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What are you telling yourself?

Do you know that declaring words like these can make a big difference in the life of an individual and the
society at large?

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@MrChilaka Thanks for your insight. Those questions will definitely make a difference.

@cruchenuti Thanks for your input. The reason we dont want to be specific is that people are addicted to so many things.
And whatever the addiction is, it is learned over a period of time until it becomes compulsive. Your insight will be on how to help john/joan see the urgent need to really stop the addiction, without focusing on the addiction itself.

Thanks

Hi Nairalanders. I will like to get your opinion on an issue.

‘The idea is to help our team (Inspirationsity) come up with a robust article to address the issue. The main objective is to help the reader become a better person and be the best they can be while they walk the face of the earth.’

Here is the issue: A younger colleague or even older, comes to you lamenting on his or her addictions. You typify ‘WISDOM’ in this case, and you are meant to guide the person on how to solve/manage the situation. You don’t really need to know what the addictions are. Based on your experience, insight and exposure, what will you say to help the person take a more informed and life-changing decision?

The conversation goes this way:

WISDOM: Wassup John/Joan, you look downcast, hope there is no problem?

JOHN/JOAN: I think I really need help. I think my addictions are getting the best of me.
I’ve tried everything I could to stop but it seems I am stuck.
One thing I am certain about is that, without these addictions,
I would be a much better person, concentrate better, and utilize my time, money, and energy more intelligently.
What can I do?

WISDOM: 'Please drop your insight below. Thank you'

Son: Dad, is it true that the way to become rich is to put all your eggs in one basket and then watch the basket?

Father: Can you rephrase your question please?

Son: Is it true that the way to be highly successful is to concentrate all my energy and thoughts upon the performance of one duty and one goal at a time?

Father: Let me ask you these two questions in return: Number one: If you depend completely on just one idea, plan or person, so that you have no other options; what would you do if things don’t go as planned?

Son: Second question, dad

Father: Number two: If you scatter your effort and disperse your attention on so many goals and plans at the same time; do you think you have the capacity to stand out and excel at any of them?

Son: So, what would you advice that I do?

Father: Consider the questions I asked you again and get up to take responsibility for the quality of your life. It’s your decision to make, you have a great future ahead of you.


WHAT IS YOUR OPINION? HOU WOULD YOU RESPOND IF CONFRONTED WITH THE SAME QUESTION, based on your personal experience?

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Jaiye: I feel so hopeless
Wisdom: What happened?
Jaiye: After all these years of hoping and working hard, I’ve experience another major defeat again
Wisdom: Do you know that defeat is common to all people and it’s a reality faced by everyone?
Jaiye: I am not everyone and I don’t agree with you. Some people win all the time. How long will I continue to wait in vain?
Wisdom: Do you know that if you were to win all the time, your character will have no chance to grow and you might become proud, arrogant and shallow; and rely on yourself without regards for the opinion or the help of others?
Jaiye: What are you talking about? I said I’m becoming hopeless because things are not working out exactly as I planned and you are here talking about character growth, pride and regards for other people’s opinion and help?
Wisdom: What are you learning from your defeat? Are you growing and getting greater understanding of yourself, your situation, motivation and your purpose on earth?
Jaiye: I’m about to lose heart. This defeat is crushing me rather than making me a better person. What lessons can I possibly learn by living in perpetual lack and can’t afford most things that I desire?
Wisdom: Do you know your setback can either make you frustrated and disappointed, or you can view it as a lesson, perhaps, even a gift?
Jaiye: Gift? I am angry at life and what it is throwing at me. How can this unpleasant experience be regarded as a gift?
Wisdom: Do you think you can turn your back on life, get angry at life, and still enjoy a pleasant and abundant life?
Jaiye: How do you mean?
Wisdom: It will be more rewarding for you to embrace life and decide within yourself that the universe wants you to be happy and to enjoy an abundant life; and begin to live your life is such a way that reflects this belief.
Jaiye: So, what should I do to avoid further defeat and lack?
Wisdom: If you don’t experience lack, how can you know the true value of abundance? If you don’t experience defeat, how can you know the sweet taste of victory?
Jaiye: So, what should I do now?
Wisdom: Learn the lessons that life is teaching you. Never lose heart. Never give up. Keep rising whenever you fall. The most certain route to a successful life is to always try one more time
Jaiye: Is that all?
Wisdom: Let’s take a break for now. Consider all we have discussed; in the meantime, keep this affirmation always in your heart and mouth.
Jaiye: I choose to believe, my life has ultimate significance
and my life holds great potential.
I choose to adequately utilize my talent,
relationships, enthusiasm, love and special gifts.

