Let’s sharpen our focus on how we talk about our bodily conditions.  Have you heard this kind of talk?

1. That leg always acts up when it rains.

2. I am afraid I’ll throw my hip out. I’ve done that three times.

3. I have a bad right knee.

4. My back has not been right since that fall.

In these examples, the language focuses on what we DO NOT want and sound as though the condition will continue as is for the foreseeable future. We have more power than this talk indicates.

Illustration

Gloria was diagnosed with a condition called leaky gut syndrome. This heroine followed the guidance of a holistic physician who recommended a specific food plan to heal many food sensitivities, including items to eat freely, rotate every four days and those to eliminate. G also took five supplements at each meal.

How did our star discuss her condition as she lived through the next year? She chose NOT to declare, “I don’t eat that I am allergic to it.” Instead, Gloria said, “When I was tested last August, I had a reaction to that food but now I am healing my gut and expect to be able to eat it before too long.” 

This gal stuck to her regime. Each time she was tempted to stray, she told herself, “No one else cares if you eat that. Do you want to get better? Yes, so let’s skip that for now.”

After a year G was retested for the reactivity to a roster of foods: the results showed that all but one of the long list of reactive items was ok to consume again. She had healed the gut.

If we have something in our bodies we want to shift, let’s not talk about it like it will always be true! Instead, let’s express acknowledging we are a healing project underway.

Revisiting the disharmonies mentioned above. How about this language instead:

1. Sometimes I notice sensation in my leg in weather conditions of high humidity. It is healing now so rain annoying me is time limited.

2. Right now I’m attending to my hip, and I feel how easily it moves. I move more easily now!

3. My right knee feels on the road to recovery. I feel improvements in subtle ways, I sense the healing process.

4. My back strengthens each day. I picture all my vertebrae of my spine lined up and feeling good.

Well-Being abounds! I align my thoughts with that harmony and effortlessly allow improvements in my body.

Does this essay inspire some thinking for you? Do you have stories to tell me or questions? Love to hear from you at jpearl@streamofyes.com.  What you do for yourself matters for all of us!

About the Author

Janet Pearlman is a spiritual teacher, counselor, healer and artist. These posts demonstrate everyday applications of the path to greater self knowledge and mastery. Opportunities for greater empowerment abound in the moments of our lives. As we all go for operating from a centered and loving space, we are creating a world where peace can prevail. In her forty-six year journey of self-discovery, Janet has deeply studied the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Inayat Khan and more. Janet offers individual sessions by phone and in person. Please contact her at jpearl555@earthink.net to arrange an appointment.