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THE POWER OF TAKING THE PLUNGE
Let’s go one level deeper and talk about how we
kick negative thoughts out. It’s certainly not by
using willpower and choosing not to think
negative thoughts. If you’ve ever attempted to
not think about something, you know how well
that works.
If you’ve never tried it, go ahead and spend the
next thirty seconds trying not to picture a
purple elephant. Don’t do it! No purple
elephants!
Let me guess … they’re walking around in your
brain in full color, right? I thought so. Instead
of attempting to not think negatively, the key is
to replace fear and negative thoughts. We do
this by reminding ourselves of who we are, what
we’re made of, and what’s available to us.
You can use any positive affirmations you
choose. The only requirement is that you
believe what you’re reading or declaring.
Simple Bible Scriptures can be very useful. They
can act as your Daily Promises.
Here are a few:
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