I choose not to think of my frustrations
but to think about my unfulfilled potential
and how to unleash them to
enrich the world

I choose not to deny
the great potential God has placed in me
and I choose not to underestimate
what I carry on the inside

My life has ultimate significance

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Jaiye: I feel so hopeless
Wisdom: What happened?
Jaiye: After all these years of hoping and working hard, I’ve experience another major defeat again
Wisdom: Do you know that defeat is common to all people and it’s a reality faced by everyone?
Jaiye: I am not everyone and I don’t agree with you. Some people win all the time. How long will I continue to wait in vain?
Wisdom: Do you know that if you were to win all the time, your character will have no chance to grow and you might become proud, arrogant and shallow; and rely on yourself without regards for the opinion or the help of others?
Jaiye: What are you talking about? I said I’m becoming hopeless because things are not working out exactly as I planned and you are here talking about character growth, pride and regards for other people’s opinion and help?
Wisdom: What are you learning from your defeat? Are you growing and getting greater understanding of yourself, your situation, motivation and your purpose on earth?
Jaiye: I’m about to lose heart. This defeat is crushing me rather than making me a better person. What lessons can I possibly learn by living in perpetual lack and can’t afford most things that I desire?
Wisdom: Do you know your setback can either make you frustrated and disappointed, or you can view it as a lesson, perhaps, even a gift?
Jaiye: Gift? I am angry at life and what it is throwing at me. How can this unpleasant experience be regarded as a gift?
Wisdom: Do you think you can turn your back on life, get angry at life, and still enjoy a pleasant and abundant life?
Jaiye: How do you mean?
Wisdom: It will be more rewarding for you to embrace life and decide within yourself that the universe wants you to be happy and to enjoy an abundant life; and begin to live your life is such a way that reflects this belief.
Jaiye: So, what should I do to avoid further defeat and lack?
Wisdom: If you don’t experience lack, how can you know the true value of abundance? If you don’t experience defeat, how can you know the sweet taste of victory?
Jaiye: So, what should I do now?
Wisdom: Learn the lessons that life is teaching you. Never lose heart. Never give up. Keep rising whenever you fall. The most certain route to a successful life is to always try one more time
Jaiye: Is that all?
Wisdom: Let’s take a break for now. Consider all we have discussed; in the meantime, keep this affirmation always in your heart and mouth.
Jaiye: I choose to believe, my life has ultimate significance
and my life holds great potential.
I choose to adequately utilize my talent,
relationships, enthusiasm, love and special gifts.

I choose not to think of my frustrations
but to think about my unfulfilled potential
and how to unleash them to
enrich the world

I choose not to deny
the great potential God has placed in me
and I choose not to underestimate
what I carry on the inside

My life has ultimate significance

For free download of the Video and Audio version of the self-talk above kindly visit: www.inspirationsity.com

What are you grateful? Turn your experiences into valuable lessons that might help others now and/or in the future. Read other people’s stories and Share your stories today and let it reflect your thankfulness to our Heavenly Father and your appreciation to those He used.
Kindly visit: http://www.inspirationsity.com/share-your-story/

