Sitting in the Power - Week 34

Seeds carry within them the power to shape the gardens of our inner and outer lives.

First, I invite you to close your eyes for a moment and receive each of the following sentences. Feel what arises within you—not just mentally, but emotionally and even physically.

1. “You are not good enough. You always fail.”

Just notice what stirred. Perhaps a tightening in your chest, a sinking in your stomach, or a cascade of self-critical thoughts.

2. “You are deeply loved. There is great strength within you.”

Again, notice. Is there a softening? A feeling of warmth? Perhaps a spark of hope?

This is the power of words.

Words are living vibrations. They don’t simply pass through the air—they enter us, imprint upon our consciousness, and ripple through our being.

• Negative words are like dark clouds that gather in the psyche. Repeated often enough, they harden into beliefs: “I’m unworthy,” “I can’t,” “The world is dangerous.” These beliefs mold your perception, and perception becomes your reality.

• Positive words, spoken with truth and care, are like light. They clear the fog of self-doubt. They remind the soul of its original brilliance. Over time, they rebuild identity and purpose.
  

In spiritual traditions, this is why mantras, prayers, affirmations, and sacred texts are recited aloud—not just read. The voice carries energy. The tongue creates worlds.

Your inner dialogue becomes your outer behavior.

• A child told “you are stupid” may become a withdrawn adult, afraid to speak.

• A soul reminded, “you have wisdom,” may rise to lead with compassion and courage.

Consider: The world you see is filtered through the language you use. If you constantly say, “Life is hard,” your body will brace for struggle. If you learn to say, “Life is a teacher,” you meet each trial with curiosity instead of fear. Words shape your relationship to self, to others, and to the divine.

Speak today as if every word plants a seed.

• To yourself: “I forgive you. I believe in you.”

• To another: “You matter. I see your light.”

• To life: “I trust the unfolding.”

In this way, your way of being becomes a healing presence, not just for you—but for all who hear you speak.

Lastly, we all have painful, tragic stories in our lives. Mine is the loss of my daughter from this human world, after her lifelong battle with liver disease. I can be caught up in the pain and relive all the memories, which happen often, AND I can remind myself she is my teacher. I learned and am still learning so much about myself by having her in my life. She is now part of my Spirit team.