How quickly we can change the direction of our thoughts when we notice how we are tapping into the power of our words. What we tell people can frame the level of our relationship. However, how we form our words—our inner dialogue—can impact our lives.
I have a dear friend who has written a book of insights she has gained throughout her life. She calls her book “When My Soul Speaks.” As I read through it, I see it as a growing guide of inner thoughts and words. Of course, I didn’t know her when she published the book, so I couldn’t share my suggested title with her.
Although all her articles resonate with me on some level, her article titled “Language” was particularly interesting.
Her thoughts on Language
As a thought germinates in my brain, it springs from nothingness. Isn’t that amazing? That means I have the power to breed whatever notions I choose. If I prefer to be angry and resentful, I can fill my day, my life with contemplation that enervcates and desecrates my aliveness. If I opt for rapture and happiness, I can shellac the gem that is my soul with a vibrancy that will stimulate my heaven on earth.
~ Linda Villegas Bremer
What beautiful words to describe a simple process that is not, at least for me, simple to execute.
My brain tends to shift to the negative too quickly and too often, for my liking. So what do I do? I fill my day with positivity, like reading Linda’s book!
I also practice some of the following techniques:
- Beginning my day with inspirational readings.
- Creating and journaling positive affirmations before I start my day.
- Telling myself ‘STOP’ and ‘NO’ when my brain meanders down a negative rabbit hole.
- Remembering to focus on what I am grateful for, even if it is as simple as being grateful for a new day.
- Surrounding myself with positive people.
Linda continues to share: “I read somewhere that if I think positive thoughts all the time, then when a debilitating negative thought tries to call, it will get a busy signal. What a wonderful concept!”
I agree: What a wonderful concept!
Tapping into the power of our words effectively will also impact the people around us. If we exude positivity to others, they will most often mirror this same positivity back to us. I have witnessed this impact among practitioner clients I have worked with in the past.
The next time you encounter someone who seems negative, try speaking to them positively. What happened when you did that?! Now try speaking positive words to yourself!