Is it important to hold promises sacred?

Whether it is a promise to yourself or to others, to hold it sacred or not depends if it is helpful or harmful.

A promise to someone to return a favour or a promise to self to be less judging are good and helpful. It increases your integrity and trustworthiness. 

However, there are some knee-jerk promises which you have made during moments of high emotional hurt, which you might not want to keep. 

Promises of revenge, self-harm, punishment or withdrawal from social interactions etc, are unhelpful yet powerful intentions made, and most often than not, wired into our unconscious.

They linger in the background in self-fulfilling ways, showing up in our life and behaviors in 'mysterious' ways..

We may ask to be released from any promises made to ourselves or others in our present, past, or future lives, consciously or unconsciously, that are holding us back from fulfilling our greatest good. 

Through meditation and mindfulness, Hypnotherapy or Time Line Therapy, we may heal from self-love, light, forgiveness, and gain the wisdom to do our best from this point forward to be true to our word.

This liberated energy will guide us towards making empowering promises and those that we truly mean, as we are only as good as our word.

Healthline listed 5 tips. 

1. 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐚𝐭.  

When you create rules around when you can and can’t eat, you’re setting yourself up for hunger, feelings of deprivation, and fear of food.

2. 𝐄𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐲. 

When you listen to your natural hunger cues, you will be able regulate your appetite and manage your food intake.

3. 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐄𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 

Take time to make gentle observations, such as the taste and texture of the food, how your hunger and fullness cues change, and your enjoyment of the food.

4. 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐭. 

Labeling a food as “bad” gives it unnecessary power. When you can’t have something, the more you’ll crave and want it.

5. 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞.

Imagine, when you don’t have to justify your food choices to yourself or anyone else. Instead of giving a reason for your food choices, allow yourself to eat food that you feel is best for you at that very moment. 

Developing a good relationship with food takes time, patience, and kindness toward yourself. Allow yourself to navigate this journey without judgment, and take it day by day!