Out of Town... Sharing an Older Post....

I will be out of town this week and therefore will not be posting my affirmations. I wanted to take this opportunity to share this older post with you once again walking you through my affirmation process....May your week be filled with discoveries of your own and messages that you hear clearly from your heart...
Artfully Yours,
Pattie
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I would like to take this moment to Welcome all the new visitors, and of course a warm hello to those of you who visit daily. This journal has been on going for several years now, and is a place where I share who I am with myself and with you the reader and hope that you will find inspiration and encouragement as you need it. I have received so many mails asking how I do these affirmations, so I am once again posting this older explanation for those who need a little extra guidance. The one thing I do know...is that there is no right way...or wrong way to do them, as long as you listen to the direction that your spirit...your muse...your soul...is taking you... My heart is open to each and everyone who visits...please feel free to leave a comment...a thought...a word....an affirmation of your own. From one creative soul to another...I wish you all a glimpse into your true self.

WHAT IS AN AFFIRMATION????
An affirmation to me, is a question I propose to myself every day and then listen closely to the answer to that question...the answer comes from deep within me.
An affirmation is a personal practice where you honor your heart...
An affirmation mirrors the gentle stirrings of your soul...
The more you do this the more comfortable and aware of your own voice and your own skills you become...
The more you do this the more messages you are open to...
And the closer you come to your true self...
JUST HOW DO I GO ABOUT DOING AN AFFIRMATION????
First: you must be willing to be OPEN to the messages...
Rhythm: you must be willing to find your own creative drumbeat...it could be in the morning to cleanse and clear yourself and start your day....or it could be in the evening as a reflection...
Time: you must be willing to claim some time for yourself...
Place: you must be willing to provide yourself with a place where you can collect your affirmations , your artwork, and your spirit...it can be loose papers, it can be a special journal, it can be anything you wish to place your thoughts on, the one thing it needs to be is a place where you honor who you are....so make it a special place.
So, begin to focus on the FUN you will have while you become more aware of your voice and the messages you have to give to yourself...
Artfully Yours,
Pattie
PS: one of the questions that I ask myself is: WHAT IS IT THAT I NEED TO BE AWARE OF TODAY? When I am quiet...and listen...a word...a thought...sometimes a whole sentence comes to me. I then dig a little deeper as if to say...tell me more...I leave each affirmation that I place here with a question that can help you start your own affirmation journal easing you into listening to your own answers. I will see you here in a week...till then I wish you a quiet moment for you to explore...from the inside out.

Giving...A reflection...

touching...
selflessly...
giving
from
my
heart.

Today, I am aware of giving...how I am on a journey that touches my life and the lives of others'. I am aware that I have a deep desire of spirit to generously give ...which is helping me to be aware of the choices I make and how those choices are intertwined with others. Giving selflessly helps me to become more aware of the life I am leading...my thoughts...my creativity..my actions. Today, I am aware of giving...and when I give directly from my heart I feel the power of change from deep within.
Today as I reflect on my week I am mindful to remember to celebrate both the small and the large moments as I move forward. I am reminded that sharing and communicating with honesty and love brings me closer to my heart. And how peaceful and calm I am when I am aware of the happiness that grows around me. I am mindful of the closeness I am feeling. Today, as I reflect on my week I feel my personal messages that show me that in order to grow I must allow myself to see with eyes wide open all the wonderment that is around me...and honor it from my heart.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What did you give yourself today with a choice that you made? As you reflect upon your week what lesson did you see?

Closeness...

exchanging...
wishing...
merging...
together
in
closeness.

Today, I am aware of closeness and how much it truly means to me. I am alone most of the time, creating in a studio which I find is perfect for that side of me...BUT...I long at times during any given day to interact...to integrate...to take part...to let others know...to understand...to wish...to openly connect on a heartfelt level. To acknowledge both who I am and who others are. Today, I am aware of closeness...and how I find in order to feed my creative side I need to feel these bonds of closeness...of tenderness...of spirit...of others traveling on the same path...of energy. By
Integrating my need for closeness and my exposure of who I am I begin to feel the merging of both to bring me closer to my center...my true self...my joys... my happiness...my vulnerable side...my loving side...my sharing side. Today, I am aware of closeness and how inviting it into my life openly I am finding a balance of understanding without fear.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What closeness can you allow into your life without fear today?

