Positive

When you’ve spent a lifetime feeling overshadowed by a persistent gloom, finding the sunlight becomes a challenging task. Shifting my outlook, mindset, or perspective is necessary, yet it feels like a monumental undertaking. Throughout my journey, I’ve told myself of inadequacy—believing I wasn’t smart enough, talented enough, the right size, with the wrong hair and clothes, and ultimately unlovable. Transitioning from this negative perception to a positive one seems nearly insurmountable.

The difficulty lies in altering this perspective when my life’s experiences continually reinforce these beliefs. If there’s a solution, I’m eager to hear it. On the surface, it seems simple: cease the negative self-talk, transform internal dialogue into positive thoughts and words. For those with faith, the power of words is evident, as seen in the belief that God spoke the Earth into existence. A proverb suggests that life and death rest in the power of the tongue. However, I yearn for a more profound change—one that extends beyond mere positive affirmations. How does one transform the very core of their being? And in doing so, would I still remain the same person?