“I’m fat and ugly.” Sarah’s words rolled off her beautiful lips, as heavy as the tears which salted her pink cheeks. It was so visible. The pain she was in, standing in front of a large antique mirror at my studio, had been part of her life for many years. Like a worn out silk blanket, which is torn and has lost its luster, her spirit too, had lost its sparkle. Most of us have had this feeling, similar thoughts, some of the sadness and all the emotions which come with it. We walk through our lives with the understanding that we think about things all the time. And the truth is that our thoughts translate into our feeling world, our actions… into what we do in our lives.

Our thoughts are the throne up on which our desires blossom.

For this short moment in time as you are here choosing to read these lines, I invite you to focus on that which is positive in your world. On thoughts, which will blossom into a powerful life. Just imagine waking up every morning and instead of looking at every minute negative detail, we’d focus on the things which are wonderful in our lives.

I believe that our thoughts are the most powerful tool we have. Like a computer, we are capable of creating great results in our own lives. The results are dependent upon the input, the thoughts we choose to focus on. When we focus on the things which are negative, our thoughts become our feelings and our feelings become our actions. Our emotional world is a great thermometer for gauging how things are going in our life, as are the situations we find ourselves in. Unfortunately we have had to learned many coping strategies to not feel our feelings in order to be protected as children. Hence we have dulled our ability to interpret our own state of wellbeing.

Now some of you may say, “But you know Liana, the truth is that I have this problem, or I’m too heavy, and I don’t feel pretty enough, or smart enough.” And to you I say: When you focus your thoughts, on the things which are good, your actions which are based on your thoughts will begin to change.

Like the beautiful Sarah, whose vision of herself has been filtered through the unkind veil of others in her world, we too choose to give much credence to that which others say or do to us. Our ability to feel our feelings and shift ourselves away from that which does not serve us, is the most elementary tool gifted to us by nature. We are all capable of choosing thoughts and situations, actions and people who are at our level. At our level of thought and grace.

The process of Image Therapy is focused on the understanding that you are a masterpiece. It doesn’t focus on physical or emotional flaws, like your weight, your tummy or thinking that clothes are difficult to find, or that shopping is frustrating. It guides your attention  to all the things which are beautiful and unique about you, the absolute wonder, joy and awe of who you are. Think of it this way, the same source that created the universe, the stars in the sky, the rivers and the trees, has created you! So know that there’s a natural force which creates our world. This same magnificent strength has sculpted you into a special masterpiece, with all the beauty and glory, with all the knowledge you have within you. And there will never be another one like you. Focusing on your assets is empowering, the more your thoughts are in appreciation, the more you draw positive things to you.

As soon as we see ourselves as the masterpiece of our own lives, we choose a better feeling thought than “I’m fat and ugly”. Starting with our own inner journey, I believe is the most profound way to make changes to our outer world. We cannot control other people’s words or actions, nor can we predict what life offers us on a daily basis. However, what we do have a choice over, is what we decide what to give our attention  and focus to.

I invite you to feel the insides of your eyelids. Take moments for yourself every day and feel what is reflected to you in your world. If it does not feel joyful, shift your thought to that which you know brings you a smile and watch how your feelings weave into more harmony, as you choose your thoughts wisely.

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