By Jacquese Silvas
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31 Jul, 2020
W e have the power to influence the direction of our lives! Your way of thinking can take you places outside of what you ever imagined! Realize, we think all day long - the average person has about 50, 000 thoughts a day; some experts say 60,000 - 80,000, nevertheless, there’s constant action happening in the brain. That’s a crazy amount of stuff going on in our heads – sounds crazy powerful! So it’s reasonable to say that what we say to ourselves, and how we think on a daily basis can direct a lot of our actions. Time for some reflection, and maybe through the WORDS that we speak, we can begin to upgrade and reboot our lives! Let’s start by a little introspection! With all the twists and turns, and the uncontrollable events, are you on a run away train, or are you putting on the breaks to plot a new route? Are you putting in time and thought to direct the life you’d like to lead? What do you say to yourself, what are you speaking out loud, what are you communicating to your friends, family, acquaintances? Do an inventory on how you speak to yourself! It takes some effort, conscious thought, and actions to take the helm and put some old beliefs to rest in order to make room for new ones, flourishing ones! Today, decide that you’re ready to change your pattern of thinking. You’re going to hold any negative thoughts captive, and replace them with some on purpose, OUT LOUD reclamations. Start with waking up in the morning – look beyond what you normally see, and look for something subtle, that can bring meaning: a sunrise, a plant sprouting leaves, a tree thriving, the sky and its hidden wonders . . . something that reminds you that life is inexplicable and wondrous. Tell yourself today: I’m going to “make” my day a good one. Walk around with that attitude as you get dressed, as you brush your teeth, as you eat. Look in the mirror and SAY IT OUT LOUD! When you step out into the world to start the day - - arm yourself with some self-talk that promotes a "can do anything" boldness. Use your words to steer you in a direction that bring you LIFE! Complete an inventory of words that describe who you want to become, and use those words as your daily mantra. Pick some words: self-starter, punctual, happy, overcomer, achiever, a warrior, a winner, kinder, thoughtful, lively, healthy . . . create your own words. And then - look for ways to become that person you’d admire! Yes, words are your POWER - talk to yourself to promote and initiate outcomes that leave you wowing yourself. Positive words to yourself will annihilate the inhibitions, release the shackles, and get you moving toward living a happier more fulfilled life – a life on purpose.