An affirmation is a motivational phrase used to bring about a positive change. For some people repeating one specific uplifting phrase is vitally important to their spiritual lives. It’s like doing japa (repetition of a mantra).
One Christian saint had a running dialogue with God; it was his spiritual practice to talk with God all the time.
For other people, repeating different phrases helps them face the various challenges in life.
You can use a phrase that you write on your own, or you can find one that you find inspiring and relevant to you.
One good book of affirmations is Affirmations for Self-Healing by Swami Kriyananda. It also gives a more thorough explanation of what affirmations are and how to use them.
Question from Helaine: How can I meditate and overcome my own injustice? If I want something and I don’t get it immediately, I tend to behave like a child, indignant and aggressive. Me being upset or even angry turns my husband into an aggressive mood and, the more we speak, the more he becomes stubborn. I hate to see him like this and…
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Question from Sharmila Chakravarty: Jai Guru, My brother is suffering from extremely high blood pressure and is not responding to the medicines prescribed by the doctor for the past few months. I suggested him some healing affirmations, but his will power has gone extremely down and is very depressed due to his anxiety caused by his increased heart rate. In what way can I…
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Question from Jala: Can you please guide me on how to practice affirmations? Including, for how many times do we need to repeat them in a day. Also I would like to know if we can repeat two to three different affirmations in a day. In what way the affirmations influence our subconscious mind and how can we manifest our desires? Thank You
