Each of us is accountable for our experiences and everything we think, believe, say, feel, and do. Our responsibility stems from the ideas and thoughts we were exposed to early in life, which we accepted and repetitively chose to think, ultimately leading us to believe certain things about ourselves and life. Consequently, we are entirely responsible for our experiences, including addictive behaviors related to drugs and alcohol. Every individual is accountable for creating their own addictive habits.

Furthermore, people are responsible for their mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, which arise from negative thoughts and beliefs that they have chosen to accept and repeat. These negative thoughts often communicate messages of inadequacy, telling individuals that they are not good enough or that they are less than others. Each person has always been responsible for their experiences, including substance use and mental health challenges, due to the negative beliefs they have formed about their worth as human beings.

Victimization does not truly exist; it is merely a belief or thought that individuals create and adopt to avoid accepting their responsibility for their experiences and the direction of their lives. The journey of personal transformation involves taking complete responsibility for everything we think, say, believe, feel, do, and experience. It is essential to remember that our thoughts and beliefs are what shape our experiences.

An individual’s ability to change and transform their life is closely tied to their acceptance of responsibility for creating and influencing all their experiences. This acceptance particularly applies to situations that do not turn out as expected, as well as to thoughts, beliefs, and feelings about oneself, especially concerning one’s value and worth as a human being. This responsibility also encompasses all addictive behaviors regarding drugs and alcohol, along with mental health struggles. We are accountable for all our experiences in life, regardless of their content or context.

We choose all our experiences and how our lives unfold. Each person decides or chooses their experiences, including addictive behaviors toward drugs and alcohol, as well as mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Every moment, we are making conscious choices about our thoughts and experiences. By fully accepting our ability to choose, individuals can recognize their responsibility for their lives and understand how to transform them.

We continuously choose what to think and believe, what to say, how to feel, and what actions to take. All our choices and decisions stem from our thoughts and beliefs regarding our perceived value and worth, which we create and reinforce in the present moment. Our self-image influences our choices in every area of life. Everything we experience originates from our self-image. We have always had the power to choose to think differently, focusing on positive thoughts rather than negative ones.

The process of transformation involves practicing conscious awareness of our thinking, being mindful of our thoughts and beliefs at every moment and recognizing the choices we make based on our thought processes and their consequences for ourselves and others. Becoming aware of our choices and their effects, especially those thoughts we choose to believe about ourselves, empowers us to take full responsibility for our lives. This awareness allows us to tap into our ability to transform our lives by thinking differently.

It’s important to practice recognizing that we create all our experiences and our lives through the thoughts we choose in the present moment. This realization empowers us to initiate change and transformation in our lives and helps us let go of the false belief that we are victims. We shape our lives based on the ideas and thoughts we accept, reinforce, and act upon. The act of choosing is how we take responsibility for our power and use it to create and transform all our life experiences.

We have the power to transform our experiences and our lives. Every person has always had the ability to change and improve their life, including the capacity to overcome addiction to drugs and alcohol and to address mental health issues. Individuals are the creators of their lives, not mere products of external circumstances. No one is a victim; we all possess the power to alter the trajectory of our lives.

In each moment, individuals are doing their best with the knowledge, understanding, and awareness they have at the time. As they learn and gain more insight, they create the possibility of making different and better choices for themselves, allowing them to live powerfully rather than as victims. Knowledge is indeed power, and the key to an individual’s capacity for change lies in their thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes—especially regarding their value and worth as human beings.

By learning to shift their negative thoughts and beliefs about their self-worth to positive ones, a person can transform their life, break free from addictive behaviors, and find lasting solutions to mental health challenges. Each individual has the power to learn to think differently, more effectively, and more positively about their value and worth.

The negative beliefs a person holds about their self-worth are merely thoughts they have created and come to believe—ideas that can be changed to reflect their true, positive value and worth as a human being. A person’s ability to change their life is rooted in transforming their thoughts and beliefs. The solution for anyone lies in learning how to use their mind to think positively about themselves and applying this knowledge to cultivate self-love in their lives.

Our thoughts hold great power. A person’s beliefs and thinking patterns are not only powerful but also creative. These thoughts shape all experiences and the course of one’s life. Moment by moment, individuals are continuously shaping their lives through their thoughts and beliefs.

Addictive behaviors related to drugs and alcohol, as well as mental health issues, often stem from the ideas and beliefs that a person accepts early in life and maintains throughout their existence. Once these beliefs are accepted, the individual is responsible for perpetuating negative thoughts about their perceived value and worth as a human being, particularly the belief that they are not good enough.

The root cause of an individual’s addictive behavior lies in their mind, rather than in their body. Specifically, it is a thought about themselves—an idea they accepted in the past and continue to replay—that triggers their addiction and mental health struggles. This negative thought suggests that they are inadequate or not enough in the present moment.

The belief that one is not good enough is a self-limiting belief that impacts every aspect of life, determining what they can experience and achieve. It is not the drugs or alcohol to which a person is addicted; rather, they are addicted to negative thinking—specifically, the persistent belief that they are not worthy. This mindset emerges from a fundamental negative belief about oneself, consistently reinforcing the idea of inadequacy. This self-image shapes the experiences that follow.

