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Soul Sustenance 27-12-2012
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Practical Ways of Changing Old Habits or Beliefs (Part 2)
Positive Affirmations
Affirmations are promises that we make to ourselves. They are helpful for breaking
negative habits or weak thoughts that have been created as a result of mistaken
attitudes. Affirmations help to strengthen the mind, although to be effective there
must be acceptance and understanding behind them. It is interesting to begin experimenting
with them and, later on, we can begin to create variations of new affirmations,
according to our individual needs.
Here are some examples:
* Today I will experience peace through positivity. I will see what is good in others
and will not think about what is negative or harmful. I will see others in the way
I would like them to see me.
* From now on I will not judge others.
* Today I will speak peacefully and share peace with everyone around me. I must
speak as softly as I can.
* Today I will make the past the past and look towards the future with a new vision.
* Today I will not react angrily. I will stay calm and in peace and will not sacrifice
this for anyone or any situation. I must not allow anything or anyone rob me of
my peace.
For the affirmation to be effective, we must repeat it to ourselves often, so that
it becomes recorded in our subconscious. It is also important to proclaim the affirmations
with feeling, believing in them and not in a monotonous and impersonal voice. As
a minimum, you should repeat each affirmation at least five times a day. If we listen
to something repeatedly, we begin to believe in it. In reality, this is the origin
of the majority of our beliefs, when as children we heard our parents tell us things
over and over again. Advertising uses this technique constantly. They create a phrase,
a slogan, and repeat it over and over again in the media until, finally, people
believe it. To be able to control your life, first you must know and dominate your
beliefs. One way of doing this is through affirmations.
(To be continued tomorrow …..)
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Message for the day 27-12-2012
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Patience brings harmony in relationships.
Expression: When there is a misunderstanding in a relationship we hardly
put in any effort in order to understand the other person. We tend to become impatient
and we don't listen to the other person to understand them. Because of which we
start inventing things about them. This only further increases the misunderstanding.
Experience: When we have a difference of opinion with someone, we need to
give some time to understand and listen to the other person. Only then will we be
able to understand the other person's point of view. This practice will enable us
to finish any misunderstanding we have with others and bring harmony in relationships.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris