Words come to life
“I am angry.”
“I don’t know how I will get through this.”
“I can’t forget the past.”
“I won’t ever get out of this mess.”
These are self-fulfilling prophecies. As sure as these words come out of your mouth, they are actively engaged in the cycle of coming to life – in your life! These words are stressful words that give in to almost a weakness of spirit.
Life isn’t always fair, but it can still be good. There are enough “outside stresses” to sometimes overwhelm your mind. Don’t make the mistake of creating added negative feelings and stress by letting negative words dominate your reaction to life.
The next time you find yourself frustrated and feeling defeated by life’s circumstances, STOP! Before you speak do this: Take in a mindful plug of oxygen slowly. Remember this is going to calm you don’t and sharpen your intellect. As you exhale think of all the burdensome negativity flying away from you. Do it again.
For these few seconds of using one of the best stress management techniques you have readily available, you can truly change your life. Your reactions and your words will improve. You will gain control of your emotions and use your wits instead of just reacting. Get in the habit and it will come naturally at some point in the near future.
Put new words into action that can modify a terrible scenario to one of lesser consequence for all parties involved. Think:
“I am calmer.”
“I will get though this scenario with ease.”
“I learn from the past but live in the present.”
“I will find a good resolve to any challenge.”
If you need additional training seek it out. There many classes on breathing, meditation, and relaxation. Join one. You will appreciate these techniques as they are available twenty-four seven, and are a true empowerment to mind and body.
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“The relation that exists between the mind and body is very intimate. When one is affected, the other sympathizes. The condition of the mind affects the health to a far greater degree than many realize. Many of the diseases from which men suffer are the result of mental depression. Grief, anxiety, discontent, remorse, guilt, distrust, all tend to break down the life forces and to invite decay and death….
Courage, hope, faith, sympathy, and love, promote health and prolong life. A contented mind, a cheerful spirit, is health to the body and strength to the soul.”
Ellen G. White. 1827-1915
