Words: True Nourishment for the Body, Mind & Spirit
Just as food is nourishment to the body, we need to realize that words are nourishment to the mind and emotions. When your body hears certain things, it naturally responds. If it feels like it’s in danger certain chemicals are released and you feel nervous, anxious, etc. If something stimulates a feeling of serenity, accordingly, your muscles relax and you feel at peace.
I’m a true believer that words and thoughts are infinitely powerful. In fact, studies have even repeatedly shown that people with positive outlooks on life tend to stay healthier and happier throughout their lives.
It’s undeniable that words have strong meanings and can change our moods much more than most people realize. For example, some times people go home with a headache not understanding why. But, if one were to slowly reenact that person’s day, it would be easy to connect the dots and discover how that came about. 1+1 = 2. Danger = tense muscles, etc. Doctors are even starting to catch on to the power of words these days doling out prescriptions coupled with advice to repeat words like, “I’m getting better everyday.” And, “My body is healing itself.” These doctors know what they’re doing.
So, if you often find negative thoughts running through your mind because of how you were raised, the people you work around and for any other reason, don’t worry. You can learn to block that negativity out. To combat this, you can learn to play a positive “mental tape” in your mind all day long.
Furthermore, because words are nourishment to our bodies and mental state, instead of offering junk food to another person today, why not offer them a compliment a day? For an incentive: realize that whatever you give another person comes back to you in some form or another. For the altruistic: when you do compliment another person you will see how it will literally transform your relationship with them. You may or may not see it at first, but often it will dramatically change the totality of that person’s life. Because whatever love and support we receive, we’re able to give to another person. While the person you complimented may not give your kindness back to you to you at all, they may give it back to someone who will pass it on to another who will continue the ball rolling. And, you never know if one day one of those people will meet someone you love and treat them better because of what you did. Keep this in mind for every person you meet throughout your life.
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
-Mahatma Gandi
Currently, the new book I’m reading is called “Think Big & Kick Ass” by Donald Trump; funny title, extraordinary message. His no frills, practical yet surprisingly humanistic approach to success gives me a clear picture as to why he’s so incredibly wealthy.
Words are truly powerful and really do transform your mind and well-being, so please enjoy the following amazing passages from it:
“What you dream about is what you will do.”
You attract into your life what you think about the most. This is true for every aspect of your life. If you want true love, you must think about loyalty, happiness, etc. If you want financial freedom you must explore ways to make this come true. You must think about how you will feel when you reach that level of success, where you will be, what you will be doing, and who will be there.
“It does not cost anything to dream. Spend your time enjoying your big dreams.”
Dream, talk, and write down every detail of your dreams. Tell friends and loved ones who believe and support you about them. Make them physical on paper. These are crucial steps toward making them physical and materializing them in real life!
“What you do today will produce results tomorrow. If you want to keep the good times rolling, you have to keep on planting those seeds everyday!”
In other words, keep writing everyday! Every comment you leave, every article you write, every link you add, adds up in the long run and becomes a cumulative progressive path you’re creating toward the pot of gold at the end of your rainbow!
“Learn to trust your gut.”
When you do, you save yourself a great deal of time. Often people have an initial gut reaction, but choose to ignore it only to spend months or years mulling it over and finally ending up with the same conclusion. Don’t let that happen to you. Know that your instincts are there for a reason; to keep you safe and focused on your journey toward making all your dreams come true.
If you feel the need to mull something over because, of course, sometimes our instincts do need refinement due to lack of knowledge or misinterpretation of a circumstance, give yourself a reasonable amount of time to think it over and then if nothing has changed, give yourself the ability to move on without regret. Give everything you’ve got, heart and soul. If something’s meant to be in your life it will be. If it slips away easily it was never yours to begin with.
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Deep Blue
On June 11, 2009 at 7:29 am
Great piece. Words of wisdom is the food of the spirit. Thanks for sharing my friend.
clay hurtubise
On June 11, 2009 at 7:34 am
Nice positive piece.
Thanks,
Clay
lindalulu
On June 11, 2009 at 8:29 am
Very nice Liane!
