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ANNAGRAMMATICA’S

Little Book of POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS by Mary Campbell

COMING SUMMER 2013 Positive

Affirmations for Kids

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� CONTENTS �

how I got the vibe ........................................................................................................ 5 affirmations upward bound ...................................................................................... 6 feel a deeper love for yourself—Sandra Anne Taylor ......................................... 7 positive affirmations � more than happy talk ................................................... 7 positive affirmations � propelling you toward healthy-self-love ................ 8 affirmations � transforming the negative to the positive ............................ 9 but what’s the good news? ....................................................................................... 9 death, doom, destruction, mayhem, warty witches .......................................... 11 private wars… ’what if?’ ................................................................................................ 12 reprieve ............................................................................................................................. 13 love yourself — unconditionally! ................................................................................ 14 write your own affirmations ........................................................................................ 15 owning my power, claiming my truth ..................................................................... 16 reflections, my mirror affirmations ............................................................................ 17 use affirmations that complement and reinforce each other ........................... 18 meditate for inner peace and intergalactic harmony ......................................... 19 reinforce affirmations with meditation .................................................................... 20 meditation plus affirmations keeps you honest .................................................... 21 how far to decrepitude? .............................................................................................. 22 more on meditation and affirmations ...................................................................... 22 are you practicing heart coherence? ....................................................................... 23 how affirmations work ................................................................................................. 24 affirming spirit’s eternal truth ..................................................................................... 24

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now is the time for time for boundless

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daily journaling prompts you on time, energy ........................................................... 25 the power of positive affirmations ................................................................................. 26 language, song, dance, and creation ........................................................................... 26 the power of language: the [living] word ................................................................... 27 ahead of his time: Emile Coué ........................................................................................ 27 think positively ...................................................................................................................... 28 quotations from norman vincent peale and others ................................................... 29 when you meditate, use positive affirmations ............................................................ 31 self-talk for winners ............................................................................................................. 31 yes, I can! ................................................................................................................................ 31 level 1 ...................................................................................................................................... 31 level 2 ...................................................................................................................................... 31 level 3 ...................................................................................................................................... 32 level 4 ...................................................................................................................................... 32 level 5 ...................................................................................................................................... 33 write your own affirmations ............................................................................................. 34 75 affirmations ..................................................................................................................... 35 affirming abundance with the turn of a phrase ........................................................ 38 borrowed affirmations ....................................................................................................... 39 positive affirmations for kids, coming late summer 2013 ........................................ 44

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SUGAR SUGAR SUGAR SUGAR ININININ THETHETHETHE MORNINGMORNINGMORNINGMORNING… … … … ON A LAZY SUMMER MORON A LAZY SUMMER MORON A LAZY SUMMER MORON A LAZY SUMMER MORNINGNINGNINGNING IN 2011, IN 2011, IN 2011, IN 2011, a particular ad headline on my computer caught my eye::::

I love the way I lookI love the way I lookI love the way I look��aglow with happiness and health aglow with happiness and health aglow with happiness and health ��

EEEERRRR----RRRR----RRRR----KKKK! ! ! ! Too late, I whipped out my AAAANTINTINTINTI----AAAAFFIRMATIONFFIRMATIONFFIRMATIONFFIRMATION SSSSTUNTUNTUNTUN GGGGUNUNUNUN. . . . EGADEGADEGADEGAD! ! ! ! It still wore its chain-saw-resistant protective packaging. “Batteries,” it smirked, “sold separately.”

I conceded; further opposition would only endanger the children. In any case, my brain had a mind of its own. “...A“...A“...A“...AGLOWGLOWGLOWGLOW” ” ” ” had won it over and was pulling the rest of me along. I committed the text to memory, saved it on the computer, and cartwheeled after my brain toward the bathroom.

HHHHOWOWOWOW I I I I GOTGOTGOTGOT THETHETHETHE VIBEVIBEVIBEVIBE u ntil a few years ago, I thought the whole idea of positive affirmations was lame. WORSE than lame. DELUSIONAL! Keeping a straight face was more than I could manage, gazing soulfully at my mirror image and crooning I’M [YOU’RE] BEAUTIFUL AND THE WORLD LOVES

ME [YOU] a dozen times, jowls flapping rhythmically like fleshy castanets.

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affirmations upward boundaffirmations upward boundaffirmations upward bound

gggggggggggg oing oing oing up? Enjoy that Ferris-wheel exhilaration with truly uplifting affirmations that resonate with body and spirit. Because my Higher Self — the essential, eternal ME — is always radiant with per-fect health and absolute well-being... I can affirm with genuine conviction, “I “I “I “I AMAMAMAM BRIMMINGBRIMMINGBRIMMINGBRIMMING WITHWITHWITHWITH HEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTH ANDANDANDAND WELLWELLWELLWELL----BEINGBEINGBEINGBEING.” .” .” .” � It rings true for the soul... � it feels genuine... and � it inspires me to

eat my peas. Every time I say “I I I I AMAMAMAM BRIMMINGBRIMMINGBRIMMINGBRIMMING WITHWITHWITHWITH HEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTH ANDANDANDAND WELLWELLWELLWELL----BEINGBEINGBEINGBEING,” ,” ,” ,” I feel lighter... livelier... more energetic and refreshed. What effect does this affirmation have on YOU? What effect does this affirmation have on YOU? What effect does this affirmation have on YOU? What effect does this affirmation have on YOU?

Now, try on THIS affirmation: “I “I “I “I AMAMAMAM GOINGGOINGGOINGGOING TOTOTOTO MAKEMAKEMAKEMAKE AAAA PROFITPROFITPROFITPROFIT OFOFOFOF $1 $1 $1 $1 MILLIONMILLIONMILLIONMILLION THISTHISTHISTHIS CALENDARCALENDARCALENDARCALENDAR YEARYEARYEARYEAR.” .” .” .” Does it give you goose bumps? Then go for it. By all means. Me? It gives me a panic attack. � I know what “health” looks like and what “well-being” feels like. But I can’t warm up to a hoop-de-la over profits. Maybe if you’d hand me the check I’d feel the magic....

maybe God has a better planmaybe God has a better planmaybe God has a better planmaybe God has a better planmaybe God has a better planmaybe God has a better planmaybe God has a better planmaybe God has a better planmaybe God has a better planmaybe God has a better planmaybe God has a better planmaybe God has a better plan aaa narrow affirmation—say, MEETINGMEETINGMEETINGMEETING YOURYOURYOURYOUR SOULSOULSOULSOUL MATEMATEMATEMATE ANDANDANDAND GETTINGGETTINGGETTINGGETTING MARRIEDMARRIEDMARRIEDMARRIED BYBYBYBY SSSSEPTEMBEREPTEMBEREPTEMBEREPTEMBER————could come back to bite you. Maybe God has a better plan.