Kate: I’m afraid my anxiety may ruin my relationship
Wisdom: How do you mean?
Kate: I have this constant worry and thoughts that my partner is going to get sick of me, cheat on me, and eventually break up with me
Wisdom: Why do you have such thoughts and feelings? Have you tried to figure out the source?
Kate: I’ve been cheated on and dumped in the past and I don’t really think I’ll ever be able to trust anyone anymore. I love my boyfriend and I don’t want to lose him
Wisdom: Would you blame your current boyfriend for the way you were treated in the past?
Kate: No. it’s just that whenever I think of my experience, I become afraid of what might go wrong again in the future
Wisdom: Is your current boyfriend behaving questionably and giving you viable reasons to worry and not trust him?
Kate: No. He has a sweet personality and has told me repeatedly that he loves me and would always be there for me
Wisdom: So, why do you worry and fear? Is it because you think he isn’t good enough for you?
Kate: Not at all. He is a great, handsome, lovely, friendly and intelligent guy. In fact, he is all that I desire in a man. I love him so much and I see that we are compatible. That is the main reason why I don’t want to lose him.
Wisdom: So, do you think you are not good enough for him?
Kate: Honestly, at this juncture, I’m confused
Wisdom: Do you feel good about yourself? Do you think your partner is lucky to have you? Do you think you are a real catch? Do you think you are a quality person? Do you have self-confidence, self-love and good self-esteem?
Kate: Why all these questions?
Wisdom: If you can answer ‘yes’ to these questions, then the issue at hand is not something too difficult to solve. However, if you answered ‘no’ to any of them, then you will need to work on that aspect of your life
Kate: You mean I need to start feeling good about myself, realize that my partner is lucky to have me, believe that I am a real catch, exude quality living, self-love, self-confidence and a great self-esteem?
Wisdom: That will be a great step in helping you get rid of all the worry, fear and negative emotions that can ruin your relationship
Kate: What if after doing all these I still worry about my experience and fear something similar will happen in the future?
Wisdom: Do you know that anxiety causes fear or worry that can make you less aware of your true needs in a given moment?
Kate: How do you mean?
Wisdom: Do you know that If you’re worried about what had happened and fearful about what could happen, it’s difficult to pay attention to the present moment and the gift it should offer you?
Kate: So, what do you think I should do now?
Wisdom: I think it’s time you start living fully in the present moment.
Kate: What do you mean by that?
Wisdom: It means that your awareness is completely focussed on the here and now. You are not worrying about the past or fearful about the future.
Kate: Don’t you think the ‘living in the moment’ idea is just a cliché?
Wisdom: Why do you say that?
Kate: I believe that time is fleeting. The present moment barely exists, because, the moment you become conscious of it, it’s over. So, I basically think we cannot fully live in the present. Our recent past is a clear indication of our present situation.
Wisdom: So, how has worrying about the past changed the events that happened?
Kate: I’m not done yet. You also said I shouldn’t be fearful about the future. Do you know that what I am right now will eventually determine the future I hope to create? Isn’t that enough reason to worry about the future?
Wisdom: I get your point but I will like us to look at it from a different point of view
Kate: Go ahead!
Wisdom: I understand that you cannot completely ignore the future because it’s the place that we are all heading, but do you want your future to become a bad present?
Kate: Not at all. I want a happy future
Wisdom: I understand that you cannot completely ignore the past, but do you want your today to become a bad past?
Kate: Not at all. I want to look back on today and be proud of myself, without regrets or pain.
Wisdom: Very well then. For you to look back on today and be happy, you will need to learn from the past, take the positive and don’t allow the negative emotions to affect your current relationship. When you worry about the past, the negative emotions will not allow you to give your best in the present moment and that may eventually ruin your relationship
Kate: So, how do I handle the fear of the future
Wisdom: Let your mind be focused on whatever you are doing at any given moment in time. Live for today. Enjoy the moment and don’t let silly worries ruin your wonderful relationship. When you live in the past and worry about the future, you’ll create stress, fear and possibly disease for yourself, and it will also create external problems like conflict, scarcity, and injustice, which may eventually ruin your relationship.
Kate: Thanks for your insight. I will look through our chat again and extract all the lessons, so I can begin to live more intentionally towards creating a wonderful relationship for myself and my partner.
Wisdom: You are welcome, Kate. Before I leave I will like you to keep declaring the following affirmations to yourself. It will go a long way in helping you live joyfully in the present moment.
Kate: I choose to believe,
there is so much to me than I’ve discovered
I am marvellously wrought and creatively designed
by the Greatest Architect of the Universe.

All God’s works are admirable
and I am wonderfully wonderful, made to proclaim
God’s infinite and boundless wisdom.
custom-made to praise Him.

I choose to believe, there is so much to me
than meets the casual eyes.
I am a perfect model to be reckoned with,
special to God and special to humanity.

I choose to believe, I can be free from my past
and not be limited by it.
I am not bound by my mistakes of the past
and I choose not to be a slave of my past.

I choose to stop defining myself
by what happened in the past
and by what other people say about me.
My Heavenly Father says I am saved and renewed.

I choose to disallow the memories of my past
from stopping me and I choose to drop
whatever does not inspire me in my past.
The old life is gone; a new life burgeons!

I can be free from the past

For free download of the Video and Audio version of the self-talk above kindly visit:
www.inspirationsity.com

What are you grateful? Turn your experiences into valuable lessons that might help others now and/or in the future. Read other people’s stories and Share your stories today and let it reflect your thankfulness to our Heavenly Father and your appreciation to those He used.
Kindly visit: http://www.inspirationsity.com/share-your-story/

