notifications, AI-driven content, and social feeds that never end, and it’s no wonder so many people wake up already overwhelmed.

It’s not just outside noise—it’s inside noise too.

Racing thoughts.

Tight chests. Restless sleep.

The endless loop of “what ifs” and “what now?”

Sound familiar?

Good.

You’re not broken.

You’re living in a world where external chaos has become the background soundtrack.

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But you don’t have to keep drowning in it.

The Hidden Cost of This Noise

Noise doesn’t just distract—it destabilizes. Left unchecked, it:

• Steals your focus until even small decisions feel impossible.

• Hijacks your patience, leaving you snapping at people you love.

• Keeps your nervous system locked in fight-or-flight, so your body never fully rests.

• Convinces you that this constant state of overwhelm is “normal.”

It isn’t normal. It’s energetic imbalance.

The Energetic Truth

What most people call “stress” is actually stagnant energy looping inside of you, amplified by the collective noise of the world.

The longer it sits, the more it convinces you that life must feel this way.

But there’s another path.

At Life in Synergy®, we teach people to reclaim clarity from the inside out. Through Helena’s Apex Life in Synergy® program and Brian’s EFV KEYS, we dismantle those loops at the root. When old energies clear away, your nervous system stabilizes, your thoughts quiet, and your decisions sharpen.

For decades Life in Synergy® Clients have told us it feels like:

“The world is still has energetic noise, but it doesn’t touch me anymore.”

A One-Minute Practice (Taste of Relief)

Try this right now—yes, in the middle of your noise:

1. Sit tall, close your eyes.

2. Inhale for a slow count of four, Hold for four.

3. Exhale slowly for six, and whisper inside your mind: I am steady.

4. Repeat this action three times.

Notice how the noise didn’t vanish, but your own energy shifted.

That shift is your entry point to our Life in Synergy® techniques of change.

Apex Life in Synergy® takes you from small relief into lasting stability.

Why Choose Life in Synergy Now

The world is not going to get quieter.

If anything, the volume is only turning up.

That’s why your inner clarity can’t wait.

Helena Collins—two-time Best of Boston award winner, best-selling author of Nutritional Alignment, and creator of the Apex Life in Synergy® program—has guided thousands to stability when the world felt unstable. Alongside Brian Collins, whose EFV KEYS system is rooted in decades of metaphysical mastery, Life in Synergy offers not just tools but true transformation.

This is the moment.

Not next week, not after the next crisis.

Now.

Your Call to Action, for YOU.

Stop drowning in Earthly noise. Start living with Cosmic clarity.

👉 Join Apex Life in Synergy® today and reclaim the peace your energy has been waiting for.

The Energy of Uncertainty: Finding Inner Stability in a Shifting World

We are all living in uncertain times.

One week, markets soar—then they stumble. Technology transforms the way we work almost overnight.

The climate itself feels unpredictable. Add in constant global unrest, and it’s no wonder so many people feel they’re walking on shaky ground. But here’s the deeper truth: the danger isn’t uncertainty itself. The real danger is how uncertainty compresses your spiritual energy. When energy compresses, guidance fades. You lose the ability to feel your inner compass.

That’s when doubt creeps in, and life begins to feel like reaction instead of creation.

Why This Uncertainty Hits Us All Hard

Uncertainty is not new. Humans have always faced unknowns. What’s different today is the massive pace and scale of change.

• AI-driven disruption shifts entire industries overnight.

• Economic fluctuations create constant anxiety about stability.

• Global conflict and climate extremes fuel collective fear.

• Information overload keeps people in a loop of comparison and doubt.

This multi-layered uncertainty places enormous pressure on the energetic body. Instead of flowing, chi, mana, or prana collapses inward.

That’s why so many feel frozen, repeating the same patterns even when they desperately want change.

Why Traditional Approaches Just Don’t Work Anymore..

Most people try to “cope” with uncertainty by:

• Gathering more information.

  
  
  
  
  
  

• Planning every detail in advance.

  
  
  
  
  
  

• Distracting themselves with work, entertainment, or numbing habits.

  
  
  
  
  
  

But these don’t resolve the root.

