"The market is bad."
"99% of businesses fail."
"Men always cheat; true love doesn’t exist."
"Money is hard to come by."
"People only look up to you if you drive a nice car and wear a luxury watch."
These statements are everywhere, spoken and defended as though they’re universal truths. But like I shared in 1/10 Lessons of 2024, it took me a while to realize I do have the power to decide whether or not I want to subscribe to these narratives.
Am I going to swing open the doors to my brain and say, “Oh hey, come in and get comfy!” to these negative thoughts? Or am I going to stand firm and say, “Nope. You’re not welcome here. It’s my mind, my rules.”
When I first stumbled upon this realization, I felt frustrated and overwhelmed. It wasn’t the “Whoa, have I been living life all wrong?” kind of frustration. It was the “Wait, I can’t complain anymore?!” kind. I couldn’t help but think, WTF, why is everyone else living their lives normally while I’m over here trying to hold my tongue and control my thoughts?
That little ego of mine was furious, feeling as though it had been locked in a cage. It takes a lot of hardcore practice, especially in a world where we’re conditioned to think worst-case scenarios are the default. Complaints and bad news have become society’s language, and choosing a different mindset often feels like swimming upstream.
Thankfully, I have a few close friends who share this belief. We consciously hold each other accountable and, yes, we’re brutally honest when one of us starts thinking, acting, or behaving out of fear. We always joke that if someone read our chat history, they’d probably think we’re completely nuts or from another planet.
Here’s how I approach it right now:
I think about the worst-case scenario once — thoroughly, for risk management. I assess the risks, do what I can to mitigate them, and then? I close that chapter. From there, my focus shifts entirely to this thought: “Wouldn’t it be amazing if this actually works out in my favour?”
Because let’s face it: fear and faith are both rooted in the unseen future. So why would I choose the dark side when there's an option for unicorns, marshmallows, and pixie dust? 🦄✨ Especially when I know this is the foundation of manifestation.
You reap what you sow. If you think positively, you manifest good things in life; if you think negatively, you not only manifest a bad outcome but also its aftereffects, such as anxiety, depression, panic, and even (touchwood) illness.
Food for thought: what do you actually want in life? Go plant your seed there. Good luck!
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