I used to think affirmations were crap. A nice idea, but ultimately just that: a nice IDEA. Nothing truly useful. How could simple words said or heard over and over make a difference, and if it does, isn’t that brainwash? Isn’t that the opposite of truth? Yes it’s brainwash and no it’s not the truth.
I’ve come to realize that I welcome brainwash. I’ve been fed a lot of crap over the years and I’m about ready to be done with a lot of it. The more I study personal development and transformation, the more I realize that our brains are far from being this sacred and clean body of truth. They are clunky street cleaners, picking up every piece of trash and change that it passes. My brain is filled with knowledge, judgements, assessments, opinions and some determination of “normal”. Most of it came from others. Some of it has been created. I heard once that 95% of our thoughts are the same as the ones the day before. If this is true, then that means we have this 5% opportunity each day to create something new and with enough persistence, that 5% can start to replace the 95% repeated thought pattern.
Personally, I started to get interested in filling that 5% with as much quality as I can. If I’m going to be a picking up everything that I pass and make that a part of me, it seems obvious to start consciously selecting some of the input.
I do this a few ways each day: Visualization meditations, inspirational and positive thought provoking videos, creative dreaming and intention setting, and yep, you guessed it, the wonderful world of affirmations.
What I like about it, is that with a little persistence, those affirmations become the new eyes I see from. It’s like I’m designing my world, but of course the world isn’t changing. My worldview is. And as my worldview changes, so includes my view of myself, the people in my life, my goals, and therein lies new actions that formulate and fulfill my future.
Louise Hay, Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, and many others offer audio and written affirmations to get you started. Over time, you’ll find that it’s effective to begin with other’s affirmations that are consistent with your values and the future you are intending to fulfill. Pretty soon, you may find yourself compelled to write your own affirmations.
Here are some affirmations I offer you. If they fit, use them.
Michelle’s Top 20 Power Love Affirmations
For People Looking to Fall in Love and/or Self-Love
Pick 1-4 statements read them aloud 4 times a day for 21 days/3 weeks. 1st time: read them aloud normally. 2nd time: Act like you mean it when you say it. 3rd time: Reflect on how you’re already at work on or already fulfilling this statement in your life. 4th time: Say it like you are in a stadium, empowering hundreds and thousands of people with your words. Repeat this daily for 21 days and notice the difference. It will be subtle and in all likeliness, profound.
1. Everything IS okay.
2. There is nothing to figure out. Life is already happening now.
3. Love is something I design and create
4. I am surrounded by evidence of love
5. I am lovable and loved by others
6. Today I embrace and receive love
7. I am in love with being me
8. I am a unique contribution
9. I am discovering the unique contrition of others
10. Each person I meet is a guide on my journey
11. I appreciate each validation for it affirms my path
12. I appreciate each rejection for it affirms my path
13. I create who I am and I stand by it
14. I am clear, therefore I can create
15. My humanity is my beauty
16. My flaws connect me to others
17. My dreams are my future waiting for me
18. Life is simple. Today I will enjoy that
19. The universe supports me. I surrender and trust.
20. I will listen and act quickly. Life is happening now.
What I’ve discovered is that it only works if you really get into it and love the process of it. Desperately needing to change your thoughts keeps your thoughts desperate rather than changing. Loving and creating the process, gives you love and creation! So it’s as much about the feeling behind the words you say as the actual words you say. So I invite you to give it a try! Share what you discover! What’s the worst that can happen? Too many loving thoughts? 😛
For More Information about Power Love Coaching and Mentorship, visit www.michellebaxo.com
Love Yourself. Love Your Life. Fall in Love… don’t settle.
Michelle Baxo
Power Love Founder, Coach, Speaker.
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