They simply mask the discomfort.

The truth is, uncertainty will never go away.

What must change is your energetic relationship to the energy of uncertainty itself.

How Life in Synergy Can Bring You Back Into Flow

At Life in Synergy, we’ve spent decades helping people dissolve the

energetic resistance that uncertainty creates

✨ The Apex Life in Synergy® Program (created by Helena Collins) reveals the subconscious patterns that make you freeze when life feels unstable. By dissolving those blocks, you move from doubt into flow.

✨ The EFV Keys Program (developed by Brian Collins) equips you with real-time tools to shift your Energetic Frequency Vibrations whenever uncertainty threatens to pull you off course. Instead of spiraling into fear, you reset your personal frequency and step forward with clarity.

✨ The Synergistics Fitness Method® releases compressed energy stored in the body. Clients often report that what once felt like heaviness or stagnation suddenly transforms into lightness and vitality.

These aren’t abstract concepts from just “another” online program from a stranger

They are time-tested methods born from decades of hands-on work with thousands of people—first at our multi award-winning Newbury Street and Boylston Street Locations in Boston from the 1990’s to Mid 2010’s, and now accessible to you online.

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Why This Matters Now

Uncertainty energy is here to stay ( or is it?)

The question is: will it control you, or will you learn to move with it?

The stronger your energetic alignment, the less external chaos matters.

You stop waiting for the world to stabilize and begin leading your life from a place of inner stability.

That is true freedom, that is……..????? …

Yup, a Life in Synergy®!

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Your Invitation

If you’ve been feeling paralyzed, doubtful, or weighed down by the unknown, now is the time to act.

Don’t wait for circumstances to change—change your energy.

✨ Visit www.lifeinsynergy.com to explore the Apex Life in Synergy® Program, the EFV Keys Program, and the Synergistics Fitness Method®.

Because the opposite of uncertainty isn’t certainty. It’s alignment.

Energy Return to Sender: A Spiritual Law in Action

You cant blow out the candles on the karma cake by putting your head in the icing.

Energy returning to its source often begins subtly.

Consider the closure of a business not due to market conditions, but because its foundational energy

was rooted in imbalance, deception, or betrayal. This is not simply metaphor or spiritual allegory. It is the tangible, measurable consequence of energetic misalignment. The second stage of this return process manifests more personally. The individual who projected that imbalance begins to experience karmic feedback. It may arise as relationship discord, health complications, or challenges involving their children or family structure. The principle remains consistent: energetic output always returns to the originator—sometimes exponentially.

Spiritual energy is not “woo-woo,” nor is it wishful thinking wrapped in mysticism. It is real. It is functional. And it carries direct consequences—especially when one’s personal energetic distortions are introduced into the larger field of collective peace.

And here lies the deeper truth:

The karmic consequences rarely stem from the externalized target of jealousy, manipulation, or deceit. Instead, they originate from the sender's own internal fractures—often concealed beneath layers of self-justification and ego.

A example: years ago, I mentored for years a very talented former student of mine named Michael Devin, bassist for 80’s Metal Gods Whitesnake and other varied rock and rolling bands. One of our countless conversations on consciousness, energetic ascension, and the dismantling of inherited energetic limitations later inspired him to write a song called Wild Buffalo (view and rock out below). A central lyric from that song—“You are one with everything, there’s no place to run”—summarizes the core teaching I often share with all my students.

It’s profound.

But it’s not easily digested by many.

Why?

Because negative energy is seductive.

It obscures clarity and convinces the subconscious mind that it “already knows.” And in that false certainty, the energy that needs to be dissolved becomes more deeply entrenched. The universe is always offering reflections of the self. Yet most people resist those reflections. Why? Because to truly confront the self—to truly take responsibility—is difficult. That spiritual mirror can be unsettling. And so, rather than face it, many allow karmic patterns to continue unchecked, unconsciously impacting their surroundings and loved ones.

Blame then pops up and the makers of pain energy then in their own spiral, will accuse the very people that they have caused agony to as being the source of any negative issues that they are experiencing, completely blind to the understanding that they themselves have written into the book of karma by being the initiate of their own suffering by their own actions.

