A friend tells me that, when put together, those are the two most powerful words in the english language. "I am". When following the principles of "The Secret" it makes total sense. By stating what indeed "I am", I am setting my limits and predetermining my destiny. On a subconscious level I am stating a perceived account, or fact as it were, about myself.
It's funny, I have always been a big skeptic, but... just say to yourself "I am tired". Now how do you feel? Tired, I bet. Now say "I am happy". Don't you feel better now? Weird how it works, but who are we to try to understand the intricacies of the human psyche?
We can use "I am" statements to kick ourselves in the butt. Even if you don't feel a certain way, doing this can steer you in a chosen direction. We can choose our mood, our thoughts and supposedly, our destiny.
That is one reason keeping a gratitude journal is so helpful in shaping my view. I just take a few moments at the end of each day to jot down three things that I was grateful for that day. Even on "bad days" I can always come up with something... I may just have to think a little harder. "I am grateful that it didn't rain today". "I am grateful for my cozy sweater". "I am grateful my kids are healthy". See how easy it is?
It isn't necessary to do big "I am" statements. You don't have to jump directly to "I am going to be a millionaire by the time I am 50" or "I am gorgeous". You can take baby steps. Start small. "I am going to contribute financially" and "I have pretty eyes". The Universe knows me. I can go at my own pace. With my own style.
It's funny, since I have started trying to incorporate this stuff into my thinking I found I was having times of... well... a blank mind. I'd just find myself not thinking about anything. It's not happening so much anymore but I noticed it a few weeks ago. I realized after a few days that it was occurring because I was so used to thinking negative things. Dwelling on negativity. Stewing in it. Now that I had told myself not to do that anymore, there were empty spaces where those thoughts used to reside. I laughed when I realized what was happening.
It's funny, I have always been a big skeptic, but... just say to yourself "I am tired". Now how do you feel? Tired, I bet. Now say "I am happy". Don't you feel better now? Weird how it works, but who are we to try to understand the intricacies of the human psyche?
We can use "I am" statements to kick ourselves in the butt. Even if you don't feel a certain way, doing this can steer you in a chosen direction. We can choose our mood, our thoughts and supposedly, our destiny.
- I am happy
- I am a good person
- I am likeable
- I am a great mom
- I am going to contribute financially to my household this year
- I am a good photographer
- I am intelligent
That is one reason keeping a gratitude journal is so helpful in shaping my view. I just take a few moments at the end of each day to jot down three things that I was grateful for that day. Even on "bad days" I can always come up with something... I may just have to think a little harder. "I am grateful that it didn't rain today". "I am grateful for my cozy sweater". "I am grateful my kids are healthy". See how easy it is?
It isn't necessary to do big "I am" statements. You don't have to jump directly to "I am going to be a millionaire by the time I am 50" or "I am gorgeous". You can take baby steps. Start small. "I am going to contribute financially" and "I have pretty eyes". The Universe knows me. I can go at my own pace. With my own style.
It's funny, since I have started trying to incorporate this stuff into my thinking I found I was having times of... well... a blank mind. I'd just find myself not thinking about anything. It's not happening so much anymore but I noticed it a few weeks ago. I realized after a few days that it was occurring because I was so used to thinking negative things. Dwelling on negativity. Stewing in it. Now that I had told myself not to do that anymore, there were empty spaces where those thoughts used to reside. I laughed when I realized what was happening.
