Are you open to all the good you can possibly receive?

One of my favourite affirmations is to open my arms wide like this and say "I am open to all good that comes my way". It is one of many of Louise Hay's ways to change ones thoughts. Thoughts lead to words, words lead to actions and actions become habits which becomes our life. SO by changing our thoughts we can essentially change our whole lives.

Louise Hay, who passed away peacefully this week at 90, was a living example of how we can use positive affirmations to feel good. