Who doesn’t appreciate the classic film Aladdin? A tale of a poor homeless man showing courage in the face of incredible circumstances and changing his future to become royalty and marrying a princess. If you take the time to think about it, there is a lot you can unpack from this story, but today I want to focus on the power of words.

In the story, the key to unlocking untold riches is a simple term “Open Sesame.” Many people speculate it is derived from the Hebrew word “Sisma” meaning “password” while others say it is the Arabic word “Simsim” for sesame seed which was a colloquial term meaning “Gate,” and then some say it is simply the words “says me” slurred together. Regardless of its origin, it is immortalized in our subconscious to be the ultimate password, holding infinite opportunities.

Open Sesame.

Are you imagining treasures and genies?

Here, there is no resistance to imagining any wonderful thing, there are no doubts or worries about what you are allowed to think about! This is the power of your subconscious mind.

These words took Aladdin on a new path in life that literally showed him a whole new world, a new fantastic point of view! 😁

We can use thoughts and words to do the same.

Our problem is typically that we have been taught to be practical or keep our heads out of the clouds. What this does is locks us down into the reality we were born into. Terms like “I can’t start a successful business” or “I can’t afford to travel” become brick walls in our way to let your heart decide.

This is where words, the power of mental housecleaning, and positive affirmations become so powerful!

We’re usually not even aware of the resistance we are holding on to, keeping us from our dreams. With positive affirmations, we can begin to break down those barriers with indisputable, subconscious truths, like I am loved, and I am worthy. Saying these out loud, whether you believe them at first or not, begins to open your eyes to the love and worth in your life!

Before you know it, you start correcting your negative thoughts like you would correct a child colouring on the walls.

“Why are you thinking that? I don’t want to think about that!”

And then, the real shining, shimmering, splendour. You can replace those thoughts with ones that make you happy!

“I’ve done this before; I can do it again!”

What is a unique positive thing you’ve done before? Something that you are really proud of that has nothing to do with what is in front of you today. Don’t be afraid to brag to yourself and give yourself a high five!

How good did that feel?

Now imagine that feeling everyday, and the joy it would bring you. The ease that would flow through your daily life. Your life would feel like a whole new world. One of abundance, joy, and ease. All through the power of your thoughts.

That life is waiting for you and the Silva Method can help you get there. Register today for my next course and say “Open Sesame” to a life that flows with no resistance.

Wishing you abundance, joy, and ease,
Stephen Dobos