Peaceful...

whole...
calm...
complete...
happy...
positive...
growing...
peaceful.

Today, I am aware of the peaceful state I am in. I feel calm this morning, almost more so than some days...I feel as if I am gaining a deeper insight...perhaps the growing spurt I was aware of last week...Today, I feel peaceful...allowing myself more time to be cared for emotionally and physically (both by myself and by others)...and very aware of the messages I receive from within and my honoring them, I feel whole...complete...and happy. In return this is allowing for a greater balance in my life...allowing my interaction with others to be more open and allows my growth to be more apparent to me. Today, I am aware that by being peaceful with myself I feel positive...and I reach further...deeper...and wider...Today, I am aware of the peaceful state I am in, and I am aware that it is a wonderful way to start my day.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: How can you start your day in a more peaceful way for yourself?

Communicating...

sharing...
honestly...
with love...
excitement...
wonder...
communicating
from
the heart.

Today, I am aware of communicating... doing this honestly...gently...with excitement...with love...with wonder...Focusing on importance...on laughter...on goals...on dreams...on joy.
Sharing ideas...
experiences...life...possibilities...the past...the future and most importantly the present. Listening with an open mind...and an open heart to learn about myself and about others.
Receiving and exchanging ideas...
possibilities...solutions...time...understanding. Today, I am aware of communicating and how it requires a give and take...a back and forth...a word and an ear...reaping the rewards of positive results not only when you receive but especially when you give from your heart.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: Who can you communicate with today from your heart?

celebrating

reaching...
small and
large
moments.
moving...
forward
in
celebration.

Today, I am aware that I am celebrating...celebrating life...celebrating some dreams that have been reached...celebrating my spurt of growth...celebrating personal moments...celebrating good friends who support me...celebrating love...celebrating joy...celebrating life. As I reflect on the celebration I am mindful to take this moment to breathe...to breathe it all in...to hold and honor each moment and to be grateful. I am mindful that I must look forward...to consider new goals in a positive manner and that the journey is filled with both large and small moments. Today, I am aware of celebrating....today, I celebrate life...celebrate dreams come true...celebrate dreams in the making...celebrate both the large and the small moments...celebrate laughter...celebrate tears...celebrate my growth as I stretch forward.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What large or small moment can you celebrate today?

Revolving center...A reflection...

allowing...
moments
of silence
and self
as I revolve
around
my center.

Today, I am aware of my revolving center...my life...my distractions...my creativity...my experiences. Today, I am aware that I must actively engage in all of these...how taking this time every morning allows me to have a moment just for myself...it allows me to be centered...By opening up to my inner voice I am reminded of my dreams...my voice...my secret desires. I can feel and be part of my life as I do this from within the center. I can hear answers to questions...giving me directions...connecting ME to ME.
Today, as I reflect on my week I am aware to be conscious of my loving gestures...to make sure that I give them freely to those who have touched my life. I am aware that I am in the middle of experiencing a new growth by listening to these messages with an open heart and a need to know. I am aware that sometimes responding to memories I must remember that they are in the past and I must remember to begin ANEW and make new memories to hold me in today. I am aware of the energy that is being replenished and shines for me by sharing.
Today, I am aware that my life is ever evolving...as I listen to my messages...Listen as I revolve from the center of myself.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: How can you allow yourself to revolve around your center? As you reflect upon your week what messages make you more open to your life?

Gestures...

listening...
supporting...
calling...
writing...
visiting...
gestures
of
love

Today, I am aware of gestures...gestures of love. By expressing them...with care...with feelings and with actions. (It could be by giving an unexpected gift...by listening...by supporting...with a phone call...with a note...a card...a word...a visit.) Today, I am aware of gestures that come from the heart...for no reason but to express in some way how I feel. Allowing me to be helpful...appreciative...loving...generous and verbally expressive. Today, I am aware of gestures and I am aware that if I touch someones' soul today, I can change not only myself but hopefully another. By translating my feeling with my time...with my efforts...with my actions I will delight my heart today. So, this post is for all who come to visit here...this post is for all those that I hold close to my heart and share with...this post is to thank you for all that you do for me when you share with me...when you give me the unexpected gift of YOU. This post is my gesture....
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What gesture can you pass on today that will delight your heart?

Experiencing...

Experience...
growth...
feelings...
creativity...
wonder...
touch...
connection...
truly
experiencing.