Consider this: What if one denies the existence of God even after experiencing the absolute truth in real time over and over again—only to later find themselves living in an apartment overlooking a church? Or imagine making a business deal sealed with a handshake, only to watch the entire company then unravel because that handshake carried the vibration of untruth?

These are not coincidences.

Karma, once activated, will persist—relentlessly reflecting the suffering it once inflicted, returning it to the sender for reckoning until resolution is made.

This is karmic law, not performed by any individual other than the senders own actions, thoughts and deeds returning home.

And still, the truth remains:

“You are one with everything. There’s no place to run.”

Brian

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Why Coming in 33rd Made Perfect Sense for Us — And What It Means Spiritually.

We Came in 33rd!!!

And Wow, That Feels so…Right.

A little while back just for kicks, we entered a nationwide contest to be America’s Favorite Couple.

Not because we’re into contests.

Not because we love social media.

Honestly? We did it as a joke to have some silly fun.

We figured with no campaigning, no hashtags, no social media back up and no filters, we’d quietly land somewhere in obscurity.

Instead… we placed 33rd!

Now, we’re not huge into numerology—but if you know anything about the number 33, you know it’s got a bit of a reputation.

🤨 What’s the deal with the vibe of 33?

• It’s known as a Master Number, symbolizing compassion, guidance, and service.

• Many traditions consider it the number of the “Teacher of Teachers.”

• Spiritually, it represents the blending of earthly life with higher consciousness

• And yes—33 vertebrae in the spine. Not a coincidence when your work involves raising energy.

If we had to land somewhere, this feels like a weirdly accurate place.Because at Life in Synergy, we’ve spent decades helping people move from confusion to clarity, stress to strength, burnout to alignment. No fluff. No hype. Just real transformation.

😉 Placing 33rd feels like the universe’s quiet wink to us.

A reminder that we are exactly where we should be.

We were meant to be exactly where those who are ready will find us.

And maybe… that’s you.

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🔗 Discover the Apex Life in Synergy Program

Why “Feeling Off” Is the New Normal—And How to Finally Break the Pattern

Let’s be honest—2025 isn’t getting any lighter.

The world feels louder.

Busier.

Heavier.

And if you’ve been feeling mentally foggy, spiritually scattered, or physically worn down without a clear reason, you're not imagining it. What you’re experiencing is not just stress. It’s energetic stagnation—a build-up of emotional, mental, and spiritual friction that no planner, app, or deep breath alone can clear. The truth is, most people are operating on depleted energy systems and don’t even know it.

At Life in Synergy, we specialize in breaking that cycle through the Apex Life in Synergy Program and Helena Collins’ Synergistic Fitness Method—a unique, multi award winning proven combination that gets to the root of exhaustion and misalignment by transforming your entire energetic field and body from the inside out.

What It Means to Be “Energetically Stuck”

When your energetic system is out of sync, you might notice:

• Repetitive emotional patterns that keep showing up in your life

• A strange heaviness, like you’re moving through fog

• Apathy, indecision, or sudden drops in motivation

• Physical aches and tension with no clear medical explanation

• A deep inner voice whispering: “This isn’t who I really am…”

This isn’t about being lazy or negative. It’s about carrying outdated energetic imprints that are still running your life in the background.

Here’s What’s Actually Happening Behind the Scenes

The body stores unprocessed emotional energy.

The subconscious clings to what’s familiar.

And the energetic field? It becomes congested—full of old stories, other people’s energy, and unresolved trauma.

The result?

You don’t just feel stuck—you become locked in place energetically, unable to move forward no matter how much effort you put in.

How the Apex Life in Synergy Program Changes Everything

The Apex Life in Synergy Program was built to completely reset your spiritual operating system.

We help you identify and clear the hidden energetic blocks that are weighing you down, so you can finally experience:

✨ Mental clarity without overwhelm

✨ Emotional freedom without breakdown

✨ Physical vitality without pushing through pain

✨ Spiritual connection without needing to “figure it all out”

This is deep, restorative work that reconnects you to your original blueprint—your truest self.

Why We Include the Body—And Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

Many energetic systems ignore the body.

Not us.

