I really try not to watch too much Criminal Minds because it terrifies me. :) But, I love that show (especially Spencer). They begin each episode with a quote, and I heard this one. It really stuck with me and made absolute sense to me with some things that are going on in my life right now. I know that it may mean something completely different to you, so I'll just share the quote and hope that it helps you on your journey as it helped me.
To paraphrase Louise Hay, affirmations are like seeds in the ground. They aren't a flower now, but they will grow into one. So, when you say an affirmation to yourself, it may not feel true at first, but if you persist, it will start to feel more true with time. Tell yourself an affirmation that feels good to you many times per day, and you will begin to shift your mental energy to a more positive place.
Here are other ideas for of affirmations from Louise Hay that you can choose:
These ideas are a part of cognitive behavior therapy, which we will be exploring on our blog in the future. Guided meditation videos created by other people were a great help to me when starting to use meditation as a relaxation tool. I really had no idea what I was doing and often found my mind wandering when trying to meditate. Using guided meditation helped me to keep my thoughts more on track, even though it was still difficult. It does get easier with practice. Here is one of my favorite guided meditation videos for just taking a break out to relax during the day. I'm a huge Lord of the Rings fan, so this one was particularly enjoyable. If you like it, check out "The Honest Guys" channel on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheHonestGuys/ |