Enthusiastic Affirmations for Glowing Health

Be not lax in celebrating. Be not lazy in the festive service of God. Be ablaze with enthusiasm.
—Hildegarde von Bingen

When you embrace the connection of body, mind, and spirit as the foundation for creating optimal health, enthusiastic affirmations are a powerful way to take action.

Why would positive words and thoughts make such a positive difference to health? Affirmations mobilize emotions of optimism, which in turn keep unhealthy stress responses in check. Clinical studies have correlated optimism to the strength of our hearts, long-term cancer survival, a slowed pace of aging, a stronger immune response, and faster postsurgical recovery.

Take a look at the Law of Attraction, a simple reminder that like attracts like. Affirmations are an incredible way of putting healthy energy into motion by creating an “attractor field” that becomes a magnet for attracting more health. It is all so simple—just practice a minute or two of affirmation time each day, and you initiate the process to attract radiant health to your physical body.

You can coach and empower yourself with affirmations through all sorts of life challenges, including health issues. Just follow the four simple steps on the following page.

1. Accept and Appreciate the Now

Find something about your health to appreciate right now. Be grateful for the present situation. Even if you are dealing with a significant challenge, surgery, physical pain, or treatment, search deeply, and you will find something good. Speak words of appreciation aloud to express your acceptance for the present state.

Here are some affirmations appropriate for someone recovering from surgery or undergoing cancer treatment:

* I enjoy having enough energy to walk today.
* My digestive system is comfortable and efficient.
* I appreciate feeling rested when I awaken.
* I can comfortably push my body to do a little bit more today than yesterday.
* I enjoy experiencing my surroundings through my senses.
* I am alert and appreciate the people who are caring for me.

2. Create Affirmations That Express Your Wildest Wishes

Here’s where you can have enormous fun. Develop a list of affirmations that express how you really wish things were. As you create these statements, allow your positive emotions to amplify. What would it feel like to actually feel twenty years younger? Get in touch with the joy and enthusiasm you hold for the possibility of something better. Make yourself a visually beautiful list, and post it for easy reference. Leave space to add new thoughts as these come up.

Here are a few of my favorite affirmations for people longing to feel younger, healthier, and more energetic:

* I am blessed to live in a body that feels as if it was twenty years younger.
* My body responds in wonderful ways when I make healthy choices.
* I am an example of health that inspires everyone I meet.
* I respond remarkably well to natural treatments.
* I am in tune with my body at all times, and it feels great!
* My skin radiates a healthy glow.
* I am passionate about my own health and the health of others.
* I believe health miracles happen all the time—even for me!
* I believe that a healthier body starts with my positive thoughts.
* My health radiates, even as I get older.

3. Set Aside Time Each Day to Say Your Affirmations Out Loud with Emotion and Enthusiasm

When I say out loud, that’s exactly what I mean. Say affirmations boldly, with excitement. Use emphatic speech. Give your affirmations positive energy through positive emotion. Sprinkle in a bit of laughter if this seems too silly—that’s healthy, too. Emphasis and positive emotion will launch these affirmations as targets for attraction.

Amp it up by tapping on meridians as you speak. I love to tap on the Emotional Freedom Techniques (http://www.emofree.com) meridian points while I say each affirmation for a powerful jolt of uplifting energy. Try it, and you’ll be hooked.

4. Return to Step 1—and Notice the Good Things That Emerge

Create new statements to recognize your progress. Celebrate your success openly with others. Be your own healing coach. You are a creator with amazing power to attract positive change. Have fun setting your health into motion as you enjoy building an optimistic vocabulary to support and sustain your health. Don’t forget to share these secrets with everyone you meet! We all deserve radiant health.

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