When releasing negative behavior patterns, it is important
to consciously take the time to let the negative go and create new, positive
energy. Just saying, “Yeah, I have
negative self-talk” and then coming up with some sort of generic affirmation
that you promise yourself you’ll repeat every single day isn’t quite enough.
Releasing the negative and creating the positive must become a practice that you engage in everyday in order for it to fully change your life.
This is something that I’ve noticed in my own life lately as
it’s only been within the last several weeks that I’ve been disciplined with my
own practice. It truly changes your
awareness. It helps you feel more
balanced throughout the day, and it helps you quickly recognize when you’ve
slipped into negative thought. Then,
remembering the truth you felt in your meditation, you are able to regain your
balance and consciousness, shift your negative thinking to positive, and
continue your day.
There’s no “one-size-fits-all” system to mediation, affirmations, prayer, and manifesting. You just need to figure out what comes naturally to you and stick with it.
Personally, I like to meditate and say my affirmations first
thing in the morning and then right before bed.
When you first wake up, your brain is still sleepy and producing theta
waves, which are the best for meditation, visualization, and manifestation. Same for right before you go to bed. (This is a great website that explains brain
wave patterns.) So when you wake up in
the morning, sleepily sit up in bed, take some deep breaths, and repeat
affirmations, say prayers, ask help from angels, and visualize your happiness.
If you want to start a physical meditative practice like yoga, tai chi, walking, jogging, etc., you can combine the two. Repeat your affirmations as you breathe deeply during these activities.
We always say that we don’t have enough time to do things
like meditate and do yoga. But the fact
is, that’s bullshit. We have all the
time in the world. It’s just a matter of
prioritizing and making time for
these important things that make us feel more deeply fulfilled.
So get up a half-hour earlier each day and turn the TV off a
half-hour earlier each night. Put on
some relaxing music, light some candles if you desire, get in a comfortable
condition, and breathe.
Have your list of affirmations and things you want to
manifest written down and kept close to wherever you meditate. Take 10 slow, deep breaths, and then simply
read through the list (out loud or in your head). Then take another 10 slow, deep breaths while
you visualize yourself happy and having all that you desire. Picture yourself living out these life-creating
affirmations you’ve come up with.
If you want to take this time to pray, you can continue to breathe
slowly and say your prayers. Lift up
requests and blessings to the angels.
Ask for their assistance, and thank them for the help they provide.
I like to end my meditations with a few breaths of gratitude
for all the blessings in my life. I
thank the Spirit for my loved ones, my home, and the opportunities presented to
me everyday. Then I just sit and smile
while I breathe until I decide I’m ready to continue my day.
If you truly want to let go of negative energy patterns and experience what this metaphysical “create your own reality” stuff is all about, then you have to dedicate yourself to a daily meditative practice.
Results won’t always show up overnight
(though sometimes you’ll be surprised at how quickly they do show up), so give
yourself some time. Studies show that it
takes 30-40 days for new behavior patterns to get engrained in our brains. Here's a great TED Talk that discusses trying something new for 30 days:
