What if I told you that the source of some of our problems could be found within us—from the neck up? This column first applies to me, but I thought I’d share my revelation about the things that come from my mouth and how they aren’t the prettiest on certain days. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized more and more the power carried by my thoughts and words. They’re so powerful that they can bring either blessings or curses into our lives, depending on their nature. Yes, my thoughts and words are like the rudder of a ship—they may seem small, but they affect the very direction of my life. And they can literally bump into someone’s heart, causing pain.
Many years ago, my life was in a state of chaos because of wrong thinking and speaking due to abuse, broken dreams, a murder of a dear friend, and hardships. Don’t get me wrong, life doesn’t get easier, but the explosions inside my brain have reduced in intensity.
Like you, I’ve encountered many disappointments, many of mine, because of all the devastating things that have happened to me. I was afraid to believe that anything good might happen. In fact, my philosophy of life was, “If you keep your expectations low, you’ll never be disappointed.”
