Summary

The article presents six affirmations designed to foster a calm mind and strong heart amidst daily anxieties and emotional challenges, particularly those experienced by the author in interactions with their six-year-old child.

Abstract

The author of the article shares their personal struggle with anxiety and the emotional demands of parenting a young child who is developing independence and emotional resilience. To cope with these challenges, the author has crafted six affirmations that serve as tools to return to a state of calm and centeredness. These affirmations emphasize the concepts of wholeness, trust, safety, love, self-worth, and connection to the divine or universal light. The author suggests that these affirmations, when spoken with intention and deep breathing, can help refocus thoughts and calm emotions, whether used as a daily practice or in moments of high stress.

Opinions

The author acknowledges that many affirmations can feel artificial or overly positive, but believes that authentic affirmations are powerful.
The author views emotional outbursts from their child as a learning process for both the child and themselves.
The author finds that affirmations can be an effective method for managing emotions and maintaining a sense of inner peace.
The author emphasizes the importance of self-love as the most essential and challenging form of love to practice.
The author suggests that affirmations can help one feel connected to nature and the universe, as well as to oneself.
The author encourages the reader to integrate these affirmations into their daily routine for optimal emotional well-being.

Six Unfluffy Affirmations For A Calm Mind And Strong Heart

The simple words that help ground me every day

On most days, my brain is swimming in anxious waters. Sometimes they’re deep waters; my thoughts are drowning me. Other days I’m treading water. On good days, there are tiny waves I’m able to watch as they ebb and flow.

My six-year-old started a new phase. He’s testing his independence and my patience. He’s demanding emotional resilience of me and it requires me to have more tools in my inner toolbox.

All you do is make mistakes, you make me angry and jealous. Go to another planet. I never want to see you again.

These are the kinds of things he says to me, sometimes while kicking, whining, and screaming.

Sometimes I’m fighting back tears. Other times I’m locking myself in the bathroom for a good cry. I release energy this way, even though it makes me feel vulnerable and powerless.

After some time, I’ve developed a bit of a thicker skin as I know he’s learning to channel his emotions. But if I’m feeling fragile, having a high anxiety day and the insults come, I need to pull out my tools.

I use the affirmations below to come back to my natural state. I created these out of a few other ones that I heard on my meditation app. I’m not highly experienced with affirmations, as a lot of them feel artificial, puffed-up versions of what I’m not. But these feel good.

If you create an affirmation for yourself that feels authentic, it is powerful.

These words bring me back to my center. They refocus my thoughts and eventually calm my emotions. I deep breathe when I say them, and take in the words at a deeper level.

Even if you’re not feeling upset, it’s great to say them first thing in the morning while you’re lying in bed, and before you go to sleep.

But if you are being consumed by your emotions, take a deep breath, find a private space (for me, that is my bathroom), and repeat these words. Slowly, and with intention.

I Am Whole

Nothing is missing. You were born whole. You may feel empty, like something in life is missing. You can only feel something missing unless wholeness is your natural state. Go back to it. Be quiet, and you’ll find it.

I Trust

You can interpret this one how you like. Remind yourself that deep within your subconscious, you know what you are and what you need to be happy. Trust that place. Trust the Universe and know that it hears you. The more you trust it, the more it will talk to you.

I Am Safe

Our brains will tell us we’re in trouble many times a day. But most often we feel unsafe, when there is no imminent danger. When you’re anxious or feeling out of sorts, remind yourself that you’re okay.

I Am Loved

You are loved. The Universe has your back. You are loved by so many people, family, and friends. The trees and flowers adore you. They love your quiet company. When you are one with animals, you will connect with them.

Most of all, we need to love ourselves. This is the hardest and most essential work- it takes practice.

I Am Enough

We need to tell ourselves this one, at every moment. After your wrongdoings and negative thinking, judgment and not meeting your goals; you are still enough. You can always be better and we need to strive for this; but right now, at this moment, you are enough.

I am (I am divine light, I am Universal light)

This one is deep- and deeply personal. But it’s what your essence is.

What are you?

You are.

You are every changing, shifting, growing. But you are always, you.

These statements are immutable. Repeat them to yourself every day, eyes closed, in quiet. Say them when you’re feeling shaky and fragile. Share them with someone who needs them.

You are whole. Trust yourself. Your inner world is your safe space. Seek safety in your outer world too. You’re so loved. You are enough. And you come from the source of everything good.