{"id":52808,"title":"Do Positive Affirmations Really Work?","description":"When my spiritual awakening began, I never expected it to come through anxiety, pain, and fear. But that journey became the path to my healing \u2014 through affirmations, creativity, and self-love. This is the story of how I turned pain into art and art into peace.","content":"

My Journey Through Anxiety, Healing, and Art<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

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I used to be sceptical about affirmations. They seemed like nice words people repeated to feel better \u2014 but I never believed they could <\/span>change your life.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

That all changed during my spiritual awakening, when affirmations \u2014 combined with art, reflection, and deep healing work \u2014 became a lifeline for me.<\/span><\/p>

This is my story, and how I discovered that when words are <\/span>felt, embodied, and expressed<\/span><\/strong>, they have the power to transform your mind, your heart, and even your reality.<\/span><\/p>

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\ud83c\udf3f<\/span> The Awakening That Began with Panic<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

My spiritual awakening began in the most unexpected and terrifying way \u2014 <\/span>ten days of intense anxiety and panic attacks<\/span><\/strong>. These attacks were triggered by a combination of <\/span>chronic illness flare-ups, isolation, and the overwhelming stress of managing everything on my own<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>

I had never experienced anything like it before. It felt sudden, consuming, and I genuinely thought I was dying.<\/span><\/p>

During this period, I kept seeing the words <\/span>\u201cspiritual awakening\u201d<\/span><\/em> everywhere. I sought Reiki sessions and spiritual coaching because I didn\u2019t want to rely on medication forever. But there was also a deep, burning question inside me:<\/span><\/p>

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\u201cWhy did this happen to me now?\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/h3>

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Through coaching, I began uncovering truths about myself. While I had always been anxious on some level, I had been high-functioning, masking fear and paranoia. The root, I realized, went back to <\/span>childhood sexual abuse<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 a trauma I had carried silently for years.<\/span><\/p>

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\ud83c\udfa8<\/span> Meeting My Inner Child Through Art<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

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\"mlswzczas5ida3je6e94lgkcmn8av3gfratqifntswybwhjq.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&project=vela-awakening-418404&v=2\"Recognizing the trauma made me confront something I hadn\u2019t fully acknowledged: <\/span>I was holding onto anger toward the little child I once was.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

I felt guilty, protective, and sad all at once. To reach her and heal, I created my first inner-child painting:<\/span><\/p>

\u201cMy Inner Child, I Love You.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>

That single painting opened the floodgates. I realized there were a multitude of triggers and emotions buried inside me.<\/span><\/p>

I began creating more \u2014 each piece expressing a layer of my inner world. Some spoke of fear, others of safety, love, and worthiness.<\/span><\/p>

Painting became a sacred ritual \u2014 a tangible expression of my healing.<\/span><\/h2>

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\ud83d\udcab<\/span> Affirmations as Healing Tools<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

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\"r4mjynzi573hcyndpycsuacamfqogykecdhxezjejc3gma1a.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\"As I processed my trauma, I became fascinated by <\/span>affirmations<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 but not just any affirmations. They had to be <\/span>felt, embodied, and lived.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

One of my first influences was <\/span>Byron Katie<\/span><\/strong>, who developed <\/span>The Work<\/span><\/em> after her own battle with depression and suicidal thoughts.<\/span><\/p>

Her method of questioning beliefs helped me realize that affirmations aren\u2019t about pretending your life is perfect \u2014 they\u2019re about <\/span>releasing suffering and returning to truth<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>

I combined her wisdom with art. My first affirmation paintings read:<\/span><\/p>

\u201cMy thoughts create my reality.\u201d<\/span><\/em>
<\/span>\u201cI am blessed.\u201d<\/span><\/em>
<\/span>\u201cI am grateful to God and the Universe for saving my life.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Each painting became a visual anchor \u2014 a reminder that I had the power to reshape my inner dialogue.<\/span><\/p>

