Words have to power to hurt or heal.
To affirm something means to testify that it is true, valid and worthy of belief. We affrim our beliefs (both positive and negative) in our daily lives, in many ways. We buy our favorite brands because we believe that they are the best, we support our friends because we believe that they are worth it and we campaign against changes in our communities that we believe they will be harmful. Affirmations also shape how we feel about ourselves, when we listen to the negative thoughts that are placed in our heads by ourselves and others, it manifests itself in our lives. You know the one, that says: “I don’t know why you would try, you’re not smart enough to do this” or “You don’t deserve to be happy.” or “You are not the right color/ gender/ age to be successful.” These become self-fulfilling statements that lead to a spiral of doubt, failure and depression. On the other hand positive affirmations can be used to rocket us to the lives of our dreams. Just like The Little Engine That Could, if we allow the most influential voice in our head tell us “I know you can do it!” or “You are already successful.” or “You are happy.” then this too will become a self- fulfilling statement. There are countless stories of people who have overcome unbelievable obstacles to have the lives of their dreams- lives they deserved- simply by using positive affirmations. So here is a challenge to you: choose the one thing you want to see changed the most in your life. The one thing that seems like it is weighing heaviest on your heart: got it? Now think of a positive change that you would like to see in reference to that problem. Now, turn that concept into a positive affirmation that you will repeat to yourself with commitment, multiple times throughout the day. Still need help? Here is an example: Barbara is sick of feeling lonely. She has tried to make friends but nothing seems to work. She decides that the change that she wants to see is to have good and loving friends. Her affirmation is:”I have good and loving friends.” Notice she states this in the present tense even though it has not yet come to fruition. She repeats this daily, several times throughout the day, believing the words as she speaks them. In time she notices how she begins to draw the right people and events lead her to a circle of good and loving friends. A quick note, when negative thoughts, feelings and emotions start creeping in, stop them dead in their tracks, do not feed them and they will die. Keep your positive affirmations before you and transform your life. I’d love to hear back from you as you go through this journey, it has literally saved my life and I have seen it transform so many others. Feel free to connect with me and share your journey as you say “Yes!” to a brighter future!
Affirmations- The Power of Saying "Yes!" to Your Future
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