Helena Collins’ Synergistic Fitness Method is an essential part of the healing process, because the body is where energy anchors itself.

Using movement, breath, and intuitive alignment, her method helps:

🌿 Unlock stored trauma and stress from the muscles and fascia

🌿 Restore nervous system balance and energetic fluidity

🌿 Rebuild physical strength as a reflection of internal power

🌿 Integrate spiritual transformation in a way that stays

This isn’t “just fitness.” This is movement that reclaims your spirit.

Scientific Support for What We’ve Always Known

You don’t have to take our word for it—mainstream research is finally catching up:

• 🔗 Harvard Medical School confirms breath and awareness retrain the brain and reduce chronic stress

• 🔗 NIH studies validate that energy healing improves emotional regulation and mind-body connection

• 🔗 The Mayo Clinic supports chi-based approaches for full-system wellness

Life in Synergy has simply been ahead of the curve, offering what science is now beginning to prove.

You’re Not Too Late. You’re Right on Time.

If your inner voice says, “This sounds like something I need… but maybe it’s too late…”
Let us remind you:

The thought “this won’t work for me” is not truth.

It’s resistance. And resistance is the final gatekeeper to transformation.

The stronger the resistance, the more urgent the need for energetic release.

Let Us Help You Reclaim the You That’s Been Waiting

🌐 Visit www.lifeinsynergy.com

🔹 Learn more about the Apex Life in Synergy Program

🔹 Access Helena’s Synergistic Fitness Method and bring the body back online

Because the truth is, you were never stuck.

You were just carrying too much that wasn’t yours.

Let’s clear it—and get you flowing again.

The Rise of Self-Love: Prioritizing Your Well-Being in 2025

We hear “self-love” everywhere these days, but it’s more than just a trendy phrase

—It's a radical and revolutionary act of self-preservation, particularly for women navigating the myriad challenges and complexities of life in 2025. As societal pressures and expectations continue to mount and weigh heavily on individuals, embracing self-love transforms from being a mere luxury into an absolutely essential necessity for achieving true holistic wellness and enduring inner peace. This shift is crucial, as it empowers women to reclaim their identities and prioritize their well-being in an increasingly demanding world.

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Self-Love vs. Selfishness: Understanding the Differences

For many women, the line between self-love and selfishness feels razor-thin. Society often perpetuates the idea that focusing on your needs is indulgent or wrong. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth. Embracing self-love is not selfish; it’s a profound act of self-respect that positively impacts every area of your life.

Redefining Selfishness

Calling someone “selfish” is often meant as a rebuke—a judgment that they prioritize their desires at the expense of others. While true selfishness can be harmful—ignoring others’ feelings, needs, or boundaries—it’s crucial to distinguish this from healthy self-love. Self-love doesn’t exclude others; it includes you as a vital part of the equation. It ensures you’re an active participant in your own life, not a passive bystander. Women are frequently conditioned to be caregivers, placing others' needs above their own. From childhood, many of us are taught that self-sacrifice is virtuous, while prioritizing our well-being is vain or egotistical. Over time, this mindset can lead to resentment, burnout, and even a loss of identity. Breaking free from this cycle requires reframing self-care as a necessity rather than a luxury.

The Power of Self-Love

When you practice self-love, you replenish your emotional, mental, and physical reserves. This not only benefits you but also strengthens your ability to support others. Think of yourself as a cup: when full, you can pour freely into the lives of those around you. When empty, you have nothing left to give.

Self-love isn’t indulgent; it’s sustaining. It’s the morning meditation that calms your mind, the nourishing meal that energizes your body, or the boundaries you set to protect your peace. These acts empower you to be your best self—for yourself and those you care about.

Distinguishing Self-Love from Selfishness

1. Intent Matters: Self-love stems from a place of nurturing, not entitlement. It seeks balance and harmony, not dominance or control.

2. Inclusivity: Self-love honors your needs while remaining mindful of others. Selfishness, by contrast, often disregards others entirely.

3. Long-Term Benefits: Acts of self-love create ripple effects. By prioritizing your well-being, you’re able to contribute meaningfully to your relationships, career, and community. Selfish acts, however, often result in short-term gains at the expense of long-term consequences.