Today, I am aware of experiencing...truly experiencing...feelings that are deep within me...loud..clear...raw with emotion...vivid with color...longing for growth...and stretching toward dreams. Today, I am aware of truly experiencing all of the emotions of life that fill me. I am aware not to just fill the moment...not to just file this message away in my journal...not to just create a painting or write a line...BUT to truly experience the wonder...the thrill...the touch...the connection. Today, I am aware of experiencing...allowing these moments of truth to touch me..to see with my eyes...to feel with my hands...to be pure with my heart. Today, as I allow these feelings to take hold of me, I feel humble...I feel my life being simplified...I see answers to questions...I feel right with my spirit. Today, I am aware of the whispers that are so soft, that I hadn't even noticed them before now...Today, I am aware that I am experiencing a burst of growth.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What can you truly experience today from the messages you receive from your heart?

Memories...

exploring...
releasing...
understanding...
learning...
responding...
to memories.


Today, I am aware of memories...and how I respond to them. How they can take me to places and bring me both happiness and sadness. Today, I am aware of memories and by exploring them I begin to release some...I begin to come to acknowledge them so that they will either become a part of me or I allow them to be released bringing me an inner peace. Today, I am aware of memories...some of which I may feel are negative and I try to avoid them in order to protect myself...and yet I know that by responding to these memories with courage...with love ...with understanding it gives me the ability to see them in a different light...with new eyes...with lessons learned ...with a positive aspect. Today, I am aware of memories...and today, I am more willing to respond to them with growth...with understanding...with love...with courage as I make new memories and reach for new dreams.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What memories can you learn from or let go of today?

Energy...

replenishing...
shifting...
considering...
shining...
sharing...
energy.

Today, I am aware of energy...and the appearance of it. How this energy allows me to see myself more clearly...how it is replenishing me and shifts me as it spins around. Today, I am aware of energy and how this energy allows my inner self to consider new events...to shine brighter...to acknowledge from my heart as I gaze at the center with dreams and joy. Today, this energy flows throughout me and I release it outwardly as I feel connected. Allowing my imagination to roam...focusing on laughter...focusing on creativity...focusing on my dreams. Today I am aware of energy and the appearance of it and how it allows me to share.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What does your energy have to say to you today?

Pleasure...A reflection...

pleasure...
growing...
surrounding...
flowing...
joyously...
honored.

Today, I am very aware of all the pleasures that surround me...the pleasure of my growth...the pleasure of the peacefulness that echoes from within...the pleasure of creativity that flows from my fingers...the pleasure of the quiet where my messages sing sweetly to me...the pleasure of the wonders of life that present them self to me...the pleasure of the beauty of nature ...the pleasure of the excitement and joy of things to come...Today, I am aware of all the pleasures that surround me and I honor them with love.
As I reflect on my week I am aware to surrender sweetly to my growth and pursue my dreams without questioning them. I am aware of the wonder that explodes around me and fills my soul. I am aware to fan the flames of my imagination with beauty and color. I am aware to always tend to the love lights that guide me to my dreams. As I reflect on my week, I am aware of a calm...and peacefulness that brings joy and happiness beyond my wildest dreams.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: As you delight in your day what pleasures are you aware of? And as you reflect on your week what messages did you receive that you need to be aware of?

Sweet Surrender...

sun kissed...
ripe...
energized...
accepting...
sweet surrender.

Today, I am aware of sweet surrender...as the sun kisses the sky, I am aware of the sweetness of the fruit of my dreams and how high my spirits are lifted today. I am aware of the ripeness of my fulfillment and the positive musings of my soul. Today, I am aware of the sweet surrender that I give myself...that these feelings are energized from creativity and love. Today, I am aware that by realizing and accepting this sweet surrender I feel optimistic...ambitious...positive...upbeat.
This sweet surrender allows me to be motivated...to aspire...to consider...to be joyous...to be happy with the present and look forward as I continue to grow and pursue my dreams.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: As you give way to your sweet surrender what feelings are you aware of?

Wonder...

buds
of
promise...
explosions
of
joy...
rich
with
growth.

