For part of my life I believed that negative thinking was genetic, and that I unfortunately had inherited the DNA coding for it. So for a long period of time, I was resigned to accept the way I was as my “fate or misfortune”.
I grew up in Brooklyn and my parents worked very hard in a “mom and pop” dry cleaning store just to make ends meet. Life then was about survival and affording the basics, not luxury and enlightenment. The intellectual and emotional tools they had for dealing with life were those that had been taught by THEIR parents, so they were not equipped to pass on any system of positive thinking.
This is all so clear in hindsight. I wish I had discovered the Law of Attraction earlier. I wish I had some earlier inkling that I was in possession of this amazing inner guidance system. I wish I understood that I’ve always had the ability to choose good thoughts and attain “high vibrations” despite outward circumstances. “Woulda, shoulda, coulda” is the old saying. I rationalize it by believing that sometimes the Universe works with something that is often referred to as “divine timing”. The concept of positive energy living seemed to flow into my life at the exact time I was ready to embrace and live these principles.
External circumstances of course influence us, but we can control our reactions to these. We can choose how we deal with situations. That is part of taking complete responsibility for all aspects of one’s life. It is not an easy thing to do. It takes inner work, focus and motivation.
For a person to change, they must WANT to change. Any desire to change and improve must come from within one’s own heart and soul. But know that change is possible. It is usually a process — sometimes a lifelong one.
The good thing is that there are so many resources available to help us make that positive change. For me, the breakthrough came when Reiki came into my life. I felt some inner “pull” toward this healing system. Little did I know when I began to study this technique, that I was on the steady course for a real “sea change” in my life — one for my highest good and inner transformation.
Often one needs some form of healing in their lives to help prepare the path for a positive change. Finding a good therapist, mentor or coach is an excellent way to guide your life into a more positive direction. Get recommendations and find someone who resonates with you, and has “great energy”. There are so many enlightening self-help books available as well. A little research may yield an amazing amount of beneficial information to start guiding you toward the change you are seeking.
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Affirmation, Attitude, Action:
- My reality is filled with an abundance of pleasurable and fulfilling aspects.
- I enjoy all the positive and loving facets of my life.
- I warmly welcome all change for the better.
