I've been listening to a guided meditation cd called "Healing from Trauma" by Bellaruth Naparstek (Health Journeys).

http://www.healthjourneys.com/index.asp

It has three tracks, one of explanation about the guided meditation, the guided meditation & affirmations.

I wanted to share the affirmations with you, as I find them very uplifting.


I declare my intentions to heal myself in body mind and spirit.

More and more, I understand that this will happen when it should, in its own way and its own time.

I invite assistance from friends and loved ones, past present and future, to lend me their support and strength.

I see myself surrounded by their love and caring, and I feel it all thru me like a warm wave.

I know I am better and better able to accept what I feel as is my inner truth of the moment.

More and more I can acknowledge the times I feel anger, loneliness, sorrow, guilt, terror, despair or shame.

I know that the more I can acknowledge and accept what I feel w/o criticism or blame, the more I allow myself to heal.

More and more I can accept my feelings soften around them and breathe thru them.

I am better and better able to be kind and gentle toward myself.

I can see myself becoming more and more patient w/myself and others.

More and more I know that when I can let go of harsh expectations of myself and others, I allow myself to heal.

I know that I am willing to listen to my body and sense what it means.

More and more I can consider the possibility that my body is my ally, my oldest friend and steadiest companion.

I know that when I appreciate my body, respect it and take good care of it, I allow myself to heal.

I can see and feel radiant sunlight warming my body; sending comfort and solace deep into my heart.

I can see and feel a powerful blue green wave of healing, washing thru me from head to toe, clearing away any unwanted debris and taking it out w/the tide.

I can see and feel a warm glowing blanket of magical comfort surrounding me, enveloping me w/peace and safety.

More and more I can perceive the invisible assistance around me guiding me back to my own strength, courage and resourcefulness.

I salute my ability to survive and my courage to heal in spite of what I have experienced.

I understand that there are treasures waiting to be discovered in the anguish of my past.

I know there is a part of me deep inside that can never be diminished or destroyed.

I know that beneath the darkness that overtakes me at times, there is a place where I am radiant w/the beauty of my own being.

More and more I know that a time is coming when I will accept my sorrow, release my anger and forgive myself.

I look forward to the time I will reclaim my full strength and express the full range of my gifts.

I know that my heart is large enough to hold my suffering and to transform it.

More and more I can see the beauty all around me and draw nourishment from it.

More and more I can take the time to touch a leaf, smell the morning air and receive the caress of the soft breeze on my face.

I welcome my awareness of the peaceful power deep in my heart, the seat of my soul, and the home of my spirit.

More and more I know that my heart can heal w/the vast energy of its own loving kindness.

I can feel around me a protective cushion of energy containing all the kindness, good wishes, prayers, gentle smiles and sweet gestures that have ever been sent my way.

I know that I have things to do, gifts to give, purposes to accomplish. I require my full strength and courage and peace of mind to do this.

I know that I am held in the hands of God/ Higher Power/ Source/ Universe and I am perfectly, utterly safe. And so you are.