Yesterday, after I posted the first list of 11 affirmations, I was drained. I spent the afternoon in a very gloomy and dark place. It was reminiscent of the time when I was married. I felt hollow, consumed by the blackness within me. I could not think, and could not write (since I had planned to write this post last night.)

Some would say this is part of the healing process. I don’t know. I am looking forward to a better experience this time around.

Positives since yesterday: my new friend, Steve Bunyan, has graciously offered to continue this quest with me, by offering his life coaching experience free to me on this blog. So, while I’m walking this path, I won’t be alone.

I also rested more last night, while I slept. I woke up with more energy than I’ve had recently. I also got a handful of chores done this morning. Good accomplishments!

11 More Negatives Turned Positives:

1. I have no answers. ~~~ I have all the answers.

I am an intelligent person. I have found creative solutions to many of my problems in the past, including dealing with creditors, and researching the steps to make my writing business grow. Anything that I don’t know immediately, I can find on the internet. Easy peasy.

2. I have no abilities. ~~~ I am talented and capable.

Obviously, no one has no abilities! I am a gifted writer, and this has been validated by being paid and published. I am a good mother to my children. I can sing (well enough for my ears, at least.) I can work hard to reach my dreams. I can take good photographs. I can bring people together and soothe heated tempers. I can cook many of my favorite dishes. I can explore my self and bring the demons into the light.

3. I have to be sorry. ~~~ I am proud of myself.

This one warrants a little explanation. Whenever anything goes wrong in anyone’s life, I catch myself apologizing for it, even when I had nothing to do with it. There is no reason for me to be ashamed of my actions! I am able to share my accomplishments with others, on Twitter and Plurk, and accept their congratulations. I have done a lot of things to be proud of. I am raising two beautiful children. I am reaching for my goals even when things look dark.

4. I am a bad mother. ~~~ I am an excellent mom.

My daughters are ages four and two right now. They are happy and healthy, and not afraid to be themselves. I am the reason they have food in their bellies, and can go outside to play in nature. I spend quality time with them, and am teaching them how to grow into happy adults. Even when I don’t see the immediate results, I am laying the groundwork down for their lifelong happiness.

5. I am not attracting good. ~~~ I am attracting good things in my life.

Well, I attracted Steve to this blog! I also attract great friends, as my increasing following on Twitter and Plurk has shown me. I attract people who are a good match to my personality, and who only wish the best for me. (Plurk pals especially! You all rock!) I also had to buy some weed killer this morning (long story) and I was thinking that I needed to find it for less than five dollars, otherwise I would go to a different store. Turns out, I found some for around three dollars!

6. I cannot focus. ~~~ I am focused.

I am focused on this blog, certainly! It has renewed my frequent blogging schedule, which I find invigorating. This morning, I was focused on getting some housework done, which went rather well.

7. I cannot find the answers. ~~~ I am capable of finding solutions.

Have you ever asked a question on Twitter? People often throw themselves on you to answer you and be helpful! I also found the solution I needed with the electric company, and am working on one with the landlord. And of course, Google is only a click away!

8. I am alone. ~~~ I am surrounded by my loved ones.

I have a great man, and two beautiful children, who would do anything to help me. I have a great family, who do what they can. And of course, my online friends have been there with me every step of the way, listening to my concerns and pointing me in the right direction.

9. I cannot find help. ~~~ I am able to find the help I need.

These do sound repetitive, don’t they?? My mind has had a tendency to get stuck! I am able to seek out help. I queried a few leads yesterday, and am waiting to hear back. These will help by providing me with fresh income while I get more writing done.

10. I am annoying. ~~~ I am a joy to be around.

I have plenty of friends who haven’t dropped me, so it must be true! I have also been told that I am an inspiration to people, which is a strange feeling. Yet I do seek out the best in people, and try to point them down their right path.

11. I am a failure. ~~~ I am successful.

This blog is evidence that I am successful! I am still writing, and drawing positive energies into my life. I am always striving to do better and be better. Not giving up is proof that I am a success.

Have any of you had experience with these kinds of affirmations? I’d love to hear your stories! Check back for part three of my affirmations!

~Kimberlee

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