Key phrases to heal and restore health

There are certain phrases and quotes that when you hear them, you automatically take a deep breath. You also feel better and more relaxed, like you can finally let go of whatever was making you feel stuck - at least in that moment, if not for good.

Here are a few key phrases that always make me feel better:

"I accept where I am, knowing it's exactly what I need, and where I'm supposed to be."

Acceptance has been a huge learning for me. It still is. See, I like to be happy. To feel such intense appreciation for life that the hair stands up on my arms and I get goosebumps (my truth-o-meter) when I think about the things I'm grateful for. When I get into stuck places, or old stuff comes bubbling up, it is incredibly easy to go into resistance (judgment, fear, you name it). Saying this to myself helps me feel more peace in the moment.

"I am completely, totally responsible for everything I experience."

When I first read a variation of this affirmation somewhere else, boy o boy I really didn't like it. Then, I said it to myself, and my body felt like it melted into a big pile of relaxation. Intellectually, it makes sense. If I take credit for the good juju, why not take a look at how I'm playing a role in the things that I don't like as much. Always liberating, sometimes challenging.

"I love myself. I forgive myself. I set myself free."

This phrase was passed to me from a former coach of mine. It comes from A Course in Miracles. I had to massage this one out for awhile before it became second nature. My first thought was "Of course I love myself." Then I realized, that wasn't always true. Little did my conscious awareness know, I had a long list of grievances against myself, and sure enough, they were tying me up. It takes up a lot of energy and well-being to hold on to stuff. Time to let it go.

"There's a right timing to everything."

Speaking of time, I used to get so caught up (OK, sometimes I still do) in "creating my reality" that I would push, push, push myself to do things even when it didn't feel right. I was so attached to a certain outcome happening...on my watch. I have repeatedly learned and gotten the clear message that things happen if they're meant to, when they're supposed to, and when you're ready for it.

"This or something better."

How often have you taken the path of the worst possible outcome? Fear spins stories that can grip even the most grounded person. Train yourself to say this phrase and not only will your focus shift onto what's (positively) possible, you'll feel better and find it easier to take action toward what you want.

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And on a humorous note, as I shared the title of this post with my husband, @GreenSmith, he shared his key phrases:

"Chihuahuas are my friend." "I am a potato pancake." He added a "Ping" at the end of each phrase to indicate a magic wand being waved. Then followed with, "Are you adding this to your article?!"

Yes!

What key phrases help you heal and restore health?

Comments

[Rebecca]

Great list of phrases. I like to use "all is well and everything works out for my highest good." I also like say "I am thankful for every step closer to financial abundance." I do my best to keep my mind free from clutter. It takes practice!