The Secret to Feeling Good
February 28th, 2008, by Shelley Riutta
We all want to feel good–yet most people don’t feel good–or don’t feel good consistently. The secret is that you can use your not so good feelings as indicators that you are off track. Whenever you are depressed, anxious or upset–these feelings are giving you information that your thoughts are out of alignment with your true nature–your authentic self.
Let’s take the example of depression—what kind of thoughts create depression? Thoughts like “I will never get what I want” “I am stuck in this situation I don’t like and I can’t do anything about it” “I am worthless” “I don’t deserve good things” “Nobody cares about me”. These are examples of “off track” thinking—the thinking of your conditioned self-your false self. Let’s replace each of those thoughts with the truth from the truest part of you, your authentic self–your spirit. The thoughts of your authentic self are positive and supportive:
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I will never get what I want shifts to >>>>>>>>> I can achieve anything I set my mind to
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I am stuck in this situation I don’t like and I can’t do anything about it shifts to>>>>>I have choices in every situation and I can make a choice to find a better situation or shift myself so this feels better–I have the power to do this
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I am worthless becomes>>>>> I am an amazing being who is loveable and incredible with so many gifts to share!
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I don’t deserve good things shifts to>>>>>I deserve everything that would make my heart sing, my happy heart helps those around me and I become a beacon of hope for others
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Nobody cares about me shifts to >>>>I have so much love around me each and every moment–from the people in my life, all the people who have ever loved me and from the spiritual realm
If you are not feeling great then check in and see what your false self is saying and write those thoughts down and do the above exercise. The more you shift your thoughts to the positive thoughts of your authentic self–the easier it becomes to do it. Eventually these thoughts will be the only thoughts you will be entertaining–and then you will be living from the Joy of your authentic self–and this is how you were meant to live!
Hi, I'm Shelley Riutta MSE, LPC a Holistic Psychotherapist in private practice. I specialize in helping people connect with their Authentic selves--and from this create a life that is in alignment with their Life Purpose and filled with Joy. I offer transformational individual counseling, presentations, groups and Workshops. You can get my Free Workbook "What Do You REALLY Want: Finding Purpose and Passion in Your Life" here or contact me at 920-265-2627.