When you set your intention, leave wiggle room. You can’t ultimately control the Divine, who has the big picture and can see around the bend. Co-create a major goal using affirmations that allow for the unexpected; for example: RRRRIGHTIGHTIGHTIGHT NOWNOWNOWNOW I I I I AMAMAMAM CREATINGCREATINGCREATINGCREATING SPACESPACESPACESPACE FORFORFORFOR MYMYMYMY LIFELIFELIFELIFE PARTNERPARTNERPARTNERPARTNER———— ANANANAN INTELLIGENTINTELLIGENTINTELLIGENTINTELLIGENT, , , , PROSPEROUSPROSPEROUSPROSPEROUSPROSPEROUS, , , , ATHLETICATHLETICATHLETICATHLETIC GUYGUYGUYGUY WITHWITHWITHWITH AAAA GREATGREATGREATGREAT SENSESENSESENSESENSE OFOFOFOF HUMORHUMORHUMORHUMOR... ... ... ... WHOWHOWHOWHO ISISISIS ONONONON AAAA SEEKERSEEKERSEEKERSEEKER’’’’SSSS SPIRITUALSPIRITUALSPIRITUALSPIRITUAL PATHPATHPATHPATH ANDANDANDAND WHOWHOWHOWHO LOVESLOVESLOVESLOVES TOTOTOTO TRAVELTRAVELTRAVELTRAVEL, , , , LOVESLOVESLOVESLOVES HISHISHISHIS FAMILYFAMILYFAMILYFAMILY, , , , ANDANDANDAND LOVESLOVESLOVESLOVES MEMEMEME MOSTMOSTMOSTMOST OFOFOFOF ALLALLALLALL. . . . I I I I AFFIRMAFFIRMAFFIRMAFFIRM THISTHISTHISTHIS REALITYREALITYREALITYREALITY OROROROR ANANANAN EVENEVENEVENEVEN BETTERBETTERBETTERBETTER OUT-OUT-OUT-OUT-COMECOMECOMECOME, , , , ACCORDINGACCORDINGACCORDINGACCORDING TOTOTOTO SSSSPIRITPIRITPIRITPIRIT’’’’SSSS VISIONVISIONVISIONVISION ANDANDANDAND THETHETHETHE HIGHESTHIGHESTHIGHESTHIGHEST GOODGOODGOODGOOD OFOFOFOF ALLALLALLALL CONCERNEDCONCERNEDCONCERNEDCONCERNED....

for extra energy...for extra energy...for extra energy...for extra energy...for extra energy...for extra energy...for extra energy...for extra energy...for extra energy...for extra energy...for extra energy...for extra energy...

♦ FFFFRAMERAMERAMERAME YOURYOURYOURYOUR AFFIRMATIONSAFFIRMATIONSAFFIRMATIONSAFFIRMATIONS in the vocabulary of what you want, not what you don’t want ———— “I “I “I “I LOVELOVELOVELOVE MYMYMYMY HAPPYHAPPYHAPPYHAPPY, , , , JOYOUSJOYOUSJOYOUSJOYOUS LIFELIFELIFELIFE,” ,” ,” ,” not “I’“I’“I’“I’MMMM NONONONO LONGERLONGERLONGERLONGER DEPRESSEDDEPRESSEDDEPRESSEDDEPRESSED.” .” .” .”

♦ SSSSTATEMENTSTATEMENTSTATEMENTSTATEMENTS BEGINNINGBEGINNINGBEGINNINGBEGINNING “I “I “I “I AMAMAMAM” ” ” ” are especially strong; “I am” represents the name of God. ♦ YYYYOUOUOUOU’’’’LLLLLLLL RESPONDRESPONDRESPONDRESPOND most powerfully to your own voice. Say affirmations out loud, ideally several times a day. If possi-

ble, record them on a CD. Listen to the recording as you’re falling asleep. ♦ ””””MMMM IRRORIRRORIRRORIRROR WORKWORKWORKWORK,” ,” ,” ,” À LA Louise Hay, can be magical. Speak to your firstfirstfirstfirst----person person person person image —“I love myself’

— and then to your secondsecondsecondsecond----person person person person image — “I love you.” joy workjoy workjoy workjoy workjoy workjoy workjoy workjoy workjoy workjoy workjoy workjoy work aaa ffirmations ffirmations ffirmations are fun but they’re not a game. Immersing yourself in positive affirmations is a

healthy, compassionate, and powerful way to LOVELOVELOVELOVE YOURSELFYOURSELFYOURSELFYOURSELF, , , , FEELFEELFEELFEEL ATATATAT HOMEHOMEHOMEHOME ININININ YOURYOURYOURYOUR SKINSKINSKINSKIN, , , , ANDANDANDAND RE-RE-RE-RE-BUILDBUILDBUILDBUILD YOURYOURYOURYOUR SELFSELFSELFSELF----ESTEEMESTEEMESTEEMESTEEM…. …. …. …. for the JOY of it!

afafafaf----firfirfirfir----MAYMAYMAYMAY----

shun shun shun shun (n.) (n.) (n.) (n.) ———— a positive a positive a positive a positive

phrase about yourself or phrase about yourself or phrase about yourself or phrase about yourself or

your circumstances that your circumstances that your circumstances that your circumstances that

you repeat throughout the you repeat throughout the you repeat throughout the you repeat throughout the

day, using the present day, using the present day, using the present day, using the present

tense, as if already true. tense, as if already true. tense, as if already true. tense, as if already true.

Also “positive thinking,” Also “positive thinking,” Also “positive thinking,” Also “positive thinking,”

“self“self“self“self----empowerment” empowerment” empowerment” empowerment” ––––

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Yikes! My wrinkles had vanished, and my SKINSKINSKINSKIN—ooh-la-la! It was soft and dewy as a Georgia peach!

...NNNNNNNNNNNNARCISSUSARCISSUSARCISSUSARCISSUSARCISSUSARCISSUSARCISSUSARCISSUSARCISSUSARCISSUSARCISSUSARCISSUS IN THE AFTERNOON

iiiiiiiiiiii spent the rest of the day giving myself various beauty treatments, then looking in the mirror, sometimes saying the affirmation, sometimes not. A

mystifying near-disaster has yet to be explained (yikes?!)—Without warning, at about 3 p.m., the GLOW just up and WENT! Allergies turned my eyes red and watery. My lower teeth looked like Confederate troops—uniformly gray, lined up facing south. My hair went flat and stringy, and my skin had all the sheen and luster of WPA cement.

