Louise Hay’s birthday is this month and as you may know she is considered the “Queen” of affirmations. She literally transformed her life by saying them. She overcame cancer, supported countless others and created a self-help empire.
Not only did she say affirmations, she lived them.
Affirmations are positive statements. They are a powerful tool to control your thoughts and ultimately transform your life.
Because when you control your thoughts, not only do you feel happier and more successful, you also create a better future! Wahoo!
But here’s the thing about affirmations.
When you first start saying one, it may feel like bull sh**. Like you don’t believe it at all. And guess what? That’s okay! Say it anyway.
And observe what happens.
Do you feel resistance?
If so, are you willing to explore that discomfort? If you are, you might be surprised at what you learn!
I did this recently with some depressed feelings I was struggling against. I was working really hard to keep my head above the water, or the depressed feelings were going to pull me under. And then one day I thought, what would happen if I just let it take me? And you know what? The depressed feelings went away!
I share this because our resistance to uncomfortable feelings can actually be feeding them rather than helping us manage them!
So if you find that an affirmation is hard for you – I encourage you to go into it. See what’s there to learn.
Your happiness, your wellbeing, your peace of mind are all linked to the thoughts you think.
This is the power of affirmation.
So what better way to honor Louise Hay than to embrace an affirmation?
The first affirmation she ever used was: “I am beautiful and everybody loves me.”
If you don’t resonate with that one, what about:
“Love surrounds me and protects me.”
“Life loves you.”
Or one of my particular faves, “I am safe in the universe and all of life loves and supports me.”
Whatever you choose, stick with it for a week or a month! Honor yourself and Louise by bringing more positivity to yourself and the world.
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