Abracadabra

The Magic Word and My Experience

The magic word/incantation that I once engraved on an ordinary bracelet — and which was with me all the time until it broke — carries deep meaning.

In Hebrew it means “I will create as I speak.” In Aramaic it translates as “I create as word.”

Behind this concept/magic word there really lies deep meaning.

It was believed to possess healing powers, magical abilities to heal people and drive away their demons.

In today’s time, due to the influence of (popular) psychology/culture, we know that abracadabra is usually connected with “watch what you say/wish, it might come true.”

Indeed, it emphasizes the importance of careful expression toward others. But it is especially connected with what we say to ourselves… both aloud and in silence.

 

The Power of Words and the Subconscious

To simplify, our words affect our subconscious mind (deeper than we are sometimes aware), and in that way they reflect and send back to us what we said, in various forms.

Although this may seem ridiculous to many, I firmly stand behind this position. Because it is true and I have seen (and still see) these effects every day.

Watch what you say to yourself (and to others). Your subconscious mind and your body will be affected by those words, and you will feel the consequences of those words. Maybe not immediately, but inevitably you will.

 

Ants and River

You know how they say that thousands and thousands of ants can destroy a stone castle, over time? Well, imagine each negative thought/word as an ant, and your body and mind as that castle.

Want another example? A river hits against a big stone. The big, proud stone doesn’t allow the river to pass. However, the river patiently “pushes.” There will be two outcomes:

either the river will break through the stone OR it will find a way around it.

In any case, that’s defeat for the stone.

Think about this. Each word – one ant/wave.

 

The Power of Thought Control

I believe you all know that study about how the average person has around 45,000 – 80,000 thoughts daily.

Ok, these numbers really vary depending on the source we would refer to (and there are assumptions that research where such numbers are mentioned exists), and according to other research, that number doesn’t exceed 6,000… but, wow, that’s a lot whichever number you chose in this range!

But here’s the million-dollar question: Have you ever thought about how many of those thoughts are negative and how they affect you badly?

Do you remember my sentences from earlier… about systematic destruction of body and soul? Ants, river?

You need to start controlling as many of your negative thoughts as possible, as soon as possible.

Of course, I don’t think you can control every thought — that’s literally impossible (and I believe it would drive us to madness).

I’m talking about those thoughts you can immediately become aware of.

 

Instant Replacement

If I say/think something negative about myself, I immediately replace it with one positive thought… or two… or three if necessary.

I know, I know… it’s such an old solution, classic, you’ve heard this before.

But guess what? It works. Seriously. This is actually a method that is also applied in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

Because our brain cannot have two thoughts at the same time… and if I can somewhat influence it, isn’t it better to (try to) choose the positive one?

All in all, you need to train yourself not to keep negative thoughts in your mind for too long.

But, to achieve this, you must go step by step.

Steps and Reality

From:

I am sick → I am healthy and feel great, I could run a marathon!

… (most likely) definitely won’t work. The brain will rebel. The information and real situation are so different, that not only do they not overlap at any point, but it seems they can’t even approach each other. An extreme goal is set, and the brain (and your body after it) are not willing to cooperate. Stress and frustration are created.

But if you start with:

I am sick → I feel stronger than before and I feel that I’m recovering quickly, I know I’ll be healthy soon, because I have so much to do in the coming days.

… it will change your brain’s perspective on the situation. The brain sees this as something realistically achievable and meaningful, so it changes its mode of operation (i.e., biochemical activities) and focuses on the idea of recovery.

When you think about it a little better, positive thoughts are like going to the gym (or exercising at home).

If you’ve been out of shape for years, do you really expect to see muscles after a few days, no matter how intensely you exercised? Let’s be realistic!

Many people go to extremes: “Let me exercise like a maniac every day, non-stop. I need results as soon as possible.”

You might see a small result. And then… the body breaks down. And you’re back at the beginning.

Now replace the exercise example with the positive thinking example.

 

Change Your Inner Dialogue

If you’ve been repeating for years: “No one will accept (me, my work, my emotions, my talent, my soul).”

I have only one question – who told you that? One person? Two? Three? Ten? One hundred? One thousand?

There are more than 8 billion people in the world. Even in the most pessimistic scenario, probably ten million people would accept you. Of those, several thousand are maybe close to you.

But you don’t see them.

Why? Because you’ve conditioned yourself to think: “I am a failure and don’t deserve to be accepted.”

Solution? CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK AND FEEL ABOUT YOURSELF.

But that doesn’t mean you should start behaving arrogantly, egocentrically. A huge number of people make this cardinal mistake – they confuse strengthening self-confidence and self-love with arrogance, spoiledness, selfishness, rude behavior toward others (remember TOPOR?). Start by paying attention to what you say to yourself — both in silence and aloud.

 

Conclusion

Words are power. They are a tool of creation or destruction.

Every word you say to yourself is a signal to your subconscious mind. And the subconscious mind will, sooner or later, create reality in accordance with that signal.

Remember, once a word is spoken it’s like a released arrow – it cannot come back.

And now let’s Abracadabra through one exercise. ⬇⬇⬇

🧭 Mini-Exercise: “Abracadabra Thought Replacement”

Goal: To become aware of the words we say to ourselves and to immediately transform them into ones that support us, instead of destroying us.

Step 1 – Awareness (2 minutes)

During the day, catch yourself when you say (or think) something negative about yourself.

Example: “I never do anything right.”

Step 2 – Stop (30 seconds)

Stop and say aloud (or to yourself): “Abracadabra – it’s changing.” This is a signal to your brain that it’s time for redirection.

Step 3 – Replacement (2 minutes)

Replace the negative sentence with a realistic positive alternative.

Example:

Negative: “I never do anything right.”

Positive replacement: “I learn from my mistakes and I’m progressing more and more.”

Step 4 – Anchor (1 minute)

Write down that new thought in a diary/phone. If you want, repeat it three times aloud.

Step 5 – Reflection (evening, 5 minutes)

At the end of the day write down:

How many negative thoughts did I catch?

Which positive words did I insert instead of them?

How did I feel after the replacement?

✨ BrankoS addition:

If you repeat the exercise for 21 days, your “abracadabra anchor” will become a new habit. Just as a river changes the shape of stone over time, so do your thoughts shape your inner world.