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How Affirmations Work - The Mechanism of Affirmations from Metaphysics to Reality

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Much in our world originates from thought: household items, buildings, cars, airplanes – every human-made object you see (excluding nature's creations bound only by universal laws). An undeniable truth emerges: human thought precedes every creation, however simple. Before making anything, we think, visualize, plan, calculate, and only then bring our vision to life. True, sometimes we act impulsively – yielding unfinished, formless, likely useless results (which we'll disregard here). First comes thought, then manifestation. Affirmations too are thoughts – but of a special kind. In the creative process from conception to result, affirmations act as thought batteries. Crucial batteries that many need to achieve goals. This article explores how affirmations work and facilitate desire fulfillment.

What is thought? A faint electrical signal weaving through brain cells. Think something, get distracted, forget. Desires too are thoughts. Feel passionate, daydream, postpone. Recall later, dream again, forget again. Dreams get deferred while time marches. Occasionally we seize a thought, examine it thoroughly, even make plans. With enough persistence, we take step after step until the goal appears within reach. One final step – victory! Simple in words, and for some in practice (lucky those who never forget dreams). But what about those never taught to pursue big goals or hold onto dreams? Enter affirmations. Like thought batteries, they help concentrate attention on objectives. Through repetition, we transform those neural "spiderwebs" into robust thought networks orbiting our desire. This keeps goals top-of-mind, prompting achievement-oriented decisions.

Examining how affirmations work requires addressing motivation. Vivid mental images of realized dreams during affirmation practice fuel genuine desire – stronger when aligned with our core being. Understanding this demands exploring motivation's nature. As you know, motivation is essential for success – the willpower fuel letting us operate without constantly questioning "Why bother?" Rarely do we question certain desires (like craving coffee – we just brew it, knowing the benefits subconsciously). But most goals require extra motivation. Again, affirmations help. Properly practiced with visualization and repetition, they answer that critical "Why?"

Finally, consider "thought's creative power" – attracting circumstances that might otherwise require sheer luck. It seems unbelievable that repeating phrases could influence uncontrollable outcomes, yet practitioners report miraculous alignments: events rearranging magically to facilitate goals. How? How does thought affect matter? Idealists aren't surprised. They believe consciousness precedes physical matter – that invisible thought-energy builds everything that was, is, and will be. Learn more in "Affirmations and Thought Power."

In my view, affirmations are merely auxiliary tools for goal achievement. They won't exempt you from hard (even exhausting) work toward personal or collective good. They won't replace planning, leaving comfort zones, spotting opportunities, or taking action. No, they can't reshape reality so you never need leave the couch. As stated, they simply help remember goals, clarify purpose, and (for believers in subtle energies) tune reality to your aims. Like it or not, this is how affirmations work – leaving you to decide: Will you enlist their support? Wishing you success and all the best!

© Oleg Akvan
metodorf.com

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