Happy Halloween, All!
I find that the amount of anger, resentment, and moral righteousness I've felt in the past has been decreasing. Part of that is because real life has been getting pretty good lately. Another part of that is that I've started repeating my Affirmations a little bit more often.
It's often said that your thoughts and your words must be chosen carefully, as they become your actions.
So when I have free moments to myself, I like these mantras:
(I) I EXIST. I MATTER. I BELONG. I DESERVE.
I recommend reciting this anytime you find yourself disrespected, rejected, or insulted.
(II) RESPECT ALL. BEFRIEND FEW. LOVE ONE. HATE NONE.
I recommend reciting this anytime you find yourself about to become triggered, irritated, or angered by someone else's shoddy behavior.
(III) DO NOT DEMONIZE, DO NOT DEIFY.
I recommend reciting this one before any political discussion. Also, see II.
(IV) POINT OF EVAPORATION
Anytime you're having trouble letting go of grudges or past hurts.
(V) POINT OF FAULT TRANSFERENCE
Anytime someone else holds grudges against you or over-retaliates.
(VI) MOTHER PROTECT ME, FATHER EMBOLDEN ME
Anytime you feel anxious, scared, or unsure about a future event.
(VII) DO NOT SPOIL, DO NOT PUNISH
Anytime you've made a mistake or done something wrong. Also see I and II.
(VIII) I AM NOT ANGRY AT YOU, AND I AM ALSO NOT ASHAMED OF MYSELF
See II, IV, and V.
(IX) BETTER ONES THAN ME HAVE DONE WORSE DEEDS AND SUFFERED FAR WORSE CONSEQUENCES
See VII.
(X) THERE'S A LADY NAMED KARMA. SHE IS NOT ATTRACTED TO BAD BOYS AND SHE IS NOT FRIENDS WITH MEAN GIRLS. SHE IS NOT INFLUENCED BY GROUPTHINK, AND SHE IS NOT SWAYED BY VOLUME OR ARROGANCE. LEAVE CONSEQUENCES TO HER - SHE HAS BETTER TOOLS AT HER DISPOSAL.
Use if you have already recited I, II, and III, and reinforcements are needed.
When used often enough, and effectively enough, they can help us manage most negative emotions.
Be safe, all.
