How The Words We Speak Create Our Reality

In this age of fake news and instant tweets, how we transmit and receive information has become increasingly significant. We consume data from a plethora of media – books, television, billboards, music, the internet, not to mention our gossiping friends and family. Even fashion informs us of the current cultural landscape through trends and popular colors. We imbibe this information often without regard to how our bodies and psyche chew it over. We draw conclusions from the cultural cues and stereotypes we consume from popular media consequently determining them as a truth that consciously or subconsciously influences our decisions about our lifestyles and relationships. The words we ascribe to our environments and experiences determine our reality. Through the spoken and written word we are told who we are.

As John says in the Bible:

in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

NIV Bible, John I; Verse 1:1

What this quote teaches us is that the material world comes into existence as a consequence of thought which first manifests itself as words or images in the mind. If you pay close attention you will find that your emotions are a reaction to your nebulous thoughts. Possessing the ability to be mindful of our thoughts is paramount to an Empath because we often unknowingly take on the thoughts and feelings of others. Furthermore, it is frequently through these untouchable words in the mind that we receive messages from the Superconscious in the form of intuition.

How can we use words to empower ourselves as Empaths?

Do you check your phone as soon as you wake up? Taking a moment to be still and silent upon waking not only gives you a chance to remember your dreams but you also have the opportunity to set intention for your day. Before you check that email or tweet, first feed your mind with inspiring scripture, poetry, affirmations or music. Commit these words to memory and you will have something to call upon anytime, anywhere.

Remember, words are magic. How you speak to yourself internally about the world you inhabit reinforces your experiences. For example, if I feel myself slighted by someone, saying a short prayer internally to myself and the person who has offended me helps to transmute the flagrant emotions beginning to arise within. You have to become conscious and honest with yourself about how you truly feel. Ask the universe to bring peace to you and the person in question, then let it go. The compassion we have as Sensitives is a strength that we can practice for ourselves and others.

May the words you speak make magic and music.