Dear Louise
  

Louise L Hay is a metaphysical teacher and best-selling author of 27 book s including, 
You Can Heal Your Life,  Empowering Women,  Meditations to Heal Your Life,  Letters t o Louise, and The Power Is Within You.

Since beginning her career as a Science of Mind minister in 1981, she has assisted thousands of people in discovering and using the full potential of their own creative powers for personal growth and self-healing.

 Louise’s works have been translated into 25 different languages in 33 countries.

Dear Louise,

I’m so grateful that I’ve come across your work. I have a question though: What effect, if any, do songs, and the information disseminated in the print and broadcast media, have on our minds? If thoughts and words create our reality, then what happens when we’re exposed to all the negative thoughts put forth by lyrics, TV programs, films, newspapers, and books? If the words are negative, can that have a negative effect on us? If so, besides doing our best to avoid watching, singing, listening to, or reading these kinds of things, is there anything else we can do to protect ourselves?

M.B., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

First, you don’t need protection. You’re already Divinely protected by Life itself. Life loves you and is standing by to give you all you could wish for, and far more than you could dream possible. It’s you who puts up barriers as a result of the beliefs you’ve gathered and the thoughts you think.

The Universe constantly waits in for you to learn its language so it can work its magic. Any fears you have are self-created can be self-erased. And all by changing your thinking.

Now, as to your question, it all depends on what you’re predominately reading, listening to, or viewing. If you’re constantly reaching for things that frighten, depress, or make you angry, then yes, you’ll be negatively influenced. I’m very careful about what I listen to, what I read, and the movies or TV programs I watch. I don’t listen to the news. It has nothing to do with my reality, and can only frighten me if I dwell on it. I don’t read the front sections of the newspaper either. I see very few movies and watch very little TV—all for the same reason, they have nothing to do with my reality.

I, and I alone, create my own reality. I do this through thoughts and beliefs. I will not allow others to influence my thinking unless it’s positive or uplifting. I won’t allow others to make me feel bad in any way. If I come across something that’s a downer, I say to myself, “It may be true for them, but it’s not true for me. I am Divinely protected and guided at all times.”

Dear Louise,

I’m new to metaphysics. My question is: I want to attract new friends into my life and feel like life is more of an adventure. Any suggestions, or affirmations that you recommend ? I would be most appreciative and look forward to hearing from you!

F.D., Baltimore, Maryland

Here are some favorite affirmations of mine: My new life is just beginning. I am open and receptive to new supportive friends and new, wonderful adventures. I see myself working in a job where I am appreciated, using my best talents and abilities, and earning a good income. I am living in a home I love in a neighborhood that provides everything I desire. My health is excellent, and I am filled with vitality and good energy. I am a good student and love to learn. I express myself creatively in ways that bring me joy. All this good and more is available to me, and I accept it now. I am a beloved child of the Universe. Life loves me, and I love Life. This is the truth of my being. I know it and I live it.

Dear Louise,

At the moment I’m traveling around the world, and frankly, don’t feel like going home to Sweden. I was in Italy, next will be North America, and then I’ll go to India to help with a charity project. I really love myself and life, but I’ve failed in reaching my personal goals. For the past eight years, it seems like I’ve attracted the opposite of what I’ve wanted and have never found deep friendships, a good partner, or good connections at work. I’m nice to people, but often get totally ignored or met with disrespect. I seldom get invited to dinners or activities. People make me feel invisible.

Yet on my travels, I easily make contact with people and receive a lot of warmth from them. Sometimes this feels like a healthy breakthrough—to change environments. I need help!

H.S., Stockholm, Sweden

Wherever you go, you take you with you! Perhaps as you travel, you let out a part of you that’s not as conservative or reserved as you are at home. Therefore, people react differently toward you. It’s good to do more traveling, for by the time you get back home, you will have perfected the “new” you. Then the people in Sweden will react to you as a new person, more outgoing and approachable. And, of course, you have the option of living in another country. You might find one more suited to your personality.

Isn’t Life wonderful! We have so many options with respect to how and where we live. Affirm: I live in a wonderful place where everyone accepts and loves me. I enjoy Life, and I am safe.

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