Reflections from a Mirror Use positive affirmations to empower yourself. Positive affirmations are simple messages of truth that can change our lives. In just a few unassuming words, affirmations can change feelings of sadness and despair into feelings of hope and joy. Use the following exercise to incorporate positive affirmations into your daily life: Step 1 Stand or sit in front of a mirror when there are no distractions. Step 2 Spend a couple of minutes looking at your reflection. Allow your gaze to become soft, look past your physical appearance to glance within. Step 3 Speaking out loud, voice any persisting negative thoughts or problems that you have been avoiding. Step 4 In a strong, clear voice, say positive affirmations to yourself, for example: – I choose to approach all situations in my life with overflowing enthusiasm. – I will speak about joy and positivity to every person I meet. – I will think only of the highest and work only for the highest. – I will always love and support myself. In this elevated state, walk out into the world with the strong determination to spread happiness and love to all you meet. Topicsmeditation Quotes Beware of wrong associations â they can shift your focus from the blissful divine to selfish motives. True happiness lies in inner peace and inner peace lies in inner purity. The world is preserved by the wise and steadfast, not by the powerful and foolhardy. When your beliefs change, your responses to the world change effortlessly. View All #SadguruWhispers The world is preserved by the wise and steadfast, not by the powerful and foolhardy. Select category for which you wish you receive updates via email - SRMD Updates Wisdom Updates Subscribe for updates