The Wisdom of Groundhog Day

by Sandra Nelson
copyright 2004’

It’s an eternal truth that thoughts create. It’s been written about and talked about for centuries but rarely personalized. We are responsible for our thoughts and actions. This isn’t something outside us; it is a part of us. Weather we consciously or unconsciously live each day, we are responsible. We have the power to create the life we desire. This isn’t an idea for someone else; it is a truth for you and for me.

In book three of the, “I Am Discourses,” Ascended Master St. Germain spoke of the creative power of thought. “Life, in all Its Activities everywhere manifest, is ‘God in Action,’ and it is only through lack of the understanding of applied thought and feeling, that mankind is constantly interrupting the pure flow of that Perfect Essence of Life…”

He then goes on to say, “…’I AM’ is the activity of ‘That Life.’ …When you say, and feel “I AM,” you release the spring of Eternal, Everlasting Life…you open the door to Its natural flow. When you say, “I AM not,” you shut the door in the face of this Mighty Energy.”

Visual proof that thoughts create can be found in Dr. Masaru Emoto’s published research showing the effects that thoughts, words, emotions, music and pollution can have on ice crystals. In other words, these things can actually change the physical properties of water. The movie, “What The Bleep Do We Know?” featured Dr. Emoto’s work while making the point that our bodies are over 70% water. Think about that!

After seeing the movie I started paying even more attention to my thoughts and words. In doing so I had found two words, two very powerful words that were being used out of habit. For most of my life I have used the words “I am,” but they were often followed by the words, “sick and tired.” I am not saying that the use of these words is the total cause of my illness. But if thoughts can change water, what am I — what are we doing to ourselves?

Like Phil in the movie, “I am” learning to pay attention to my thoughts and words. When I catch myself saying something that does not serve my best and highest good I try to restate it in a more appropriate, positive way. Changing a habit such as this takes time and patience, but the payoff is worth the effort.

Ask yourself, “Am I willing to take responsibility for my thoughts and words to consciously create the life I desire?” If the answer is yes, “I AM” willing, then here are a few ideas and resources to help you in your journey to self-mastery.

The first is to have fun, play and be creative. It’s hard to have limiting thoughts when we are doing the things that make our hearts sing. And remember, limiting thoughts and words interfere with the natural flow of life. I tell you from personal experience that being creative with an activity you enjoy opens the door to greater things. This summer I made a new friend. Patricia taught me to work with raw wood – branches to make walking sticks and other things. I found myself spending hours at a time with each project and happier then I have ever been. The act of doing something fun also opened the door to receiving creative ideas in other areas of my life.