You are NOT a victim

We are living in a time of great discourse, negativity and down right fear. And, it can almost be impossible to not be dragged into the negativity, anger and frustration. But, negative thoughts can drain you of energy and keep you from being in the present moment, the only moment that is real. The more you give in to your negative thoughts, the stronger they become. The more you repeat them over and over again, whether verbally or just in a constantly running loop in your head, negative thoughts will become your reality. Today, it is time for you to reclaim your power over your thoughts and to stop the unending repetitive negative thinking. However, it’s much easier said than done to shift your focus to positive thoughts. But it’s the only way, especially if you want to avoid going down a path that is painful and unnecessary. Today, consciously set you intentions to stop playing the victim, to stop wallowing in self pity, to stop focusing on what is frustrating you and to consciously change your thoughts. Whether you consciously change the focus of your thoughts by changing your physical space and energy by taking a walk, a yoga class or taking the day off, you have control over how you feel and what you think. Today, find things to be grateful for and write them down. Find things you enjoy doing and become immersed in them. Today, watch your thoughts, because they become words. Watch your words, because they become actions. Watch your actions, because they become habits. Watch your habits, because they become your character. Watch your character, because it becomes your destiny. Today, know that you may not have to power to control people, places and things but you do have control of how you choose to respond and what you choose to think and to believe about yourself.

Just for today, I am not a victim of my thoughts but rather a master of my mind. No person, place or things has any power of me for I am the only thinker in my mind. I create my life and everyone in it. I am courageous. I am whole. I stand in my power. It is no fun being a victim. I refuse to be helpless anymore. I now reclaim my power and create the life I desire in this present moment. I am safe and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.