by Howard B. Richman
“As you think, so shall you become.” This phrase is often attributed to Bruce Lee but actually it appears to be an ancient Sanskrit proverb. Other way to say this is “Our thoughts create our reality.” In modern times, with modern medicine and modern testing and DNA verification, it is quite normal to hear people say.. “well my dad had a heart attack and his dad had a heart attack, so I will probably have a heart attack.” Or… “cancer runs in the family.” Yet, 150 years ago, doesn’t it seem that people were overall healthier? Yes, maybe we are living longer now but the QUALITY of life did seem better overall in the past. Indeed, our world has become more polluted and toxic and, of course, those elements play a large role in our health. But what about our thoughts? Could it be that all the new awareness of health and medicine and statistics creates anxiety and stress and worry in itself? And with computers and tablets and mobile phones, it is very hard to escape this information overload. And is it possible that this constant focusing of “health dangers” might CREATE the very thing that we fear? “Sugar will lead to diabetes,” “Smoking causes lung cancer,” “Diet sodas can cause kidney problems.” “Using lotion with peanut oil when you are pregnant will create allergies in the newborn.” Of course, there is evidence about these things and I am not saying to ignore common-sense warnings. What I am saying is that our culture has been programmed to be in a constant state of FEAR about our health, to the point that we are constantly “walking on eggshells.” THIS could be the greatest detriment to our health of all!!!
What if we could reverse the negative programming in relation to our health that we all have picked up over the years as a society? What if we could re-program our minds to ONLY accept well-being rather than sickness.
This concept is not new. There have been many, many versions over the years of this concept but due to the constant negativity surrounding our health, it is now needed more than ever. There are so many examples of what is now called “psycho-neuro immunology.” One of the pioneers of this attitude was Normal Cousins. Norman Cousins, who wrote “Anatomy of an Illness” chronicled his own experience using “laugh therapy” to literally change his biochemistry to deal with a sudden collagen disease in 1964. He had been given the grim statistic that he had a one in 500 chance of recovery — and he recovered! I feel honored that I had a chance to have a private meeting with this great man in 1985 in his office at UCLA.
Our thoughts DO affect our reality. The following affirmations can have a positive effect on our subconscious mind, which, in turn can have an effect on our physical body.
Each affirmation is stated with a companion explanation. The only reason the explanations are included is to provide support and clarity of why each affirmation has value. HOWEVER, please do not keep reading or focus on the explanation as this will tend to counteract the benefit of the affirmation itself. After you read through all the affirmations and their explanation, if you scroll down you will see a duplicate list below, WITHOUT the explanations. This will be handy to select and to print out or to customize for use in your daily routine.
The following affirmations are also available as a card pack, to be used with the Thought Catapulter system.
In ADDITION to these affirmations, you may find the need to have something customized just for your situation. That is the reason that each Thought Catapulter comes with a pack of blank cards. Please follow these guidelines on generating affirmations for best results. Also, it is recommended that you do the “primary abundance affirmations” to help set the flow of good things your way, regardless of any other goal.
Make Sure to Read Each of the Following Articles Before You Begin This Process, to Maximize Your Understanding and to Gain the Greatest Results
How to Benefit Most From the Thought Catapulter
How to do Affirmations Effectively
How to Generate Affirmations
Health Affirmations
(Please see Other Affirmations)
I love all parts of me.
This affirmation will help to counteract any negative programming that we may have had, even from an early age. This includes physical abuse or trauma. This also includes tendencies towards self-hatred or self-judgement.
I naturally enjoy vibrant health in every aspect of my life.
Helps to address any health issue.
My body is healthy and serves me well.
We often become accustomed to challenges our body faces to the point that we expect them. This affirmation helps to address that tendency.
I am comfortable in my body.
When you are dealing with physical pain
My physical body is strong and healthy.
If we “see” our body as weak and feeble, it will become so. And if we see it as stong and healthy, it will become so.
I have excellent health.
Stating to the universe that your health is excellent creates the energetic magnet to only attract excellent health!
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I love all parts of me.
I naturally enjoy vibrant health in every aspect of my life.
My body is healthy and serves me well.
I am comfortable in my body.
My physical body is strong and healthy.
I have excellent health.
