Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Pay attention to how you describe yourself. Do you tell a story of being a loner, or of being poor, or of having a difficult time with relationships? Do you describe yourself as deficient, not being enough, not having free time, or just being ordinary? The words that you use to describe yourself play a huge part in how you actually interface with reality.
Your mind is limited. The brain only “knows” your reality through the lens of past experiences. It tries to carve out a story, based on what’s familiar, the past. But you are not destined to the storyline of your past. Yes, sometimes life forces us into a new direction, but you are highly adaptable, highly intelligent, and always capable. You don’t have to “play” the lazy person, the unmotivated employee, or the betrayed lover.
Stop labeling yourself as one who falls prey to the whims of the universe’s cruelty. Stop using words that limit your potential. Stop telling stories, as if they truly represent who you are. Pay closer attention to how you describe yourself to others. The key is to pay attention to words you use to describe those who you admire! How do you describe “good” people, people who seem to have it all, or people that you look up to? Find words like that for yourself, but don’t get stuck in the narrative – get stuck in the love from which these admirable words come! Alert yourself to the truth of what lies within you, and be kinder, gentler and more open to how intelligent and good you are, internally. From there, start seeing the truth, that you are a loving, expressive being worthy of everything that is good and prosperous. Then, help others see beyond their own narratives, the ones that hold them from the truth of their worthiness of love, respect, and dignity.
Start each day by learning something about yourself!