Hello Dr. Richard… I’m so glad I found the post about this on my FYP. the reason for this post of yours being so important to me is because I tested this theory unknowingly, back in 2011. In June of that year I suffered an auto immune attack on my spinal cord, and left me with a disorder called Transverse Myelitis. At the time, I was left as a paraplegic. I was told by two neurologist, that I might not walk again. And if I did, it would be very challenging most likely. I spent three months in a SCI/TBI rehabilitation hospital… Essentially preparing me for life in a wheelchair. Nearly every single night when I went to sleep at that hospital, alone, and without the use of my legs… I would repeat the following sentence anywhere from 150 to 300 times… “You will walk again“. My theory was, and the reason for doing this, was that if I could get my body and mind in sync with each other, specifically the part of my body that was paralyzed, Then I could get those signals that weren’t currently being received by the part of my spinal cord that was damaged, and controlled my legs, And they could begin to communicate again. Of course, as my body healed, the part of my spinal cord that had a lesion on it from the auto immune attack, where the signals from my brain would stop, needed to heal… And as my physical therapist explained to me… There’s a chance those nerve signals would reconnect over time, and slowly my legs would begin to work again. He described it to me, the healing process, as the root system to a plant that is obstructed by something… Preventing the roots from growing… Well, those roots will find a way to continue growing… And they will grow around the obstacle. The lesion on my spinal cord being the obstacle… I suppose I coached those nerves along with my bodies, natural healing process, into reconnecting and establishing connection once again. After saying that one sentence that many times nearly every single night… I believed I would walk again. and I feel like I convinced the rest of my body, that I would walk again. And after five months, I took my first steps again. My body believed what’s my brain and mind were telling it. There is no way for any medical professional to quantify the power of the human spirit along with the power of the human mind.
The value of being bathed in affirmative info is on display in a charming story that was a finalist in an essay contest to come up with ideas for 'saving the world': "The Empathy Chip" https://suespeaks.org/the-empathy-chip. If people felt good about themselves, they'd create the world we'd all like to be in.
For me, the most powerful affirmations are affirmations tied to essential developmental messages are incredibly powerful. The foundational affirmations of simply being—being cared for, loved, and welcomed—are crucial. These messages help establish a sense of safety and worth from the very beginning of life. When individuals internalize these affirmations, they can foster resilience, self-compassion, and a secure sense of self. In my practice, I find that reinforcing these core affirmations can help clients reconnect with their intrinsic value and navigate life's challenges with a stronger, healthier mindset.
Hello Dr. Richard… I’m so glad I found the post about this on my FYP. the reason for this post of yours being so important to me is because I tested this theory unknowingly, back in 2011. In June of that year I suffered an auto immune attack on my spinal cord, and left me with a disorder called Transverse Myelitis. At the time, I was left as a paraplegic. I was told by two neurologist, that I might not walk again. And if I did, it would be very challenging most likely. I spent three months in a SCI/TBI rehabilitation hospital… Essentially preparing me for life in a wheelchair. Nearly every single night when I went to sleep at that hospital, alone, and without the use of my legs… I would repeat the following sentence anywhere from 150 to 300 times… “You will walk again“. My theory was, and the reason for doing this, was that if I could get my body and mind in sync with each other, specifically the part of my body that was paralyzed, Then I could get those signals that weren’t currently being received by the part of my spinal cord that was damaged, and controlled my legs, And they could begin to communicate again. Of course, as my body healed, the part of my spinal cord that had a lesion on it from the auto immune attack, where the signals from my brain would stop, needed to heal… And as my physical therapist explained to me… There’s a chance those nerve signals would reconnect over time, and slowly my legs would begin to work again. He described it to me, the healing process, as the root system to a plant that is obstructed by something… Preventing the roots from growing… Well, those roots will find a way to continue growing… And they will grow around the obstacle. The lesion on my spinal cord being the obstacle… I suppose I coached those nerves along with my bodies, natural healing process, into reconnecting and establishing connection once again. After saying that one sentence that many times nearly every single night… I believed I would walk again. and I feel like I convinced the rest of my body, that I would walk again. And after five months, I took my first steps again. My body believed what’s my brain and mind were telling it. There is no way for any medical professional to quantify the power of the human spirit along with the power of the human mind.
The value of being bathed in affirmative info is on display in a charming story that was a finalist in an essay contest to come up with ideas for 'saving the world': "The Empathy Chip" https://suespeaks.org/the-empathy-chip. If people felt good about themselves, they'd create the world we'd all like to be in.
For me, the most powerful affirmations are affirmations tied to essential developmental messages are incredibly powerful. The foundational affirmations of simply being—being cared for, loved, and welcomed—are crucial. These messages help establish a sense of safety and worth from the very beginning of life. When individuals internalize these affirmations, they can foster resilience, self-compassion, and a secure sense of self. In my practice, I find that reinforcing these core affirmations can help clients reconnect with their intrinsic value and navigate life's challenges with a stronger, healthier mindset.