I Can Do It! -- Intro Part 2

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" I CAN DO IT -- How to Use Affirmations to Change Your Life " Written by Louise

L. Hay

" Introduction -- Part 2 "

" Now let's get to the affirmations. Doing affirmations is consciously choosing

to think certain thoughts that will create positive results in the future. They

create a focal point that will allow you to begin changing your thinking.

Affirmative statements are GOING BEYOND THE REALITY OF THE PRESENT INTO THE

CREATION OF THE FUTURE THROUGH THE WORDS YOU USE IN THE NOW. "

" When you choose to say " I AM VERY PROSPEROUS, " you may actually have very

little money in the bank at the moment, but what you're doing is planting seeds

for future prosperity. Each time you repeat this statement, you're reaffirming

the seeds you've planted in the atmosphere of your mind. That's why you want it

to be a HAPPY atmosphere. Things grow more quickly in fertile, rich soil. "

" It's important for you to always say your affirmations in the PRESENT TENSE,

and without contractions. (Although I use contractions throughout the running

text of my books, I never use them in affirmations, since I don't want to

diminish their power.) For example, typical affirmations would start: " I HAVE

.... " or " I AM ... " If you say, " I am going to ... " or " I will have ...., "

then your thought stays out there in the future. The Universe takes your

thoughts and words very literally and gives you what you say you want. ALWAYS.

This is another reason to maintain a happy mental atmosphere. It's easier to

think in positive affirmations when you feel good. "

" Think of it this way. Every thought you think counts, so don't waste your

precious thoughts. Every positive thought brings good into your life. Every

negative thought pushes good away; it keeps it just out of your reach. How many

times in your life have you almost gotten something good and it seemed to be

snatched away at the last moment? If you could remember what your mental

atmosphere was like at those times, you'd have the answer. Too many negative

thoughts create a barrier against positive affirmations. "

" If you say, " I don't want to be sick anymore, " this is not an affirmation for

good health. You have to state clearly what you DO want. " I ACCEPT PERFECT

HEALTH NOW. "

" I hate this car " does not bring you a wonderful new car because you're not

being clear. Even if you do get a new car, in a short time you'll probably hate

it, because that's what you've been affirming. If you want a new car, then say

something like this: " I HAVE A BEAUTIFUL NEW CAR THAT SUITS ALL OF MY NEEDS. "

" You'll hear some people saying, " Life sucks! " (which is a terrible

affirmation). Can you imagine what experiences THAT statement will attract to

you? Of course, it isn't Life that sucks, it's your THINKING that sucks. That

thought will help you feel terrible. And when you feel terrible, no good can

come into your life. "

" Don't waste time arguing for your limitations: poor relationships, problems,

illnesses, poverty, and so on. The more you talk about the problem, the more you

anchor it in place. Don't blame others for what's seemingly wrong in your life

-- that's just another waste of time. Remember, you're under the laws of your

own consciousness, your own thoughts, and you attract specific experiences to

you as a result of the way you think. "

" When you change your thinking process, then everything in your life will also

change. You'll be amazed and delighted to see how people, places, things, and

circumstances can change. Blame is just another negative affirmation, and you

don't want to waste your precious thoughts on it. Instead, learn to turn your

negative affirmations into positive ones. For instance:

" I hate my body. " Becomes:

" I LOVE AND APPRECIATE MY BODY. "

" I never have enough money. " Becomes:

" MONEY FLOWS INTO MY LIFE IN AN ABUNDANT WAY. "

" I'm tired of being sick. " Becomes:

" I ALLOW MY BODY TO RETURN TO ITS NATURAL, VIBRANT HEALTH. "

" I'm too fat. " Becomes:

" I HONOR MY BODY AND TAKE GOOD CARE OF IT. "

" Nobody loves me. " Becomes:

" I RADIATE LOVE, AND LOVE FILLS MY LIFE. "

" I'm not creative. " Becomes:

" I AM DISCOVERING TALENTS I DID NOT KNOW I HAD. "

" I'm stuck in a lousy job. " Becomes:

" WONDERFUL NEW DOORS ARE OPENING FOR ME ALL THE TIME. "

" I'm not good enough. " Becomes:

" I AM IN THE PROCESS OF POSITIVE CHANGE, AND I DESERVE THE BEST. "

" This doesn't mean that you have to be worried about every thought you think.

When you first begin to make the changeover and really pay attention to your

thoughts, you'll be horrified to realize how negative much of your thinking has

been. So when you catch a negative thought, just think to yourself, 'THAT IS AN

OLD THOUGHT; I NO LONGER CHOOSE TO THINK THAT WAY.' Then find a positive

thought to replace it as quickly as you can. Remember, you want to feel good as

much as possible. Thoughts of bitterness, resentment, blame, and guilt make you

feel miserable. And that's a habit you really want to release. "

" Another barrier to allowing positive affirmations to work is feeling " not

good enough " -- that is, you feel that you don't deserve to have good in your

life. If that's your issue, then you could begin with Chapter 8 (Self-Esteem).

You could see how many of the self-esteem affirmations you can memorize, and

then repeat them often. Doing so will help change that " worthless " feeling you

might be carrying around, to one of self-worth. Then watch your positive

affirmations materialize. "

" Affirmations are solutions that will replace whatever problem you might have.

Whenever you have a problem, repeat over and over:

" ALL IS WELL.

EVERYTHING IS WORKING OUT FOR MY HIGHEST GOOD.

OUT OF THIS SITUATION ONLY GOOD WILL COME.

I AM SAFE. "

" This simple affirmation will work miracles in your life. " ** (PJ agrees

with this!)**

" I would also suggest that you avoid sharing your affirmations with others who

may pooh-pooh these ideas. When you're just getting started, it's best to keep

your thinking to yourself until you've achieved your desired results. Then your

friends will say, " Your life is changing so much. You're so different. What have

you been doing? "

" Go over this introduction several times until you really understand the

principles and can live them. Also, zero in on the chapters that have the most

meaning to you, and practice those particular affirmations. And remember to make

up affirmations of your own. "

" Some affirmations you can use right now are:

" I CAN feel good about myself! "

" I CAN make positive changes in my life! "

" I CAN do it! "

Copyright 2004 by Louise L. Hay

Published by Hay House Inc.

This Intro was taken from the excellent book/CD titled, " I CAN DO IT -- How to

Use Affirmations to Change Your Life, " Written by Louise L. Hay.

*** Again, I so highly recommend this book/CD combination to everyone who

wants to make big changes in their lives! I have tried the techniques and

principles that are taught in this book, and have found them to be quite sound,

miraculous, and life-changing! "

Love, Peace, & Hugs

PJ owner/moderator of Affirmations to De-Stress Yahoogroup

{Some of the chapters in this excellent book are: Health, Forgiveness,

Prosperity, Creativity, Relationships/Romance, Job Success, Stress-Free Living,

Self-Esteem, and the Introduction and the Conclusion}

Available thru your local bookstore or through: or

www.hayhouse.com

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