Today, I am aware of wonder...of the richness that surrounds me...of the growth that I am experiencing..of the buds that promise to reveal their beauty to me. Today, I am aware of the wonder that fills my soul...that explodes with color and joy. This wonder is revealed in many forms to me...with questions...with answers...with creativity...with happiness...with joy...with experiencing...with growth. Today, I let this wonder guide me...allowing the beauty to over take me...allowing the surprises to delight me...allowing the opportunities to present them self to me...
allowing the magic to be revealed to me...allowing my soul to be open and to be touched. Today, I am aware of the wonder that is all around me. Today, I am more open to it than usual.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: Can you feel the richness of the growth of wonder that is present within you today?

imagination...

lighting
the
fire...
fanning
the
flames...
with imagination.

Today, I am aware of the fire of my imagination...making sure to light that fire daily and fan the flames. Today, I am aware that by successfully solving different situations that have appeared before me creatively I am fanning the flames of my imagination. Where at one time I would of given up...I now, look for a different original way to do things, to make things work. Today, as I approach challenges I do so with a different view point. Today, I am aware of my imagination and how I can see beauty...color...and something else all together in an ordinary object...how my imagination allows me to make something out of nothing or think outside the box...Today, I am aware of the fire that burns within me...this imagination that will not be denied. Today, I honor my imagination.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: Can you use your imagination to be creative today?

Heart Lights...

heart lights...
guiding me...
reminding me...
shining...
brilliantly...
with love.


Today, I am aware of the lights that are turned on in my heart...The ones that I sometimes over look because they are always there...the ones that are new and I am still getting use to...the ones that change colors and rooms...Sometimes, I am guilty of closing doors, closing windows, going down tunnels, and swirling... but the constant to all of these...those lights are always ON. They are always there to guide me and reminding me to go back to a dream...to guide me back to my creativity...to guide me back to my path...to guide me back to my heart. Today, I am aware of the lights that shine constantly...shine brilliantly...shine with the love from within and the love that surrounds me. Today, I am aware to make sure that I tend to these lights...
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: Are you aware of the lights that constantly shine in your heart?

Thinking .... a reflection...

musing...
planning...
dreaming...
considering...
Thinking.

Today, I am aware that my thoughts are far ahead of me!! I am THINKING!! I am dreaming...I am musing...I am planning...I am considering...Paths...avenues...adventures...goals...all with hope. I am aware that I am thinking...with details...with strength...with fear...with love...I am thinking of creating and fulfilling. Today, I am aware of thinking soulfully.
As I reflect on my week, I am aware that my spirit has been high...that my colors have been bold and changing. I am aware that I feel cradled in tender support of who I am and what I do. I am aware that there is so much abundance in my life that I must take the time to stop and recognize and share it. I am aware that I must listen ...carefully...gratefully. That there is a sense of harmony that is deep and allows me to be receptive to my messages and the messages of others. And that I am aware of the safe and comfortable calm I feel when I allow serenity to guide me. Today, as I reflect on this day and my week, I am aware that I am constantly thinking.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: As you visit your day, and your week, did you make note of what you were thinking?

Serentiy...

safe...
comfortable...
calm...
relaxed...
content...
a feeling of
serenity.

Today, I am aware of a feeling of serenity...of feeling safe with my direction...my creativity...my path. Of feeling comfortable with myself...within my space...with others. Of feeling calm from within... Today, I am aware of a feeling of serenity...a feeling of being relaxed, even among the change of routine...of feeling content, even with so much going on around me. Today, serenity revolves around me...allowing me a harmony from within and a joyous spirit as I start my creative day. As I go about this day, I will be aware to be at peace...to be comfortable...and to draw myself into the center of my dreams and relax within the calm.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: Can you allow yourself to feel serenity today, in the center of your of your dreams?

Listen...

harmony...
dreams...
heart...
receptive...
grateful...
as I
listen.

Today, I am aware to listen. I am listening to the stillness that surrounds me this morning...the dreams that are above me...and the secret dreams that are growing. Today, I am aware to listen...listen to my heart...to myself...to others. Today, I am feeling grateful as I listen to my growth and as I listen to the messages from the hearts of others, who feed me with their spirits. I am aware of a sensitivity and intuition today that surrounds me...I feel whole and renewed...I feel excitement and joy...I feel love and creativity. Today, I am aware to be receptive to the harmony of my life and my passage as I grow and to the love that is bestowed upon me generously by others. Today, I listen silently from the inside out...
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: As you listen today, to the messages that your heart brings your way...can you remember to listen to the hearts of others too?