Beautiful Release - Guilt, it’s instilled in most us from such a young age. An emotion based on judgement, but who exactly are the judge and jury?

For many, there is a deep judgmental voice, whether it’s to ourselves or towards others. This need to criticise somehow brings us comfort. Of course, when we do criticise others we are simply voicing the flaws within ourselves. It’s just far more convenient to find fault in someone else than to hold up our hand and say “I’m uncomfortable sitting by myself with this flaw”.

So how do we punish ourselves? Addiction is one such perfect self-punishment. We are so uncomfortable with ourselves, we choose to destroy our bodies, and our lives instead. There isn’t a smoker, an alcoholic, an abuser of food etc who doesn’t know on some level that they are harming themselves. But on a deeper level, there is a voice saying “you don’t deserve better, you should punish yourself for your guilt”.

The good news is you can change this thought pattern. I have worked with many clients who have finally given themselves permission to live the life they really deserve.

Try this exercise to let go of negative thoughts. Close your eyes and imagine walking into a class room. Perhaps one you remember as a child or you can simply imagine one. On the end wall is a black board with words and sentences, all reminiscent of the negative blocks in your life. Such as “I can’t do it”, “I am not good enough”, “I don’t deserve better” etc.

Now take a sponge and wash away those words on blackboard, and repeat in your mind “these things no longer relate to me”.

When your board is clean, re-write some positive sentences. Such as “I deserve.....”, “I am capable”, “I can do it” etc. Write with passion and self love.

Practice this daily. Let go of old thoughts and introduce Beautiful Thinking into your life. 🙏🏻#beautifulthinking