Power of Thoughts in Overcoming Child Abuse
I saw a poster that showed a person climbing a mountain. The caption read, "Whether you think you can or you can't, you will be right." There is so much truth in that poster. If you think you can, then you have thoughts like The Little Engine That Could. If you think that you can't, then you will sabotage your efforts by channeling negative energy that thwarts your efforts. Your thoughts really do have a lot of power over your ability to heal.
I believe the power of our thoughts can contribute to suicidal feelings. Suicidal thoughts are feelings, and feelings always pass. However, when we attach our thoughts to our feelings, thinking things like, "It's hopeless; I might as well give up," it is like flooring a Corvette the wrong way down a one-way street. We can very quickly find ourselves in a very dangerous place if we are not mindful of the energy we are channeling.
On the positive side, we can channel our energy to propel ourselves through the healing process. By choosing to stop negative internal messages and replace them with positive ones, we can turn the tide of how we are feeling.
About a year ago, I made the choice to say the following messages to myself multiple times a day, "I love you. You are safe. I'm sorry." I chose these three sentences because they were the three messages that I most needed to hear in my childhood. I did not believe any of them, but I said them repeatedly anyhow. In time, I grew to believe them. I found that I could ground myself anytime I was triggered by saying these messages in my head.
More recently, I started telling myself that I am healed, integrated, and whole. While I had reached a place of healing, I had trouble believing it. Channeling my thoughts in this direction helped me to see that I really had healed.
If you are struggling in any area of your life, monitor your internal thoughts. Change the way you talk to yourself, and you will change the direction of your life.
Published by Faith Allen
Faith Allen has worked as a professional writer since 1998. She has worked as a technical writer, instructional designer, and professional blogger. View profile
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