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In 1976 I gave up Old Grand Dad 80 proof for Lent. I gutted it out and in April of 1977 I went on a retreat to the Cenacle Retreat House in Wayzata, Minnesota. Sister Ten-Tie Saniel presented “Effective Living” a seminar based on John Boyle’s “Omega Seminar”. I learned the following affirmations. Affirmations are stating future goals in the present tense. It made a big difference in my life.

The six basic affirmations are as follows:

1. I am loved; therefore, I like myself, unconditionally as I was created. (Repeat five times)
2. I never devalue myself with destructive self-criticism. (Envision yourself doing something that you are very proud of)
3. I see love in others and have warm regard for all persons at all times. (Envision yourself doing something nice for somebody else)
4. I am easily able to relax and with every affirmation I become physically and mentally healthier. (Envision yourself doing something relaxing)
5. I am completely self-determined, inner directed by the spirit of love and allow others the same privilege. (Repeat five times)
6. I accept total responsibility for the consequences of my actions and reactions. (Repeat five times) You can add up to 5 more goal specific affirmations.

This week the APHC show will bid 2016 adieu with a few highlights from the new season thus far, a few from the past three-hundred and sixty five, and a few from even farther back in the vault. There will be music from Paul Simon, Jack White, Angelique Kidjo, Ben Folds, Brandi Carlile, Trey Anastasio, Marcus Mumford, Gillian Welch, Nickel Creek, and Punch Brothers, and comedy from Aparna Nancherla. Plus: a look back to Chris Thile’s first appearance on the show in 1996, when he joined Garrison along with Michael Cleveland for a young artists show; even more tunes from friends Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz, and Aoife O’Donovan; Prep those resolutions, dust off the noisemakers, and join the gang on the radio this Saturday evening to ring in the new year.

“The real messages of hope in our generation are not those to be bounced from the moon, but those to be reflected from one human heart to another.” Kenneth S. Wills