Words and their energy

A recent post by the city of Slipstream, titled Sticks and Stones, discusses how our words can uplift and bring peace to others or do the opposite by bringing them down. This got me thinking about the words we direct toward ourselves—our self-talk and its effects on us, and how we easily dismiss the good we do while focusing on our perceived shortcomings. Through a unique demonstration by my acupuncturist, I learned a lesson about the impact of words.

In his explanation of the body’s energy systems, Dr. Lee told me everything carries an energetic frequency—from our cars and furniture to food and even our words. To illustrate this, he wrote on a Post-It note, folded it, and had me hold it in my left hand. With my right, he asked me to press my thumb and middle finger together tightly and instructed, “Don’t let me pull them apart.” He took my hand and, surprisingly, separated them with ease.

He took the note and wrote on a second one, and we repeated the process. This time, he couldn’t get my fingers to budge. Mystified, I opened the note and read what he’d written—Abraham Lincoln. He opened the first note to reveal the “weakening” words—Adolf Hitler. Dr. Lee explained that the energetic frequencies of each man’s deeds and what they stood for are infused in their names, even when written, and they affected me accordingly.

If written words can have this effect, consider the impact our inner dialogue has. The voice of encouragement and support builds us up, while that of the judge and critic tears us down. For this reason, I pledge words of appreciation for myself daily. Acknowledging the love, kindness, and support I give to others will nourish my mind, body, and soul and help make me the best version of myself.

Would such an exercise of self-love and kindness benefit you? Who wants to join me in this pledge?