Kate: I’m afraid my anxiety may ruin my relationship
Wisdom: How do you mean?
Kate: I have this constant worry and thoughts that my partner is going to get sick of me, cheat on me, and eventually break up with me
Wisdom: Why do you have such thoughts and feelings? Have you tried to figure out the source?
Kate: I’ve been cheated on and dumped in the past and I don’t really think I’ll ever be able to trust anyone anymore. I love my boyfriend and I don’t want to lose him
Wisdom: Would you blame your current boyfriend for the way you were treated in the past?
Kate: No. it’s just that whenever I think of my experience, I become afraid of what might go wrong again in the future
Wisdom: Is your current boyfriend behaving questionably and giving you viable reasons to worry and not trust him?
Kate: No. He has a sweet personality and has told me repeatedly that he loves me and would always be there for me
Wisdom: So, why do you worry and fear? Is it because you think he isn’t good enough for you?
Kate: Not at all. He is a great, handsome, lovely, friendly and intelligent guy. In fact, he is all that I desire in a man. I love him so much and I see that we are compatible. That is the main reason why I don’t want to lose him.
Wisdom: So, do you think you are not good enough for him?
Kate: Honestly, at this juncture, I’m confused
Wisdom: Do you feel good about yourself? Do you think your partner is lucky to have you? Do you think you are a real catch? Do you think you are a quality person? Do you have self-confidence, self-love and good self-esteem?
Kate: Why all these questions?
Wisdom: If you can answer ‘yes’ to these questions, then the issue at hand is not something too difficult to solve. However, if you answered ‘no’ to any of them, then you will need to work on that aspect of your life
Kate: You mean I need to start feeling good about myself, realize that my partner is lucky to have me, believe that I am a real catch, exude quality living, self-love, self-confidence and a great self-esteem?
Wisdom: That will be a great step in helping you get rid of all the worry, fear and negative emotions that can ruin your relationship
Kate: What if after doing all these I still worry about my experience and fear something similar will happen in the future?
Wisdom: Do you know that anxiety causes fear or worry that can make you less aware of your true needs in a given moment?
Kate: How do you mean?
Wisdom: Do you know that If you’re worried about what had happened and fearful about what could happen, it’s difficult to pay attention to the present moment and the gift it should offer you?
Kate: So, what do you think I should do now?
Wisdom: I think it’s time you start living fully in the present moment.
Kate: What do you mean by that?
Wisdom: It means that your awareness is completely focussed on the here and now. You are not worrying about the past or fearful about the future.
Kate: Don’t you think the ‘living in the moment’ idea is just a cliché?
Wisdom: Why do you say that?
Kate: I believe that time is fleeting. The present moment barely exists, because, the moment you become conscious of it, it’s over. So, I basically think we cannot fully live in the present. Our recent past is a clear indication of our present situation.
Wisdom: So, how has worrying about the past changed the events that happened?
Kate: I’m not done yet. You also said I shouldn’t be fearful about the future. Do you know that what I am right now will eventually determine the future I hope to create? Isn’t that enough reason to worry about the future?
Wisdom: I get your point but I will like us to look at it from a different point of view
Kate: Go ahead!
Wisdom: I understand that you cannot completely ignore the future because it’s the place that we are all heading, but do you want your future to become a bad present?
Kate: Not at all. I want a happy future
Wisdom: I understand that you cannot completely ignore the past, but do you want your today to become a bad past?
Kate: Not at all. I want to look back on today and be proud of myself, without regrets or pain.
Wisdom: Very well then. For you to look back on today and be happy, you will need to learn from the past, take the positive and don’t allow the negative emotions to affect your current relationship. When you worry about the past, the negative emotions will not allow you to give your best in the present moment and that may eventually ruin your relationship
Kate: So, how do I handle the fear of the future
Wisdom: Let your mind be focused on whatever you are doing at any given moment in time. Live for today. Enjoy the moment and don’t let silly worries ruin your wonderful relationship. When you live in the past and worry about the future, you’ll create stress, fear and possibly disease for yourself, and it will also create external problems like conflict, scarcity, and injustice, which may eventually ruin your relationship.
Kate: Thanks for your insight. I will look through our chat again and extract all the lessons, so I can begin to live more intentionally towards creating a wonderful relationship for myself and my partner.
Wisdom: You are welcome, Kate. Before I leave I will like you to keep declaring the following affirmations to yourself. It will go a long way in helping you live joyfully in the present moment.
Kate: I choose to believe,
there is so much to me than I’ve discovered
I am marvellously wrought and creatively designed
by the Greatest Architect of the Universe.

All God’s works are admirable
and I am wonderfully wonderful, made to proclaim
God’s infinite and boundless wisdom.
custom-made to praise Him.

I choose to believe, there is so much to me
than meets the casual eyes.
I am a perfect model to be reckoned with,
special to God and special to humanity.

I choose to believe, I can be free from my past
and not be limited by it.
I am not bound by my mistakes of the past
and I choose not to be a slave of my past.

I choose to stop defining myself
by what happened in the past
and by what other people say about me.
My Heavenly Father says I am saved and renewed.

I choose to disallow the memories of my past
from stopping me and I choose to drop
whatever does not inspire me in my past.
The old life is gone; a new life burgeons!

