The Power of Sacred Self-Talk

Our self-talk is the voice of our inner world, shaping how we perceive information, and holding so much more power than most of us realize. This inner voice, while it speaks in the quiet moments, can carry with it profound influence over your ability to feel safe in your body, your ability to fully express emotions and needs, and your innate sense of self-worth. 

We likely would all agree that we are most critical of ourselves, particularly when we perceive something to have gone wrong. “I shouldn’t have reacted that way,” “why would I do something like that when I know better?” “I better keep this to myself so I don’t get in trouble.” When this voice is critical- coming from a space of anger, blame, or shame, it has the power to perpetuate belief systems (often unconscious) that are no longer serving us. 

But…what if in that moment, we imagine that we are talking to a child. Would you yell at a child that you perceived to have simply made a mistake or misunderstood something? Or, might you be more likely to approach the situation with curiosity? Would you jump so easily to assuming the worst of this child - perhaps shaming them? Or would you reassure them that everything is okay, that they are loved, and that you understand? In this present moment, you have the influence to reinforce a world where they feel safe - knowing that they can make mistakes and still be held, knowing they can fully express emotions when they arise, knowing that they belong in this world. 

While it is much easier envisioning this practice with a child separate from ourselves, the impact we have on our adult selves is just as significant. 

Do we treat ourselves with gentleness or with pressure? With curiosity or expectation? 

How do our bodies respond to kindness versus criticism? 

So I invite you to get curious - begin paying attention to that inner voice. Know that it’s never too late to rewrite the narrative, to encourage gentleness over criticism, to reform the world you know…simply from that empowered inner voice that speaks in the quiet moments.

With love and light,
Melissa