By bedtime, however, I was back in bloom — persis-tently aglow and in need of a new mirror (we wore the old one out).

I had THE VIBE, THE VIBE, THE VIBE, THE VIBE, and it was powerfully intoxicating. Whether my newfound magnificence would hold up in the cold, hard light of PHYSICAL REALITY hardly mat-tered. I had entered the fertile realm OF INFINITE POTEN-TIAL, where (by definition) anything was possible.

POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS �MORE THAN ‘HAPPY TALK’

hhhhhhhhhhhh appiness is the highest form of satisfaction… the key to fulfillment… and your most important re-sponsibility to yourself and the universe. YOUR

WELL-BEING CONTRIBUTES TO THE PLANET’S HEALTH IN WAYS THAT RESEARCHERS REFER TO AS COHERENCE, OR “GLOBAL ORDER.” (See “heart coherence,” p. 22.)

POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS... ............REMINDREMINDREMINDREMIND USUSUSUS WHOWHOWHOWHO WEWEWEWE AREAREAREARE at the core and how vast is our potential; but “the time before we awaken to the knowledge of our glorious immortality” is not wasted.

Have no regrets. Wherever we are, whatever we are doing, and everything that has led us to this time and place... all is exactly as it need-ed to be. ————O. Lawless, “Meditations”O. Lawless, “Meditations”O. Lawless, “Meditations”O. Lawless, “Meditations”

There’s no such thing as wasted time.There’s no such thing as wasted time.There’s no such thing as wasted time.There’s no such thing as wasted time.

‘FEEL A DEEPER LOVE FOR YOURSELF’

a uthor and intuitive Sandra Anne Taylor travels the world teaching standing-

room-only audiences to create lives of joy and abundance. She is an expert on CONSCIOUSNESS-CREATED REALITY—the theory (drawn from quantum mechanics) that revived popular interest in the LAW OF ATTRACTION — which, Tay-lor is quick to point out, is widely

m i s u n d e r s t o o d . “There are numerous laws of attraction,” says the NEW YORK TIMES–bestselling au-thor of QUANTUM SUC-CESS and a score of other books and CDs (including, with twin Sharon Klingler, SE-CRETS OF SUCCESS).

Superficially under-stood, the Law of Attraction maintains that you can get what you want simp-ly by thinking about it — using your CONSCIOUSNESS to

create your REALITY. It’s not that simple, Taylor explains.

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Seeking happiness is instinctive. Every cell, every body process leans into the highest feeling it can conceive of. If I am awash in misery I reach for RELIEF FROM SUFFERING, EQUILIBRIUM, HAPPINESS... whatever seems attainable. EASING THE PAIN, RELIEVING THE PANIC.. these are the body’s instinctive reactions whether one is sleepless and frantic over a missing teenager at 3 a.m. or, at the same hour, trapped in a smoke-filled room, gasping for oxygen.

USE THIS BOOK TO ERASE BAD HABITS, CREATE GOOD HABITS. When I’m not happy, I can usually blame bad habits—not enough sleep, poor diet, lame excuses (“too old,” “can’t afford”). Behind the bad habits there’s probably not enough love of self…. I’m betting this is true for you, too. Get happier with positive affirmations. This book will show you how.

POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS �PROPELLING YOU TOWARD HEALTHY SELF-LOVE a ccording to the organization Mental Health Advocacy Inc., positive affirmations are an expression

or idea that is repeated, often without thinking about it, used to impress the subconscious with a thought that can motivate you, remind you of your talents and provide the confi-

dence you need to accomplish goals.Regular use of positive affirmations can help change your attitudes, behaviors and habits. Those who utilize the power of positive affirmations report that you can use them to heal, to find romance and prosperity, and to achieve peace of mind.

The organization recommends that affirmations be • as short as four or five words so you’ll remember them • in the present tense • repeated as often as you think of it,… while waiting in line, for example • repeated while you’re relaxed and focused...accompanied by deep breaths

Mental Health Advocacy Inc. suggests these positive affirmations on its web-site, MENTALHEALTHADVOCACYINC.ORG: • I release my fear and in the process I let go of my depression. • I [can] reveal myself to the world without fear of judgment or criticism from others as well as myself

and my anxiety will disappear. • I choose to forgive and let go of anger. • I choose to be happy. • I will no longer allow fear to keep me from enjoying my life. • I deserve happiness. • I am strong and confident knowing I will come through this challenge with a greater awareness of

who I am. • I release all the ties that bind me to anxiety or depression.

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To attract the people, circum-stances, and possessions you want, shift toward “a higher and brighter mental and emotional energy,” says Taylor. She uses positive affirmations to sustain enthusiasm and self-love.

“When we’re doing affirmations, we’re p r o g r a m m i n g [beneficial] neural pathways in the brain..., using repeti-tion as well as feel-ing the truth of the affirmations in our hearts.” If you can’t honestly say, “I am valuable,” Taylor suggests using phrases such as “I am discovering how valuable I am.”

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Low-to-mediocre 1st-semester grades | Improve 2nd semester via enthusiasm, study habits

Loving parent but ashamed of being a “yeller” | No rudeness; civilized behavior w/ discipline Terrified of speaking in front of a group | Develop confidence and poise as speaker, in general

I am an energetic student, fascinated by my course content and eager to keep pace with the class. Can you improve this?Can you improve this?Can you improve this?Can you improve this?

positivepositivepositivepositive focusedfocusedfocusedfocused briefbriefbriefbrief present tensepresent tensepresent tensepresent tense

My upbeat behavior shows I love and respect all the members of my family. When disciplining children is nec-essary, I am polite and in control. Can you improve this?Can you improve this?Can you improve this?Can you improve this?

Constantly misplacing keys, other objects | Develop useful habits, get organized

REPEAT YOUR AFFIRMATIONSREPEAT YOUR AFFIRMATIONSREPEAT YOUR AFFIRMATIONSREPEAT YOUR AFFIRMATIONS • with focus and energy • while visualizing them • while feeling “intentions ful-

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I am energetic, effective, and efficient

My prayers are answered. Angels and guides are acting on my behalf

I love myself fully and unconditionally

I deserve, appreciate, and celebrate all the

good that comes to me

I am capable of creating great

miracles

I am fearless, for God lives in me

Life’s most beautiful enchantments are available to me

I am delighted by others’ good fortune, success, and

achievements

I feel safe and at ease in the world

I love and accept people as they are, understanding that all

do the best they know how

MY MIRROR AFFIRMATIONS

reflections t he mirror-affirmation exam-

ples at right worked well for me during a time when I was

feeling insecure and frustrated in my efforts... undeserving, ineffec-tive, and envious of those who seemed to succeed easily. Your own affirmations might be very different in order to reflect your particular slice of life.