I can be free from the past

For free download of the Video and Audio version of the self-talk above kindly visit:
www.inspirationsity.com

What are you grateful? Turn your experiences into valuable lessons that might help others now and/or in the future. Read other people’s stories and Share your stories today and let it reflect your thankfulness to our Heavenly Father and your appreciation to those He used.
Kindly visit: http://www.inspirationsity.com/share-your-story/

MOTHER A

Child: Mum, here are the two test results
Mother: You did great on one test but why couldn’t you do that on the other?
Child: Mum, I feel sad!
Mother: You’re a much better reader than your friend, how come your friend scored an ‘A’ and you scored a ‘C’? Why can’t you be like your friend?
Child: Mum?
Mother: You need to aim for an ‘A’ next time
Child: Why mum?
Mother: Because I said so
Child: Mum, what’s wrong with me? I practiced a lot and yet I got a ‘C’
Mother: I’m not sure you have much abilities in this subject
Child: So, what should I do now?
Mother: I expect you to know better than this. Are you not smart enough to know what to do?
Child: Mum, I think I need to go to…
Mother: Will you shut up and go to bed?


MOTHER B

Child: Mum, here are the two test results
Mother: You did great on one test, that is commendable. What do you think was responsible for the low performance in the second test?
Child: Mum, I feel sad!
Mother: It’s okay to be sad when you perform below your expectation, but, always know that you have in you the ability to do better next time
Child: Mum?
Mother: You need to aim for an ‘A’ next time
Child: Why mum?
Mother: Because good grades will help you learn and advance smoothly academically
Child: Mum, what’s wrong with me? I practiced a lot and yet I got a ‘C’
Mother: I know you really tried hard on that, so you don’t need to beat yourself up. Things will turn out better next time. We will talk to your teacher on how you can grow, learn and improve on the subject
Child: So, what should I do now?
Mother: firstly, you know you are a smart student? So, you will need to spend more time on your studies and less time on the internet, watching TV, and playing games
Child: Mum, I think I need to go to bed now
Mother: That’s okay dear, but before you go, repeat after me:

Child: I am a smart student
I am proud of myself.
I am a bright student and very creative.
I do my best in my work and tasks.
I do my best for my studies.

I am attentive in class.
I read, write and, learn fast.
I understand the lessons taught in school
completely and quickly.

I complete my school work on time every day.
I have got an awesome imagination.
I am able to solve problems creatively.
I achieve great and successful results.

I am a smart student

For free download of the Video and Audio version of the self-talk above kindly visit:
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What are you grateful? Turn your experiences into valuable lessons that might help others now and/or in the future. Read other people’s stories and Share your stories today and let it reflect your thankfulness to our Heavenly Father and your appreciation to those He used.
Kindly visit: http://www.inspirationsity.com/share-your-story/

"God wants to MAKE YOU , so that you can begin to make things happen"

Correct!!!

Sarah: I feel so ashamed of myself and some of my past actions
Wisdom: Why?
Sarah: I’ve done a lot of things and been through a lot of things in my past. Right now, I am so full of guilt
Wisdom: Have you asked God for forgiveness?
Sarah: Yes, I have. However, I still feel unworthy and not proud of myself because of the people my actions have negatively affected
Wisdom: Have you asked these people for forgiveness?
Sarah: Yes, I have. Yet, I can’t look them in the face because of the memories of my actions
Wisdom: Sarah, don’t you think it’s time you forgive yourself and pick yourself up once again?
Sarah: Forgive myself? You know that’s a difficult thing to do. I’ve tried forgiving myself but I still feel I can’t keep living with the guilt and shame
Wisdom: Do you know that difficulties with self-forgiveness have been linked with suicide attempt, eating disorder, and alcohol abuse, among other problems?
Sarah: Really? So, how is self-forgiveness going to make me erase my past missteps?
Wisdom: Forgiving yourself will not make you erase your past mistakes, but it will help you take responsibility for making the future more better than the past
Sarah: You know sometimes it’s easier said than done. I’ve tried forgetting these events and yet, it still lingers in my mind and wouldn’t let me focus on what I should do and become
Wisdom: Of course, it’s not going to be an easy thing to do but you should realize that forgiving yourself is not about forgetting the events of the past, it’s about not bringing the offence up to yourself in a negative way
Sarah: What if others try to bring it up against me?
Wisdom: Sarah, the reality is that you cannot change what has happened and you do not have much influence on how others will treat you, however, you can choose to make a difference in the lives of people around you.
Sarah: Don’t you think it’s too late and I can’t really make a difference anymore? What if God decides to punish me in the future?
Wisdom: Don’t you think it’s time you see God as your Heavenly Father and rely on the scriptures that says: “As a father is kind to his children, so the Lord is kind to those who honour him” “He does not punish us as we deserve or repay us according to our sins and wrongs?”.
Sarah: So, what would you suggest I do now?
Wisdom: It will be rewarding if you start thinking, talking and acting on what you can do to be a blessing to everyone around you. Your life holds a matchless purpose and it is highly significance, you too can add great value to humanity.
Sarah: Thanks wisdom. I choose to forgive myself, pick myself up and bring out the best of me to make life less difficult for others.
Wisdom: That’s a great attitude. I will leave you with the following positive self-talk. Keep saying it to yourself out loud daily, until your heart fully believes it, and then begin to take steps that will make you radiate confidence, courage and wellbeing:

