I have a morning routine that I follow each day. Inspirational readings, prayer, meditation, and affirmations. I read the book "Heart Thoughts" by Louise Hay. She suggests saying affirmations in the mirror; while looking yourself directly in the eyes. Also doing so while naked and dressed, loving yourself from head to toe. A good friend of mine taught me to do a great little act. When you pass by a mirror, look in and say "Hi Cutie!" These two words took me many years to accomplish. At one point I covered the only mirror in my place with wrapping paper. I couldn't stand to even glance at myself. With the help of Louise Hay's affirmations and a lot of childhood work and therapy, I can now look at myself in the mirror and say beautiful things to myself. Here are a few of my favorite affirmations.
I love and accept myself exactly as I am.
I am enough.
I am willing to change and grow.
I am beautiful, inside and out.
I approve of myself.
It is safe for me to change.
All is well in my world.
I am secure, I have deep roots.
I deserve love and peace.
You can make a recording of your voice while saying affirmations. Or you can ask a loved one to make the recording, maybe your mother. These sayings help me start my day off on a positive note and often bring me gratitude for all my blessings.
Take good care,
Christine
"Love is the only sane and satisfactory answer to the problem of human existence." -- Erich Fromm