Practical Steps to Embrace Self-Love

1. Set Boundaries: Learn to say no without guilt. Boundaries show respect for both yourself and others.

2. Prioritize Your Well-Being: Whether it’s scheduling regular “me time” or seeking professional support, prioritize what keeps you balanced and happy.

3. Challenge Negative Self-Talk: Replace self-criticism with compassion. Speak to yourself as you would a dear friend.

4. Celebrate Your Wins: Big or small, acknowledge your accomplishments. Gratitude for yourself is a cornerstone of self-love.

A Divine Partnership with Self

Helena Collins’ Apex Life in Synergy program offers a roadmap for cultivating self-love while navigating life’s demands. This transformative approach helps women uncover and release patterns that hold them back from living authentically and powerfully. By integrating self-awareness, acceptance, and practical tools for growth, Apex Life in Synergy empowers you to build a life rooted in self-love and community.

Self-love is not selfish; it’s the foundation of a life well-lived. When you honor yourself, you pave the way for deeper connections, greater purpose, and true fulfillment. Let go of the guilt and embrace the truth: you matter. Your needs matter. And when you flourish, so does the world around you.

Ready to take the next step?

Visit Life in Synergy to discover how Helena Collins’ program can help you rewrite the narrative and step fully into your power. By redefining self-love as a powerful tool rather than a fleeting buzzword, you can cultivate resilience and compassion—both for yourself and for others. Let 2025 be the year you stand tall in your worth and inspire others to do the same.

Breaking Free from the Past ( and future) oppression: Healing in 2025

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In 2025, cosmic strength for women is needed more than ever.

Yet, many women still carry the heavy weight of unresolved traumas and emotional wounds that can linger and be exploited by others long after the events have passed. These unhealed aspects often manifest in various forms, including anxiety, depression, or difficulties in personal relationships. The good news is that acknowledging these past energies are not just beneficial but indeed the crucial first step toward achieving true healing and personal empowerment.

As society undergoes significant changes in 2025 and women’s rights are unfortunately regressing in numerous ways, it becomes more important now than ever to cultivate a deep sense of one’s inner synergy and power. This powerful sense of self can serve as a vital armor against the ever-increasing external pressures and attacks on the self.

Helena Collins of Life in Synergy® stands out as a multi-award-winning teacher and a survivor who has faced tremendous challenges, including being a rape survivor, family violence survivor, exploited by past abusive relationships and professional emotional betrayals. She took her inner pain and transformed it into a laser focus, shaping and empowering the lives of thousands throughout her decades-long career at her celebrated brick-and-mortar wellness studios in Boston’s Back Bay.

You owe it to yourself to break free from the emotional glue traps that have been placed on your being and embrace the opportunity to learn from a woman who has heroically traversed the fires of hell and emerged stronger, extinguishing those flames through her unending dedication, love and resilience.

Helena Collins Approach at Life in Synergy

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Life in Synergy specializes in personal development, offering one-on-one coaching and self-paced online learning modules with the Apex Life in Synergy program. Our approach ensures that each woman feels heard, validated, and supported in her healing journey. Transmuting outdated energies is not just important; it is absolutely essential for stepping fully into the present and embracing a brighter future.

By actively seeking out valuable resources like the incredible services offered at Apex Life in Synergy, you can confront past pains head-on and work through them. Ultimately, this journey will lead you to experience the profound freedom and inner strength that comes with achieving true healing and emotional well-being.

Balancing Career and Personal Life: Navigating the 2025 Hustle

For many women, the year 2025 is increasingly defined by a constant and often challenging pursuit of balance between career ambition and personal well-being.

The rapid advancements in technology, combined with significant social shifts, have created a new landscape of opportunities that many strive to navigate—but also, unfortunately, a new set of complex stressors that can inhibit progress.

In this insightful blog, we will closely examine the multifaceted challenges that women encounter in the fast-paced modern workforce and explore effective strategies for achieving genuine harmony and synergy in both professional and personal realms. The hybrid workspace continues to grow as companies adapt to global demands. This shift can boost flexibility but also blur the lines between work and home. For women who might already be juggling household responsibilities, finding a sustainable routine is crucial.

