Thelemic Four Step Guide: Step 3 - Destructive Attitudes

It is said that the pen (words) is mightier than the sword. When you speak something, you are giving it power. What are you giving power too? "Yes, but,"; "I can't,"; "It's impossible,"; "It's too difficult."; Do you make fun of others? Do you say spiteful or sarcastic things to others? Examine how you interact with people (friends, strangers, authority figures, parents, siblings). Are you being inconsiderate in your words, or hateful, or quarrelsome? When does this happen? Why do you think it makes you "better" if you point out how someone is "worse" than you? We begin changing our reality when we honor the power of words. Think about what you are saying before you say it. How will it affect the other? Harm none includes verbal and emotional harm. There is no need to call someone names, just explain "I am angry because I cleaned house all day, and when you leave your shoes in the living room, I feel taken for granted," rather than "You inconsiderate %^*#." Laughing at someone or spitefully gossiping about someone because they are mentally ill, physically different than you are, behaving differently than you do, or for any other reason just reflects badly on you and encourages others to avoid you. It certainly doesn't assist you in developing spiritually or recovering from an addiction. Let your words assist others in feeling better about themselves and life. Let your words create a positive future for yourself:

"I can." The future is created by the present, and I invite peace, prosperity, and happiness in right now!

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