Hello Beautiful Souls

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I want to share a concept that played a significant role in my healing journey—the power of our thoughts. As Buddha wisely said, "The mind is everything. What you think, you become." This quote resonates with me deeply, and today, I want to explain how becoming aware of my thoughts transformed my life.

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How Positive Thinking Can Heal Trauma

After leaving an abusive marriage, I found myself in a very dark place, struggling with depression and despair. I knew I had to change the way I thought if I wanted to heal. It was during this time that I stumbled upon Louise Hay’s book, "You Can Heal Your Life." This book became my guiding light, helping me recognize the profound role my thoughts played in shaping my reality.

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Louise Hay's teachings emphasize that our thoughts create our experiences. Negative, self-destructive thinking only brings more negativity into our lives. On the other hand, positive thinking and affirmations can transform our outlook and our future. This concept was a revelation to me, one that marked the beginning of my journey to inner freedom.

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If you are also working through the process of rediscovering your true self after emotional trauma, read more about how I navigated these feelings in Unmasking My True Self.

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Transforming Trauma Through Positive Thinking

As I reflected on my thought patterns, I realized that self-critical and limiting beliefs had been holding me back for years. These thoughts contributed to my suffering and made me feel powerless. But when I started replacing them with positive affirmations, things began to change. It wasn't an easy process, but it was essential for breaking free from the negativity that had dominated my mind for so long.

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Over time, I noticed a profound shift within me. The more I focused on positive thinking, the more positivity I attracted into my life. It was as though the heavy burden of trauma was slowly lifting, allowing me to see new possibilities.

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How Affirmations Helped Me Heal from Emotional Trauma

Affirmations were one of the most powerful tools I used to reshape my thinking. By consistently repeating positive statements, I began to believe in my own strength, my worth, and my ability to heal.

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Here are a few examples of affirmations that helped me in my healing process:

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• I am worthy of love and respect.

• I am capable of creating the life I desire.

• I release my past and embrace my future with hope.

 

In Finding Light in Darkness: How Practicing Gratitude Can Help Domestic Violence Survivors Heal, I talk about the role gratitude played in my recovery, which worked hand in hand with positive affirmations. These two practices shifted my focus from what I had lost to the potential for a better future.

 

The Power of Gratitude in Healing

Alongside positive thinking, gratitude played a huge part in my healing. By acknowledging the blessings, no matter how small, I was able to move away from the pain and embrace new opportunities for growth. Gratitude helped me stay grounded and reminded me that I had the power to change my reality.

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If you are interested in learning more about how gratitude can aid recovery, I dive deeper into this in Finding Light in Darkness.

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Final Thoughts

My healing journey was a gradual process, but the key was learning to shift my mindset and focus on the positive. The more I embraced positive thinking and gratitude, the more my life transformed. Today, I stand here as proof that when we take control of our thoughts, we can reshape our reality.

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If you are ready to start your own journey toward inner freedom, I encourage you to explore more about reclaiming your identity after trauma in Unmasking My True Self and how gratitude can guide your healing in Finding Light in Darkness. Your thoughts are powerful, and so are you.

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With love and gratitude,