Sarah: I forgive myself

I chose to realize,
I am like a blade of grass
here today and gone tomorrow.
I am like a vapor, here today and then gone.

Therefore, I choose to stop beating myself up
for past mistakes and missteps.
My past circumstances cannot abort
future opportunities.

I choose to be all
that I was intended and predestined to be,
for my creator, myself and for humanity.
To forgive is divine.

I choose to believe,
I do not have to stoop over
just because some aspects of my life
haven’t been working so well.

I choose to forgive myself
for any perceived failure,
stand tall once again, and reclaim
my sense of human dignity.

I choose to dedicate my life
to the greatest good of all,
and release my potential to make
the world a better place.

I forgive myself

What are you grateful? Turn your experiences into valuable lessons that might help others now and/or in the future. Read other people's stories and Share your own story today and let it reflect your thankfulness to our Heavenly Father and your appreciation to those He used.
Kindly visit: http://www.inspirationsity.com/share-your-story/

For free download of the Video and Audio version of the self-talk above kindly visit
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Sarah: I feel so ashamed of myself and some of my past actions
Wisdom: Why?
Sarah: I’ve done a lot of things and been through a lot of things in my past. Right now, I am so full of guilt
Wisdom: Have you asked God for forgiveness?
Sarah: Yes, I have. However, I still feel unworthy and not proud of myself because of the people my actions have negatively affected
Wisdom: Have you asked these people for forgiveness?
Sarah: Yes, I have. Yet, I can’t look them in the face because of the memories of my actions
Wisdom: Sarah, don’t you think it’s time you forgive yourself and pick yourself up once again?
Sarah: Forgive myself? You know that’s a difficult thing to do. I’ve tried forgiving myself but I still feel I can’t keep living with the guilt and shame
Wisdom: Do you know that difficulties with self-forgiveness have been linked with suicide attempt, eating disorder, and alcohol abuse, among other problems?
Sarah: Really? So, how is self-forgiveness going to make me erase my past missteps?
Wisdom: Forgiving yourself will not make you erase your past mistakes, but it will help you take responsibility for making the future more better than the past
Sarah: You know sometimes it’s easier said than done. I’ve tried forgetting these events and yet, it still lingers in my mind and wouldn’t let me focus on what I should do and become
Wisdom: Of course, it’s not going to be an easy thing to do but you should realize that forgiving yourself is not about forgetting the events of the past, it’s about not bringing the offence up to yourself in a negative way
Sarah: What if others try to bring it up against me?
Wisdom: Sarah, the reality is that you cannot change what has happened and you do not have much influence on how others will treat you, however, you can choose to make a difference in the lives of people around you.
Sarah: Don’t you think it’s too late and I can’t really make a difference anymore? What if God decides to punish me in the future?
Wisdom: Don’t you think it’s time you see God as your Heavenly Father and rely on the scriptures that says: “As a father is kind to his children, so the Lord is kind to those who honour him” “He does not punish us as we deserve or repay us according to our sins and wrongs?”.
Sarah: So, what would you suggest I do now?
Wisdom: It will be rewarding if you start thinking, talking and acting on what you can do to be a blessing to everyone around you. Your life holds a matchless purpose and it is highly significance, you too can add great value to humanity.
Sarah: Thanks wisdom. I choose to forgive myself, pick myself up and bring out the best of me to make life less difficult for others.
Wisdom: That’s a great attitude. I will leave you with the following positive self-talk. Keep saying it to yourself out loud daily, until your heart fully believes it, and then begin to take steps that will make you radiate confidence, courage and wellbeing:
Sarah: I forgive myself

I chose to realize,
I am like a blade of grass
here today and gone tomorrow.
I am like a vapor, here today and then gone.

Therefore, I choose to stop beating myself up
for past mistakes and missteps.
My past circumstances cannot abort
future opportunities.

I choose to be all
that I was intended and predestined to be,
for my creator, myself and for humanity.
To forgive is divine.

