How many times have you heard the childlike incantation abracadabra?
A phrase used by magicians, it’s actually from Aramaic. “Avra K’davra” meaning “As it is spoken, so shall it be!”
Puts a new spin on it, for in those words is a very important message. . .
Your speaking creates your reality.
I don’t mean that in some new agey way, or wistful longing for a someday dream.
I mean, your speaking creates your reality – how you feel, how people respond, your energy, etc.
Every time you open your mouth you’re creating.
“We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all of the power we need inside ourselves already.” – J. K. Rowling
Speaking is generative, and every word that comes out of your mouth creates.
I’m tired. I’m busy. I can’t.
What world did you just create?
I’ll do it. Let’s meet. I’ll figure it out!
How about now?
What if you really got the power of “As it is spoken, so shall it be?”
Now what would you say?
Over to You:
What do you have the courage to create in your speaking today?
How cool — I didn’t know that’s where Abracadabra came from! Makes total sense, though.And I couldn’t agree with you more, Sandi. I’m not always perfect at catching myself (in fact, far from perfect) but I wholeheartedly believe that how we talk about ourselves and our lives truly does shape who we are and how we live. It doesn’t seem like “magic” because we do it every day, but it’s so much more powerful than we give it credit for sometimes!!
LynnHess I kind of like thinking of it as magic because it reminds me of the awe I felt as a kid!
I’m becoming more conscious of my speech. Every time I think, “I can’t, I’m afraid, Eww,” I make myself be accountable. And if it’s a small fear–like looking at my incisions–I make myself do it. I used to speak negatively all the time, and my life was sort of crappy. Once I cleaned up my speech, my world shifted. Not the details particularly, but the way I felt and moved about in it was different. It put me back in charge of my life.
Ellen Berg Sandi Amorim I am SO with you on this Ellen…in fact, I’ve even tried to become even more aware of how often I’m using “negative” terminology – even if the undertone isn’t negative (such as “NO worries” – double negative that can be expressed as “Sounds great” instead). It really makes a world of difference once we become aware and start taking those little steps to clean up our “dirty mouths”!
Sabrina at MyMiBoSo Ellen Berg Remember the days of washing kids’ mouths out with soap?
Sandi Amorim Indeed – and I like your method MUCH more 🙂
Sandi Amorim Indeed – and I like your method MUCH more 🙂
Ellen Berg It’s really the one true place we have power, isn’t it?
Oh, yes! My life truly is as magical as I allow it to be 🙂 That took me a lifetime to learn, and is a joy to experiment with and celebrate *now*. If I forget, or doubt rises, my two children remind me of all that I have taught them about trust and living our dreams. What a wonderful affirmation of *magic*, thank you!
JoyChristin What a gift you’ve given them Joy, and to have it come back to you is truly magical. xoS
JoyChristin What a gift you’ve given them Joy, and to have it come back to you is truly magical. xoS
This feisty old man is doing his best to stop talking in the third person and to speak about accomplishments past, present and future.
thejoshuawilner Owning that feistiness is in and of itself an accomplishment for we live in a world that doesn’t always value it!
🙂 I live by “Everything is possible” and for variation “nothing is impossible”. I am usually (somewhat irritatingly, for some people) too positive-thinking. Well, life was tough, and I preferred to make things happen rather than mope around and sulk about them. When I took up sales and training as a career, I instinctively used positive expressions. I’d never say “I think I will’ or “I’ll try and..” you know? Makes a big difference. I nurture the same thing with my son and others I interact with. You are absolutely right about verbalizing things positively – the guardian angel sitting on our shoulder is just waiting to implement whatever we wish 😀 (This is my Grandma’s theory and she was always right)Thank you, Sandi. Beautifully thought-provoking!
Vidya Sury Yes, and there’s quite a difference between positive thinking and positive speaking. There’s something about getting the words out of our heads and into existence that I find much more powerful. Thank you Vidya!
Sandi, powerful post. I live into this every day, and I widen it to include thoughts and actions as well as speech.Everything I think, say and do affects and creates my reality.So it’s my job to practice benevolent thought, lovingkindness, being nice to people, being generous and grateful. All the time!Thanks for this and for the gorgeous image.Love!Sue
MagnoliasWest And it IS a practice Sue, you’re so right and that puts the responsibility on us to take it on that way. Thanks for that reminder 🙂
What if I really got the power of my words? I’d say, “I can do this. I can live the dream.” Actually, even better, “I AM living the dream. Right here, right now!”
JasonSugar Yes you are living the dream, and helping others do the same!!!
I’ll figure this new little project out to offer faster and more reliable service! After all I am a wonderfully crazy roadie. Oh and I’m super happy and grateful as you can see. 🙂
EnsoJourney You are one of the most positive speakers I’ve ever met Alex! Thanks for leading the way 🙂
Sandi,I so agree with you. What a great reminder for me today. I needed it.We don’t realize the power of our words to create how we experience life. Years ago I read a book by Florence Scovel Shinn called, “Your Word is Your Wand.” It’s a wonderful book; short and to the point that really helps you to become aware of how what you say creates the way you experience your life. Thanks for the great work you put forth in the world. xoxo
AngelaArtemis I recently read a book called “Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It” by Kamal Ravikant. It’s the story of how he got through a challenging time in his life by monitoring his thoughts and his speaking. He shares how his mantra became “I love myself” and how he’d repeat it all day long,, even out loud. Within a month his life had transformed, the depression gone and he was now inspiring others. Imagine if more people said “I love myself” to themselves, in the mirror and out loud! I’ve taken it on myself and I’ll let you know how it goes 🙂
Sandi Amorim AngelaArtemis I believe it will work! I’m going to have to read this book. This is also what Louise Hay has been telling us to do for years too. If you do – I’ll do it too. Let’s give it to the end of October – like a group experiment – and see what transpires? I love myself….I love myself…. xoxo
AngelaArtemis I was at the chiropractor’s office the other day saying it quietly to myself as I lay on the table. This eventually got me giggling so much the doctor asked me what I was laughing about, and when I told her she said it was the best medicine I could give myself 🙂
Sandi Amorim, Yay, I ‘m so glad you liked the book! I was doing great with the “I love myself” mantra for a while when I first read it, then I kind of forgot to keep doing it. Time for a re-read!
LynnHess Thank you so much for sharing it with me Lynn! It has made me laugh and smile every time I say those words. Then sometimes I catch myself thinking negatively, like what difference will this make…and I say them again anyway, because what have I got to lose but my negative thoughts? Win/win right?
Great post, Sandi 🙂 I agree, and I’d like to add — if you can’t MEAN IT, SINCERELY, with EMOTION, then what you say has little-to-no-effect. 🙂
Jason Fonceca Yes, exactly Jason! The emotion and intention behind the words have more power than we give them credit for!
Jason Fonceca Yes, exactly Jason! The emotion and intention behind the words have more power than we give them credit for!