There are many ways you can practice affirmations. You can write them down, you can post sticky notes around your home, on your desk or in your car. You can use affirmations with the "mirror technique". You can use affirmations during meditation and visualization

Here are some basics you need to know to begin using affirmations:

Use The Present Tense

Affirmations should be stated in the present tense. For example; "I am whole and healthy now." Try not to affirm something in the future tense, as in "I am going to be healthy". Our subconscious minds will always be waiting for something to happen.

Use Positive Statements

Create affirmations in the most positive terms. Avoid negative statements. State what you do want rather than what you don't. Don't say something like "I don't want to be sick anymore." Instead state something positive such as "I am healthy and happy."

Use Repetition

The importance of repetition is key. Positive statements need to become imbedded into our subconscious mind. Many times we have been thinking negatively for so long we don't even notice. First, begin to notice. Then when you hear yourself saying something negative, stop right there and replace the thought with one of your affirmations. We need to repeat these affirmations until they become the first thought. Later on we will talk about various ways to practice affirmations which will help you do just that.

Use Strong Positive Emotions

Affirmations coupled with emotions are particularly powerful. Try to use affirmations that resonate with you. Focus on what you are saying and what the words mean. Don't just say them in a rote fashion as though repeating your grocery list for instance.

Use Persistence

Not being persistent is one of the reasons that many people say affirmations don't work. It takes practice and persistence. Regularly practicing will work, but only using affirmations for a short while or just here and there will not produce the results you are looking for in your life. Make it a part of your daily routine. It will become easier the more you practice and when you start to see the results then you won't want to quit. As they say "don't stop before the miracle happens."

Use Belief

However, you don't necessarily have to believe your affirmations initially. Your belief will grow. It may help to realize that whatever positive affirmation you are using is in actuality true. We already have within us the ability to have the results we desire. The truth is already alive in potentiality just waiting for our permission to manifest.

Here are some sample affirmations:

• I am a forgiving and loving person.

• I am responsible for my own Spiritual Growth.

• I am free of resentment and forgive myself and others. I am worthy of love.

• The more I love, the more that love is returned to me.

• Love is eternal and ever-lasting.

• I love and accept myself.

• I am unique and loving, loved, and free.

• I am surrounded with loving, caring people in my life as I see them through the eyes of love.

• I am loving and accepting of others and this creates lasting frienships for me.

• I am trusting of my inner self to lead me in the right path.

• I am clear and focused through my inner vision.

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