Language has the power to generate who you are and your whole world.
Dog's don't suffer. They may have pain but not suffering. This is because suffering comes from our story about what happened. Dog's don't have language so they don't create stories. They don't have meaning. They only exist in the moment. They are action freaks (like kids!).
Do an experiment to see. Say the following words out loud to yourself and come from the context that they are really true. Then keep reading to see what to do...
Life seems hopeless, bleak even. I have nowhere to turn. No one to turn to. What is more ominous still is that this will never change.
Nothing will help. There is no one to turn to. It feels like the Almighty has forgotten me. Times are hard. They will not get better. They will probably get even worse, though this is beyond imagination.
Now.. notice the mood you are in. Language generated that. Realize something... what actions are you likely to take from this mood? What is possible for you living inside of this mood?
Do you see how powerful language is?
Now say this the same way...
Life seems hopeful, alive even. I have many places to turn. Many people to turn to. What is more exciting still is that this will always get better!
Every action I take will help me get better. There are so many people to turn to. It feels like the Almighty favouring and shining down his light on me. Times are easy. They will always get better. They will probably get spectacular, though this is beyond imagination.
So how useful is this mood? What kind of actions would you take now?
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