by Donna Burick
affirming stories then you are free to discard them as fiction. And if you are dealing with fiction why not write your own?
Those who do not have power over the story that dominates their lives, the power to retell it, rethink it, deconstruct it, joke about it, and change it as times change, truly are powerless, because they cannot think new thoughts. —Salman Rushdie
If you were given the opportunity to re-write your childhood
or your divorce how would you reframe it? Can you write a funny or affirming account of these life events? Play at this game for a while and see what the effects are on your psyche. For example, if you grew up in a poor family who struggled with the burden of having not enough of anything, revisit your childhood through the eyes of a princess growing up in an opu- lent castle surrounded by many beautiful things. Then shift into today and see how this new story affects your feelings toward money.
Or perhaps you are carrying many scars from a bitter divorce.
What if you closed you eyes and saw yourself sitting with your ex-partner at an outdoor café and heard your voice say, “Thanks for the many wonderful memories. We had some really good times but I now release us both to go forth and see what other wonderful adventures await us as we interact with new partners.” And then hear them say, “You are so right. I really appreciate the
time we spent together. I bless you and re- lease you to create a new and wonderful leg of your life journey.” By re-scripting your last scene you rewire
your emotional state. This is so important because we create what is in our present experience from the vantage point of our emotions. For example, on days you wake up excited everything seems to flow but on the days you wake up frustrated then ev- erything and everyone annoys you. Your outer world has not dramatically changed, only your inner interpretation of the events or story has shifted. You may have resistance to this exercise because you believe
you have proof that these bad memories occurred. However, this exercise is not asking you to not trust yourself. The purpose of re-writing your stories is to allow in the possibilities of personal growth by removing the painful aspects of your stories so their lessons can shine through. But what if you bump up against re- sistance or can’t seem to re-write these events? Reach out and ask for help. There are many professional techniques that can disengage the painful active memories in your life.
Are you looking to move forward in your life? Wherever you are right now, Donna can help. She custom blends her holistic life coaching with powerful energy therapies to create quick, lasting shifts. Call her today at 336-540-0088. Visit
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