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The Thursday Thesis
Thoughts and Lessons from Life & Guitar Teaching

Episode 079 - Abracadabra!

21/12/2017

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Abracadabra!

The Thursday Thesis  - 21/12/2017

And with a word, it came to pass...

Just like in fairytales, words are truly magical.

Though nobody knows for sure where it came from, the magic word “Abracadabra” has been around for a very long time – at least since the Second Century. The frontrunners for its origins are the Hebrew "I will create as I speak" and the Aramaic "I create like the word". Whichever one of these you prefer, the underlying principle is this – words create the world.

When I’m teaching my guitar students, working with my coaching clients, negotiating with someone in a business deal or just talking with a friend, I’m listening closely; not just to the meaning they are putting across to me, but to words they are saying.

Why would I pay close attention to the actual words?

Because the words we use are a map of our thoughts and the way we think about the world. It’s amazing to think that whatever you or I choose to say is going to declare our whole philosophy and way of being to anyone who is really listening.

Say “Life is hard”, and guess what?

What if you said “Life is an endless dance”?

Or perhaps “Life is a game, and I’m enjoying playing”?

Do each of those phrases give you a clue as to how the person speaking them lives on the inside?

Abracadabra!

Here’s the good news – it doesn’t matter whether you select the words first or develop the mindset which generates the words first. It’s a circular process, so you can begin anywhere.

Today’s fun game is to begin to notice how you say what you think you’re saying. What words do you  use when someone says “hello” and asks how you’re doing.

One of my dearest friends always responds that she’s “plodding on”...

Come on!

What if she said “I’m awesome today; thanks for asking”?

That’s a whole different vibe isn’t it?

Is my friend going to feel differently when she tells the world that she’s awesome, rather than plodding on?

Of course.

We each create our own version of reality, because there is only our interpretation of external events – all of which we filter through our own prejudices and preconceptions. What I’m suggesting here is that we all notice – through our words – what our filters might be and how we might enjoy tweaking them for more fun, success, happiness, closeness, wealth, or anything else we’d care to have more of.

So, how are you doing today?

Tell me, in the comments box below. Share your Awesomeness!

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Sandy Brooks
21/12/2017 12:19:11

I don't want to change myself, I accept that I am a creative person who thinks and feels. I fully embrace every emotion, I need it to do what I do. Each day I get up and assess how I feel before I contemplate the tasks before me and each day my thoughts and feelings dictate which project I work on and whether I want company or solitude. Sometimes you can't run away from what's in front of you, you just need to retreat and think about what's most important. Life is all about balance and it begins with honesty. To yourself and to others. Yes, for most parts I am bloody awesome, but I also feel sadness, loneliness, fear and anger, which I don't bottle up by saying "I'm bloody fantastic today, thank you" . I can't candy coat my life, it's tough, and there are elements of real sadness for my broken marriage, with guilt and failure hanging closely on its tails. People say to me "have heart, you'll have no problem finding someone else", but I just cant find someone who can embrace me and my 'awesome' mood swings and love me for who I am regardless. So I live in hope, and the passion I have for my art will get me through even the darkest of days and I'm so thankful for that. 'Awesome' in the dictionary also quotes the words daunting and dramatic, so I guess there are two sides to awesomeness. I'm going to salute all the plodders in this life......you have your own brand of 'awesome', don't be told otherwise.

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