Kind over Matter

I recently had a few people tell me that self-talk was a crock, or my favorite, "hocus pocus". Of course, I laughed it off, but it's that type of short-sighted attitude that makes me want to say, "Thanks for confirming your ignorance on the subject and obviously, you need self-talk the most". But alas, I did not. I swallowed my retort in an effort to be kind instead of sarcastic. I know, it's a cold day in hell when I'm able to stifle my sarcasm. I better pack a sweater.

What is it people don't understand about this concept? I would assume it's pretty much common sense to know that a positive attitude always breeds better results than a negative one. It's beyond me as to how anyone could argue that with any sort of valid point. Then again, I do realize what ASSuming does, so I'm trying to cut back.

I received an email from someone I've never met asking if self-talk could help her son who suffers from a disease that allows his nervous system to send false signals of pain to his brain. He has often told his mother that he'd rather spend his life in a wheel chair than to endure the pain that physical therapy brings him. He's 10 years old. Now I'm not a doctor or a phycologist by any means, but if the power of positive messages sent to your brain can actually re-wire the synapses to help me lost weight, skate better or break bad habits, why not for something of this nature? It's worth a shot. I'm going to write a script just for the boy, have my dad record it so that he can listen to a man's voice, and stay positive for a healthy outcome.

This type of situation, if it works, opens doors to all kinds of things that positive self-talk could do. My vision with this is growing every day and I can't wait to see the power of this manifesting itself in other people's lives. To be a part of something greater than myself is an empowering, uplifting feeling that no drug or religion could provide.

So to all the naysayers, I'd just like to say, the next time you're negative on the notion of changing your inner dialogue to help you accomplish your goals, send me your address. I'll put you at the top of the list to receive a free CD.