I choose to believe,
I do not have to stoop over
just because some aspects of my life
haven’t been working so well.

I choose to forgive myself
for any perceived failure,
stand tall once again, and reclaim
my sense of human dignity.

I choose to dedicate my life
to the greatest good of all,
and release my potential to make
the world a better place.

I forgive myself

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Your words can be your salvation; your words can be your damnation.
These are life-giving spoken words that can help you take a better look at yourself, and your world.
Declare these Truth to yourself, say it out loud and your heart will begin to believe it,
and then, you will be amazed at the beautiful results it will effect in your world.

I am not alone

I choose to believe,
I am related to God and not just created by Him.
He is my Father and my God.
He loves me as much as He loves Jesus.

I choose to believe,
God will never throw me away,
nor is His plans for me thwarted because
I have a flaw, or struggle in a certain way.

There is nothing
more powerful than His love for me.
He is a constant companion, and will not desert
nor allow me to travel alone.

I choose to believe,
the God of the universe loves me,
has a plan for me, and made this
wonderful world for me to live in.

I cannot wander from His presence
nor depart from His care.
His eye is on the sparrow
and I know He watches me.

I choose to believe,
nothing can separate me from God’s love.
He chose me before the foundation
of the world.

My life has ultimate significance
and my life holds great potential.
I choose to adequately utilize my talent,
relationships, enthusiasm, love and special gifts.

I choose not to think of my frustrations
but to think about my unfulfilled potential
and how to unleash them to
enrich the world

I choose not to deny
the great potential God has placed in me
and I choose not to underestimate
what I carry on the inside

I am not alone

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Our heavenly father wants us to enjoy good health, and that all may go well with us, even as our souls prosper.
The words we say to ourselves on a daily basis goes a long way in determinig our physical health.
Our words can be our salvation and our words can be our damnation.
Here are positive and powerful words that you can speak to your body,
and as you speak with confidence, it will be done unto you according to your faith.

Our words can be our salvation and our words can be our damnation.
Sometimes, all it takes is for you to speak the right words to your body and it will manifest
the good health that you desire. Remember, our heavenly father wants us to enjoy good health even as
our souls prosper. Therefore, speak up with confidence, and declare the truth
in these words, and it will be done to you according to your faith. For more of these powerful words
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Your words can be your salvation; your words can be your damnation. These are life-giving spoken words that can help you take a better look at yourself, and your world.
Declare these Truth to yourself, say it out loud and your heart will begin to believe it, and then, you will be amazed at the beautiful results it will effect in your world.

Children (Awesome me)

I choose to believe, I am growing
in grace, wisdom and glory.
I find favor in the sight of God and people.
My heavenly father wants the best for me.

I choose to believe,
all is well with me in the world.
Miracles happen to me all the time.
Wonderful and awesome things happen to me.

I am always in the right place at the right time
My intuition guides me in what I do.
I enjoy being, feeling and thinking positive.
I am calm, relaxed and peaceful.


Awesome me

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Your words can be your salvation; your words can be your damnation. These are life-giving spoken words that can help you take a better look at yourself, and your world.
Declare these Truth to yourself, say it out loud and your heart will begin to believe it, and then, you will be amazed at the beautiful results it will effect in your world.

There is a Great Icon in my destiny

I choose to believe,
I am a precious gift to humanity
and I will not deprive myself and my society
what I can produce to make the world a better place.

I choose to believe, I am here to enrich my world
not merely to make a living.
I can be a participant in history
not just a figurehead.

I choose to believe,
there is a place created for me In this world
and I will find that place.
A place of happiness forever and ever.

I choose to believe,
I can add great value to humanity.
I have an in-born worth and can contribute
constructively to the ongoing story of humankind.

I choose to believe,
There is a great icon in my destiny.
Greatness is inside of me
and the assets in me are incredibly awesome.

There are tremendous opportunities
for success inside of me
and within me is a productive,
talented and phenomenal personality.

I choose to believe, greatness, power
and wealth are in me
and I’ve got to let them out
in the remaining part of my life.

I choose to believe,
I am positioned for greatness,
and in my soul are infinitely precious things
that cannot be taken from me.

There are enormous capacities for development
latent within me and I am the only one
on the face of the planet earth who can use
my own capabilities to benefit others.

I choose to fully utilize
my mental capacity to create great value
and deliver great value to everyone
within my sphere of influence.

There is a great Icon in my destiny

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Your words can be your salvation; your words can be your damnation. These are life-giving spoken words that can help you take a better look at yourself, and your world.
Declare these Truth to yourself, say it out loud and your heart will begin to believe it, and then, you will be amazed at the beautiful results it will effect in your world.

