How I did it: For many years I was plagued by negative thinking and incessant hidden self abusive inner dialogues. Many of these beliefs and thought patterns were put upon me by my early years, by the culture & society, and through intergenerational patterns and habits that played out inside me.

Through the process of meditation, self-awareness through reflection and self-exploration and searching I became aware of my Self and sought out ways to become more authentic and healthy & to be freed by my own negative thoughts & habits.

I believe the process to becoming our Best Self is a journey ~ finding balance ~  ♥ life is an interweaving of continuity and change ~ we are able to choose well ♥
Part of 'choosing well' is choosing our words wisely.

Lessons & tips: Words have power ~ and what we tell ourselves... WE BELIEVE... both POSITIVE & NEGATIVE  ♥

Positive Affirmations help us 'remember' the TRUTH of our ESSENCE ~ and when we say these truths somewhere inside of us...listens. 

Sometimes we are unaware of our inner dialogue....so it is important to have some silence to get in touch with your your Self ~ check in with your Self and don't judge what you may find....be kind to your Self....Love your Self by permitting compassion for failings & shortcomings. We would never choose to be abusive to ourselves...so be patient and kind.

Keep a list of positive affirmations handy and read them daily ~
Find affirmations that "feel" good when you read it....
Tape them to your mirrors, walls, journals, wallet, car...I have them on the back of my door ~ and I read them often....

Resources:
http://www.vitalaffirmations.com/affirmations.htm

http://hubpages.com/hub/List-Of-Positive-Daily-Affirmations

Louise L. Hay book "You Can Heal Your Life"

♥ Namaste ~

Jun 18, 2011, 06:57AM PDT | 2 comments | 27 cheers