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Sound Pathways, January 21, 2026

Sound Pathways, January 21, 2026

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 Sound Pathways with Dr. Karen Olson The Art of Frequency Reset Introduction In this episode of Sound Pathways, Dr. Karen Olson—an acclaimed violinist and sound healer—explores the concept of a "Frequency Reset." The discussion focuses on how our internal emotional baseline acts as a filter for reality, determining whether we perceive problems or possibilities. Dr. Olson provides practical tools to move from a state of contraction and stress to one of alignment, clarity, and flow through the power of sound and conscious presence. Detailed Key Takeaways Frequency as Your Life Filter "Frequency" is defined not as a mystical concept, but as your inner state, mood, or emotional baseline. This baseline doesn't stay contained within your mind; it shapes what you notice and what manifests in your life. When frequency is low (contracted), one feels urgency, irritation, and fear, leading to reactive behaviors and overthinking. Conversely, an open frequency grants access to patience and creativity, allowing life to feel cooperative rather than combative. It is compared to internal weather—real, but not your permanent identity. The Ladder of Inner States Top Rungs (Expansion): Bliss, Peace, Acceptance, Clarity, Willingness. ⬆ Bottom Rungs (Contraction): Fear, Irritation, Worry, Regret, Envy, Shutdown. Strategy: Don't try to leap to the top instantly. Aim to move up just one rung at a time to shift your nervous system. Signs of Dissonance vs. Resonance Recognizing when you are "out of tune" is the first step to retuning. Symptoms of dissonance include feeling perpetually rushed (even when you have time), looping negative thoughts at night, overeating or loss of appetite, and feeling "numb" or flat. Stress acts like driving with the emergency brake on—movement is possible, but it requires exhausting effort. In contrast, resonance is characterized by deep breathing, dropped shoulders, slowed thoughts, and the ability to hear inner guidance clearly. The Mechanics of Retuning Retuning isn't about forcing yourself to be happy; it is about removing the "static" or blocks that the system created for protection. Sound and vibration are effective tools because they bypass the analytical mind, giving the brain a pattern to follow which signals safety to the body. When the static clears, inspiration and creativity return naturally without force. Even simple acts, like listening to the hum of a refrigerator or a truck, can help settle the mind by anchoring attention in the present moment.
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