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Doing Affirmations Correctly Can Make You ‘Inner Rich’
A step-by-step guide to creating and embodying your positive thoughts
I eagerly jumped on the affirmation bandwagon several years ago, excited to see my life change as I embraced the power of the spoken word. And it worked! I saw my actions shift as I declared things over myself. In fact, one of my first affirmations, I persist until I succeed, launched my freelance writing career. But a few months ago, as I proclaimed my affirmations during my morning mindset session, I experienced something new: the goals blossomed inside of me; I became certain they were true. I could feel them emanating from my body, into my being. In that moment, I bloomed into the reality of the affirmations.
The experience made me want to understand the difference between simply saying affirmations and actually embodying them. Also given the wave of fear that has spread around the country due to the coronavirus pandemic, now is an opportune time to align with what’s true: that you are loved, safe, and powerful.
I interviewed two women who have contributed to my personal growth throughout the years to unlock the secrets of affirmations. Shannon Evette is an inner healing facilitator and her book, Worthy: The POWER of Wholeness, transformed how I see myself. Ms. Queenie Johnson is…
