The Power of Switchwords: 67 Words to Reprogram Your Life

INTRODUCTION

A single word can speak volumes. A brief message can have a long and deep resonance. The essence of what we say is often lost or diluted in long sentences and more complicated explanations.

A single word uttered in the right place at the right time will have a lasting effect. It therefore makes sense to pay close attention to the meaning and effect of each word and to choose them accordingly. Each word carries its own reverberations. Words are the key to specific energies. They elicit actions and reactions, so it is important to pay attention to those that you choose to use.

The practical guide to switchwords in the second part of this book explains how to use switchwords to their best effect.

THE BASICS

Your Switchword Toolkit

I am the way

Countless people labor under the mistaken belief that someone else is responsible for the situations in which they find themselves. If they persist in this attitude, however, they will never experience the fundamental life change they are hoping for, instead remaining convinced that they are dependent upon the specific actions of others and that there is little that can be done about it. They wait in vain for those around them to change so that change may occur in their own lives. This mindset stops the individual from taking action. Personal attitudes are the deciding factor and also the yardstick by which an outcome can be measured.

Once we focus our attention on ourselves and on finding a solution for our situation, a path of action becomes clear. What other people think is not the determining factor, but rather what we think and want to do. Mental powerlessness comes to define our daily existence. Others continue to distract us and we realize we are not in control or in a position to find the necessary solutions to issues, leaving us open to challenging emotions such as desperation, rage, irritability, dissatisfaction, frustration, anger, helplessness, and negativity.

Are there times when you feel tired and at the end of your tether, completely out of kilter with things and unable to get back on an even keel? Sometimes it seems as though we are surrounded by crazy, unstable people because we too have been knocked off-center; we are no longer calm and balanced, no longer in a place where we can see everything clearly for what it is and are unable to grasp the solutions that are available. We have been led to believe that we are dependent on the particular actions of others and are therefore unable to do or change much our-selves. This idea, along with an unchallenging acceptance of situations, is a deep-seated attitude for many people, who become annoyed at the behavior of others while at the same time forgetting their own power and agency. They have brought about their own circumstances, which only they can change, but they frequently hinder their own attempts to do so by believing external forces are to blame. Their quality of life is determined by the behavior of their fellow humans, and they think they must obey the dictates of external influences. Other people, situations, and circumstances may appear to be the cause of the difficulties and challenges they face, but in fact these are no more than a reflection of their own internalized way of looking at the world and their deep-rooted perspective on reality. Change yourself and life will change!

The deciding factor is therefore our own attitude. It underpins the real-world outcome and is something to which we should pay particular attention and monitor closely.

If we do not focus on ourselves and our attitudes, our mistakes will simply persist, along with the problems that arise from them. It is easy to become stuck in a rut and allow the behavior of others to annoy us, becoming short-tempered and angry for no real reason. Feeling critical of others provokes negative emotions within us. Being fixated on this other way of life stops us from carrying on with our own approach to life. The world around us mirrors our behavior. If we ask ourselves what it is within us that causes such things to happen, we can begin to unlock our inner potential for change. We are our own solution. Situations and circumstances may appear to have ground to a halt or to be stuck, but it is our own attitude that is causing the blockage. So take responsibility for everything that happens in life. The most important thing is to overcome negative emotions and feelings, to simply get rid of them, banish them from our consciousness. If we change our value system, we can manifest our true values. This is the beginning of genuine and real change. We must free ourselves of all that stands in the way of being happy and blessed. Instead of believing we can change nothing, let’s start changing the things that can indeed be changed right now.

Focus on your options. Take stock of whatever you are rejecting or declining, since this will continue to get in your way. Every refusal is a distraction. Every doubt robs you of mental power. Be aware of your own agency; your truth lies within. This is the path and the key to true fulfillment: focus on your own behavior and you will recognize where change will be to your benefit. Self-awareness is the path to true liberation. Your abilities and strengths will grow with time, and you will find it increasingly easy to achieve what you want in the real world.

Never forget that you are in a position to make possible the impossible. Keep this at the forefront of your mind and it will work its magic.

We all determine our own paths through the thoughts that engage the mind and provoke reactions. Thoughts are forces of energetic momentum that manifest themselves in real-life situations and lived experiences. Our tools are love and the power of our thoughts. This is the ideal combination, embodying the greatest and highest power. Humanity’s greatest mental strength lies in the power of its thoughts—our actions are rooted in and are driven by our thoughts.

The driving force of thought is emotion, which in a sense represents the feminine side of masculine thought. Many people are challenged both emotionally and mentally. Failure to think things through can lead to incomplete life situations. Thoughts are energies that can exert a challenging, harmful influence if we are not wholly aware of our own thought processes, and therein lies the danger. We can lose ourselves and be overwhelmed by the intellectual and emotional mindsets of those around us. We require all our concentration to stick to our personal path and avoid losing our way. This is precisely why you should pay close attention to your own thoughts, so that you can recognize where you have not thought things through and identify any incomplete thinking that is not conclusive.

Your thoughts trigger and affect situations, so there are as many options and possibilities as there are people on Earth, but the end goal is the same for everyone. Each soul is on its way back, returning to a unity that cannot be described in words. Personal self-determination affects the length of this journey, which lies solely within the power of the individual. You can progress in life through your thoughts, which provide the impetus for their own completion. Once you have a thought about something, destiny has already embarked upon its path. Every thought releases—or indeed steals—energy. Test this out right now by thinking about someone you love, and then feel how invigorated and full of energy you feel. Now think of someone whose behavior you dislike, and