You & Your Universe
How many times have you looked up at the night sky and felt something shift inside you—only to return to the concrete, the routines, the weight of everyday problems? Most of us move through life with our eyes down, our attention narrowed by stress and survival. Yet above us—and within us—is a universe governed by order, connection, and constant change.
At this point in the program, you’ve taken a close look at your physical self. You’ve learned how your body responds to stress, pleasure, habit, and healing. You’ve begun to understand what drives you as a human being, and the science has confirmed something important: you are not broken. You are adaptive, resilient, and capable of change.
Deslongchamps Recovery is built on a 360-degree, evidence-informed approach to transformation. Recovery doesn’t happen in isolation; it is influenced by biology, psychology, environment, and meaning. Neuroscience shows us that awe, curiosity, and a sense of belonging to something larger than ourselves directly affect the nervous system. These states reduce stress hormones, improve emotional regulation, and increase motivation—all critical components of sustainable recovery.
That’s why learning to truly appreciate life matters. Research in psychology and behavioral health consistently shows that people who cultivate perspective and wonder are more likely to experience improved mental health, increased self-control, and long-term behavioral change. When we step outside narrow self-focus, the brain shifts from threat-based thinking to growth-oriented thinking.
Now, it’s time to expand your awareness beyond your body and mind to the environment that is constantly shaping you. A transformational program cannot be complete without acknowledging the Universe itself—the system that gave rise to your planet, your biology, and the very atoms that make up your body.
Science tells us that every element in your body was formed in stars billions of years ago. The same physical laws that govern galaxies also regulate your heartbeat, your breath, and your brain chemistry. You are not separate from the Universe; you are an expression of it. Understanding this isn’t mystical—it’s factual. And it’s powerful.
When you begin to grasp the complexity and precision required to sustain the Universe, and then recognize that your body operates through similarly intricate systems, something changes. You start to see yourself not as a problem to be fixed, but as a system to be supported, understood, and respected.
Recovery is ultimately about awareness. Awareness of patterns. Awareness of choice. Awareness of value. Once you understand how interconnected and significant you truly are—biologically, psychologically, and cosmically—you can’t return to your old way of seeing yourself.
Because awareness changes behavior.
And once you know your worth, you cannot un-know it.