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Affirmative
Aging
by
Louise L. Hay
 I
am entering my 73rd year, and I am
extremely healthy. I eat lots of organic
fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains,
along with some fish and chicken. Once a
week I go on a fresh juice fast. Twice a
year I go to the Optimum Health Institute
in Lemon Grove, California, and do a week
or two on their raw foods cleansing
program. It does absolute wonders for
cleaning my body and clearing my mind. I
have so much energy when I leave there,
and my thinking is sharp and clear.
I
exercise several times a week using the
Pilates method, I work out in the gym with
machines and weights, and I have just
recently taken up kick boxing. Kick boxing
is strenuous, and I may not stay with it
forever, but it is lots of fun for now,
and I love doing new things. Weather
permitting, I swim. My dog always wants to
take a walk, so I keep active and my body
loves it.
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First
thing in the morning, I do a little
"mirror work". I look into my
eyes in the mirror and say, "You are
wonderful, and I love you. What can I do
today to make you happy?" This simple
mirror work has done such wonders for me.
There was a time when I could hardly look
into my own eyes. Now I just adore myself.
Please join me in this life-changing
exercise. Even if it feels foolish, keep
it up. At night, say, "I love you.
Now sleep well, and I will see you in the
morning."
I
also meditate each morning -- that is to
say, I sit quietly and give myself time to
connect with the inner wisdom that is
within all of us. I express gratitude for
all the good I have in my life. I affirm
that I deserve to have a great day and
that I am open and receptive to only good
experiences. I declare that my health is
excellent, and I send love to every part
of my life.
If
a problem comes up during the day, I stop
and say to myself, "All is well.
Everything is working out for my highest
good. Out of this situation, only good
will come." This statement keeps
me from getting into negative thinking.
In
the evening before I go to sleep, I
express gratitude for everything that
happened that day, including any lessons
or challenges that came my way. I bless my
body with love, and thank it for being
with me for another day. Then I bless all
my experiences with love and drift off to
sleep peacefully.
Just
because the years are passing does not
mean that the quality of our lives must
automatically go downhill. Menopause is a
time for women's wisdom to come forth in
new and different ways. As we tap into
this wisdom, new possibilities open for
us. It is never too late for us to dream
and to have goals. We will have so much
more time left these days, so let's see
how we can live it to the fullest. What
can we do and explore and experience that
our mothers and our grandmothers had no
chance to do?
Think
about what you would really love to do
with the next portion of your life. Don't
think of limitations or why you can't do
things. Allow your mind to go in new
directions. You have a lifetime ahead of
you, so fill it with experiences that will
fulfill you. When you are clear in your
mind about what you really want and know
that you deserve to have it, then the
Universe will find avenues for this to
come to you -- probably in ways you would
not expect.
So
stay healthy and enjoy your life. There is
so much to see and do and experience!
Self-Talk
for the Mind and Body
I
would like to leave you with some powerful
affirmations that you can say on a daily
basis to improve your health and the
quality of your life.
-
I
love my body -- every part of it --
inside and out.
-
I
love my face.
-
I
love my breasts.
-
I
love my stomach.
-
I
love my genitals.
-
I
love my thighs.
-
I
am at peace with menopause [aging].
-
I
have healing powers.
-
All
is well in my body.
-
I
am far more than any dis-ease; I am
the solution.
-
I
am safe, and all is well.
-
I
live in peace and harmony.
-
All
is well in my relationships.
-
I
am desirable.
-
I
am a sexy, sensual woman [man].
-
I
love and accept everything about
myself.
-
I
am safe, and the universe loves me.
 This
article was
excerpted from
"Menopause Made
Easy"
by Louise L. Hay
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About The
Author Excerpted
with permission from Menopause Made Easy , ©1999 by Carolle
Jean-Murat, MD. This article by Louise L. Hay is taken from a chapter in
the book called Healthy Aging. Louise L. Hay is a metaphysical teacher
and bestselling author of over 20 books including "Heal
Your Body" and "Empowering
Women". Her works have been translated into 25 different
languages in 33 countries. Published by Hay House, P.O. Box 5100,
Carlsbad, CA 92018. 800-654-5126. Visit their website at
www.hayhouse.com
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