WE all recognize the power of words. As the saying goes, 'The pen is mightier than the sword'. And this applies to all areas of our lives... not least the words we use about ourselves.
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| Oprah Winfrey presenting her 'Lifeclass' TV series |
Everyone has perceptions about themselves, their characteristics, their personal qualities and their abilities.
More often than not, they were 'handed down' to us as children by parents, teachers and others in positions of authority.
We tend to reinforce these perceptions through our own statements, which is when they really start to take root.
Unfortunately, if they're less-than-helpful, this reinforcement can cause terrible upset.
How often have you heard someone say, 'I'm not attractive,' 'I'm not bright', 'I'm terrible with money,' or something similar?
Yet the statement rarely has any true foundation in reality.
It's an issue that's examined with characteristic clarity, warmth and humor by Oprah Winfrey in the excerpt from her Lifeclass TV series that you can access through the link below.
In this edition, she's joined by Pastor Joel Osteen, who offers some great insights into our thinking and the power of our words.
Better still, he has some excellent advice for anyone wishing to make a change.
Take a look. Simply click on the link below:
http://youtu.be/g31vJBaWIv0
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