Our point of power is always in the present moment. A person’s ability to change and transform their life is found in the Now. Change and transformation are not rooted in the past or the future, as neither of those exist in any real sense. Only the present moment is real and powerful.

The experiences of the past and future do not exist; only the present moment matters. What a person thinks and does in the present is crucial, as it is in this moment that they can create what they will come to experience as their life. Real change happens in the present.

Learning to be fully present allows individuals to access their true power, which comes from within, rooted in thoughts, beliefs, and consciousness, as well as from their Source, Spirit, Higher Power, or God. Part of this journey involves staying grounded in the present moment to harness the natural power that transforms life and brings true happiness.

When someone remains anchored in the present, they open themselves to a genuine connection with their Higher Power, Source, Spirit, or God. By doing this empowering work and staying in the Now, they come to understand their identity and their origins from Source, Spirit, Higher Power, or God. They will learn and experience the meaning of “I am connected to God, my Higher Power, Source, and Spirit.”

Our thoughts and beliefs are incredibly powerful; they shape what we say, believe, feel, do, and experience. They also influence the functioning of our physical bodies. In fact, our thoughts and beliefs can alter the structure of our organs.

The psychology of our thoughts and beliefs directly affects our physiology. Essentially, our mental state creates our experiences and impacts our physical bodies. This connection is so strong that our thinking patterns can lead to either illness or health.

The mind and body are intertwined; they are not separate entities. What we think and believe manifests in our physical form. Thus, our thoughts and beliefs significantly influence our bodily health.

When we think positively, we foster a healthy physiology. Conversely, negative thinking can lead to an unhealthy body. Our physical well-being is closely tied to our mental well-being. To maintain a healthy body, we must prioritize keeping our minds healthy. Positive thoughts contribute to a positive and healthy body.

Our psychology shapes everything we think, say, believe, feel, do, and experience. The power to change and transform our lives lies in the thoughts and beliefs we create moment by moment. The outcomes of our life journey depend on the quality of our knowledge, which is often summed up in the phrase “knowledge is power.”

The nature of our experiences and the lives we lead is fundamentally influenced by our thoughts and beliefs, all of which are built on a foundation of knowledge. It’s important to recognize that we are doing the best we can in each moment, given our current knowledge, understanding, and awareness. However, the truth or adequacy of our knowledge can evolve over time.

As we learn and acquire new information, our knowledge can become more accurate and aligned with the truth. This, in turn, enables us to make better choices and engage in more effective actions. A positive outcome in our lives relies on gaining knowledge that reflects the truth more accurately. When we learn more about the truth, we can lead healthier lives.

As previously mentioned, knowledge is power. Our journey of transformation involves acquiring knowledge, understanding, awareness, and cultivating positive thoughts and beliefs that are more aligned with the truth. Understanding provides us with insight, while awareness is the first crucial step toward healing, change, and transformation in our lives.

Forgiveness is essential for recovery and transformation. To move forward, a person must let go of negative past experiences, forgive everyone involved, and especially forgive themselves for their perceived mistakes and the negative energy created by their thoughts and beliefs about the past. By forgiving, individuals can tap into their inner power to change their lives, overcome addictive behaviors related to drugs and alcohol, and address mental health challenges.

When a person holds onto grudges and refuses to forgive, they become trapped by their past, feeling stuck and unable to move forward, often seeing themselves as victims. This can lead to blaming others and avoiding responsibility for their actions, potentially fueling resentment. It is important to remember that an individual’s past does not truly exist; it manifests solely as thoughts or beliefs, which we can refer to as memory—ideas or beliefs that can be changed or transformed.

People can reshape their thoughts and perceptions about the past. The only reality we have is the present moment, not our past. The events that happened before do not hold any real power over an individual now; they never did. What truly matters is a person’s thoughts and beliefs about those past events, not the events themselves. Letting go of the past through forgiveness enables individuals to fully embrace the present moment.

The individual’s beliefs and thoughts about their past are what truly matter, not the events that have already occurred, as those events have ceased to exist the moment they happened. A person can learn to release their past and move powerfully into the present, embracing the Now. Choosing not to forgive and remaining stuck in the past denies individuals their power and access to the only means through which they can transform their lives—by changing their thoughts and beliefs about their worth and value as human beings in the present moment.

A person is not defined by their thoughts or beliefs. While thinking, thoughts, and beliefs are part of our mental processes, they do not represent our true selves. Our minds are simply tools we use to generate thoughts and beliefs, and we are not our minds either. Many individuals struggle to understand who they truly are. They often believe that their identity is shaped by the external world—by people, places, and things. Many derive their sense of identity from their actions, possessions, or others’ perceptions of their reputation.

However, those who define their identity in this way may ultimately experience emotional or psychological pain. This occurs because the external world is constantly changing, leaving them unfulfilled with the identities they have constructed for themselves. This dissatisfaction arises from seeking self-worth in the wrong places and trying to live a life that isn’t genuine to who they are. When individuals believe that their value lies in external factors, they risk an existential crisis, leading to a devaluation of themselves and a negative self-image.

