5 Spiritual Affirmations to Counter Anxiety
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Patzia_Gonzalez]Patzia Gonzalez
What do you say to yourself when you’re not paying attention? What does the automatic pilot in you repeat all day? Most people have an ongoing negative inner talk criticizing and judging themselves for the shape of their body, their skin color and their perceived lack of perfection causing a high degree of anxiety. And then, of course, we apply the same negative thought process to others.
Spiritual affirmations are very similar to prayer. Instead of repeating an affirmation like: Every day in every way I’m getting better and better, you chose a meaningful phrase from a Spiritual source that can be of support to you and repeat it.
I find that many clients feel they are not worthy and this adds on to the anxiety they feel. It’s as if just before they were born someone-who?-stamped them with a seal that said: “Not worthy!” and they go through life seeking confirmation for this belief. They could just as easily seek confirmation for being worthy, and find that too. Their anxiety generates no end of negative beliefs about themselves that they repeat constantly. As part of their process I may suggest they choose one -or all-of the following affirmations. I do want to make it clear that this is only part of their process; go ahead and try it out. The trick is to memorize the Spiritual Affirmation so that it become what you repeat when you “aren’t looking,” and let it comfort you when anxiety strikes.
I am child of the Universe, no less than the trees and the stars, and whether it is clear to me or not, the Universe is unfolding as it should. (Desiderata)
The Lord is my Shepherd and I shall not want. (Psalm 23)
My words create mutual understanding and love. They are as beautiful as gems, as lovely as flowers. (Thich Nhat Hanh)
My inner dialogue reflects the fire of my soul. I am totally independent of the good or bad opinion of others. I am beneath no one. I am fearless in the face of any and all challenges. (Deepak Chopra)
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23)
Chose the ones you like best and write them down on index cards. Carry these cards around with you and read them often. Soon you’ll memorize the Affirmation and it can become a part of you. I would love some feedback on which ones you picked and how they worked for you.
© 2010 Patzia Gonzalez
Patzia Gonzalez, B. Sc. Clinical Member, OSP; D-CEP; EFT-Cert 1; has a Psychotherapy practice in Newmarket, ON and facilitates EFT sessions in person and on Skype.
Patzia specializes in empowering individuals by helping them release their blocks and inhibitions, followed by facilitating positive belief patterns, that allows the individual to step into their own power and bring back their sense of aliveness. Patzia also integrates spiritual awareness and healing, along with many other approaches in her practice, matching the therapy to the individual needs of the client. For more information visit Patzia’s website at: http://www.HealingHeartsCentre.com or send an email to: [mailto:patziagb@hotmail.com]patziagb@hotmail.com
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