As Maureen is learning and sharing this message with me, so has Louise L. Hay explained that the point of power is in the present moment...right here and right now in our minds. Louise L. Hay, in her wonderful book, 'Heal Your Body,' tells us that it doesn't matter how long we've had negative patterns, an illness, a rotten relationship, lack of finances, or self-hatred. We can begin to make a change today. The thoughts we've held and the words we've repeatedly used have created our life and experiences up to this point. Yet, that is past thinking; we've already done that. What we're choosing to think and say, today, at this moment, will create tomorrow and the next day and the next week and the next month and the next year, and so on. According to Louise L. Hay, the point of power is always in the present moment. This is where we begin to make changes. We can begin to let the old nonsense go. The smallest beginning will make a difference.
Louise asks us how often have we said, "That's the way I am," or "That's the way it is." What we're really saying is that it is what we "believe to be true for us." Usually what we believe is only someone else's opinion that we've accepted and incorporated into our own belief system.
It fits in with other things that we believe. If we were taught as a child that the world is a frightening place, then everything we hear that fits in with that belief we will accept as true for us-for example: "People will cheat you," "Don't go out at night," or "Don't trust strangers." If we were taught early in life that the world is a safe and joyous place, then we would believe other things, such as: "Love is everywhere," "People are so friendly," and "Money comes to me easily." Life experiences mirror our beliefs.
Louise suggests that we stop for a moment and catch our thought. What are we thinking right now? If thoughts shape our life and experiences, would we want this thought to become true for us? If it is a thought of worry, anger, hurt, or revenge, how do we think that this thought will come back for us? If we want a joyous life, we must think joyous thoughts. Whatever we send out mentally or verbally will come back to us in like form.
The following is an exercise for us to practice: Take a little time to listen to the words we say. If we hear ourselves saying something three times, write it down. It has become a pattern for us. At the end of a week, look at the list we've made and we will see how our words fit our experiences. Be willing to change our words and thoughts and watch how our life changes. The way to control our life is to control our choice of words and thoughts. No one thinks in our mind but us.
Many thanks to Louise L. Hay, and more of her lessons to follow.
Louise asks us how often have we said, "That's the way I am," or "That's the way it is." What we're really saying is that it is what we "believe to be true for us." Usually what we believe is only someone else's opinion that we've accepted and incorporated into our own belief system.
It fits in with other things that we believe. If we were taught as a child that the world is a frightening place, then everything we hear that fits in with that belief we will accept as true for us-for example: "People will cheat you," "Don't go out at night," or "Don't trust strangers." If we were taught early in life that the world is a safe and joyous place, then we would believe other things, such as: "Love is everywhere," "People are so friendly," and "Money comes to me easily." Life experiences mirror our beliefs.
Louise suggests that we stop for a moment and catch our thought. What are we thinking right now? If thoughts shape our life and experiences, would we want this thought to become true for us? If it is a thought of worry, anger, hurt, or revenge, how do we think that this thought will come back for us? If we want a joyous life, we must think joyous thoughts. Whatever we send out mentally or verbally will come back to us in like form.
The following is an exercise for us to practice: Take a little time to listen to the words we say. If we hear ourselves saying something three times, write it down. It has become a pattern for us. At the end of a week, look at the list we've made and we will see how our words fit our experiences. Be willing to change our words and thoughts and watch how our life changes. The way to control our life is to control our choice of words and thoughts. No one thinks in our mind but us.
Many thanks to Louise L. Hay, and more of her lessons to follow.
Keppi,
ReplyDeleteI do like the way you think and the exercise you present is very good. Do you mind if I pass it to my sister, a motivational speaker and another blogger?
Keepiong in the moment helps to focus on what we say and how we say it. Thanks so much.
Terry
Please pass it along. We all learn from each other. Tell you sister abut Louise L. Hay and her booklet Heal Your Body.
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