There is a Great Icon in my destiny

I choose to believe,
I am a precious gift to humanity
and I will not deprive myself and my society
what I can produce to make the world a better place.

I choose to believe, I am here to enrich my world
not merely to make a living.
I can be a participant in history
not just a figurehead.

I choose to believe,
there is a place created for me In this world
and I will find that place.
A place of happiness forever and ever.

I choose to believe,
I can add great value to humanity.
I have an in-born worth and can contribute
constructively to the ongoing story of humankind.

I choose to believe,
There is a great icon in my destiny.
Greatness is inside of me
and the assets in me are incredibly awesome.

There are tremendous opportunities
for success inside of me
and within me is a productive,
talented and phenomenal personality.

I choose to believe, greatness, power
and wealth are in me
and I’ve got to let them out
in the remaining part of my life.

I choose to believe,
I am positioned for greatness,
and in my soul are infinitely precious things
that cannot be taken from me.

There are enormous capacities for development
latent within me and I am the only one
on the face of the planet earth who can use
my own capabilities to benefit others.

I choose to fully utilize
my mental capacity to create great value
and deliver great value to everyone
within my sphere of influence.

There is a great Icon in my destiny

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Your words can be your salvation; your words can be your damnation. These are life-giving spoken words that can help you take a better look at yourself, and your world.
Declare these Truth to yourself, say it out loud and your heart will begin to believe it, and then, you will be amazed at the beautiful results it will effect in your world.


I am not my mistake

I choose to believe,
I have the right to be wrong.
Just because I make a mistake does not mean
I am a mistake.

There is nothing wrong with being wrong
but there is something wrong
with not making the necessary adjustment
to get things right.

I am awesome just the way I am
and its time I fully express my awesomeness.
I am precious and created in my
mother’s womb by God’s own hands.

I choose to let my ideas fail
without turning them into personal defeat.
I am not lacking as a human being
just because I lack certain knowledge or skill.

My ideas may fail
My knowledge may reveal its limit.
My skills may prove their inadequacy.
None of that is the real me.

I am a work in progress
I am a valuable person with a great future.
No matter how many times I trip up,
I will always get up again.

I choose to believe, I can be free from my past
and not be limited by it.
I am not bound by my mistakes of the past
and I choose not to be a slave of my past.

I choose to stop defining myself
by what happened in the past
and by what other people say about me.
My Heavenly Father says I am saved and renewed.

I choose to disallow the memories of my past
from stopping me and I choose to drop
whatever does not inspire me in my past.
The old life is gone; a new life burgeons!

I choose to believe,
failure is an event and not a person.
I choose to concentrate on my goals
rather than worry about my failures.

I choose to learn to grow from my past mistakes,
disappointments, pain and experiences.
I am not to be defeated by failure
but to be inspired by it.

I choose not to allow my mistakes
deprive or discourage me.
I choose to believe failure is the opportunity
to begin again more intelligently.

I am not my mistake

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Your words can be your salvation; your words can be your damnation. These are life-giving spoken words that can help you take a better look at yourself, and your world.
Declare these Truth to yourself, say it out loud and your heart will begin to believe it, and then, you will be amazed at the beautiful results it will effect in your world.


I am not my mistake

I choose to believe,
I have the right to be wrong.
Just because I make a mistake does not mean
I am a mistake.

There is nothing wrong with being wrong
but there is something wrong
with not making the necessary adjustment
to get things right.

I am awesome just the way I am
and its time I fully express my awesomeness.
I am precious and created in my
mother’s womb by God’s own hands.

I choose to let my ideas fail
without turning them into personal defeat.
I am not lacking as a human being
just because I lack certain knowledge or skill.

My ideas may fail
My knowledge may reveal its limit.
My skills may prove their inadequacy.
None of that is the real me.

I am a work in progress
I am a valuable person with a great future.
No matter how many times I trip up,
I will always get up again.

I choose to believe, I can be free from my past
and not be limited by it.
I am not bound by my mistakes of the past
and I choose not to be a slave of my past.

I choose to stop defining myself
by what happened in the past
and by what other people say about me.
My Heavenly Father says I am saved and renewed.

I choose to disallow the memories of my past
from stopping me and I choose to drop
whatever does not inspire me in my past.
The old life is gone; a new life burgeons!

I choose to believe,
failure is an event and not a person.
I choose to concentrate on my goals
rather than worry about my failures.

I choose to learn to grow from my past mistakes,
disappointments, pain and experiences.
I am not to be defeated by failure
but to be inspired by it.

I choose not to allow my mistakes
deprive or discourage me.
I choose to believe failure is the opportunity
to begin again more intelligently.

I am not my mistake

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