AFFIRMATIONS
Affirmations are statements, written in simple, present tense language, that summarize what you wish to be true, what you know can be true. Affirmations, spoken often and with conviction, help us to "try on" our ideals. They help us to make dreams come true by believing that they already are true.
The most effective affirmations are those stated in "win-win" terms. This means that they honor other people in our lives also.Stating affirmations over and over essentially "hypnotizes" us into accepting them. You might be amazed at how powerful affirmations can be as tools to help transform your behavior and your life.
Try creating a page of affirmations, and reading them aloud each morning, or whenever worries cloud your mind. It is also very healing to speak affirmations while looking at yourself in the mirror, and embodying the truth of your message through posture, voice tone and delivery. When you can speak affirmations and believe them, you know you are hitting the mark.
One of the most powerful affirmations I have ever learned came from Louise Hay's book You Can Heal Your Life. She describes an activity in which you are to say "I love you" while looking at yourself in the mirror. It is very powerful, and I recommend both the activity and her book.
Other examples of positive affirmations are listed below.
I am healthy, attractive and vibrant.
I feel great!
I easily find loving solutions to my problems. I see the answers clearly.
I enjoy my relationships and the opportunities they give me to share love.
All of my needs are met in ways that are joyful and positive for all concerned.
Everyday, I see and feel how much I am loved.
I am grateful for all the love in my life.
My beauty and health grow greater as I get older. I inspire others to believe more fully in the capacity of their bodies.
I replace my fears with love. I am delighted at the wonderful and beautiful adventure that is my life.
