“Your Daily Dose” is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized wisdom from all the great teachers. But you could also choose to turn it into something more… a powerful daily practice for personal growth. Give it a try!
A message from today’s meditation:
The only things that EVER hold you back, are the thoughts that you have about yourself. I want you to really get this… there is nothing else standing in your way but the way that you see yourself, but here’s the real issue – the way you see yourself doesn’t even belong to you, you inherited it… all of the thoughts you have about yourself, are the opinions of people around you that you accepted as truth…
The only reason we even know our own names, is because people around us repeated it so many times that we started believing it was true, and this is equally true for everything else we believe about ourselves.
“The only thing that keeps you from deserving, or loving yourself, or whatever, is someone else’s belief or opinion that you have accepted as truth.” – Louise Hay
“It’s only a thought, and a thought can be changed. I am not limited by any past thinking. I choose my thoughts with care. I constantly have new insights and new ways of looking at my world. I am willing to change and grow.” – Louise Hay
“Your thoughts and beliefs of the past have created this moment, and all the moments up to this moment. What you are now choosing to believe and think and say will create the next moment and the next day and the next month and the next year.” – Louise Hay
The opinions of the people around us as we grow, cast a very long shadow over our lives. As we delve deeper into the origins of our beliefs, we discover that many of them are merely echoes of other people’s opinions and judgments. We internalize these external perspectives, shaping our self-perception perhaps for the rest of our lives!
Which outside opinions of yourself, have you accepted as truth?
The great news is that you don’t have to continue to live in the shadows cast by these old spells from the past. You have the power to break free!
Old conversations on repeat from the past are what created the beliefs you have about yourself right now, but in just the same way – and this is really powerful – the conversations that you choose to have with yourself from today, will shape the beliefs you have about yourself tomorrow.
This is your choice! The conversation with yourself that you choose to show up for every day from this day onward – the language you use when you speak to yourself – will write the new programme that becomes the operating system of your future.
Today’s meditation journey is a gentle reminder to question the origins of your old beliefs about yourself. And also, today’s meditation asks you to pick up the responsibility to become the author of all your future conversations, consciously shaping the thoughts and beliefs that will create your tomorrow.
Affirmations to reinforce new conversations with old parts of you:
- “I am the author of my own story, and I choose to write down the most empowering version of myself.”
- “I release all inherited beliefs that no longer serve my highest good.”
- “I speak to myself with the same compassion I would show a dear friend.”
- “My future is created by the beliefs I cultivate today.”
By breaking free from the chains of limiting beliefs, you can reclaim your true self and live a more authentic, fulfilling life. Remember, you are not defined by the opinions of others. You are a unique and valuable individual with the power to shape your own future.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: The masks we wear.
Today’s LIVE meditation
https://youtu.be/ASweiLOPCl4 2025
https://youtu.be/RbYOQp2-Djg 2024
https://youtu.be/IDrife9uvws 2023
https://youtu.be/HrHuY75B_bA 2022
Practice the “Daily Dose”
Let’s put it into practice! Choose what works for you – daily, once a week or whenever inspiration strikes. Putting pen to paper wires the neural pathways that will create your new habits.
1 – Affirmation
Write down your favourite affirmation on a sticky note and place it somewhere that you’ll be able to see it the whole day.
- “I am the author of my own story, and I choose to write down the most empowering version of myself.”
- “I release all inherited beliefs that no longer serve my highest good.”
- “I speak to myself with the same compassion I would show a dear friend.”
- “My future is created by the beliefs I cultivate today.”
2 – A moment of reflection
Use today’s question as a journal prompt. If you don’t have the time to sit down and write, just take a moment to reflect on your response.
The Stories You Tell Yourself: Complete this sentence in your journal: “I am the kind of person who…” Write down 5 – 10 completions, then examine each one. For each belief, ask yourself: Is this actually true about me, or is this something I learned to believe about myself? What evidence do I have for and against this belief? Which of these stories serve me, and which ones limit me?
3 – Quotes to share
Send a quote to someone who needs it, or share them all on social media to spread the good vibes!
4 – Q&A for deeper learning
Read through the questions and answers and write down at least one “aha moment” that clicked for you.
1. How can I tell if a belief about myself is actually mine or inherited from others?
Ask yourself: “When did I first start believing this about myself?” Often, inherited beliefs can be traced back to specific people or moments in childhood. If you can remember someone telling you something repeatedly, or if the belief sounds like it’s in someone else’s voice, it’s likely inherited. Additionally, beliefs that feel heavy, limiting, or accompanied by shame are often not authentically yours.
2. Is it really possible to change deeply ingrained beliefs about myself?
Yes, absolutely. Our brains have neuroplasticity, meaning they can form new neural pathways throughout our lives. Just as you learned these beliefs through repetition, you can unlearn them through conscious, repeated practice of new thoughts. The key is consistency and patience – the same way these beliefs were formed slowly over time, they can be changed through persistent, intentional effort.
3. How long does it take to reprogram limiting beliefs?
The timeline varies for each person and belief. While it may sometimes be possible to get a new habit to stick in as little as 21 days, the truth is it can take several months and even years for deep psychological changes to take root. The most productive approach is to completely let go of a timeline and simply become really good at recognizing every limiting belief that shows up. Confront every limiting belief with a gentle but firm conversation, “… this an old story and it’s simply not true, …”
4. What if I can’t remember where a specific limiting belief came from?
Not remembering the origin doesn’t prevent you from changing the belief. Focus on questioning the belief’s validity in your current life: “Is this belief serving me? Is it based on current evidence or old assumptions?” You can still consciously choose new thoughts and beliefs regardless of where the old ones originated.
5. How do I handle resistance or fear when trying to change my self-beliefs?
Resistance is normal and often indicates you’re touching something important. Start small with beliefs that feel less threatening. Practice self-compassion and remember that fear often accompanies growth. You might also try gradual exposure – instead of jumping to “I am amazing,” start with “I am learning to see myself more positively.”
6. What’s the difference between positive thinking and genuinely changing beliefs?
Positive thinking can sometimes feel forced or superficial if it doesn’t align with your deeper beliefs. Genuine belief change involves questioning the validity of old beliefs, understanding their origins, and consciously choosing new thoughts that feel authentic and true. It’s about finding evidence for new beliefs rather than just repeating affirmations that feel hollow.
7. How can I maintain new, empowering beliefs when others around me still hold the old opinions?
Protecting your new beliefs requires boundaries and conscious choice. You might need to limit discussions about your goals with unsupportive people, seek out new communities that reflect your growing self-concept, and develop a strong daily practice of reinforcing your new beliefs. Remember, you don’t need anyone else’s permission to change your mind about yourself.