♦ Affix your affirmations where you’ll notice them, on or near a mirror.

♦ Repeat them aloud several times morning and evening; also during the day if possi-ble. Give them your full at-tention and energy.

♦ Replace them as needs and concerns change.

In addition, “Queen of Affirma-tions” Louise Hay recommends you tell your reflection, with your whole heart:

I LOVE YOU. I REALLY, RE-I LOVE YOU. I REALLY, RE-I LOVE YOU. I REALLY, RE-I LOVE YOU. I REALLY, RE-ALLY LOVE YOU.ALLY LOVE YOU.ALLY LOVE YOU.ALLY LOVE YOU.



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USE AFFIRMATIONS THAT complement complement complement complement AND rein-rein-rein-rein-force force force force EACH OTHER AFFIRM THAT YOU ARE already receiving already receiving already receiving already receiving ABUNDANCE... AND LET YOUR AFFIRMATIONS EXPRESS YOUR joyjoyjoyjoy & gratitude gratitude gratitude gratitude ACCORDINGLY

i f I want Spirit to smile upon my orthodontia, my new ro-mance, or my search for a bigger house to accommodate my growing family... then it only makes sense for me to affirm a Universe that can and will respond to my desires with an em-

phatic YES! Below are examples of statements that affirm — in dif-ferent ways and contexts — housing abundance in general and my successful housing search in particular.*

1. I am purchasing a solid 1890s three-bedroom house, beautiful-ly restored, landscaped with consideration for children and dogs, on a quiet street, in a parklike setting, and at an astonish-ingly low price, before October of this year. Spirit is cooperat-ing with me to manifest THIS or something even nearer to per-fection, for the health, well-being, and lasting happiness of all concerned.

2. The Universe possesses unlimited resources with which to bless and shelter all living things.

3. The Divine understands the needs of all species and bestows perfect shelter, comfort, and safety accordingly. Sparrows and sovereigns are abundantly provided for, just as you and I are, in ways far more generous than we could ever have imagined.

�� My heart is overflowing with happiness and gratitude for the comfortable, beautiful dwelling that even now is being pre-pared for me and my family. I thank Spirit and the angels all day long for our new home, which is perfect in every respect, down to each detail!

* To my way of thinking, affirmations are brief and memorable, easily working their way into habitual thought. Some people, however, consider items 1, 3, and 4 (above) to be a style of affirmation, so I include them as examples.

DOUBLE UP ON DOUBLE UP ON DOUBLE UP ON DOUBLE UP ON MIRROR WORKMIRROR WORKMIRROR WORKMIRROR WORK ...if you’re feeling insecure ...if you’re feeling insecure ...if you’re feeling insecure ...if you’re feeling insecure about, say, an upcoming job about, say, an upcoming job about, say, an upcoming job about, say, an upcoming job interview. Make eye contact interview. Make eye contact interview. Make eye contact interview. Make eye contact with your mirror image and with your mirror image and with your mirror image and with your mirror image and say out loud, with sincerity, “I say out loud, with sincerity, “I say out loud, with sincerity, “I say out loud, with sincerity, “I am the ideal candidate for this am the ideal candidate for this am the ideal candidate for this am the ideal candidate for this job. It lines up beautifully with job. It lines up beautifully with job. It lines up beautifully with job. It lines up beautifully with my strengths.” Or something…. my strengths.” Or something…. my strengths.” Or something…. my strengths.” Or something…. Repeat in the 2nd person: Repeat in the 2nd person: Repeat in the 2nd person: Repeat in the 2nd person: “YOU are the ideal candi-“YOU are the ideal candi-“YOU are the ideal candi-“YOU are the ideal candi-date....” Make sure you’ve stud-date....” Make sure you’ve stud-date....” Make sure you’ve stud-date....” Make sure you’ve stud-ied job requirements and ied job requirements and ied job requirements and ied job requirements and know this to be credible. Do know this to be credible. Do know this to be credible. Do know this to be credible. Do the affirmation several times a the affirmation several times a the affirmation several times a the affirmation several times a day, with and without the mir-day, with and without the mir-day, with and without the mir-day, with and without the mir-ror.ror.ror.ror.

FEEL it. FEEL it. FEEL it. FEEL it. Your attention might Your attention might Your attention might Your attention might wander, so repeat each affir-wander, so repeat each affir-wander, so repeat each affir-wander, so repeat each affir-mation until it clicks in and you mation until it clicks in and you mation until it clicks in and you mation until it clicks in and you get that pleasant vibe….get that pleasant vibe….get that pleasant vibe….get that pleasant vibe….



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MEDITATEMEDITATEMEDITATEMEDITATE FORFORFORFOR INNERINNERINNERINNER PEACEPEACEPEACEPEACE ANDANDANDAND INTERGALACTICINTERGALACTICINTERGALACTICINTERGALACTIC HARMONYHARMONYHARMONYHARMONY

w ars begin as battles in ordinary peo-ple’s hearts. This is one of those ad-ages that ring true poetically, but it’s scientifically demonstrable as well..

For the sake of our own health and happiness, and for the well-being of inner and outer space (intercellular to intergalactic), we need to keep the peace.

Two types of meditation — MINDFULNESS MEDITA-TION and TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION — have been actively studied at leading universities and medical centers. Research has continually and conclusively established that THESE FORMS OF MEDITATION SUPPORT PERSONAL SERENITY AND INTERPERSONAL COOPERATION BY CREATINGCREATINGCREATINGCREATING PHYSI-PHYSI-PHYSI-PHYSI-CALCALCALCAL CHANGESCHANGESCHANGESCHANGES ININININ THETHETHETHE BRAINBRAINBRAINBRAIN....

The practice of mindfulness meditation rein-forces “present-moment awareness.” When the meditator’s thought strays from focus on the present moment, the meditator uncritically leads the attention back to the object of focus. Through patient repetition, the brain in effect “breaks the habit” of disorganized activity that disorganized activity that disorganized activity that disorganized activity that darts between past and futuredarts between past and futuredarts between past and futuredarts between past and future, guilt and fear, resentment and worry... and forms AAAA NEWNEWNEWNEW HAB-HAB-HAB-HAB-ITITITIT ———— CALMCALMCALMCALM, , , , ORDERLYORDERLYORDERLYORDERLY THINKINGTHINKINGTHINKINGTHINKING FOCUSEDFOCUSEDFOCUSEDFOCUSED ONONONON THETHETHETHE PRESENTPRESENTPRESENTPRESENT.... After just a few weeks of regular medi-tation, present-moment awareness starts to become the default consciousness. This health-ier brain activity is beneficial to many if not most automatic body processes.

