What Are We Harvesting?

So along my journey the last 6 months, I was able to release much negativity and faulty thinking through journaling. Much physical weight came off, but does that mean then that all is good now? Sometimes we think, "If I was just this weight or size" or "If I just had a spouse or kids" or "If I just had this job" or "If I just had more money," that suddenly our lives would be so happy and perfect. Is that true? I see many people who weigh the "ideal" amount, who are physically fit, who are married, who have children, and have a fantastic career with plenty of money and they are still NOT happy. 

So these people that seem to have it all, is it possible that they ever hear things in their minds like: "People only like you for your money," "People only care about you because of how you look," "You would be more likable if you did not have such a big nose," "You are not a good parent or spouse," "You are not good looking enough"? Could those things be going through their heads? My best guess is Yes.

No matter who we are or where we are in our lives, these unrelenting thoughts seem to plague us about all kinds of things. Could they be holding us back from our ideal lives and dreams? Is there anything though that we could do about it? 

To combat this I have been using a different kind of journal, mine is just a black composition notebook that’s completely separate from all my other writings. I call it my "Jail Journal." Most all of us have these negative debilitating thoughts, probably with similar base messages about how we look or what we do or about our character as a person. Whether you believe in an Adversary like I do or not, the fact that these diminishing thoughts are there is still a reality. Are these negative and debilitating thoughts helpful or hurtful? Our honest and true Spiritual selves would never think or say things like this to ourselves. NEVER!

I am a brilliant amazing person, capable of change and improvement!!! So, if I let these stinky ugly thoughts fester in my mind, will I be able to grow and improve as much or as fast? It has not worked for me in the past. Using these writing opportunities has helped me to SEE what my brain has been planted with, was cultivating, and ultimately harvesting. YUCK!!!! Getting it all out there on paper proved to me what was really happening. I can then see and call them for what they are, LIES.

Now, as a follow up to my previous post "To Keep or Not To Keep?" I present a beautiful way to REPLACE all of that negative junk with the "Perfect Positives" for You. This can envelope your thoughts with the TRUTH and with more LIGHT!!! 

All that is needed is a piece of paper, split down the middle with a line or fold or something. On the Left hand side is a list, double or triple spaced, of maybe your top 5 negative thoughts. (If they don't come right away, it is Ok, just leave the list handy if anything pops into your mind later)  On the Right hand side is another list, made up of directly correlated and opposite statements to the negative ones that are bombarding you. For example, if one is "I am dumb"(on the negative side), "I am Brilliant" could go on the Positive side. Because we preferably want to be ahead and more than just even, we should add a second positive statement possibly related to our appearance/character since they get attacked most often. The whole new Positive statement could be "I am Brilliant AND I am Cute!" Uh, oh, one just popped into my head. Switch “You can’t change” to “I am Improving and I am Rocking at it!!” (I AM statements are Super Powerful! If you could phrase it like that, it is an extra bonus!)

Examples of Appearance: Beautiful, Hot, Great Smile, Strong, Healthy, Fit, Gorgeous Eyes, Strong Arms, Powerful Hands, Great Legs, etc. 

Examples of Character: Integrity, Courage, Kindness, Good Listener, Thoughtful, Compassionate, Nurturing, Loving, Encouraging, etc. 

After you have finished making the corresponding statements, tear or cut off the lies and destroy them. Watch yourself crush them, rip them, stomp on them, shred them, flush them, burn them, or at the very least toss them like that garbage that they are. Whatever helps make the point that those are no longer welcome in your life.

Your new list is now made up of Your Very Own “Perfect Positives.” Reading and Verbalizing these statements often actually completes the process of finding and removing the negatives, which left you with space to insert the Positives! I do this daily by looking into my eyes in the mirror and saying these statements to myself out loud. For added benefit and emphasis I add arm, hand, and even body movements too. I want to get the true messages programed into my brain. If we don’t insert the good, it leaves room open for the Yuck to come back. Remove and Replace. Leave no room for that old garbage anymore! You are in control of what you Harvest. May your life be filled with Bounteous Goodness!

I am totally confident in you and the positive changes that you are creating for yourself as you use these techniques whenever you hear negative statements going through your head.Your old lies will be replaced by your new truth. I would love to hear about the amazing transformation that manifests in your life!   Share your successes and please ask any questions because I am sure someone else has a similar thought. 

Thanks and Love You All…Erika