You can create an exceptional life
I am sharing my understanding from the book that touched me
deeply. I keep rereading the book as & when life context warrants a relief
from struggle and suffocation. I turn positive and proactive immediately.
The book is You Can Create An Exceptional Life by Louise Hay
with Cheryl Richardson.
The book is in the conversational style and easy to read and relate with your life
How to Build an Exceptional Life: Lessons from Louise Hay
We often wait for "the right time" to start
feeling happy. We tell ourselves we’ll be at peace once the bills are paid, the
house is clean, or the perfect job lands in our lap.
But in the transformative book You Can Create an
Exceptional Life, Louise Hay and Cheryl Richardson remind us of a profound
truth: Your life doesn’t change from the outside in; it changes from the
inside out. If you’re ready to stop reacting to life and start creating it,
here are three foundational pillars from their collaboration to help you begin
today.
1. Master Your "Morning Medicine"
How you start your day is a blueprint for how the rest of
your hours will unfold. Louise Hay was a firm believer in the power of the
first hour. Instead of reaching for your phone and absorbing the world’s
stress, try "Morning Medicine":
- Gratitude
before your feet hit the floor: Simply say "Thank you" for
your bed, your breath, and the new day.
- Mirror
Work: Look yourself in the eyes in the bathroom mirror and say, "I
love you. I really, really love you." It feels awkward at first,
but it’s a powerful tool for rebuilding self-worth.
2. Treat Your Thoughts Like Seeds
One of the book's core metaphors is that our mind is like a
garden. Every thought you think is a seed you are planting. If you plant
"I’m not good enough" or "Everything always goes wrong,"
you shouldn't be surprised when your life feels like a patch of weeds.
To create an exceptional life, you must become a conscious
gardener:
- Catch
the "Inner Critic": When you notice a negative thought,
don't judge yourself. Just say, "Thank you for sharing, but that’s
no longer true."
- Replace
with Affirmations: An affirmation isn't "faking it"—it’s a
conscious choice to focus on what you want to grow. Instead of "I’m
broke," try "I am open and receptive to new avenues of
income."
3. Listen to Your Body’s Wisdom
Louise and Cheryl discuss how our physical health is often a
reflection of our emotional state. If you are experiencing
"dis-ease," your body might be trying to tell you something about a
pattern of thought you’ve been holding onto.
Creating an exceptional life means honoring your
"temple." This involves:
- Feeding
yourself with love: Choosing foods that make you feel vibrant.
- Releasing
resentment: Louise often taught that "The bridge to health is
forgiveness." Holding onto old anger is like drinking poison and
expecting the other person to get sick.
The Bottom Line
An "exceptional" life isn't one without
challenges. It’s a life where you have the tools to handle those challenges
with grace, self-love, and the knowledge that you are the architect of your own
experience.
As Louise would say: "Life loves you, and so do
I."
You can reach out to me if you want customized affirmation
for your career, life, relationship, health enhancement I will customize for
you. Ring or ping 9840706451
V Ranganathan
Coach, Healer, Author Trainer
https://vrnlp.com