People who meditate regularly tend to be par-ticularly aware of those sneaky thoughts that slide unexamined or unnoticed into conscious-ness and then wreak havoc. These include the things we say when we’re beating up on our-selves: “WHAT A STUPID THING TO DO! I’M SUCH A DITZ! I DON’T KNOW WHY THEY PUT UP WITH ME! I’M NO USE TO ANYONE!”

MEDITATIONMEDITATIONMEDITATIONMEDITATION ANDANDANDAND AFFIRMATIONSAFFIRMATIONSAFFIRMATIONSAFFIRMATIONS AREAREAREARE COMPLEMENTARYCOMPLEMENTARYCOMPLEMENTARYCOMPLEMENTARY

t o establish an affirmation in consciousness, meditate on it for 10 or 15 minutes. Say it repeatedly, being sure to absorb

the meaning as well as the content; or see yourse l f embody ing the aff i rmation and enjoying the satisfaction.... —adapted from Sandra Anne Taylor



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REINFORCE affirmations WITH meditation

I f you CONSCIOUSLY pamper yourself with positive af-firmations, be sure not to UNCONSCIOUSLY shoot yourself in the foot with self-criticism at the same time.

Your meditation practice — by quieting your mind and slowing down your thinking — isolates and spotlights negative thoughts and thinking habits. When I started meditating in 1995, I uncovered deep, dark pools of men-tal sewage — hidden fears about old age I had been har-boring below the surface of conscious thought:

� appliances (dentures, hearing aids, walkers) � diseases � disabilities � drooping (boobs, eyelids)

IS THIS you? WITHOUT YOUR AWARENESS, WITHOUT YOUR AWARENESS, WITHOUT YOUR AWARENESS, WITHOUT YOUR AWARENESS, your mind relentlessly grinds away... � scolding and berating you for minor matters (breaking a glass, forgetting an appointment) � fretting about trivialities: a glass of water spilled, a five-minute delay in your schedule � worrying about making a bad impression on your daughter’s new boyfriend

WITHOUT YOUR REALIZIWITHOUT YOUR REALIZIWITHOUT YOUR REALIZIWITHOUT YOUR REALIZING IT, NG IT, NG IT, NG IT, your mind disengages and you... � slip back into old people-pleasing habits because it’s easier than saying no � slip back into careless eating habits: too much sugar and packaged food, for example

� disconnect from your body; hate how it looks and feels after three pregnancies � are too exhausted to stand up to unruly children, plan family activities, eat meals together,

monitor “screen time” � serve on committees and sit in unproductive meetings because you feel obligated

� are dissatisfied with quality of communication, romance, sex in your intimate relationships

MEDITATION FILTERS OUT “JUNK THINKINGMEDITATION FILTERS OUT “JUNK THINKINGMEDITATION FILTERS OUT “JUNK THINKINGMEDITATION FILTERS OUT “JUNK THINKING,” the bad habits you’re not aware of, while you replace some of the toxic thoughts with positive affirmations (“God loves me and wants me to be happy!”).

daily meditation HELPS YOU MONITOR YOUR THOUGHTS TO KEEP OUT UNWELCOME OR TOXIC IDEAS AND BELIEFS



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HOWHOWHOWHOW FARFARFARFAR TOTOTOTO DECREPITUDEDECREPITUDEDECREPITUDEDECREPITUDE???? p ermanently giving up bicycling (or bridge, or happy hour, or anything else you enjoy regu-larly) is a big decision. Whether or not it’s necessary, even contemplating it is going to help cement the illusion of decrepitude.

When the AARP started recruiting members as young as fifty, it set an unfor-tunate precedent for aging by default — that is, unknowingly crossing an invisi-ble line into senior citizenship. Giving up certain social events or forms of mobility can exact a high price in energy level, cardiovascular health, flexibility, and sense of freedom and independ-ence... sad enough, and much worse if you cross that line without conscious thought; if you drift across based on some vague idea of appropriateness; or if you succumb to pressure from your spouse, partner, or children.

Whatever your age, the flood of life’s incessant demands can sweep you along and sap your power. You’ll find life much less stressful and more satisfying if you use affirmations, medita-tion, and journaling to stay alert and ahead of the tide… ♦ remembering who you are and what you want ♦ setting and achieving a few key objectives ♦ preventing bad habits from sweeping in and taking control….

ONE METHOD OF MEDITAONE METHOD OF MEDITAONE METHOD OF MEDITAONE METHOD OF MEDITATING ON AFFIRMATIONSTING ON AFFIRMATIONSTING ON AFFIRMATIONSTING ON AFFIRMATIONS is to choose a single affirmation that is particularly relevant to current circumstances — “Change is a blessing, opening the way to growth and greater happiness” if you are facing a new job or a move to a new house, for exam-ple. Rest your attention for ten or fifteen minutes on that affirmation, repeatedly bringing your focus back to the affirmation if you become distracted.

IF YOU’RE HABITUALLY DISORGANIZED, IF YOU’RE HABITUALLY DISORGANIZED, IF YOU’RE HABITUALLY DISORGANIZED, IF YOU’RE HABITUALLY DISORGANIZED, meditating on an affirmation such as “I am efficient and well organized” can be persuasive at the “soul level” — applicable, that is, to your Higher Self. If you say it and it resonates somewhere within, it will feel satisfying... and the vibe will grow with prolonged repetition....

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MMMM Y PERSONAL ENERGYY PERSONAL ENERGYY PERSONAL ENERGYY PERSONAL ENERGY, and yours, can have a powerful effect not only on other people but on the health of the planet. A famous experiment in which TM practitioners meditat-ed in a high-crime urban area showed that meditating brought down the crime rate in

the area, using only a small percentage of meditators compared to overall population.

MEDITATING ON AFFIRMMEDITATING ON AFFIRMMEDITATING ON AFFIRMMEDITATING ON AFFIRMATIONS ATIONS ATIONS ATIONS that support self-care and love of self is one of the kindest things you can do for YOU, others around you, and the planetary community. Self-love opens the floodgates for loving others authentically and generously.



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AREAREAREARE YOUYOUYOUYOU PRACTICINGPRACTICINGPRACTICINGPRACTICING HEARTHEARTHEARTHEART COHERENCECOHERENCECOHERENCECOHERENCE???? from glcoherence.org tttt he Global Coherence Initiative wants you to add heart coherence to your spiritual practice

regimen: meditation, prayer, affirmations, and so forth. “Adding heart coherence [contributes] order and increased effectiveness to whatever form of practice you are do-ing.” LLLLEARNEARNEARNEARN HOWHOWHOWHOW ONONONON THETHETHETHE GCI GCI GCI GCI WEBSITEWEBSITEWEBSITEWEBSITE, , , , GLCOHERENCEGLCOHERENCEGLCOHERENCEGLCOHERENCE....ORGORGORGORG....

