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Last couple of weeks has been rough on me, primarily mentally. It's been energetically quite high, with all different types of emotions running through my mind and body. As well, I've noticed many other people and friends who've also have had higher levels of energy, whether agitated, anger, etc.

Say what you want about astrology, but one has to admit that we are NOT completely in control of our lives. Yes we do have free will, and our choices shape our lives, but at the end of the day, no one knows exactly how their future life will play out exactly.

However, we do have the ability to shape and make a difference in our speech and thoughts of ourselves.

And it really got me thinking ... how have I been speaking, particularly about "myself". Am I aware of the kind of phrases and words that I'm using. And that's when I realized ... perhaps parts of my struggles is because I'm subconsciously giving off the wrong vibes to the universe.

I've now been paying a LOT more attention to the types of phrases I've been using in describing my own intentions and desires.

The following is now what I will ONLY use as affirmation phrases:

"I am ..."

"I know ..."

"I can ..."

These affirmation phrases indicate that you "are" already what you intend or desire. Even if you don't have it, you already have a picture in your mind that you will have achieved it. Of course, simply thinking about it won't let you have it within a day, or week, or year, or several years. It's about consistency each day in affirming what you want.

The following are phrases I will avoid:

"I need ..."

"I want ..."

"I try ..."

"I hope ..."

These somewhat "negative" phrases, indicate some form of scarcity, or negative energy when describing something you desire. The problem with "I need", or "I hope", is that you already feel like it most likely won't happen. And because of that energy feeling, then you are sending the message to "universe" that you don't care or don't think it'll happen, which is exactly what you'll get.

So I'm making sure that I say "I am rich" ... "I am abundant" ... as often as possible so that I let universe know that I'm grateful for what I already have ... but that I'm inviting more abundance into my life.

Everyone has "right" to money, and riches. It shouldn't just be for certain people.

What mantras do you say quite often?

Let me know below :)