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Use Affirmations to Create a Positive Attitude
By Charlene M. Proctor, Ph.D., the Official Guide To
Positive Thinking

Given the amount of complexity we're juggling, these times
demand a positive outlook. It sounds simple. We should begin
each day based upon the present, enriching ourselves with
whatever today brings. But do you find it difficult to
generate a positive attitude given natural disasters,
unemployment, or illness?

Creating a positive attitude means viewing every day as a
new choice, no matter how we slice it. We get to start over
the minute we get out of bed. The sun comes up in spite of
our mistakes or despair we must face. I believe we are meant
to continually move forward - and focus on life as an
incredible universe of opportunity.

Use Affirmations to Stay on a Positive Course

An affirmation is a positive, present day statement that
declares your current state of mind and expectation as
valid. It acknowledges to the mind and body that what you
hold in your mind is real. Affirmations are a spiritual
idea, and non-quantitative. They are based on the universal
truth, "As within, so without."

What you create, and whatever your mind accepts as reality,
is how you perceive your world. Opposite thoughts don't
attract, that's an urban legend! Like attracts like, as in
The Law of Attraction, and everything you see is a result of
either individual or collective thinking. Thoughts are
energy and hold a "vibration" or resonance, because
everything is energy. When a person becomes disciplined
about what they think and affirm, it becomes their real-work
reality, which can be measured.

Release the Past and Move Forward

What blocks a positive attitude? Getting stuck in the past
holds us behind. True empowerment stems from living now, not
reacting to now from a mindset of the past or living with
worry about what might happen tomorrow, next month, or next
year. Every day, no matter what has happened to you in the
past, is a new opportunity to begin painting your life on a
fresh, new canvas.

Over the years, I've experimented with ways to release the
past and move forward with a positive attitude, living life
joyfully in the present moment. I've noticed when I start my
day without any clear direction of how I choose to think, I
don't get the results I want. Instead of spending time
regurgitating old problems, choose to move loss,
disappointment, and feelings of non-success far from your
mind. Say an affirmation that will address some area of your
life that needs improvement and make your perception of
reality pleasant and meaningful.

Live Proactively

Present moment awareness and having the ability to move
forward without guilt, resentment, or unforgiveness is the
way to make more room for personal growth. It's a conscious,
daily effort. Without it, you are propelled by cultural
ideas, the negative status quo, or mainstream thought that
is not productive or your own.

Many people spend their entire mental and emotional energy
on self-doubt and worry, and none on learning to move
forward in life. Challenges and pain are inevitable -- that
is part of our earth experience. But we can minimize them,
gather wisdom, and view these lessons as beneficial to our
own self-development. That is when we begin to have mastery
over our own lives.

Release Negative Experiences

Once you release a negative experience, whether it is about
your circumstances, parents, bad relationships, or old
events, you must "make peace" with it. This is true
forgiveness...when you can rise to viewing it as an
opportunity for transformation and refinement. Embrace your
personal challenges in the present moment, which is where
your most power will be. Today is what matters, not
yesterday or tomorrow. It is the best way to begin any day
with strength!

Affirm Regularly!

Developing a positive attitude requires discipline. Use
affirmations to keep you on a positive and productive path
and release old mental and emotional baggage along the way.
Let's affirm together:

"Life is a curvaceous and fluidic journey. Because I am
always moving through learning stages, I cannot look back or
measure. I learn through my relationships because that is
how I begin to define who I am. Nothing is unforgivable in
life. I know nursing this hurt is holding me back from fully
being with others; therefore, I choose to thank the universe
for giving me another opportunity to develop my soul by
knowing another person. I move easily through this
experience."

Remember, your fuel to make it work, other than to be
loving, is to realize that you are composed of Divine
Spirit. You are a limitless example of uniqueness and
wonder.

Let's dedicate this day to the present moment. Say your
affirmations with love, be grateful to be alive, and be in
charge of your learning opportunities. Ask the universe to
show you its inherent perfection. The power of your own
thoughts will return to you in ways that'll surprise you!

As you remain open to positive change, I believe your life
will unfold in creative ways. You can write to me at
tgn@thegoddessnetwork.net and let me know how your positive
attitude makes a difference in the lives of others. Be
joyful in your present moment thinking! Remember, I believe
in you and what you can do.

Copyright The Goddess Network, Inc. and Charlene M. Proctor, Ph.D.
2007. All Rights Reserved. See
http://www.thegoddessnetwork.com/connect.php?page=eshow for
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of enlightening lectures!
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Dr. Charlene M. Proctor is the founder of The Goddess
Network, Inc. an on-line educational resource for topics on
spirituality, relationships, and women's studies. Author of
Let Your Goddess Grow! she is a researcher and educator in
the field of women's empowerment and develops self-
empowerment strategies for women in all walks of life. She
is a subject matter expert for Beliefnet.com, the world's
largest self-help and personal growth website. Her
affirmations from The Women's Book of Empowerment reach 2.7
million web visitors daily. She currently facilitates the
PATH to Empowerment program for Lighthouse Path in Michigan,
a residential women's shelter for homeless mothers, teaching
them how to cope with life and increase self-esteem and
confidence. To learn more, visit
http://www.thegoddessnetwork.net

Additional Resources covering Positive Thinking can be found
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