Affirmations for Your Wellness Path

We have over 60,000 thoughts a day and most of them were also bonking around in our heads yesterday. The latest research suggests that a large percentage (up to 95%) of our thoughts are repetitive. Years ago, when I first learned that statistic, I was shocked and skeptical until I observed my thoughts for a while. I was fascinated that this was certainly true for me! How about you?

According to the science of epigenetics, most of these thoughts reflect the subconscious beliefs that we learned before the age of six. Biologist Conrad Waddington coined the term epigenetics in 1942. In present day, Dr. Bruce Lipton and other cellular biologists have been studying this interesting concept of epigenetics for several decades now. It gives me hope for visions of healing paths that can be profoundly effective. Let’s make the idea of this kind of healing path more communicable! So, if it feels good for you, please spread it around! (You know how I often say, “Make wellness communicable!) Dr. Lipton says, "The moment you change your perception is the moment you rewrite the chemistry of your body."

So, the power in a positive affirming statement can slowly but surely become a welcome part of those repetitive thoughts and eventually become a belief that makes you feel good! What we concentrate on expands. So why not create time to proclaim healthy thoughts, peaceful thoughts, loving thoughts, and affirm the things we want rather than create time to concentrate on worrying or suffering? You get to choose. And although most people find daily affirmations make their lives feel better, they do not work simply by saying, “I am getting healthier every day” while you are sitting on the sofa eating cookies! The saying, “Pray and move your feet” comes to mind.

Here are the “Affirmations for Wellness” I share in the second edition of my Wellness Wisdom: 31 Ways to Nourish Your Mind, Body, & Spirit book. At the end of these affirmations, you’ll find  a list of resources to support you in learning more about the concept of reprogramming your subconscious beliefs. I think of affirmations as a way of “recording over” the old beliefs. Have fun in your own personal recording studio!

AFFIRMATIONS FOR WELLNESS

I accept balance in all aspects of me, including my mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional self.

I am enough.

Every cell in my body vibrates with health.

I forgive myself and I forgive others for any behaviors or beliefs
that have caused pain.

I release and bless all thoughts and beliefs that no longer serve
my highest purpose.

God (or whatever you call the Divine) is at home in me.

I am filled with gratitude for the abundant blessings I constantly receive
from Spirit.

I allow myself to love greatly and be greatly loved.

I am constantly discovering my joy, and it is powerful.

I am surrounded by feelings of harmony and peace.

I accept and receive all of my good now.

I lovingly accept joyful health to flow in and through my body.

I accept radiant health and wholeness.

I am a generous giver and a gracious receiver.

I commit to taking more time each day to be silent and still.

I know that now is the God moment.

I express my emotions with authenticity and clarity.

I speak with kindness, truth, and compassion.

I joyfully live a life full of integrity.

I mindfully choose my response to any circumstance
or condition.

I am grateful for my body.

I revel in wholeness.

Affirmations from Wellness Wisdom: 31 Ways to Nourish Your Mind, Body, & Spirit, 2nd ed.

© 2011 by Susan Tate