The quality of the affirmations I valued and kept 27 years ago surprised me. Yes, this is Now-me judging Then-me. Being seriously woo-woo back in the day, I was nervous to see what I wanted to manifest into my life. I’m rather delighted with Then-me. Two favorites:
“It’s okay to make noise. I express myself freely and joyously. I speak up for myself with ease. I express my creativity. I am willing to change.” – Louise Hay; You Can Heal Your Life
“I am harmonious, happy and divinely magnetic, and now draw to me my ships over a calm sea.” – Florence Scovel Shin; Your Word is Your Wand
The visual of drawing harmonious, happy “ships over a calm sea” is flat out appealing. Not limiting “my ships” to a material, relational or personal specific was brilliantly done Then-me! Considering some of the crazy going on at the time the desire for “a calm sea” wasn’t surprising.
Eight years ago my affirmations were full of “success” appeals – somehow I’d morphed into a full-fledged follower of the “prosperity gospel.” Our culture, the media, my workplace and some golden handcuffs had me chasing all sorts of worldly things that won’t necessarily bring lasting happiness.
Most recently my affirmations were about what generates joyful emotions within me.
- Learning; the spark of joy when I “get it”
- Being Physical Fit; strong, graceful and confident
- Prayer & Meditation; feeling connection to “the All”
- Connecting with my Power; knowing, without a doubt I create my world
- Hiking with Friends; the peace of nature and loving camaraderie
- Being with my husband & pets; chillin’ and playin’
- Work that makes a difference and brings rewards
When I pair positive thoughts with this joy – I get giggly – or so darn grateful tears come to my 
eyes. THIS; this joy is worth manifesting in my life.
Instead of simply thinking myself a better reality; I can feel that reality into existence.
In his book You Are the Placebo, Dr. Joe Dispenza says that when we combine a thought, a clear intent and “embody the event emotionally” we change our brain; our “autonomic nervous system.” Dr. Joe says this “is vital because that’s the seat of the subconscious programming that’s been calling the shots.”
“It’s generally accepted in psychology that a person who experiences intense emotions tends to be more receptive to ideas.”
When these intense emotions are “Elevated” vs. “Limited” I’m building my brain to a better future. By focusing on gratitude I generate “the ultimate state of receivership.”
Let me embrace the attitude of gratitude and allow the Universe to bring it! What it looks like is immaterial.
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