Stress can profoundly impact women's physical and mental well-being, often manifesting in unique ways due to societal pressures. Chronic stress can lead to symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and irritability, as well as physical ailments like headaches, gastrointestinal issues, and cardiovascular problems. Women may experience heightened emotional stress from balancing career demands, family responsibilities, and societal expectations, which can exacerbate feelings of overwhelm. Additionally, the cumulative effect of stressors can disrupt sleep patterns and lead to fatigue, creating a cycle that is hard to break. It is essential for women to acknowledge these effects and seek supportive strategies like Helena Collins Apex Life in Synergy for managing stress, fostering a holistic approach to health and wellness.

Common Stressors

Imposter Syndrome: The pervasive feeling of being an imposter often inhibits you from taking substantial risks or confidently pursuing valuable leadership opportunities. This internal struggle can lead to self-doubt and hesitation, preventing you from fully realizing your potential.

Technology Overload: The relentless influx of constant emails, messages, and calls can significantly hinder your ability to effectively switch off and recharge. This overwhelming connectivity can lead to burnout and stress, making it challenging to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Gender Gaps: Despite noticeable progress in various sectors, persistent pay disparities and the limited availability of leadership roles for women continue to remain significant concerns. These gaps can impact career growth and contribute to feelings of frustration within the workplace.

Strategies for Work-Life Synergy

• Time Blocking: Organize your day into dedicated segments for work, self-care, and family.

• Assert Boundaries: Communicate your availability and stick to it.

• Mentorship & Networking: Seek out female mentors who understand the nuances of your journey.

Apex Life in Synergy

Apex Life in Synergy online program is designed to target the age old energies and patterns that continue to play out time eternal. In addition, if you need a little extra help, we offer 1 on 1 customized coaching sessions withmulti award winning founder Helena Collins. Sessions help you craft routines, set boundaries, and develop robust coping mechanisms

Balancing a thriving career and a fulfilling personal life is absolutely possible with the right mindset and resources. Let 2025 be the year you transcend the “hustle” mindset and step confidently into a life where your ambitions and well-being co-exist in synergy.

The Possibility of “What Is”

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The Possibility of “What Is”

This post isn’t about the hypothetical “what could be.” Instead, it’s about recognizing the profound possibilities of what is. As you read, allow yourself the grace of setting aside judgment—trust me, it’ll surface— just be open to the journey.

When I was a curious child, I spent a few memorable summer days with my father at the historic Boston Courthouse. He was a high-ranking court officer at the Suffolk Superior Court, and I would eagerly tag along a couple of times a week—probably to give my mom a well-deserved break from my seemingly boundless energy and enthusiasm. While there, I’d either sit in various courtrooms listening intently to a range of interesting cases or entertain myself by skateboarding up and down the spacious hallways during lengthy trials. Sometimes, I’d get creative by folding paper helicopters and sending them gliding down the courthouse’s towering stairwells, watching them spiral elegantly in the air. Those were truly simpler and more innocent times, though one unforgettable morning stands out in my memory as a pivotal moment that ultimately changed my life forever.

A Warning Ignored

That fateful day, my father and I were running notably late. Or rather, I single-handedly made us late. He was rushing me along with increasing frustration, muttering that I wasn’t moving fast enough to his liking. In a moment of defiance, I protested loudly, shouting something quite unusual: “We can’t leave now! We absolutely need to be late!” I ranted about “smoke,” but of course, my father didn’t take my words seriously at all. In the chaos of our heated argument, I acted out just enough to delay us by a crucial five minutes.

Eventually, we made our way to the train station, enduring his stern lecture about the importance of punctuality and time management. The train took us to Park Street Station, and from there, we began the short walk to the courthouse. However, as we approached our destination, the scene before us was anything but normal. Sirens blared incessantly, and people were running in all directions as if caught in a panic, while police cars and fire trucks crowded the area like startled roosters.

When we entered through the employee entrance, my father unexpectedly ran into one of his coworkers, Joseph D. “What’s going on?” my father inquired urgently. Joseph replied gravely, his voice low: “There was a bomb explosion near the elevator banks in the new building.”

