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In April of 1977,  I went on a retreat at the Cenacle Retreat House in Wayzata, Minnesota. Sister Ten-Tie Saniel presented “Effective Living” a seminar based on John Boyle’s “Omega Seminar”. The sisters taught us the importance of affirmations, “stating a future goal in the present tense”.  The reason that this works is because your sub-conscious mind cannot tell the difference between reality and fantasy. 

I have formed the habit of repeating these six affirmations every morning. It has made a big difference in my life.  The six basic affirmations are:

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.  Something like: “I especially love and enjoy weighing 170 pounds.  

“Life is easier than you’d think; all that is necessary is to accept the impossible, do without the indispensable, and bear the intolerable.”  Kathleen Norris