\ud83d\udc97<\/span> Louise Hay: From Trauma to Transformation<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

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Louise Hay\u2019s story deeply touched me. Born in 1926, she grew up in <\/span>poverty, instability, and abuse<\/span><\/strong>. She ran away from home as a teenager and later faced the devastating experience of sexual assault.<\/span><\/p>

Years later, she was diagnosed with <\/span>cervical cancer<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 a moment that changed everything. Louise believed her illness was tied to years of repressed anger and emotional pain.<\/span><\/p>

Rather than surrendering to fear, she embarked on a journey of <\/span>forgiveness, nutrition, therapy, and affirmations<\/span><\/strong>. Miraculously, she healed \u2014 proving that emotional wellness and physical health are deeply connected.<\/span><\/p>

Her <\/span>mirror work<\/span><\/strong> practice became a cornerstone of my own healing. She suggested looking into your own eyes and saying:<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI love and accept myself exactly as I am.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>

At first, I couldn\u2019t fully believe it. So I began with softer phrases, inspired by her wisdom:<\/span><\/p>

  • \u201cI am willing to forgive my abusers.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/li>

  • \u201cI am willing to accept that I love myself.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/li>

  • \u201cI am willing to forgive my parents.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    I said them every morning while brushing my teeth, looking into my reflection.<\/span><\/p>

    Sometimes I cried. Sometimes I smiled. But every time, I felt a shift \u2014 a growing sense of compassion from my higher self and the Universe itself.<\/span><\/p>

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    \ud83c\udf3a<\/span> Karen Lorre: From Chronic Pain to Chronic Pleasure<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

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    Another profound teacher for me has been <\/span>Karen Lorre<\/span><\/strong>, psychobiologist and author of <\/span>Chronic Pleasure: Use the Law of Attraction to Transform Fatigue and Pain into Vibrant Energy.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

    Karen\u2019s own story is one of transformation. She suffered from <\/span>chronic pain, narcolepsy, and extreme fatigue<\/span><\/strong>, sometimes falling asleep up to fifteen times a day. Her body ached constantly, and doctors had no answers.<\/span><\/p>

    She felt broken \u2014 disconnected from her body, her joy, and her purpose.<\/span><\/p>

    Through her own healing exploration, Karen began focusing on <\/span>pleasure, love, and gratitude<\/span><\/strong> as pathways to wellness.<\/span><\/p>

    One of her most powerful teachings for me was the <\/span>heartful meditation<\/span><\/strong>. I practiced it several times a day for months, and it shifted something profound inside me.<\/span><\/p>

    It <\/span>opened my heart<\/span><\/strong>, connected me to my <\/span>higher self<\/span><\/strong>, and filled me with a warmth I hadn\u2019t known in years.<\/span><\/p>

    \"fvgh1xcvqxcxpqfuunxveoxbhlgcagarcw7wkzosda0q7lkw.jpg.jpg?w=1140&fy=0.5000000000000001&v=2\"To honour my Higher Self and the healing that followed, I created the painting:<\/span><\/p>

    \u201cEverything is always working out for my highest good.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/h2>

    This affirmation became my mantra \u2014 a reminder that everything unfolding in my life, even the pain, had purpose and divine timing.<\/span><\/p>

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    \ud83c\udf1f<\/span> Bashar: \u201cI Am Who I Am, and That Is Enough\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

    \"fbicbeesfk3xbrsg6etfiah3lgvsddzyun7niclmzc9pnvga.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\"I also found deep resonance with <\/span>Bashar<\/span><\/strong>, a channelled entity who teaches about self-realization and authenticity.<\/span><\/p>

    One of his affirmations changed my life:<\/span><\/p>

    \u201cI am who I am, and that is enough.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/h3>

    It freed me from the need to overachieve, overthink, or prove myself.<\/span><\/p>

    I created a painting with those words \u2014 and every time I see it, I\u2019m reminded that I am not behind or ahead. I am simply enough, exactly as I am.<\/span><\/p>