My father froze in disbelief. “When did this happen?” he asked, his voice rising with urgency.

“Just about five minutes ago,” Joseph answered, a sense of dread hanging in the air.

I’ll never forget the look on my father’s face as he slowly turned to me. It was an unsettling mix of fear and confusion. Fear that we might have unwittingly walked right into mortal danger had we been on time, and confusion at how his 11-year-old son could have possibly known something was going to happen before it actually did.

Unsettling Strength Arrives

This wasn’t the first time my parents were confronted with the unsettling idea that I was, well, different in ways that were hard to articulate. Just weeks before the chilling Court House explosion, a group of five kids suddenly jumped me after I had run what I thought was a simple errand to the corner store for my parents. 

I remember feeling an intense surge of anger after the ambush; in that moment, I walked over to the side of our brick housing project, punched a cement wall with all my might, and ended up fracturing a capstone without inflicting any harm on myself. I was just 11 years old at the time. When my parents discovered what I had done, the look of terror in their eyes was unmistakable. They took me to multiple doctors, trying to comprehend how a child could break a cement wall without sustaining any injuries in the process. 

The doctors, however, dismissed their concerns outright, suggesting my mother was overreacting and insisting that it simply couldn’t have happened as she described, even going so far as to recommend that perhaps she might benefit from some counseling herself. So now, here was my father, standing beside me in the disturbing aftermath of the courthouse explosion, grappling with the unnerving realization that his son not only possessed inexplicable strength but also seemed to have an uncanny ability to foresee events before they actually transpired.

The Venetian Veil

When we returned home from the events at the Courthouse, my father was unusually quiet, far more so than I had ever seen him before. My mother, sensing the weight of the moment, immediately asked what had happened, and after a brief, hushed, and private mumbling conversation with her, they both sat me down with an air of solemnity. My mom explained to me something I had never heard before in my young life: I had been born with a Venetian veil—a rare phenomenon sometimes believed to be associated with heightened intuition or “special” abilities that set me apart from others. It was the first—and, as it would turn out, the last—time my parents ever mentioned it to me. We never discussed the courthouse incident again, as if it were a hidden wound we all agreed not to acknowledge. Life went on, carrying its usual rhythm, but something profound and unspoken shifted that day in our relationship. I sensed their unease around me after that moment (I guess to them I was living, breathing Irish Folklore in real time), and it marked the beginning of my lifelong journey and quest into exploring internal energy, spiritual awareness, and martial arts to find out what the hell, who the hell, and where the hell I truly am.

A Life of Possibility

Looking back, that fateful day at the courthouse wasn’t just an isolated event that happened in my life; it was an incredibly pivotal moment that awakened me to the special potential that lay dormant within myself all along. Since then, I have fully embraced my “weirdness,” recognizing with clarity that what makes me different also gives me a profound sense of purpose in life. However, this journey hasn’t been easy or straightforward.

Helping to raise human consciousness often feels like walking headfirst into a massive, unyielding headwind—people either seek me out to exploit my unique gifts solely for their own benefit or dismiss them entirely. In their jealousy, they secretly hope for my downfall and demise because they cannot grasp how an “Irish kid from the projects of South Boston” could do the things I do. Recently, while engaging in the daunting task of purging old boxes in my attic as a part of my nightly duties (which involves a long story of its own), I stumbled upon a long-forgotten copy of the official report from that courthouse explosion ( see photo).

Holding that significant piece of history in my hands brought all the energy and emotions rushing back: the warnings echoing in my mind, the fear that gripped my heart, and the unfortunate distance that grew between my parents and me. It serves as a poignant reminder that the possibilities of what truly is often go far beyond what we can logically explain or comprehend. And perhaps, just maybe, that’s the point of it all.

My “Family” may not have ever truly known me, but I suppose they were still able to experience the “unique” side of the metaphysical world in real time during the time we all shared together, so in that case, I hope it helped raise their consciousness.

Brian Collins

Life in Synergy Inc.

www.lifeinsynergy.com

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The funny story?

