AFFIRMATION

Google and Marriam-Webster defines an AFFIRMATION as: Emotional support or encouragement . A positive assertion.

examples:

I am great. I am enough. I am a leader, I am worthy to be loved.

From the time we are small children, most of us receive some form of positive affirmation from our parent and if lucky, both. That moment we held our bottle, said our first word or took that first amazing step, we noticed something great has happened because of a smile, laughter, applause or even a hug. This definitely unbeknownst to our infant self is our first lesson of an affirmation.

As time passes we graduate from one point to another being told that we were doing a good job in school, if you made the grade. If you played a sport, took part in school activities or were part of an academic group, you got cheers and applause, everyone knew your name. After graduating high school, now is when life begins.

Now as young adults we jump into what starts to shape the majority of our lives. We go to college, start a job; hopefully it’s your career, have children and/or get married. During this time we don’t realize that we have acclimated ourselves into the rat race of society who has no idea who we are. Unfortunately our thoughts and dreams fly out the window and we are on another journey called survival. It’s about making that money, hoping you look good for that man or woman. You might be worrying about how you are going to pay the bills, put gas in your car or feed your children. Other times some of us gave that great sacrifice and unconsciously started living for everyone but ourselves.

If you believe in prayer or meditation that would be awesome. Taking three deep breaths with your arms stretched above your head before you get out of bed and be thankful for whatever you choose, this is just the beginning of a wonderful day. Tell yourself that you are strong, I am positive energy, I am healthy and so on. If you have children, make a conscious decision to start their day off with affirming how much you love them and their greatness. If you have a partner, don’t forget about them. You might have to invite them into your new world of affirmation. You deserve to be loved, so why not show yourself some. Last but not least, create a playlist of positive songs. One of mine is from Jill Scott I Keep/Still Here.

Much Love

Tamara Massalay

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