Are they just words?
Florence, Italy 1992
After a huge discussion on my phone bill which, Dutch as I am, I didn’t want to pay the full amount and I was negotiating a new rate, my land lady actually gave me a compliment. “Sei una ragazza in gamba”, she said.
Back then I didn’t understand these words, I had to look them up in the dictionary (it means: you’re a smart girl), but before I did so, I gave them my own, deeper meaning. To me the phrase meant: “You will get there”, “You will reach your goals”.
Ever since that day, these words travelled with me. I use this phrase whenever I’m facing a difficult task. Using the deeper meaning that I gave to it.
Later in my life I learned that a phrase like this is called an affirmation. A strong sentence that you keep repeating for yourself in order to create positive change.
Florence Italy 2024
After all these years I’m back in beautiful Florence and it feels like time stood still. I suddenly see the girl from back then. She smiles at me and tells me I haven’t changed. I’m still that girl, I’m still the ragazza in gamba. I hear these words being whispered all around me and I just know, whatever goal I wish to reach: I will get there!
What supporting words travel with you throughout your life?
© Pamela Cools – Wake up your wisdom
If you wish to learn more about positive affirmations, have a look at the book: You can heal your life by Louise Hay (ISBN 9780937611012).
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