Many people recognize that their meditations, prayers, affirmations and intentions can and do affect the world. Researchers suggest that these activities can have even more transformative and lasting impact by adding heart coherence to the process. Heart coherence is ... associated with sustained positive emotion. It is a state of energetic alignment and cooperation between heart, mind, body and spirit. In coherence, energy is accumulated, not wasted, leaving you more energy to manifest intention and harmonious out-comes.

Adding heart coherence to meditation, prayer and intention practices is an important aspect of the Glob-al Coherence Initiative. TTTTHEHEHEHE GGGGLOBALLOBALLOBALLOBAL CCCCOHERENCEOHERENCEOHERENCEOHERENCE IIIINITIATIVENITIATIVENITIATIVENITIATIVE OFFERSOFFERSOFFERSOFFERS EDUCATIONEDUCATIONEDUCATIONEDUCATION ANDANDANDAND TECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGY ONONONON HOWHOWHOWHOW TOTOTOTO INCREASEINCREASEINCREASEINCREASE INDIVIDUALINDIVIDUALINDIVIDUALINDIVIDUAL HEARTHEARTHEARTHEART COHERENCECOHERENCECOHERENCECOHERENCE. As groups of people in the Global Coherence community intention-ally send coherent love and care to the world, a more powerful heart-filled environment is created. This helps to build a reservoir of positive energy that benefits the planet. This reservoir can then be utilized to help bring balance and stabilization to people, thereby making it easier to find solutions to problems like climate change, the destruction of the rain forests, poverty, war, hunger and other global issues. In addi-tion, by sending coherent heart energy to the planet, you benefit personally. Practicing coherence has a carryover effect that helps to cushion you through stressors and challenges that occur day to day.

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netic field and test the hypothesis that the earth’s field is affected by mass human emo-tion, positive or nega-tive…. Changes in the earth’s field predict earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and similar planetary scale events, in order to give people advance warning.”



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daily journaling PROMPTS YOU TO LOOK AT HOW YOU’RE USING YOUR TIME AND ENERGY, AND HOW YOUR EMOTIONS ARE USING YOU

Y OUR JOURNAL IS A SAFE AND PRIVATE PLACE TO VENT DIFFICULT EMOTIONS. HAVE YOURSELF A MON-STROUS OLD TIRADE IF THAT’S WHAT YOU NEED. WRITE A WHITE-HOT LETTER YOU DON’T INTEND TO MAIL. THROW A PITY PARTY FOR YOURSELF. LEAVE NO SWEARWORD UNSWORN.

The point is to recognize and accept these “difficult” emotions, then to move them out of your body. Dealing compassionately with your emotions is an act of profound self-care and healing. Neglecting them can set off toxic chemical reactions that will show up sooner or later as illness.

♦ When you’re done venting for the time being, seal off your entry by releasing all individuals con-cerned to their own spiritual processes; affirm that the only source of happiness is within each of us; forgive others and yourself for temporarily forget-ting that important truth, and reclaim your power over events and decisions in your life.

♦ Regularly record gratitude lists and other affirma-tions in your journal. Focusing on what you appre-ciate and enjoy lifts your spirits and brings more good things into your life.

AFFIRMATIONS → AMAZING SOLUTIONS

w hen you change your thinking process, then everything in your life will also change. You'll be amazed and delighted to see how people, places, things, and circumstances

can change. Don't waste time arguing for your limitations: poor relationships, problems, ill-ness, poverty and so on. The more you talk about the problem, the more you anchor it in place. Learn to turn your negative affirmations into positive ones. For instance: "I never have enough money" becomes "Money flows into my life in an abundant way." Affirmations are solutions that will replace whatever problem you might have.... Whenever you have a prob-lem, repeat over and over: "All is well. Everything is working out for my highest good. Out of this situation only good will come. I am safe."

This simple affirmation will work miracles in your life! —Louise Hay



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iiii t’s not so hard to imagine a bit of encouragement passed from prehistoric parents to their kids in the form of an ancient but nonetheless sincere “positive affirmation.” Can’t you see Mom embarrassing young Og Junior right before he joins his first important hunt, squeez-ing him hard in a prehistoric hug and whispering, “T“T“T“TAKEAKEAKEAKE AAAA FEWFEWFEWFEW DEEPDEEPDEEPDEEP BREATHSBREATHSBREATHSBREATHS, S, S, S, SWEETIEWEETIEWEETIEWEETIE. I . I . I . I

KNOWKNOWKNOWKNOW YOUYOUYOUYOU’’’’LLLLLLLL HAVEHAVEHAVEHAVE ANANANAN AMAZINGAMAZINGAMAZINGAMAZING EXPERIENCEEXPERIENCEEXPERIENCEEXPERIENCE… … … … ANDANDANDAND AAAA WEEKWEEKWEEKWEEK FROMFROMFROMFROM NOWNOWNOWNOW YOUYOUYOUYOU’’’’LLLLLLLL BEBEBEBE HOMEHOMEHOMEHOME, , , , SAFESAFESAFESAFE ANDANDANDAND SOUNDSOUNDSOUNDSOUND, , , , WITHWITHWITHWITH EXCITINGEXCITINGEXCITINGEXCITING STORIESSTORIESSTORIESSTORIES TOTOTOTO SHARESHARESHARESHARE WITHWITHWITHWITH USUSUSUS.” .” .” .” Or words to that effect…. The power of positive affirmations begins in the power of language… on a practical level, with the ability of language (as in the above vignette) to make Mom’s love and encouragement memorable and, you might say, portable. On a mystical level, language has its own transcend-ent force; words can initiate the creative act, describe and direct the unfolding, giving the pro-cess unique dimensions, from form and beauty to independent expression in music and dance…. The power (physical, mental, spiritual) of language and therefore of the Affirmation is literally infinite; with skill and artistry, it can confer awesome blessings and benefits.

[Language is so powerful that] it can actually influence the way we think. George Orwell, in his novel 1984, 1984, 1984, 1984, [showed how language can influence thought with the concept “doublespeak”— language] that deliberately dis-guises, distorts, or reverses the meaning of words…in effect changing what we think about a given subject or thought-form. Language can be an incredible tool for change, both positive and negative. It can be seen as being used to conquer entire nations and inspire untold billions. As linguist Benjamin Lee Whorf said, “language itself shapes a man’s basic ideas.” ––––theunboundedspirit.com/theunboundedspirit.com/theunboundedspirit.com/theunboundedspirit.com/the-power-of-language-how-language-influences-thought

THE POWER OF POSITIVE AFFIRMA-

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LANGUAGE, SONG, DANCE, AND CREATION



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THE POWER OF LANGUAGE: THE [LIVING] WORD CREATES A UNIVERSE

T HESE PASSAGES FROM THE Holy Bible, KING JAMES VERSION, represent some of the loveli-est prose in all of English literature, even apart from their religious and spiritual content. But the power of that content is truly awesome in describing how God had the desire and inten-

tion to create light, night and day, the “host of” the heavens... Life... the light of men.... But the agent of creation... of God’s intention... was the Word, or Language.

