I’m new and I just want to say Hi. I recently read a book called Positive Words, Powerful Results.
It was not about affirmations so much as about using words to uplift people around us. It has me thinking about how I interact with others and I think it indirectly does help affirm my own character. This idea of trying to be positive is simple, but I think it needs to be spread. I had a struggle with depression not long ago and as I look back I think I was starved for uplifting words. I think the whole world is. So I look forward to getting acquainted with people here and finding out how affirmations work for you. See ya soon. William.
That is an excellent book, I have the audio version and have listened to it several times. Welcome to this site, William. You will find a wealth of great information here as well as good people who will encourage you in a very sincere way. Search through the forums, you might be overwhelmed with all the great stuff you find.
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Welcome William. It is a pleasure to meet another like minded person who values uplifting others..
The main lesson I’ve learned re:uplifting others..yes words are indeed powerful..though add another idea to that.. let it all come from your heart..for others for yourself..and make sure a big focus of your life is on your own healthy-self care.
My experience is..when loving others..it is more powerful when it comes from a powerful heartfelt demonstrative appreciation of loving yourself 1st.
BE YOU
In response to William.B’s post:
Welcome William!
I love your post because it is very true these days. I believe people are starving for kindness and love. Recently I started doing random acts of kindness because I found myself getting too involved with people who are going through a difficult time. People need good words and they must also get involved with their own healing. I took on their pain and then realized I was not taking care of myself.
I helped a friend so much he stopped helping himself and realized I did more harm to him then good and had to separate myself. He was very understanding about it because I really care for him like a family member. He then started helping himself and seems to be in a better place. I still check up on him and make sure he is ok. Although he admitted he was still very depressed he was in a better place to deal with the depression and has now begin to take care of his health. Inch by an inch is a cinch!
Blessings,
Mary