Words are More Magical than Magic
We experience a range of emotions—happiness, excitement, surprise, anxiety, sadness, and depression—all through the power of words. I once told a friend during a badminton game, "I don’t ever sweat no matter how much I play, just like a pig. I hate my body." I stopped her and said, "Don’t ever degrade yourself, no matter how bad you feel. Your mind will accept it and make you feel that way. If we don’t see ourselves as good and powerful, who else will? Compare yourself with the best things you’ve seen and felt, not the worst." My words had an instant effect on her. She realized and said, "Yes, I will never compare myself with bad things and will think positively about myself." It was powerful, and we both knew it. Whenever I get worried, stressed, or anxious, I just want to see my husband and hear him say that he is there for me and will take care of me. Every time I feel stuck and anxious, he hugs me and says the word "RELAX." I feel that wo...