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3 Magic Words

by Danny Patka

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4.8
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Meditation
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Our words have power, specifically what we tell ourselves. Meditation allows us to become aware of the inner narrative that goes on so that we can mindfully choose the narrative we want to follow. Today's talk is about integrating 3 magic words - "I get to". When we replace "I need to" "I should", or "I have to" with these magic words, we begin to flip the switch from something being a burden or filled with stress to something we are choosing to do because we want to.

ReframingEmpowermentMotivationAwarenessStressMindfulnessSelf TalkLanguage ReframingSelf MotivationAwareness GuidanceAffirmationsPositive Affirmations

Transcript

Today,

We're going to talk about three magic words,

I get to.

And when you start to implement these words into your life,

Really some magic can happen.

And what we're doing here is we are replacing the phrases that you may be consciously or even unconsciously saying to yourself of,

I have to,

Or I need to.

So when we put those phrases in front of particular things that we want to get done,

It feels heavy.

It can feel like a burden.

It can almost feel like I need to meditate or otherwise I won't be okay.

Or I have to do this,

Otherwise things won't be okay.

And what we're doing here is replacing that with I get to.

I get to meditate.

I get to work on myself.

I get to dream of all the things that I want to create in my life.

And what we're doing when we replace I have to with I get to is that we get our power back.

We are the creators of our own life.

We are deciding to make a decision that is our choice versus when it's I need to,

I have to.

It almost is like,

Oh,

I have to do this and I don't even want to.

So I believe our words are extremely powerful and how we phrase and frame things really has a direct effect of how we feel and what our motivation is and what we call in through our words into our lives.

So my challenge to you today is to bring awareness to where in your life you are telling yourself that you need to do something,

You should be doing something,

You have to do it.

And what would it look like to replace it with I get to?

Notice how that feels to feel empowered to make a decision that is your choice and that benefits you.

Meet your Teacher

Danny PatkaAustin, TX, USA

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Recent Reviews

William

January 11, 2026

Thank you I get an opportunity to watch my language and discover ways to lighten my load 🙏🏼🤠💕

Salomé

December 10, 2025

I love the positive shift and clarity in thinking this brings, 🙏🏾 ☺️

Usha

December 9, 2025

A helpful reminder to take a to-do from burden to blessing which is very timely for me this morning - thank you!

Barbara

October 14, 2025

Thank you for this it was short and simple and just made so much sense

Patty

September 29, 2025

I get to leave a review this morning for this short yet powerful talk. Good on you.

Mia

September 26, 2025

Excellent way to reframe the things that we would want to get done . It does add a sense of confidence, calmness, and joy to accomplishing things Thank you. Namaste 🙏

Rebecca

August 27, 2025

Needed this today. Am feeling controlled by family, but I get to step out of that and be grateful that they love me

joe

July 14, 2025

I love this one. It's true. I get to do all these amazing things I get to meditate. I get to have a beautiful life, Namaste, my friend.

Anne

June 22, 2025

An excellent presenter and excellent thought, which I heard elsewhere but I must have needed the reminder from my Higher Power.

Anne

May 25, 2025

Thank you so much. Very empowering and encouraging.

Hayley-Rose

April 29, 2025

Amazing! I am looking forward to putting this into practice, I feel more positive about what I can do already. I have set it as my intention (on my phone Home Screen) to help me remember to do so. Thank you so much for sharing this 🙏

Teresa

April 23, 2025

Thank you for this wonderful rephrasing. It really does empower you & help you appreciate your choices🧡🕉️♓️☯️

Anna

April 14, 2025

Very powerful! Completely changes the thought process to being gratitude based ❤️

Abby

April 9, 2025

We all want more magic in our lives! Thanks for the reminder. 🕯️

Laura

March 24, 2025

This mind shift really does have the power to change how you live your life. So grateful for this message!💚

Kym

February 25, 2025

Good advice. I’m going to implement this strategy and see what happens….

Luanne

February 23, 2025

I so agree. I take it one step further...I get to because I can! Quite often when I do something I really don't want to do-like take a walk in frigid temperatures- I say to myself " Go do my walk because I CAN! Thank you.

Larry

February 22, 2025

Self talk. 3 words. So simple, but so powerful. I am happy i listened to this talk and get to post this review!

Cindy

February 1, 2025

I love it that I get to 👏 Blessings of gratitude and joy🙏

Kay

December 24, 2024

I really enjoyed this short meditation! Thanks for sharing! 😁

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