| Many people are using meditation today to gain | | | | prospers", "I am happy and whole", or "all is well in |
| control over their mind, quiet wandering thoughts, | | | | my life." As you repeat these positive affirmations |
| restore their peace of mind, reduce stress, and | | | | during meditation, they become infused within |
| get closer to God. Meditation can be practiced in a | | | | your spirit as well as your unconscious mind. |
| variety of ways from using a guided meditation | | | | In addition to using affirmations during meditation, |
| recording, concentrating on your breathing, or | | | | they can be used during other times of the day |
| silently repeating sacred word or phrase often | | | | as well. If most people took an inventory of what |
| called a mantra. | | | | they were thinking, they would find that many of |
| A mantra is similar to an affirmation in that it is a | | | | their thoughts are fear-based and destructive. |
| word or phrase that represents a specific | | | | Affirmations help to uproot negative self talk by |
| meaning you would like to focus on. It can be a | | | | replacing your unhealthy repetitive thoughts with |
| scriptural passage, positive statement, or a | | | | statements that are encouraging, uplifting, and |
| spiritual principle that has meaning or is relevant to | | | | filled with truth. I often encourage people to listen |
| your life or current situation. Mantras are used to | | | | to or read affirmations while preparing for work, |
| bring your attention back to God or the present | | | | driving in their cars, cooking meals, or even |
| moment each time you catch your mind drifting | | | | drifting off to sleep. |
| off. | | | | Affirmations can help to change your thoughts |
| Affirmations and meditation often go hand in hand. | | | | which will result in changing your outer life. |
| Some examples of mantras that are similar to | | | | Therefore, you can use affirmations during |
| affirmations would be, "I am filled with joy", "I | | | | meditation as well as other times during the day. |
| trust God completely", "everything I touch | | | | |