The Power of Affirmations
The Power of Affirmations
By Viola Woolcott
Affirmations are repeated many times. They are positive sentences that can manifest desired situations. The subconscious mind has to be “impressed” in order to activate it into positive action and to guarantee the effectiveness, affirmations have to be repeated with attention, certainty, interest and desire.
In their minds, most people repeat negative sentences or statements regarding situations as well as events in their lives. As those statements work both ways, they build or they also destroy and as a result they bring upon undesirable situations. Depending on the way we use them, they determine if they bring good or harmful results.
Affirmations work like orders, instructions, and commands. They have influence on us, other people, events as well as circumstances. They also influence the people we meet, our circumstances, situations and the events we come across.
Have you heard of creative visualisation? Affirmations work in the same way. The words that you repeat build mental images and also scenes in your mind. They help to focus on the outcome, objects or maybe a situation we like to achieve or maybe create. The subconscious mind is affected by frequent repetition and in turn it redesigns and affects the way that we think…that we act…and the way that we behave.
The process is started with the conscious mind. That is the mind you think with and than the subconscious mind takes over. Therefore it is obvious that ultimately the most frequent thoughts that go through your mind have the biggest affect on your life and your destiny.
You have to refuse, say NO to negative thoughts as otherwise you will not achieve positive results. Affirmations can work fast, but most often they need time. By repeating positive affirmations to than thinking negative thoughts cancels the effect of positive words.
Without even being aware, most people repeat negative statements. Normally when we try telling ourselves that we can’t do something. Maybe that we are too lazy. Or we even believe that we are going to fail. On a subconscious level, no matter if good or bad, your mind will always accept it and will follow what you tell it. … therefore it be wise to choose only positive statements.
Affirmations that are not too long are easier to repeat and they are easier to remember. Whilst repeating them, you shouldn’t have any emotional, mental or physical tension. You should be relaxed with focus and strong attention. The more feeling you put into it, the more trust and faith you have in what you are doing, the faster you will see results.
It is vital to choose only positive affirmations, as it is vital to affirm in the present tense, NOT the future tense. That way your subconscious mind will work overtime to make things “happen” NOW - In the present.
Sometimes Results come fast. At other times they may take a little longer to manifest. It all depends on how much energy, how much time, how much feeling and how much faith you put into repeating your affirmations as well as on the strength of your desire.
By focusing and using the power of affirmations you pay no attention to your present situation and your doubts as you concentrate on a different reality and you see reality as what you want it to be and what you want to be true in your life.
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Filed under: Mind | Body | Spirit on March 3rd, 2008
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