Genesis 1: 3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. 5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.

Psalm 33: 6,9 By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth....

John: 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.... 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father), full of grace and truth.

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Every day, in every way, I'm getting better and better" (French: Tous les jours à tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux)

Coué’s simple but effective system “based on optimistic autosugges-tion” is called Couéism or the Coué method. Highlights (below) show thinking consistent with today’s research concerning the science of affirmations.

The Coué method centered on a routine repetition of this particular expres-sion according to a specified ritual —- preferably as much as twenty times a day, and especially at the beginning and at the end of each day…. [Coué never claimed to be a healer, saying] “All I do is show people how they can cure themselves." Coué maintained that curing some of our troubles requires a change in our unconscious thought, which can be achieved only by using the

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Peale and other positive-thinking authors. These apho-apho-apho-apho-rismsrismsrismsrisms, while memorable and , while memorable and , while memorable and , while memorable and encouraging, are not affir-encouraging, are not affir-encouraging, are not affir-encouraging, are not affir-mations, as described mations, as described mations, as described mations, as described on page 6, on page 6, on page 6, on page 6, Affirma-tions are written almost as if meant to be worn rather than merely read and nod-ded over…. Enjoy these, in any case….

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WWWWHENHENHENHEN YOUYOUYOUYOU MEDITATEMEDITATEMEDITATEMEDITATE............

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selves up: Mary, you’re such an Mary, you’re such an Mary, you’re such an Mary, you’re such an

idiot. What a stupid thing to do. idiot. What a stupid thing to do. idiot. What a stupid thing to do. idiot. What a stupid thing to do.

You’re such a ditz. I don’t You’re such a ditz. I don’t You’re such a ditz. I don’t You’re such a ditz. I don’t

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⇒ Yay, Me!

⇒ I am PDDA (Pretty Double-Darned Adorable)

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level 1 self-talk

Why did they invite me to go skiing? I could never ski in a million years. I can’t tolerate the cold. Snow triggers my asthma. Plus I’m acrophobic. I’m a complete wimp. It’s just how I am. They’ll have a better time without me anyway, I’m such a party-pooper....

level 2 self-talk

I really need to lose some weight. Look how chubby I am! I should start exercising, for sure. And I ought to pay more attention to what I eat. If I were smart, I’d plan ahead for meals and make sure my diet included dark green leafy vegetables and, ick, beets....

level 3 self-talk

[While chowing down on a triple-frosted bear claw] I’ve given up all food that con-tains added sugar. I’ve excluded dairy prod-ucts from my diet, too. [Popping the top off a diet soda sweetened with aspartame—her seventh of the day, and it’s not even noon yet!] I’m cutting way back on sodas, and the only sweeteners I’m ingesting these days are stevia and sorbitol....

level 4 self-talk

I can ski with the best. I’m so fit and hardy, I breathe easy on the steepest slopes. I am a first-rate cook and an expert on healthful eating. I’m full of energy and enthusiasm. I know how I want to live, and I’m soaring toward my goals. I’m having a wonderful time getting others on board....

level 5 self-talk

“I am one with the universe and it is one with me. I am of it... within it... and I exist as a shining spark in a firmament of di-vine goodness.”* In partnership with the Divine, I am co-creating my reality, with infinite time and resources and the wisdom of a thousand angels at my disposal....

“What to Say When You Talk to Your Self

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p ositive affirmations repre-sent the type of “powerful” self-talk that helps us get “the best out of life,” writes

Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D., in his sensible, still-relevant 1982 guide, What to Say When You Talk to Your Self.

At worst, self-talk is an unintention-al and unflattering stream of thought we use to scold, berate, and belittle ourselves. By contrast, purposeful self-talk supports confi-dence and joy, and the creation of “a new i n t e r n a l picture of ourselves as we would most like to be.”

yes, I yes, I yes, I yes, I can!can!can!can!

h elmstetter describes five levels of self-talk:

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word, you fret. You nag at, criticize, berate, and frighten yourself, and you accept this abuse without protest. Much of the time you’re not even aware of this internal drama, nor do you realize that you

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could be setting the stage for years of mis-ery. But why would you? A lot of Level 1 self-talk is deceptively mild—

♦ Today’s just not my day. ♦ I just can’t seem to lose weight.

These examples may seem harmless, but they actually “turn self-assurance into self-doubt and chaos,” Helmstetter warns.

LLLLEVELEVELEVELEVEL 2, R2, R2, R2, RECOGNITIONECOGNITIONECOGNITIONECOGNITION ANDANDANDAND NNNNEEDEEDEEDEED TOTOTOTO CCCCHANGEHANGEHANGEHANGE (‘I (‘I (‘I (‘I NEEDNEEDNEEDNEED TOTOTOTO...,’ ‘I ...,’ ‘I ...,’ ‘I ...,’ ‘I SHOULDSHOULDSHOULDSHOULD...’). ...’). ...’). ...’). Again, statements that look innocuous are actually stumbling blocks we place in our own path. Consider these examples: —

♦ I really should try to get to work on time. ♦ I’ve just GOT to lose some weight!

♦ I have to cut down on my smoking!

—and note that something is left unsaid, though the meaning is

clear. The “missing” words are phrases like these:

♦ “...but I can’t!” “...but I don’t!” “...but I’m not!”

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(a) A promotion to VP-marketing (b) Wealth—for security, safety, prestige, confidence, belonging

BE BOLD! Have you always wanted to be a singer in a BE BOLD! Have you always wanted to be a singer in a BE BOLD! Have you always wanted to be a singer in a BE BOLD! Have you always wanted to be a singer in a rockrockrockrock----andandandand----roll band? An affirmation could be the first step roll band? An affirmation could be the first step roll band? An affirmation could be the first step roll band? An affirmation could be the first step toward realizing the dreams you never dared to dream!toward realizing the dreams you never dared to dream!toward realizing the dreams you never dared to dream!toward realizing the dreams you never dared to dream! My healthy body is getting ready to conceive a strong, healthy baby this summer… or better outcome, according to the highest good of all concerned. Can you improve this?Can you improve this?Can you improve this?Can you improve this? I deserve and am expecting a promotion to VP-marketing with substantial raise, continued flexible schedule & bene-fits… or better, according to the highest good of all….

