# Focused Words Can Transform the Inner State by Bryant McGill > “Intention, prayer, and affirmation work as tools of inner transformation. Like fire changing one substance into another, focused words and intention can change a person's psychological state. Many traditions use these practices for exactly that purpose.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Language, Self-Dialogue, and the Practice of Transformation - Livestream (Sep 2016)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Language, Self-Dialogue, and the Practice of Transformation - Livestream|Language, Self-Dialogue, and the Practice of Transformation - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2016-09-07). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/simple reminders/Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought|Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Language, Self-Dialogue, and the Practice of Transformation - Livestream|Language, Self-Dialogue, and the Practice of Transformation - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Personal Transformation|Personal Transformation]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Intention, prayer, and affirmation work as tools of inner transformation. Like fire changing one substance into another, focused words and intention can change a person's psychological state. Many traditions use these practices for exactly that purpose.” — Bryant McGill, Language, Self-Dialogue, and the Practice of Transformation - Livestream (Sep 2016) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-focused-words-transform-state ```