Daisy Peasblossom
On June 11, 2009 at 8:36 am
Yup…positive thoughts, positive results.
goodselfme
On June 11, 2009 at 10:13 am
This is good nourishment. Thank you.
rajeev bhargava
On June 11, 2009 at 10:18 am
i truly loved each and every word of this article and agree with it 100%. i loved the last line the best (quote) If something’s meant to be in your life it will be. If it slips away easily it was never yours to begin with. (unquote). i would also like to add that this article has boosted my self confidence and i wish to thank you from the core of my heart and soul for giving this to me.
Lostash
On June 11, 2009 at 2:21 pm
‘If it slips away easily it was never yours to begin with’…..that is a powerful line in itself Liane!
Unofre Pili
On June 11, 2009 at 4:42 pm
This article has made my day. Thanks Liane.
Dee Huff
On June 11, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Lovely article.
Gon pincha
On June 11, 2009 at 6:04 pm
If everyone had the same thoughts..
Our world would be much different.
Thanks for sharing, and for this possitive thought
dyoma0607
On June 11, 2009 at 6:24 pm
inspiring article
NA Staffieri
On June 11, 2009 at 8:29 pm
I believe that positive things happen to positive people. The mind is the most powerful force in the universe. If we only knew it’s true potential!
Sheila M
On June 11, 2009 at 9:01 pm
” Be the change you want to see in the world” That is one of my favorite quotes ~ beautifully written
Annie Hintsala
On June 11, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Good article! I agree with the positive thinking thing. Very important, no matter what it is you do in life. I’m not sure if I would choose Mr. Trump as my feel-good guru
, but it is a well written piece, as usual.
Judy Sheldon
On June 12, 2009 at 6:09 am
Liane, I read another book co-authored by Trump & agree that there is much we can learn from Trump. Thanks for the uplifting article.
barreto
On June 12, 2009 at 7:08 am
positive and power,i like it,im a reader of francesco alberoni,and if you didnt go and read you will like it!
papaleng
On June 12, 2009 at 11:39 am
excellent article and a good word of wisdom!
quiet voice
On June 12, 2009 at 12:59 pm
…Hi, great article, words are the key, well put. Take care.
California Dreamer
On June 12, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Very nice, and agree, we need words of praise to keep us health as much as we need healthy food
Lauren Axelrod
On June 12, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Excellent and inspirational
Ruby Hawk
On June 12, 2009 at 9:18 pm
Very good advise, make the best decisions you are capable of and move on.It works every time.
Poetic Enigma
On June 12, 2009 at 11:39 pm
This is an amazing article,
So true, indeed!
Very inspirational (:
Anne Lyken Garner
On June 14, 2009 at 7:49 am
A very encouraging and positive article. Thanks for sharing.
Juhls
On June 17, 2009 at 8:15 am
Beautiful piece, full of so much wisdom. I hope this message circles the global and finds its way into many peoples’ hearts.
Juhls
On June 17, 2009 at 8:29 am
I’ve linked to your article on my blog (lovelylasvegas.blogspot.com). Please let me know if you’d like it removed.
Allena Impire
On June 21, 2009 at 11:46 pm
This rocks! I have OCD, so mantras are a integral part of my day. I think it is really amazing how positive thinking can change a person’s day. I believe it’s important to try and smile through the tears. Thank you for sharing.
Kate Smedley
On June 25, 2009 at 4:58 am
Excellent and inspirational article, I love the quotes you’ve included and I will take a look at the Donald Trump book you mentioned. Thanks as always Liane.
StumbleUponWriter
On June 25, 2009 at 8:17 pm
The one I really like is it doesn’t cost anything to dream. Awesome…and all the other tips are just great. Thanks for this, Liane. Good read for me..
Chris Stonecipher
On November 6, 2009 at 1:24 am
Liane,
You just served up another healthy dose of inspiration. Thank you for sharing.
Bless you,
Chris
T S GARP
On November 6, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Great article, Liane! Positive thoughts & words are the key! Very well written, thx for this!
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