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Dear Louise, Although I’m 28 years old, I sometimes feel like I’m 128. My life is lonely, as my friends have all emigrated to other countries, and I haven’t found my Mr. Right to share my life with. This is frustrating because I feel that I have so much to give. Your book You Can Heal Your Life is helping me, but at times I feel so sad and helpless. How do I bring happiness and love into my life (and Mr. Right. of course)? —G.R., Zambia Dear G.R., Old thoughts make you feel old. Choosing sad and helpless thoughts makes you feel like a victim. Yes, many of your friends have left, but you must realize that the Universe has given you an opportunity for a new life. Awaken each morning with an anticipation of good things happening today. Affirm: “I look with wonder at all the good in my life.” When you truly love yourself and enjoy being with yourself, then you’ll be irresistible to others. No one is attracted to a sad, helpless victim. Also affirm: “I now become the hapiness and love I wnat in my life. I bring joy wherever I go. Everybody loves me.” Dear Louise, I’m 22 years old and have been suffering from quite a severe depression for about two years now. I’m at the end of my medical treatment (antidepressive) and have just ended psychological therapy. I’ve got a wonderful boyfriend who supports me in every way, and my life is totally changed from what it was before. The thing is, now, when the healing is showing good results, I still totally lose faith in life, and it all seems so painfully gray and vacuum-like. I’m afraid of getting hurt again, and it prevents me from saying a full and honest yes to living a healthy life. Any advice for me? —J.R.,Norway Dear J.R., It’s just an old habit of yours-choosing all this depressive thinking and losing faith. Say the affirmations below to yourself and then go and live life to the fullest. Be a wonderful girlfriend to your wonderful boyfriend. Let the past go! “I am not that old, depressed person any longer. I am a new being, and I love every bit of my life. I appreciate myself, my friends, and my loved ones.” “No one will hurt me again, for I absolutely refuse to hurt myself with my own thoughts ever again.” “Life is good, and I am enjoying it all!” Dear Louise, I’m in high school and I have such a bad habit: I bite my fingernails all the time. I don’t even know why I do it anymore. What do you suggest I do? —G.D., Los Angeles, CA Dear G.D., You’re so afraid of doing something wrong. You’re worried sick that someone will find you failing. This is terrible pressure to live under. Don’t do this to yourself. Let it go. The fingers represent attention to details, and nail biting often masks frustration and anger. You’re literally eating away at yourself with angry thoughts and feelings. Nail biting, like any addictive habit, is a means for coping with these uncomfortable feelings. The best way to release a negative habit is to find a more effective form of expression for your frustration. Active journaling or drawing may be helpful. An excellent book on this subject is Recovery of Your Inner Child by Dr. Lucia Capacchione. Also, kiss your nails several times a day with love. They’ve been hated for far too long. Affirmations to use are: “I have a high regard and respect for myself. I support and love myself unconditionally. As a result, I am safe to express all that I am! I release and I let go. It doesn’t matter what others think. I love myself, and I am perfect just as I am right here and right now. I am safe and filled with joy. All is well in my world.” Louise L. Hay is a metaphysical teacher and the best-selling author of numerous books, including You Can Heal Your Life, Empowering Women, and I Can Do It. If you would like Louise to answer your letter in this publication, please send it to: Dear Louise Column, c/o Hay House, Inc., P.O. Box 5100, Carlsbad, CA 92018-5100, or email your letter to: admin@hayhouse.com. Please visit Louise’s Website at: www.louisehay.com or the Hay House Website at: www.hayhouse.com. |
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