I realize that title may sound silly, but go with me here.  Energy healing is about getting to the root of your problems and releasing any stuck energy so that you can move forward with grace and ease.  Often we create our own energetic tethers by playing small and making excuses for ourselves. Do you ever let your "buts" get in the way of living your dreams? I think we all fall into this at times.

Since everything is energy, including our thoughts, maybe it’s time to do a little energy healing by paying attention to any negative self-talk so that we can change our thoughts, which will change our energy, which can change our lives for the better!

Have you ever caught yourself saying something like…

1. I could have accomplished that BUT...

2. I know this relationship is not healthy for me BUT...

3. I would have such-and-such in my life BUT...

4. I really do believe in myself BUT...

5. I know I could do that if I put forth the effort BUT...

6. I'm really committed to losing this extra weight BUT...

7. I know I should start exercising again BUT...

8. I know my skills are worth more money and I should raise my fees BUT...

9. Ten minutes of daily meditation could really help me BUT...

If we aren't careful we can "but" ourselves right out of our own potential! Many times we may not even be aware how often these excuses rear their ugly little heads in our lives.   The energy of those negative thoughts becomes the creed we live by. Make a mental note to be more consciously aware of anytime this excuse comes up. One simple exercise is to change the BUT to the word AND.

1. I know this relationship is not healthy for me AND I have the self-love to do something about it.

2. I know I could do that if I put forth the effort AND I now have the courage to do it

3. I really do believe in myself AND when negative self-talk gets in the way, I naturally replace it with a positive thought about myself.

4. I'm really committed to losing this extra weight AND I am now eating smaller portions of healthier foods.

5. I know I should start exercising again AND I find a form of exercise that is gentle enough to do with my particular physical problem (ps--Tai Chi Flow is do-able regardless of any health ailment!)

6. Ten minutes of daily meditation could really help me AND I now get up a little earlier each day in order to give myself that gift.

Wow, look what a difference one little word makes! Using the word AND gives you the opportunity to be accountable to do something about it, instead of being a victim and putting the problem outside your control. You can actually feel how different the energy is on the AND statements as compared to the BUT statements. Only you have the power to change your circumstances by changing your statement of them.

Here’s an easy way to flip your energy from negative to positive. Try this exercise: list on paper any goals, dreams, projects that you are having trouble following through with, or that you regret not accomplishing. See how often that feeling of “BUT I can't do that because...” comes up. Here's the fun part - simply discard the word BUT and replace it with AND, then complete the sentence with a positive ending. Simply put, BUT closes the door, AND opens the door. Now the door is open . . . trust yourself and walk through it!

Carolyn Cooper is a gifted Energy Intuitive, author, and speaker. With amazing simplicity she aligns energy patterns to restore balance to individuals, groups and corporations.  As CEO and founder of Calyco Healing, Inc. Carolyn has created a unique energy-healing training course in which anyone can learn how to heal themselves and others. http://www.CalycoHealing.com  Carolyn is also the host of the “Living in the Flow Show” on the Women’s Information Network.