Talking to Myself Again

Yes, I'm one of those people. You've seen me before. No one else is around, and my mouth is moving with words coming out. It's just me talking to myself again.

It is natural to give a second look anytime we see someone else doing the same thing. We even laugh at ourselves when we notice that we are talking to ourselves. However, is this necessarily a bad thing?

Being the optimist that I am, I try to find some good in this. And I found it! I've read at least three books lately which actually stress the importance of talking to ourselves. The authors mention that we not only need to talk to ourselves, but we need to keep it positive. Whether we realize it or not, much of the current state of our lives is being determined by what we believe about ourselves. We hear things from ourselves and from others.

If you are like me, you tend to believe what you hear. That is why it is so important to constantly feed our minds with positve thoughts and statements about ourselves. We don't see ourselves as superior to other people, but we need to constantly tell ourselves how good and valuable we are. We tell ourselves how much we have to offer. We tell ourselves that God is not only watching us, but is constantly with us. The Bible says that the kingdom of God is within us. That is God's power constantly with us, which can only be a recipe for success.

The more we tell ourselves good things, the more we will believe it. The result is a more positive self-image, which ultimately results in a more positive life for us and those around us. You may say that this doesn't take away the negative obstacles in our lives. That is true, but handling those issues with a positive self-confidence will normally help resolve them much quicker and easier.

So the next time you're the one talking to yourself in the middle of nowhere (or in the middle of a crowded place) make sure you are saying good things about yourself. You are too valuable not to.

Have an excellent day : )