Creating With Words

"In the sixth century of the sixth millennium, the gates of supernal [heavenly] wisdom will be opened, as will the wellsprings of earthly wisdom, preparing the world to be elevated in the seventh millennium." The Zohar (a source text of Kabbalah)

TRY SAYING THESE WORDS TO YOURSELF:

Depressed, sad, afraid, guilty, alone, weak, fragmented, disconnected, weary, helpless, victimized, threatened, tired, drained, resentful, unappreciated, misunderstood, burdened, angry, hate, hard, not good enough, dreary, stupid, ugly, lonely, impossible, overwhelmed, isolated, too much for me, failure, I can't, danger, panic, it's too hard?

How do you feel? And, what happens to your goals when you feel this way? To your energy? To your willingness to take risks? To your belief in yourself and your dreams?

It's not such a pretty picture.

NOW TRY THESE:

Happy, overjoyed, energized, strong, delighted, proud, empowered, flowing, intimate, ease, rested, fresh, possibility, connectedness, trust, openness, aliveness, love, awe, greatness, authenticity, harmony, success, safe, free, just right, excellence, beauty, pleasure, joy, power, creative, wholeness, shimmering, I have what it takes, I can do it, it's a breeze?.

Feel any better? Ready to get going again?

This simple but powerful exercise is designed to give you a tiny taste of the power of words. WORDS CREATE! The words we use (whether in speech or thought) play a central role in generating our perspective and feelings. Our feelings generate actions and our actions generate results. It all starts with words.

WANT TO KNOW WHY IT WORKS THIS WAY?

G-d created the world with words. According to Kabbalah, words and letters are the actual building blocks ? the raw material - of creation. Everything has a Hebrew name, and each letter of that name is a channel for a specific Divine energy. The energies of these letters and the way they are combined determines the particular unique characteristics of everything in existence.

Before the words of creation were spoken, everything existed only in a primordial state of Divine 'nothingness' - infinite undifferentiated potential.

But when G-d said, "Let there be light" (In Hebrew, 'vayehi ohr'), these words became the creative force that brought into being what we know as light. The same thing applies to each and every detail of creation.

Creation, however, was not a onetime event. According to Kabbalah, the words of creation are being 'spoken' by G-d continuously. Therefore, the world is being brought into being anew out of the Divine 'nothingness' at every moment. In fact, the natural state of the universe is non-existence. If G-d were to stop 'speaking' the words of creation for even an instant, the whole universe would disappear as if it had never been!

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU?

As a human being, you have been invested with the power and the purpose to act as a partner in creation. And as such, you are invested with the same extraordinary Divine power to speak your world into existence! You have the ability to create with your words; to start to bring into being what you truly want out of the infinite potential of your own soul. Just as the creation of the universe began with words and is sustained with words, so too every creative process. The words you use actually bring things to life ? and when you stop using those words, or change them, you will inevitably create something completely new.

Words of love create nurturing and connection. Words of praise inspire confidence and peace. Words of hope generate positive action. Words of encouragement bring courage into being. Words of vision cause the soul to come alive.

So choose your words with care ? and let there be life!

© Shifra hendrie
www.kabbalahoftransformation.com

*Since the Torah forbids the erasing of G-d's name, it's customary to avoid writing it out in full.

Shifra Hendrie is a professional life coach who has been studying, teaching and living the principles of authentic Kabbalah for over 20 years.

Shifra works with spiritually-minded people to create breakthrough results in their lives, businesses and relationships through a unique combination of profound spiritual wisdom and cutting edge coaching techniques. In addition to one-on-one personal coaching, Shifra offers group coaching, Kabbalah classes by phone, and a variety of innovative and transformational workshops based on the principles of Kabbalah. TO DOWNLOAD SHIFRA'S FASCINATING NEW BOOK, "Seven Kabbalah Secrets that Can Change Your Life", free for a limited time only, go to http://www.KabbalahOfTransformation.com

---

Power of Prayer - The Most Valuable Dialogue of Your Life

It's the most powerful weapon on Earth. It can turn... Read More

The Great Battleground

Being a Christian does not exempt us from having to... Read More

Fool for God

The following article is an exploration of the Spring holiday... Read More

Why Jesus?

There are many contradictions in life and none more easily... Read More

The Dark Side of Spirituality

On reading Susan Cato's Time Magazine Canada piece titled, "In... Read More

Formula for Spiritual Growth

The formula for spiritual growth is given briefly in 2... Read More

Getting Your Feelings Down on Paper

Journal ExpressionsIf you haven't already done so, please start keeping... Read More

To Witness the Life that is God

My wife, our friend and I went to listen to... Read More

Introduction to the Five Powers of Spirit

You are a dual being. Part eternal spirit and part... Read More

Inner-Tubing With God: Understanding Gods Ways

It is so obvious that God works and thinks on... Read More

The Trust We Must Have to Manifest What We Truly Desire

Some of my greatest teachers have taught me that faith... Read More

From Superstition to Clashing Rocks

"Our mind is capable of passing beyond the dividing line... Read More

If It Is The Lords Will I Will Live

My thoughts can get a little edgy at night. Possibly... Read More

Unification of World Religions

If anyone says that his/her religion is the only path... Read More

Jesus: The Greatest Scapegoat

It seems more people today are using the Christian god... Read More

Zen and Peace (The Road To Lasting Harmony)

Presently, many of us live in uncertainty. Due to the... Read More

Dark Cages

Acknowledgement of our need of God and reliance upon Him... Read More

Basic Tarot for Beginners

If you would like to learn to read tarot cards,... Read More

Midnight Songs

In life, sooner or later, we come to the midnight... Read More

Candle Burning to Petition the Male Saints

Last NAN I explained how to petition the female Saints... Read More

Believe-Dont Doubt; Give Thanks-and Receive!

Does this ever happen to you? You ask God for... Read More

Remote Viewing - Making Light of the Dark

Even Pandora and her box come in two versions. In... Read More

Healing For Your Soul

Can God really heal your pain? Does every trial come... Read More

God Versus the Gods

Aristotle referred to happiness as the most we can achieve.... Read More

Loving People In Spite Of Them, Not Because Of Them!

Before the movie "Finding Nemo", came out Steve Jobs the... Read More

Youve Got a Curse!

It is tough being here on this plane. You have... Read More

How To Solve Any Problem

Contrary to popular beliefs, we are not our mind, our... Read More

Spirituality: The Bottom Line

Whadda ya know?Seriously. With absolute certainty, what do you know?... Read More

Learning the Secret of Contentment (Part 1)

I am not saying this because I am in need,... Read More

Beyond Life

The question of life after death is one that continues... Read More

Kundalini and Enlightenment

We all hear of the concept of the "Enlightened Master",... Read More

Snowflakes

The human race had their beginning, and I had mine... Read More

Romantic Relationships: A Spiritual Perspective

Meeting someone so attractive, so beautiful. Your heart beats like... Read More