The Power of Thought, Belief, and Words
How often have you heard the comment, 'They're good people inside and out' or 'They're beautiful inside and out'?
An integral part of successfully making conscious life changes is the mental and spiritual creation of those changes. Before we were in our bodies, did we exist as a spiritual creation? Holistic practitioners, whether personal or professional, believe in the mind—body—spirit connection. This concept drives the information I share when I introduce powerful tools that can bring us more health and healing.
If the opposite of 'good' is 'bad' and the opposite of 'beautiful' is 'ugly,' it seems evident that we would want to pursue being perceived as 'good' and 'beautiful' (or some form of attractive, nice-looking, etc.). What if our journey toward better health helps us to arrive at the 'good' and 'beautiful' more effectively and with long-lasting or permanent effects? And what if the good and beautiful are truths we can feel and believe about ourselves, regardless of how others view us?
Beauty and goodness can be found almost anywhere, as long as the thing or place is surrounded with positive energy and intentions.
What if we bring the concept of what is 'good' and 'beautiful' inward? What if we take a moment to think about how we, as individual humans, are also inviting and bright, with a pleasing appearance? Is the ‘me’ I offer as my contribution to this world only as good as what is seen on the outside? My opinion and belief in who I am are what matter.
Much of what happens to us in life happens on the inside. And a lot of the stuff that sits inside our bodies and minds un-helped and un-treated can actually be changed, cleansed, improved, and healed. If we first believe our spirit and mind are sound, practical, powerful, intuitive, and attractive, we can progress toward acting on those beliefs. We can ultimately improve the quality and goodness (i.e., the 'health') of our physical self on the inside and our appearance on the outside.
You may have heard about mirror-talk or self-talk, which you do while looking at yourself in the mirror. Regardless of how it may sound when entertaining this concept for the first time, it can be a powerful activity or exercise that helps us change how we view ourselves.
If you are open to positive self-talk, I invite you to try it while the idea is fresh.
Gazing into the mirror, looking into your own eyes, I encourage you to choose a statement about what you know your body CAN do. Then, attach a feeling of gratitude to it. For example: "I'm grateful I can see. My eyes help me every day. I like my eyes. I have very nice eyes. My eyes have been with me since I was born. My eyes are kind. My eyes are attractive. With my eyes, I can view nature, beauty, and other people I want to include in my life. My eyes are a window into the rest of me. With my eyes, I can see the world the way only I know how to see it, and I offer bright and fresh perspectives based on where I come from and the experiences I’ve lived through. I can express my thoughts and feelings with my eyes. I can convey that I am a good and patient learner, a warm and compassionate listener, and a cheerful support to others."
The above example may be more specific than you may like to go on your first attempt. But if you can challenge yourself a bit, you may be surprised at the result. Alternatively, your first session with your reflection may be straightforward and to the point: “I like my eyes. I like their color and the way they’re shaped. I’m glad I can see well. I don’t mind that I have glasses or contacts because no matter what, I’m grateful I have the sense of sight.”
Whatever you think about or say, you can whisper these statements or even say them out loud. Your brain will begin to open and accept these statements as you do. If you make a habit of positive and affirming self [mirror] talk, your brain will start removing negative beliefs and previously stored information. It will create space for the new information you have begun to feed it. And this information will stay with you as a healthy belief or confidence.
Before reality comes dreams or thoughts, so if you want a good thing to be true about you, I invite you to think about it, speak it, and begin believing it until you make it part of your identity. Before long, you and many others will confidently say that you are both good and beautiful. And you will not only believe it, but you will feel it. This feeling will then be carried with you through all of your decisions and experiences.
It's not too late to change our diet and nutrition, habits, rituals/routines, and entire lifestyle. We can even make changes about the people we choose to associate with and have relationships with. We can change the energy we gravitate to and the energy we hold and share outward. It’s not too late to improve the inner narrative that is always in 'play.'
Believing in our ability to become healthier and more whole can do so much good!
Instead of thinking, "I'm sick of being sick," we can change to this thought:
“I'm ready to make changes to become healthier. I know I can be healthier. I’m not just a sick person anymore. I’m several steps along the path to being well. I can begin to have more energy each day. I can make progress one step at a time."
I invite you to say these positive statements in the mirror. Instead of seeing yourself as 'sick' or 'unwell' or 'failing,' you can choose to see yourself as 'healing,' 'improving,' and 'succeeding.'
Even if we are in our later years, it is not too late to change how we think, believe, feel, and speak about ourselves. Others will recognize that we value ourselves both on the inside and as a complete person on the outside. When we believe we have a lot to offer, we will live our lives that way...and it will be true, even if some choose not to receive what we offer. The people we want to be connected to and those with whom we want to associate will be able to see the whole person. It’s essential for us to be able to choose our company. I also believe we must be willing to pick ourselves as our own company since many of us may spend much time alone. Alone time is not a negative thing. Striving to feel comfortable in our own company is a valuable skill to master.
Your thoughts, beliefs, and words are the power that matters behind everything you do. The one who should be content and at peace with who you are at the end of each day is You.
By Kaari Branham
