Words

     I have been thinking about the power of words. I believe that the words you say to yourself ultimately come to fruition. That's why it is very important to choose those words carefully, to be conscious of the content of your train of thought. I also believe that it is impossible to always have a truly positive state of mind. Just recognize those negative thoughts and words you say to yourself and move forward. I counter my own negative words with a positive, carefully chosen mantra. I know I chose properly, because those words return to me in profound ways.

     This is one of my mantras. My cousin sent me these words. She showed me that words can be tactile and experienced in all your senses. In this way, Hope supports me, Hope nourishes me, Hope quenches me. Hope serves me well, but I also need more active words.

     These words found their way to me. Two of these came through my cousin, who might be an angel on earth. The other came through a dear friend from a woman who donated her own charm so that I might experience the power of healing. These are powerful talismans. I wear them over my heart. I wear one of them reversed, my skin touching the word. I have found myself pressing these words into my skin with my fingertips. It's an unconscious act in which I catch myself several times a day. I run my fingers over the words, I rub them over my lips, I press them into my sternum. I feel them on every level. I am afraid that I might wear these words out, but I know these are powerful words. These words are mine to use for now, then someday I will be able to pass them on to somebody who needs them more.