My uncle was Mayor of Boston in the 1960’s, and when he passed in 1995, his funeral was attended by numerous global dignitaries. One of the people I met there was a judge who had worked with my Father in the past. The judge looked at me and said, “Wow, you’ve grown! I remember when you used to ride your skateboard through my courtroom!”

Yup… 100% true—and we all shared a great laugh.

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How Subconscious Patterns Shape Collective Reality

The Science of the Subconscious Mind

Have you ever wondered why societal trends seem to mirror ones own personal habits? 

Or why entire communities seem to ebb and flow in a way that reflects individual struggles or triumphs? 

Science is beginning to shed light on something spiritual traditions have suggested for centuries: our subconscious patterns not only influence our personal lives but also contribute to shaping a collective reality.

The subconscious mind, responsible for approximately 95% of our mental activity, processes vast amounts of information and dictates much of our behavior, often without conscious awareness (Miller, 1956). It operates as a repository of beliefs, memories, and habitual thought patterns that drive our responses to the world. These patterns, formed through early experiences, learned behaviors, and even inherited traits, have a profound influence on how we perceive and interact with our environment.

Studies in neuroscience show that subconscious beliefs shape not only individual behavior but also collective dynamics. Research from the HeartMath Institute, for example, demonstrates how human emotional states can synchronize in groups, influencing collective outcomes (McCraty et al., 2017).

Earth: A Shared Matrix of Reality

Carl Jung’s concept of the collective unconscious suggests that humanity shares a deep reservoir of archetypes and symbols that influence our collective behavior. Modern science echoes this idea. Epigenetic research reveals that trauma and behaviors can be passed through generations (Yehuda & Lehrner, 2018). This intergenerational inheritance of patterns extends beyond the family unit, permeating communities and societies.

For instance, societal attitudes towards work, relationships, and success often reflect dominant subconscious patterns of the collective. These patterns are perpetuated through media, education, and cultural narratives, shaping a shared reality that feels inescapable until individuals begin to shift their own subconscious programming.

The Butterfly Effect of Individual Healing

As each person confronts and rewrites their subconscious patterns, the ripple effect on the collective can be profound. HeartMath’s research on “coherence” shows that when individuals practice mindfulness and emotional regulation, the resulting electromagnetic field influences those around them (Bradley et al., 2018). This suggests that individual efforts to heal subconscious wounds don’t just transform personal lives—they contribute to a more harmonious collective reality. When enough people begin to shift, the collective “matrix” of reality starts to transform as well.

We are not simply hocking our programs on you, like some unseen “wellness” gurus leaning over you telling you some special program will do something special for you ( when they had a team of people write it for them and simply read what they say). We live what we teach and have been doing so for decades, we don’t bullshit, we live it and know all of the stress and anxieties you feel because we have lived them as well. Rape survival, abuse survival, abandonment, addictions, immense violence, betrayal, money worries, etc…..we have been there.

Breaking the Cycle with the Apex Life in Synergy lifestyle program

Recognizing and transforming subconscious patterns is no small task. It requires tools, commitment, and guidance. At Life in Synergy, our Apex Life in Synergy program integrates cutting-edge understandings with ancient wisdom to help individuals identify and rewrite these limiting patterns.

By focusing on practices like body based mindfulness, conscious awareness, and cognitive reframing, we empower clients to break free from inherited and learned subconscious cycles. These shifts not only improve personal well-being but also contribute to creating a collective reality grounded in authenticity, resilience, and hope. A unique synergy of Helena Collins multi award winning SFM and Apex Life in Synergy consciousness methods/ practices truly connects the mind in body in yet untouched levels.

You can become the Architect of Change

When you step into your power to transform subconscious patterns, you don’t just change your life—you help rewrite the story of humanity. The collective reality is not set in stone; it is a living, breathing creation shaped by every thought, emotion, and action. Are you ready to take your first step? Explore our programs at www.lifeinsynergy.com and discover how you can become part of the shift toward a brighter collective future.

Many people who sought us out at our multi award winning brick and mortar locations in Boston for 20 plus years have experienced massive shifts and you can too now online with us.

Let’s reimagine what’s possible, together.

Helena and Brian Collins-Boston

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