In contrast, if an individual looks inward rather than focusing on the external world for their identity, they open themselves up to discovering their true self. By releasing attachments to external sources of identity, one can embark on an inward journey, eventually uncovering their essence, understanding their thoughts, and identifying their Source of power. This transformative process fosters unconditional self-love.

A person has the capacity to cultivate positive thoughts and feelings about themselves and their life. By nurturing thoughts of respect, acceptance, approval, and acknowledgment, they can authentically love themselves as they are in the present moment. This genuine self-love leads to a deeper understanding of their identity and fosters a connection to their Higher Power, Source, Spirit, or God. Loving oneself authentically, knowing your true identity, and connecting to the divine are interconnected processes. The love we experience for ourselves is a reflection of the divine, for God is love.

As you nurture self-love, you begin to understand who you are in life and as a human being. Through this self-love, you restore your connection to your Higher Power, Source, Spirit, or God. In building this connection, you come to recognize that you embody this divine essence. As Dr. Wayne Dyer once stated, declaring that you are God is not blasphemy; it is a realization of your identity. Ultimately, you will learn that your identity is rooted in the Source from which you came.

We must be fully committed to our transformation. A person’s commitment to their healing and growth is crucial in determining whether they relapse into addictive behaviors, continue facing mental health challenges, or ultimately change the negative trajectory of their life to one filled with happiness, joy, and freedom. Achieving this transformation requires complete dedication from the individual.

This commitment involves changing negative thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, especially those related to self-worth and value as a person, into positive ones. Accomplishing this transformation demands dedication, discipline, perseverance, and immersion in the healing process. At the beginning of this journey, it is essential for individuals to follow their therapist’s suggestions without question.

There can be no selective adherence to the recommendations made by the therapist. Individuals must commit to all suggestions with obedience. From these suggestions, they should also collaborate with their therapist to plan and execute their recovery, remaining accountable and responsible, as if their life depends on these efforts—because it truly does.

By following the guidance of those who have walked this path before, individuals can transform their lives and eventually help others in similar situations. This advice becomes even more crucial when a person starts to shift their negative self-perception to a genuinely positive one. It is natural to feel an urge to resist change and the recommendations given, possibly leading to a return to unhealthy behaviors or mental health struggles.

The root cause of addictive behaviors related to drugs and alcohol, as well as other forms of addiction, lies in a person’s thoughts or beliefs. Specifically, many individuals struggling with addiction and various mental health issues hold a fundamental belief that they are not good enough or that they are less valuable than others. This negative self-perception leads to a lack of authentic self-love, which is further exacerbated by their damaging thoughts about their own worth.

When someone believes they are inherently inadequate—a notion referred to here as a core or self-limiting belief—they often engage in self-destructive behaviors. These behaviors serve to reinforce and validate their negative views of themselves. How a person thinks and believes about their identity significantly influences how they feel about themselves and how they treat their own well-being.

Due to this negative self-perception, individuals are more likely to draw dangerous experiences and substances into their lives, particularly drugs and alcohol. These substances not only validate their harmful beliefs but also pose a serious risk to their health and well-being, potentially leading to severe consequences, including death, if such behaviors continue. The essence of addictive behavior related to drugs and alcohol originates in the mind—not the body. It stems from mental health issues, psychological factors, and pervasive negative thoughts about oneself.

Drugs and alcohol are not the primary problems; they are merely symptoms and tools that individuals use to inflict self-harm. More accurately, drugs and alcohol can be seen as instruments for self-destruction. The true cause of addiction lies in the belief that one is inadequate, unworthy, and inconsequential. This principle applies not only to substance addictions but also to compulsive behaviors related to gambling, food, pornography, and sex, as well as many mental health disorders.

Loving yourself is essential for overcoming addictive behaviors and mental health challenges. To change the course of one’s life, eliminate dependency on drugs and alcohol, and address mental health issues, it is crucial for an individual to learn how to truly respect, accept, acknowledge, and eventually love themselves as they are in the present moment.

Understanding what self-love entails and bringing that knowledge into daily life can lead to true wisdom and genuine happiness. While experiencing authentic self-love is straightforward, it requires commitment and dedication to personal transformation. To support this process, individuals may need guidance from others and must be open-minded, willing to accept and follow suggestions from those who understand and embody the principles of transformation.

To facilitate their transformation, individuals should acquire the necessary knowledge and practice it daily, allowing them to integrate the wisdom of self-love into their lives. True change occurs only when negative thoughts regarding one’s self-worth are replaced with positive affirmations. It is vital to let go of any negative ideas, beliefs, or considerations about oneself and replace them with positive thoughts and beliefs.

When a person begins to think positively about themselves, they will realize that they are perfect, whole, and complete, that they genuinely matter, that they are good enough, and that they are enough just as they are in the present moment. Embracing a positive self-image leads to authentic self-love, diminishing the desire for drugs or alcohol and alleviating feelings of depression, anxiety, and worthlessness. Ultimately, individuals will find true happiness in being themselves, fully present in the moment. As previously mentioned, self-approval and self-acceptance are fundamental keys to achieving genuine self-love and transformation.

Dr. Harry Henshaw

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