Rise to Thrive Episode 13 | Watch Your Language
Language makes meaning. What we think and how we speak shapes our experience and perception of life. Across cultures, traditions and philosophies, the subtle vibration of thought and the power of words (both written and spoken) are recognized as arguable the MOST powerful aspects of what unfolds for us.
Wayne Dyer explains it like this:
"Throughout life you’ve been through a conditioning process that’s created a mind-set overflowing with I am nots. As a schoolchild with a less than satisfactory grade on your report card, you thought to yourself, I am not smart. You place anywhere other than number one and say, I am not talented. You feel criticized and believe that I am not good. You look in the mirror and compare yourself to a glamorous movie idol or homecoming queen and tell yourself, I am not attractive. Your relationship fractures and you think, I am unloved or I am unworthy. These, and many more like them, are repeated throughout your developmental years and into adulthood, and become your core defining self-concept...
Make the shift in your imagination from an I am not or I am hoping to become to I am. You want what follows I am to be congruent with your highest self, which is God. Beginning with your inner dialogue, simply change the words that define your concept of yourself. Redefine your self-concept by choosing the words that you opt to place into your imagination. Try this rewording of your inner world as a beginning step to accessing the assistance of your higher self and fulfilling your desires."
Whoa. Mind. Blown.
For us (hey! Linda & Amelia here!), harnessing the power of language has created dramatic positive shifts in our lives. By fearlessly declaring (even before evidence) the experience we desire, we effectively call it into being.
We dare you to write an honest letter to yourself of the most common "I am not" statements that you have on repeat - then rewrite it with "I am" statements. Slap those bad boys on some post-it notes and stick them EVERYWHERE! Repeat affirmations daily and watch your life change.
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