Your Words; Your Reality

Today I am sharing an article that will be published next month.

Inventing Your Life

“Your Words; Your Reality”

By

Rob Claudio

As I meandered through a Saturday afternoon over the past weekend I was catching up on television shows that I had recorded and deleting some that I felt I would not have enough time for.  I got to a point in one of the recordings where I saw a reality television commercial and there was a life/fitness coach speaking to someone that wanted to give up on their goal.  I listened for a few minutes and then quickly moved on, however, I kept thinking about what the person was telling the individual that was in the middle of giving up, because he felt he could no longer move forward.  In hearing the person speak, I could tell that he had changed his belief about himself on his journey.  After I left the house and went about my errands, I kept thinking about the power of our own words and what we tell ourselves that can either help us believe in achieving something or can also deter us from arriving at a goal.  We can do a good job of talking ourselves out of many things by creating our own downward spiral conversation from within, without the need of another individual.  What we speak to ourselves can be the most powerful weapon that can be used for both good or to create doubt and apprehension.  Think about the words that were used with you as a child and I bet there is a vivid memory of a very positive example, when words of encouragement were spoken to you by someone which perhaps was life-changing.  Conversely, I believe that other memories may exist that may provide you with opposite feelings, especially if someone spoke to you while using negative or harmful words.   Because I would rather live in a world filled with encouragement and peace, I choose to remember only the good memories and I hope you strive to do the same.  From the negative recollections, those I use to inspire to be better and do better. Hence, I encourage you to speak words that have good intentions behind them, with a positive light and where the action around you can be nurtured to move forward and not backwards or stand still. Your ability to transcend and create change in your life which can be more beneficial, begins with your ability to believe in your personal words to yourself.  If you find that there are people around you that are naysayers or don’t support what you want to do in your life, then find new folks to replace them as part of your inner circle.  Remember that not everyone grows in the same direction as we get older and some people become uncomfortable when you start changing, because it means that they are not.  The responsibility to change lies within each individual, so try to remember that when you feel you have a project at hand in attempting to change someone else.  In the end, you can change and if others do not, then hopefully they will catch up with you sometime soon.  Finally, remember to use your words wisely and with some ongoing practice I am sure that you will be speaking in a harmonious truth, that will attract like-minded individuals to be part of your circle of support.

"Your words have power. Speak words that are kind, loving, positive, uplifting, encouraging, and life-giving."

-      Author Unknown