I have followed Louise Hay since my college days. Back then, I was healthy and productive. I was living my life as a college student, anxious to raise a huge family and give back to the world through the life that I lived. I was graduating college as a Social Service Worker with 3 small children.
Louise Hay teaches in her book, ‘Heal Your Body’, No matter how dire (your) predicament seems to be, I KNOW if (you) are WILLING to do the mental work of releasing and forgiving, almost anything can be healed.”
I believed it then, when I was healthy, but when my health failed, and I worked hard, I began to doubt. I had an attitude that impressed people, but in my heart, I doubted the ability to ever live a healthy life again.
After 47 years of learning, including 16 years with Multiple Sclerosis, I’m finally getting over it! God has the power to miraculously heal me, but He has allowed me to have this adversity to learn. I couldn’t understand why I was having such difficulty learning! Now I can see! I never thought I’d say this, I appreciate the experience!
We need to recognize the power is within! We have been blessed with a body and mind created to be healthy and well. With the help of God, we can create whatever we want. We can have complete health, rewarding relationships, perfect careers, abundance in everything. This is the truth! We can have it all!
We need to take some steps to make it happen!
Step 1. Believe that it is possible. When we are experiencing uncomfortable lives, we sometimes feel there is no hope. We can’t see any way out. It doesn’t seem possible to have peace. For starters we must believe that it is possible! God wants us to have all the good that we want. I believe that we are all connected to God and with God, all things are possible.
Step 2. Let go! Let go of our habits that are creating the poor conditions of our lives. We must be honest with ourselves and understand what we are thinking and feeling. These thoughts create our circumstances. My journey has led me to the understanding that we really do have power over our physical circumstances.
When I was going through the ups and downs of relapsing-remitting MS, I found that I wasn’t able to do many of the things that I was used to doing, the things that I gained my self-esteem from. I felt useless. It was then that I realized I am a “diamond in the rough”. Now I understand my divine worth, and I realize everyone has the same worth, the same value. We are all fabulous creations. With this understanding, we will feel the same love for everyone!
Step 3. Trust our God-given inner power to create the life that we dream of. We must choose to use this power to control our minds to tell ourselves what we want to be. This power is the power to acknowledge the good that is in us, the power to live in the now~ letting the past go. The power to create affirmations that will lead us into the area we want to be. As we realize that our thoughts and our words are our power.
BELIEVE, LET GO, TRUST AND DO! We’ll Get Over It! And We’ll Have All We Want! Perhaps not in life life time, but I will walk again!
June 27th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
This is a POWERFUL post Linda. Its amazing how you stated you appreciate the experience when you were facing adversity. We can actually grow in the midst of “dire” situations, if we keep our eyes focused on God & know that there is a pruning He is doing in us. Thank you for sharing your testimony & declaring that God has given us the power to SPEAK life…we just have to SPEAK!
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June 27th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
I’m glad you commented on this post! I look forward to reading Your Daily Ispiration also!
July 22nd, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Hi Linda,
Thank You for sharing. You obviously must be a strong person to have a challenge like MS.
I share your passion for Louise Hay’s teachings. Having had challenges with CFS and Fibromyalgia in the past her book : Heal you body was my constant companion.
I still love her affirmation: “I am willing to release the pattern in my consciousness which created this condition”
How are you now? What is helping you apart from a positive Mindset?
Love and Light
from
Yorinda
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July 22nd, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Yorinda~
Thank you for visiting my blog! What’s helping me? My greatest help comes from God himself. I also am blessed with a wonderful husband, fabulous family and terrific friends, online and off! I’m grateful for the knowledge and strength to eat a wonderful diet and exercise~ You know, a good lifestyle! I’m anxious to read your latest post, Joy is the Goal. That sounds like a blog worth following! I look forward to learning more about you, your challenges and what strengthens you!
~Linda
August 4th, 2010 at 7:49 am
Wow, what a powerful article, Linda! I think I got a bit teary eyed! You definitely hit the nail right on the head. Letting go and believing that it’s possible are so critical. It’s important to surround yourself with friends who can help and support you as well.
August 5th, 2010 at 5:05 am
Linda,
Thank you for this inspiring article! I can see why you would appreciate the experience. I haven’t had any serious injuries or illnesses, but I’ve had several close family members and friends suffer through hard times, and seeing the whole experience unravel as a spectator and a supporter has really helped me to learn not to let the hard times get me down, and that we really do have the mentality and the ability to do what we want, even with certain limitations.
August 5th, 2010 at 5:49 am
Thank you Anita~
It sounds like you’re learning from others as a spectator and supporter. It’s wonderful for those around you to have your support!
August 17th, 2011 at 12:39 am
Wow! what can I say? Very well said, you are indeed a gifted writer.
August 17th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
Lovely,
It can be so painful but when it’s over it’s done!
Linda
September 7th, 2011 at 11:20 pm
I certainly agree with this because past must no longer be cherished. It can be remembered but we should be happy with what we have and where we are right now. It is nice if we have learned from our mistakes in the past and perhaps this will serve as a lesson to us.
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September 8th, 2011 at 7:11 am
Kathryn,
It is so much easier if we learn from our mistakes, but often we don’t!
Linda
September 26th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
Very inspiring article and advice. I really love your positivity even as you deal with health issues. I think the key to your happiness is the ability to let go and just enjoy the now. Now is all we really have. Thanks for being you.
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September 27th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
Cheryl,
Thank you for saying so! I know everyone has something to deal with, mine just happens to be MS!
Linda
October 5th, 2011 at 6:49 am
I have to agree with Cheryl here; happiness really is about appreciating the here and now. After all, other than learning from them there’s little we can do about our actions in the past. Dwelling on them seems unproductive, particularly if they promote negative memories and feelings. Likewise, as long as we live sustainably, worrying about the future seems equally unproductive. So many things are out of our control so often it can be best to let go and see where life will take us. People often forget to appreciate the present but I’m a strong believer that this is crucial to our happiness and well being. Thanks for the post- there’s certainly some sound advice here!
November 3rd, 2011 at 7:08 pm
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery but today is a gift.
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December 10th, 2011 at 3:22 am
Linda,
I think getting over something or someone depends on one it self .. to let go is the most difficult feeling in the world. if you let go there should be no guilt what so ever. In my case that is not possible.!
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December 21st, 2011 at 7:22 pm
Lisa,
I’m sorry that you have pain that feels too deep to let go of. I have to tell you that you can! Don’t give up! I’m not trying to minimize your pain, I’m trying to give you hope! Many people can’t do it alone, find a safe person in your life to help you though! Trust me, you can let go of the pain! Contact me on the tab above and I can be your safe person if you’d like.
Linda
December 31st, 2011 at 6:26 pm
Linda,
I know what you mean by sometimes feeling that there is no hope. I am going to do my best to start believing that there is a way to find peace after reading your post.
My new year’s resolution is to indeed let go of all of the bad habits I have. I am going to start eating healthier and working out more. I am going to start with one day a week and just work up from there.
It is hard to let the past go, but with the new year around the corner I have more faith in the Lord.
Thanks for the very inspirational post.
Sherry
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January 8th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
I agree what Gordo said Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery but today is a gift, because most of people their lives is like a big challenge you must grab all of challenge so you can get your the goal of your life..
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