Posted on Saturday, 22nd December 2007 by Maritzia
I was following a discussion on a mailing list to which I belong, and someone mentioned the power of our thoughts, not only over ourselves, but over our magic as well. I believe that our thoughts hold great power over us. They constantly affect not only us but the energy we send out into the world as witches. It is so important to practice discipline over out thoughts, to positively change the negative, the intolerant, and especially the self-abusive thoughts that can constantly run through our minds. Especially if you are from an abusive background, the litany of constant self-abuse that can run through our heads tends to affect every emotional response we have. It’s so important to learn to think for yourself rather than just let the tapes of other people’s opinions run your life and form your opinions. If you are consumed by negative self-thoughts, those thoughts will color every magickal act you make.
I know that Stuart Smiley of SNL fame has given affirmations a bad name, but they can be a great tool towards negating the negative self-image many of us had branded into our psyches while growing up. If you are constantly being battered internally by the words of others, take time every day to look youself in the eye in the mirror and repeat the good things about yourself, especially the things that negate the negative opinions in your head. Even if you don’t believe those things now, eventually just hearing them every day will make a difference. As they say in AA, fake it till you make it! Words have energy. Use them to help yourself!
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