The Metaphysics of Business, Part 1: Words are powerful!

The Metaphysics of business, Part 1: Words are powerful! Note: I have wondered about what I could possibly offer to the Biznik community in the form of a business article. Even though I am an entrepreneur of 23 years, my business is seen as a bit on the esoteric side. Yet as a healer, a business shaman and metaphysician, I have seen the effects of metaphysical principles time and again, so I am thrilled to share with you what works—in any business, esoteric or not. Lesson #1: Words have power. 1. Words are the confirmation of our thoughts. Let me say that in a different way: Words confirm our thoughts and give them power. Case study: I’m often asked to help people in times of transition including health issues, career fallout, marriage and relationship stuff, etc. A recent teenage client sustained traumatic brain injury from a car accident, and I was present with her as she gradually worked through weeks of being unable to speak. As she recovered and started to talk, I heard her say to people: "Sorry for being so stupid." I sat her down and affirmed she was not stupid. I explained to her that words have power and those words didn’t work to her benefit. Rather, she could explain her situation with: "My brain is recovering, thanks for your patience." or "I am healing". Her new words and attitude shifted her healing into high gear from then on. Even now, as she’s returned to the sometimes cruel world of high school, she knows that people’s unwitting negative remarks about her slowness, etc. can best be combatted by positive, affirming explanations. Remember: If words are the confirmation of our thoughts, affirmative words affirm what we truly desire. 2. Words affect the atmosphere of any interaction. I can think of many times when most of a speech’s or a conversation’s contents were forgotten, but a few powerfully stated words stayed with me. Admittedly, I seem to remember negative words and statements just as often as inspiring ones, and I would guess that you do too. And when certain words are associated with a person, it is difficult thereafter to un-associate the words from that person. Case studies: In politics, words can give ammunition to people who think differently: Michelle Obama’s earnest statement, "This is the first time I’ve been proud of my country for a long time." fueled righteous outrage, and questions about her patriotism. Or, we will probably forget much of Sarah Palin’s brief moment of fame, but never: "The difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull? Lipstick." It was like pouring gas onto a fire…people wanted to know: Who IS this person? Or of course, there’s the eloquence of candidate Barrack Obama’s "Yes we can!" Why yes, we did. More: Here are words I’ve heard at Biznik events, followed by some possible reactions in the mind of the hearer: "I’m broke, so I can’t afford that." (Hmmm…maybe she won’t be in business long, so why bother to interact with her?) "I can’t get anything right." (Why would I want to hire you?) "You need my services because you don’t know what you’re doing." (Don’t you dare tell me what I don’t know!) I believe you get the point. Look, most of the time, words spill from our lips unconsciously, spontaneously. And that’s fine…until the time when what you say sends the wrong message. The trick is to be as conscious as possible with your intention, and that will help you be more conscious about the words you speak. 3. Words have power in and of themselves. Japanese businessman turned researcher Masaru Emoto experimented with the influence that words (in any language) have on water crystals. The very simple and powerful truth he discovered: As the water froze into ice crystals, water exposed to written negative words such as "I hate you!" or "You fool!" or "No good" were poorly formed. The more perfect, beautiful crystals were formed by words such as "Love", "Compassion", "Peace", or even "I like you." Check out his work online or in books, including The True Power of Water. The pictures tell the tale. One of the most perfectly formed crystal came from the word "Gratitude", which brings me to this conclusion: We are made of water, and if water can be so affected by words, so can we. A well placed offering of gratitude in the form of "Thank you!" is often the most powerful thing we can share. Try this: Everyday, think of several aspects of your life you are grateful about and list them out loud by saying "I am grateful for…". Follow each item with a heartfelt "Thank you". You will be amazed at how positive and more energized you feel. Currently I am grateful for the chance to communicate through the vehicle of words. My words to you: Be mindful of what you say. Say what you mean. Say words of compassion and encouragement more often than words of discouragement or vengeance. Your business life will prosper as your words inspire. 2009-01-30T23:05:20Z

2009-02-02T15:15:39Z

-15.0324

1091 3005

true

168

the-metaphysics-of-business-part-1-words-are-powerful

2009-02-02T15:15:33Z

Whether you're negotiating a contract, buying or selling, or chatting on a social networking site, remember: words have power. Words can build a business or tear it down. Words affect how others see you. Words can heal. Words matter.

The Metaphysics of Business, Part 1: Words are powerful!

2009-02-26T03:54:40Z