Sometimes we think we just get a handle on peace–only to be pelted with a flurry of discouraging words and negative thoughts. How do you keep your inner sense of calm when negativity threatens to knock you at every turn?
This is something which I continue to battle. Even today I’ve grasped for answers. I talked to my sister on the phone for a long while to uncover the jewels of wisdom from one of the most positive people I know.
Everything she said resonated with me. What an example she is to me!
After reading an article about the horrible effects of negative self-talk and the resulting critical attitude toward others, she made a turning point decision to radically change her thoughts and her words to the positive. She chose to love herself and eliminate the negative self-talk. She chose to only speak positive words to and about her brand new baby girl and only complimentary, edifying words that lifted those around her. And she admitted that the results were unbelievable. The growth was striking. She and all those in her sphere of influence began to blossom. Even the world and trees were brighter and more beautiful. Truly, that one decision was life-changing.
And as I listened to her words, I wanted to be like her. I want to have that kind of effect on myself, my family, and all the people I encounter each day. I want that same peace that shines from her heart.
The only way to accomplish this is to put new lenses in my “glasses” and choose to see with a new perspective.
It starts with kindness to ourselves. Not even one negative thought about ourselves should be allowed to remain on the stage of our minds! When one creeps up, we must have the courage to replace it immediately with a positive statement. There are hundreds of affirmations we could use. Here are a few to start with:
- I am awesome! (or wonderful, or beautiful, or anything positive!)
- I have confidence in me!
- I am powerful and I use my power for good!
- I am guided!
- I can do this!
- I can do anything!
- I am enough!
- I have faith!
- I give myself permission to be myself!
- Today will unfold for my greatest good!
- I am special and unique!
- I am priceless and eternally valuable!
Reach for the light!