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SAY KEY AFFIRMATIONS…SAY KEY AFFIRMATIONS…SAY KEY AFFIRMATIONS…SAY KEY AFFIRMATIONS… • several times a day • out loud • looking in mirror • with deep breathing

• record them on a CD • print them and post where

you’ll see them often

AFFIRMATIONS FOR GETTING AFFIRMATIONS FOR GETTING AFFIRMATIONS FOR GETTING AFFIRMATIONS FOR GETTING WHAT YOU WANTWHAT YOU WANTWHAT YOU WANTWHAT YOU WANT



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1. I am a powerful healer. All healing is basically

self-healing.

2. Because I love myself, I don’t demand love from

others. I am free to love without assurance that

I am loved back.

3. Everything that presents itself is a lesson. I am

continually learning and growing.

4. God created me whole, talented, and full of

love… every cell saturated with love!

5. God lives in me as my best and highest self,

which is pure love — innocent, wise, and immortal.

6. God, angels, and my spirit guides always come to

my aid when I ask for help.

7. Gratitude is the shortest road to happiness —

and there is ALWAYS much to be grateful for.

8.8.8.8. HAPPINESS IS MY MOST IMPORTANT RHAPPINESS IS MY MOST IMPORTANT RHAPPINESS IS MY MOST IMPORTANT RHAPPINESS IS MY MOST IMPORTANT RE-E-E-E-

SPONSIBILITY.SPONSIBILITY.SPONSIBILITY.SPONSIBILITY.

9. Having set my intentions, I am free to relax and

surrender them, acting as guided by my energy

and enthusiasm.

My heart keeps on creating sweet, new

stanzas for the song of my life

Now is the time for

boundless joy

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AUTHOR OR SOURCEAUTHOR OR SOURCEAUTHOR OR SOURCEAUTHOR OR SOURCE BORROWED AFFIRMATIONSBORROWED AFFIRMATIONSBORROWED AFFIRMATIONSBORROWED AFFIRMATIONS Sandra Anne TaylorSandra Anne TaylorSandra Anne TaylorSandra Anne Taylor Some Core BeliefsSome Core BeliefsSome Core BeliefsSome Core Beliefs

I am valuable. I am capable of creating great miracles. I am powerful. I am resourceful. I am eternal. I have profound inner strength and resilience. I am loved. I have a strong intuitive voice and inner wisdom.

Cheryl RichardsonCheryl RichardsonCheryl RichardsonCheryl Richardson Affirmations for Mirror WorkAffirmations for Mirror WorkAffirmations for Mirror WorkAffirmations for Mirror Work

Your smile lights up the world. REMEMBER YOUR MAGNIFICENCE. Every time I look at you, I smile from ear to ear. I can’t think of anyone I’d rather be with than you.

Mary OliverMary OliverMary OliverMary Oliver INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIVINSTRUCTIONS FOR LIVINSTRUCTIONS FOR LIVINSTRUCTIONS FOR LIVING A LIFEING A LIFEING A LIFEING A LIFE Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.

Cheryl Richardson, for her Cheryl Richardson, for her Cheryl Richardson, for her Cheryl Richardson, for her friend Robert Holden during friend Robert Holden during friend Robert Holden during friend Robert Holden during his mother’s illness and hospi-his mother’s illness and hospi-his mother’s illness and hospi-his mother’s illness and hospi-talizationtalizationtalizationtalization

Every hand that touches her is a healing hand. Her medical issues are solved quickly, easily, and painlessly. She is surrounded by people who care for her with deep compassion. You and your family feel connected, supported, and loved during this time. God’s love surrounds you and protects you in all ways.

David R. Hamilton, Ph.D.David R. Hamilton, Ph.D.David R. Hamilton, Ph.D.David R. Hamilton, Ph.D. DHDHDHDH: My recent Hay House Radio show (Monday 30th April 2012) was on ‘The Power of Affirmations’, where I went into the sci-ence of how they work and their impact upon the brain and body. Near the end of the show, I read out my Top-Ten list of affir-mations, and several people have since got in touch to ask if I could put them down on paper. So here they are:

My TOP TEN AFFIRMATIONSMy TOP TEN AFFIRMATIONSMy TOP TEN AFFIRMATIONSMy TOP TEN AFFIRMATIONS 1. I am grateful for all that I am, for all that I have, and for all that I experience. 2. I live each day with happiness and joy, trusting that only good things come to me. 3. I love and accept myself just as I am. 4. I love to cultivate thoughts that enrich my life and my relationships. 5. I let go of blame and I speak my truth authentically – without judging myself or others. 6. I LOVE TO FOCUS ON THE GOOD IN MY LIFE AND ... THAT DOING THIS BRINGS ... MORE BLESSINGS.

7. I have the inner strength to handle any situation that I find myself in. 8. MY MIND & BODY ARE HEALTHY & STRONG — I NOURISH THEM WITH MY SPIRIT, WHICH IS INFINITE. 9. I am flexible. I welcome changes in my life and adapt with courage and ease. 10. I allow myself to feel happiness and joy for no reason at all. Simply because I deserve it.

Louise HayLouise HayLouise HayLouise Hay Life loves me. All is well. Out of this situation only good will come.



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wisdom.

60. In all circumstances, I remain whole and in a place of love. I am greater than my situa-

tions and circumstances.

61. Love heals fear. I always choose love over fear.

62. My heart keeps on creating sweet, new stanzas for the song of my life.

63. My joy lifts and heals the planet.

64. My prayers are being answered. Angels and spirit guides are acting on my behalf, for

the blessing and benefit of all.

65. My true identity is fearless, powerful, and loving. Others lean on my strength.

66. My worth depends on who I am as God created me.

67.67.67.67. NOW IS THE TIME FOR NOW IS THE TIME FOR NOW IS THE TIME FOR NOW IS THE TIME FOR BOUNDLESS JOY!BOUNDLESS JOY!BOUNDLESS JOY!BOUNDLESS JOY!

68. The affirmations I create or choose are always true of

my Higher Self.

69. The more completely I love myself, the more free-

dom I have to love others.

70. The universe and all it holds are in God’s hands.

All is well.

71. There is a place inside me where love lives, no

matter what is going on outside me.

72. Thoughts drift in and out. None has a claim on

me. I am the master of my energy.

73. When I am angry, sad, or afraid, I write my feel-

ings in my journal. The feelings fade, I release

them to the universe, and I forgive myself and oth-

ers involved. Forgiveness is the light after the storm.

74. When I make mistakes, I love myself for accepting them with good grace.

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