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    \ud83c\udfa8<\/span> Why My Affirmation Paintings Are Valuable<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

    My paintings aren\u2019t just art \u2014 they are <\/span>energy tools<\/span><\/strong> for healing and reflection.<\/span><\/p>

    Here\u2019s why they matter:<\/span><\/p>

    1. They are visual anchors<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 turning affirmations into living reminders.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

    2. They integrate mind, body, and spirit<\/span><\/strong> through colour, emotion, and intention.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

    3. They nurture the inner child<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 comforting wounds with compassion.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

    4. They keep affirmations alive<\/span><\/strong> in daily life through visual repetition.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

    5. They embody emotion<\/span><\/strong> rather than just intellectual thought.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

    6. They invite self-forgiveness and acceptance.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/li>

    7. They inspire others<\/span><\/strong> to find healing through presence and creativity.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>

      \ud83c\udf3c<\/span> How to Truly Embody Affirmations<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

      Affirmations only work when they are <\/span>felt and lived.<\/span><\/em><\/h2>

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      Here are some ways I\u2019ve learned to embody them:<\/span><\/p>

      1. Create <\/span>art or journals<\/span><\/strong> around affirmations.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

      2. Do <\/span>mirror work<\/span><\/strong> and speak to yourself with love.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

      3. Pair affirmations with <\/span>gratitude practice<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

      4. Say them during <\/span>daily routines<\/span><\/strong> like showering or brushing teeth.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

      5. Let <\/span>emotions surface<\/span><\/strong> when repeating affirmations \u2014 don\u2019t suppress them.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

      6. Use affirmations to <\/span>forgive yourself and others<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

      7. Turn to them when you\u2019re <\/span>triggered or anxious<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

      8. Share them<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 speaking or gifting them spreads their power.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>

        \ud83c\udf08<\/span> Final Thoughts<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

        So, do positive affirmations really work?<\/span><\/h2>

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        For me, <\/span>absolutely yes<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 but when they\u2019re <\/span>embodied and aligned with inner healing.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

        Affirmations aren\u2019t magic spells. They\u2019re invitations \u2014 to think, feel, and <\/span>become<\/span><\/em> the version of yourself that already exists within you.<\/span><\/p>

        Through affirmations, art, and the wisdom of teachers like <\/span>Byron Katie, Louise Hay, Karen Lorre, and Bashar<\/span><\/strong>, I learned to love myself, heal my inner child, and trust in the divine timing of life.<\/span><\/p>

        Positive affirmations don\u2019t erase pain \u2014 they <\/span>transmute it into power<\/span><\/strong>. They remind us of who we are and help us live from that truth, day by day.<\/span><\/p>

        It\u2019s true that not everyone can channel pain into art. Not everyone can embody affirmations through creativity. That\u2019s why I believe my <\/span>affirmation paintings<\/span><\/strong> hold a special kind of healing \u2014 they\u2019re born from pain, realization, and deep emotional alchemy.<\/span><\/p>

        Each piece I create is a bridge between darkness and light \u2014 a way to help others <\/span>feel<\/span><\/em> what words alone can\u2019t convey.<\/span><\/p>

        And the most incredible part?
        After three years of creating healing art, practicing affirmations, and releasing inner trauma, <\/span>so many of my chronic illnesses have disappeared.<\/span><\/strong> My body began to reflect the peace my mind and soul were cultivating.<\/span><\/h3>

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        \u2728<\/span> A Note from My Heart<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>

        I do have more plans for my artwork as I continue this journey.<\/span><\/p>

        For now, I\u2019m truly happy to share it in the form of <\/span>wearable and usable products<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 as a way to accompany you on <\/span>your<\/span><\/em> healing path.<\/span><\/p>

        I trust that each piece will find the right person, at the right time, and make a difference in their healing journey. <\/span>\ud83c\udf37<\/span><\/p>

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