POV

The Power of Our Words

Crystin Gilmore

We have the power to speak life or death over ourselves. We have the power to insight into worry or peace, to create scenarios in our minds that aren’t real, and to evoke stress and strain or peace and joy….it starts with our thoughts and manifests with our words and actions. Worry is easy, joy is hard. Why? Because the world has programmed us to fear. Fear our neighbor, the possible outcome of a rainy day, the could happen, would be, and possibilities. We create beautiful complex happenings, that don’t always serve us.  How do I know? I do it all the time! 

I’m working on retraining my mind. To lean into the positive possible outcomes instead of the misery, angst, and stress. Our mind and body do what we say, so if our words and thoughts are negative, our body follows and if our words and thoughts are positive, then our body follows! How about that?! The most delicious gift is our presence in the moment, not the created thought of the future or sadness of the past. The present and the faith in what we want and not what we don’t can align our day for success. We can’t control others, but we can surely control ourselves. How can you reset, retrain, and reassess your words and thoughts to better benefit your goals? Exercise your mind with the best possible outcome. Relax into the joy of your breath and lean into what you want, not what you don’t. You are just a moment's breath away from your peace of mind. Lean in.