Affirmations
As the summer winds down and we look ahead to September, a month often associated with new beginnings and reassessments, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can set the stage for the growth and the changes we seek. With the turning of the seasons, there’s a natural invitation to realign our thoughts and intentions with the life we wish to create.
You’ve likely heard phrases like “Your thoughts create your reality” or “What you think, you become.” These ideas are powerful and have a lot of truth to them, which is why so many people naturally jump to repeating affirmations that reflect what they want to be or create. The intention behind this approach is solid, but it often doesn’t work as well as we hope.
The Power of Believable Affirmations
Affirmations can be a powerful tool for shifting emotional states and realigning with your highest self. However, the common misconception that we should jump directly to affirming our desired state—declaring it as if it's already fully realized, even when that desired state is the exact opposite of what we’re feeling—is likely to backfire. While this approach might seem to make sense and carry a message of empowerment, it often encounters internal resistance. There’s a part of the self that recognizes the very real gap between where we are and where we claim to be, which can create friction rather than flow.
The key to effective affirmations lies in crafting statements that all parts of you can accept as true. These are the affirmations that, when repeated, gently guide you toward your desired emotional state, often in an indirect but profound way.
For example:
Instead of “I am wealthy and financially secure,” which might feel far from reality, try “I am open to new opportunities that bring abundance into my life” or “My life is filled with an abundance of love.”
Instead of “I am completely confident in social situations,” which might trigger doubts, consider “I can handle social situations in my own way, at my own pace” or “The confidence I feel at work can expand to other areas of my life.”
Instead of “I am in perfect health,” which may seem unachievable, use “I am taking steps each day to improve my health and well-being” or “I am learning to take excellent care of myself.”
By aligning your affirmations with your current reality and your highest self, you create a bridge between where you are and where you want to be—allowing for a more harmonious and sustainable transformation.
Looking Ahead
As we move into the fall, something new is on the horizon—something that promises to support your journey toward inner peace and fulfillment. Stay tuned for more information in the next Newsletter, where full details of this exciting new offering will be shared.
Thank you for being part of this community! I look forward to continuing to explore new avenues of growth and healing with you.
Warm regards,
Sally
