This past month, I spent a great deal of time reflecting on my business growth and reviewing where I came from. I was listening to a Louise L. Hay’s audiobook, The Power of the Spoken Word. Hay talked about how powerful the words we use are and how they can affect the outcomes we get. She stated that the Universe or God loves us so much that we are granted what we ask for and speak of. Her example was how we look at ourselves and speak to ourselves in the morning when we get up. Think about what you say to yourself when you look into the mirror. The words we chose affect the outcome of our day. Louise L. Hay also mentions that if you say: “I hate my job.” while you are looking for another one, you will soon not be happy when you start the new job as you will continue to attract what you think.
Your thoughts are powerful and your words are powerful. Her words triggered something inside of me. I remember and sometimes I will admit I catch myself saying, “Boy, that was dumb.” Hay states we should show compassion and empathy for ourselves as well as others. We were only functioning with what we know to be true at the time.
Oprah Winfrey often speaks the words of Maya Angelou, “When we know better, we do better.”
It is important not to beat yourself up. Would you berate your best friend for not succeeding on the first try? As long as you are living, strive to learn , improve, and grow. Speak kindly to yourself and about others. It is said that what you put out into the world comes back to you. Quit gossiping or people will be gossiping about you. If you want more patience and understanding, you need to be patient and understanding. I you want more clients to come into your life, do not spend your time wallowing in self pity saying, “I have no clients, I will never get any clients.” As what you state is what you will tend to bring about. Do you want more clients? Speak about and plan how you will serve your clients. How will you help them? See the small but subtle changes in the words used – much more empowering wouldn’t you say? The energy changes when you spin phrases into more positive and powerful statements. Speak with confidence in knowing who you are and what you wish to achieve.
Now go out into the world and make today matter!
Great post Debra, I am also a huge Louise Hay fan. thanks for sharing your wisdom!
Charmaine
I often say, I wouldn’t be friends with me if I wasn’t stuck with me! I am SO HARD on myself. Thanks for the reminder to be kinder 🙂
Kelly, as you know we can often be our worst critic. Take a look at all the great things you do and write them done so you can see your results. It makes a huge difference.
So True!! And GREAT advice. What we are putting out there is reflected back to us so quickly these days! It’s such as gift as we can easily and quickly see when we are putting words and thoughts out there that are OUT of alignment with our truth and with what we want. I’ve caught myself numerous times. Grateful for the reminder!