Mindset: Can You Edit Your Mental Software? 中文在下面 When we strengthen our awareness, we can learn to edit our mental software. One way to do this is through "Affirmations". Whenever you say "I am" followed by other words, those words become your reality. Have you heard yourself say: "I'm hopeless", "I'm a loser", "I can't get it together", I'll never be able to do this", or anything similar? If so, you might have found that your thoughts became true. "If you say you can, or you say you can't, I believe you." It's called "self-fulfilling prophecy". I grew up in a culture that taught me negative self-talk. I learned as a young adult that talking in this way creates "self-imposed limitations". Overcoming these limitations is part of my life's work. I discovered that I could program my thoughts and feelings for favorable outcomes. I'll give you an example of how I apply this in my life. When I first arrived in Taiwan, I knew a few hundred words of Mandarin. They were not everyday words. They were names of acupressure points and herbs. When I got here I said to myself: "I am becoming fluent in Chinese." I said this every day for my first year in Taiwan. "I am becoming fluent in Chinese." "I am becoming fluent in Chinese." Even when I felt frustration, I acted as if it was true. I was becoming fluent in Chinese. I reminded myself, again and again, every day. I often embarrassed myself. Sometimes I didn't even know. If I knew, I would take a step back, inquire and assess my mistake. I kept going. I acted as if I was fluent, sometimes with good results. At other times, I experienced mixed results, and occasionally, blank stares or outright avoidance. You can do this for yourself. Say to yourself every day: "I am becoming fluent in English." Try it! It works! 心態：你能修改你的心理軟體嗎？ 當我們提升自我覺察時，我們就能學會修改自己的心理軟體。其中一個方法就是透過「正向肯定語」。 每當你說「我是……」並接著其他詞語時，這些話語就會成為你的現實。你是否曾經對自己說過：「我沒救了」、「我就是個失敗者」、「我沒辦法把事情搞定」、「我永遠都做不到」或類似的話？如果有，你可能也發現這些想法真的成真了。「如果你說你可以，或你說你不行，我都相信你。」這就叫做「自我實現預言」。 我成長於一種文化，從小就教導我以負面方式對自己說話。年輕時我才了解到，這種說話方式會創造出「自我設限」。克服這些限制，是我人生使命的一部分。

Hi, I’m Seamas.I’m a lifelong learner, passionate about three main areas: 🎵 Music & SoundI write, perform, and record music. I also explore how sound can help with healing and stress relief. 🗣️ LanguageI love diving into the history of words and how their meanings evolve over time. How do the words we use shape our mindset? How can we communicate better—for a more connected, happier world? 🌱 Biology & WellnessI focus on human and ecological health. I’m trained in acupuncture and qigong, and continue learning in related fields. I’m always growing—in awareness, understanding, and sensitivity.Happy to share the journey with you! 嗨，我是 Seamas 「薛瑪斯」。我是一位熱愛學習的人，專注在三個主要領域： 🎵 音樂與聲音我創作、演出並錄製音樂，也探索聲音如何幫助療癒與紓解壓力。 🗣️ 語言我喜歡深入了解詞語的歷史，以及它們如何隨著時間演變。我們用的語言如何影響我們的思維？我們該如何更好地溝通，讓世界更有連結、更快樂？ 🌱 生物與身心健康我關注人類與生態的健康。擁有針灸與氣功的專業訓練，也不斷學習相關領域的知識。 我持續在覺察、理解與感受力中成長。很開心能與你分享這段旅程！