Remez Sasson Blog » Affirmations http://www.successconsciousness.com/blog Positive Thinking - Self Improvement - Spiritual Growth Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:02:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Can Affirmations Lead to Pure Awareness? http://www.successconsciousness.com/blog/affirmations/can-affirmations-lead-to-pure-awareness/ http://www.successconsciousness.com/blog/affirmations/can-affirmations-lead-to-pure-awareness/#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:00:46 +0000 Remez Sasson http://www.successconsciousness.com/blog/?p=213 A visitor to the website has asked:
“Could you tell me if there are any direct affirmations pertaining to pure awareness?”

Pure awareness is a state of inner peace and happiness, without, or almost without any thoughts. In this state one is fully aware and conscious, but at the same time free from the compulsion of thinking thoughts.

Since this is a state without thoughts and beyond the “ordinary” mind, and affirmations are mental in nature, they are not adequate tools to promote pure awareness.

To experience pure awareness and to live in this state, other means are required, such as concentration exercises and meditation, or in some cases, the help of a spiritual teacher, who himself/herself lives in this state of pure awareness.

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In such cases, which are quite common, when repeating a positive affirmation, a person says the words, but in his mind he sees his current negative situation. Furthermore, repeating the affirmations makes him more aware of his problems and how great is the discrepancy between his life and the affirmation. Since the mind is focused on the problem, and not on the positive affirmation, this aggravates the situation.

This does not mean that affirmations do not work; on the contrary, this shows that they do work. The person focuses the mind on the problem, not on the solution, and keeps thinking on the problem or negative situation, repeating it like an affirmation, and therefore attracts more problems or a negative state of mind.

For a person who is in a deeply negative mental situation, affirmations might not the right thing. They need other means to help themselves, such as psychological help. They also first need to gain more self-esteem and to strengthen their desire to help themselves.

In case of people who are naturally more positive, or when using affirmations concerning some goal one is positive about, affirmations would strengthen the desire and motivation to succeed.

In order to use affirmations one must have no doubts about his ability to achieve what he is affirming. If it were possible to see what is going in the mind of people who do and achieve things, we would see that they consciously or unconsciously tell themselves they are going to succeed. They use affirmations, often not knowing that they are affirming.

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Detailed information, advice and instructions on how to use affirmations, as well as many inspiring and motivating affirmations, especially created for almost every situation, purpose and goal, and arranged according to subject.

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“I have a question about power of affirmations. I play tennis, and try to apply it while, and even before I start playing the game, telling myself that “I will win this match” repetitively.

I have a moderate success with that, but I lose many times than I expect. I know my opponent is not a better player than I am. I practice a lot too. What do you think I should do? What kind of affirmations I should have?

Please also advise on how to phrase my affirmation. Should I say, “I will win all my matches”, or should I say, “opponent, you are losing this game”? Which is better?”

Here is my reply: 

You can use both visualization and affirmations. Before starting the game, find a place where you can be alone for a few minutes, close your eyes, and visualize yourself playing tennis like a pro. Feel how good you are and that you are a winner. See yourself winning the game and feeling good and happy.

When starting the tennis match, and during the game, repeat one or more of the following
affirmations:

- I am winning this game.
- I am a great tennis player.
- It is so easy to win this game.
- I am giving my best in this game.
- I am playing tennis like a pro.
- I get all shots, anywhere on the tennis court.
- I am hitting back all balls and winning the game.

Doing so will help you play better and improve your chances of winning the game, but this doesn’t mean that you will always win, because your opponent might be in a better shape, play better, or use the same tactics of visualization and affirmations.

As to your other question, it is useless to phrase the affirmation in the words, “opponent – you are loosing this game”. These words will not help you, and most probably would not affect your opponent. You are not an hypnotist trying to hypnotize your opponent neither are you a magician. Better repeat affirmations that can affect you, your subconscious mind and your playing skills.

Visualization and affirmations are more and more used in sports nowadays, and what has been said about tennis, also applies to all other sports.

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- My mind is open to creative ideas.

- I have always new ideas to do things in a new way.

- I can see every situation from various perspectives.

- The creative powers of the Universe are manifesting through me.

- It is always so easy and fun to do things in a better and different way.

- I have the courage to try new things.

- I have the courage to try new approaches.

- I am the creator of my life.

Find more affirmations on many topics, and full explanations on how to use them in the book Affirmations Words of Power.

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- 2009 is going to be a great and wonderful year for me.

- In 2009 my dreams are coming true.

- I have found the love of my life in 2009.

- Day by day my financial condition is improving.

- I have a great job with a good pay.

- I have now all the money I need.

- Money is flowing now to my bank account from various sources.

- Everything I do turns into success.

- Everything in my life is improving.

- I feel healthy and full of energy.

- Every day of my life is filled with happiness and joy.

- Day by day more and more sunshine is filling my life.

AffirmationsYou can find many more affirmations in the book Affirmations Words of Power. This book contains detailed information, advice and instructions on how to use affirmations, as well as many inspiring and motivating affirmations, especially created for almost every situation, purpose and goal, and arranged according to subject.
Affirmations Words of Power

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