Words impact our lives and have more power than we can imagine. Words create the core of our communication, personal expression and are powerful enough to manipulate our reality and existence.
Think I’m speaking “out of context?” Then, why at age 50 are you still allowing the critical words spoken to you by an angry parent at age 10 to control your life today?
Words create an image or perception of ourselves or what we believe others perceive us to be and have an energy that either increases or diminishes our self worth and confidence.
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Words Have Power
Words are power, and yet we are often careless with what we allow to roll off our tongues during everyday conversation. How many of us really “think before we speak?”
Here’s an example:
Right now, “try” to stop reading this message.
You either stopped reading or you continued to read, but you did not “try” to stop reading. Webster’s definition of the word “try” reads, “to make an attempt.” The word “try” keeps us in process rather than takes us to completion. Yet most of us habitually make daily use of the word “try.”
“Try” is a word that tears us down because it traps our energy in process mode rather than free our energy in expressive mode.
When you say, “I am “trying” to accomplish something,” you are really saying, “I am making an attempt but not really doing it.” If you say, “I am trying to change a bad habit,” you are really saying “I am making an attempt but getting nowhere.”
Make the Decision & Just Do It
Here’s another example:
The word “decision” means, “to cut, as if with a knife.” Its root is related to the words suicide, insecticide, pesticide, and homicide. All words related to death. It’s no wonder we often feel stuck when we are in the position of making a “decision.”
Unconsciously we are saying: “If I take one option the other option will die. What if my decision is a mistake and there’s no turning back?” By replacing the word “try” with the word “choice,” we change the power of our options.
The word “choice” means, ”making a selection, the opportunity or power of choosing” To live in the power of choice frees and expands our energy.
The word choice builds up life creates options.
Just think how much we drain our precious life’s energy when we say, “I am “trying” to make a “decision!” We become exhausted, frustrated and often times give up all together.
I say, “stop trying!” and never make another “decision” in your life!”
Use the power of your words to affirm the choices you claim for your life.
Here are a few other words worth rethinking:
- When you say “but” you negate all the words preceding it.
- (I like you but…).
- The word “just” minimizes the words following.
- (I just want to say …”).
- The word “remember,” affirms, the words “don’t forget” assign judgment.
- (Remember to pick me up after school).
What’s in a word?
What’s in a word?
Well …the energy of your life!
Empower yourself to change your life by changing your vocabulary!
Think about it!
Change your internal words
Hypnosis is a great way to change you internal dialogue.
It is a proven method for self change.
However, many people fear it. Is this fear justified?
Hypnotic fears
Have you heard about the case of a Florida school teacher who has allegedly used hypnosis on this students, as well as staff members for years?
The case was settled before there was a trial to begin with, which means clear culpability was never established.
Nevertheless, the topic definitely raised some eyebrows and essential questions when it comes to the actual safety and efficiency of hypnotherapy.
If you are considering to perform self-hypnosis at home, and you have some safety concerns, here are a few guidelines that should help you better grasp the matter.
Do I Lose Control During Hypnosis?
Hypnosis is, in short, an induced state similar to a trance state that basically allows you to experience the feeling of being present in the moment at intense levels.
While you may be used to the idea of getting into a state of sleepiness, as depicted in the movies, in reality, things stand completely different.
You will not lose control over your behavior while hypnotized. On the contrary, you will remain pretty much aware of everything around you, and you will even be able to successfully remember what has happened while you were under it.
How Safe Is Hypnosis?
- According to physician and experts in integrative medicine, hypnosis is a safe and effective. Plus, more people could benefit from it provided hypnosis would be studied more thoroughly. The lack of sufficient research is one problem that should be addressed.
- People who suffer from stress-related problems and health conditions can use self-hypnosis for their own good. If you are suffering from anxiety or headaches, you want to quit smoking, but you are having a hard time doing it, or you suffer from chronic pain, you can try out hypnosis therapy. Even women in their menopause years could use the therapy to relieve their hot flashes.
- But what you need to keep in mind is that hypnosis is not to be regarded as a treatment, but rather a mental state that can help you out. Do not make the wrong assumption that self-hypnosis will make you lose control over your being or thoughts. You will be in fact working on improving your self control over your problems and they way your body responds to them.
How To Practice Safe Self-Hypnosis
- For starters, you will need to have a practitioner guide you into a state of trance. This will be done after having discussed your goals, ideas and expectations.
- You may be asked to visualize certain objects or events. And you will be also taught how to do that on your own. Which means that you will be ale to perform self-hypnosis in the comfort of your own home.
- You will also need to ensure a safe environment when doing this.