Always & Never
by Marie T. Russell
 "Always".
"Never". These are probably the two most powerful words in the English language.
Even more powerful than yes and no, since saying yes (or no)
applies to the moment or subject at hand, while saying "always" or "never" sets
the tone for everything to come.
The two words can be powerful in a beneficial way, or in an adversely
negative way. If you use "always" in affirmations such as "I am always
increasing my level of joy and aliveness", or "I am always growing nearer and
nearer to my divine reality", or "I am always at the right place at the right
time", etc., then these uses of the word "always" become an empowerment.
However, when we use the word "always" in negative situations, such as "I
always get it wrong", or "I always catch a cold", etc. then we are "creating our
reality" in a powerful way. The choice, "as always", is ours. What you prefer to
"always" have in your life? Just say the word!
Which reality do we want for ourselves. One in which we "always" have joy,
love, abundance, and happiness in our lives, or one where we "never" get what we
want -- where we always get sick, always are late, always... You get the picture.
The Universe (or God if you prefer to use that picture of the Creative Force)
is infinitely loving and says "yes" to whatever we envision for ourselves. When
we say "I'm always sick" the Universe loving says, "yes, whatever you say". When
we say "I am always blessed with love and great happiness", the Universe also
says "yes, whatever you say". It is not God who withholds from us, it is us who
place the wrong "order" on the great menu of life.
It has been easy, in the past, for us to blame our environment, our past, our
childhood, our parents, our teachers, our ex, etc., for whatever was not
going right in our lives. After all, this is what we were taught. Yet, the time
comes (in each moment of every day), where we choose what we want for that
moment and for moments to come. What do we want for "always"... Do we really want
what our words (and thoughts) are projecting out to the Universe? Do we really
want to "always catch a cold", "always get the short end of the stick", "always
get cheated on", "always get passed up for promotion", etc.
The use of the word ALWAYS is very powerful -- so is the use of NEVER. While I
encourage you to find empowering ways to use the word "always", I also encourage
you to drop completely the word NEVER. One cannot use that word positively. Even
if you say "I never catch a cold", or "My husband never cheats on me", or
whatever -- the focus, and thus your attention and the image in your head, is still on something you don't want in your life -- a cold,
a cheating husband, etc.
It is better to replace those statements (and thoughts)
with "I am always healthy", or if you're not quite comfortable with that
statement, then say "Each day, I get healthier and healthier". Rather than
focus on the picture of a cheating husband, better to focus on "My husband is
always faithful to me", or "My husband and I are faithful and honest with each
other."
You can ask your subconscious to help you root out your use of the word
"always" and the word "never". Ask your subconscious to alert you when you use
those words whether in thought or conversation. When you catch yourself
"creating your reality" in a way that does not meet your highest vision of a
happy life, then rephrase your thought or statement. If you find yourself saying
"I always..." followed by a negative projection, you could, at the least, replace
the "always" with "in the past, I..." (omitting the word always or never). In
this way, you at least keep that picture tied to your past, and free your future
for something which is more in keeping with your dreams and vision for yourself.
I leave you with these thoughts: May you always be blessed with many
wonder-full experiences. May your heart always be full of love for
yourself and for others. So be it!
RECOMMENDED BOOK:
 The
Little Book of Letting Go: A Revolutionary 30-Day Program to Cleanse Your Mind, Lift Your Spirit and Replenish Your Soul
by Hugh Prather.
The Little Book of Letting Go offers a simple three-step process for shedding
prejudices, preconceptions, and prejudgments and facing each moment with
openness and enthusiasm and outlines a 30-day plan for spiritual renewal and
specific techniques for getting a grip on habitual reactions, the need to
control, and the addiction to conflict.
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 About The Author
Marie
T. Russell is the founder of InnerSelf Magazine (founded 1985). She also
produced and hosted a weekly South Florida radio broadcast, Inner Power, from
1992-1995 which focused on themes such as self-esteem, personal growth, and
well-being. Her articles focus on transformation and reconnecting with our own
inner source of joy and creativity.
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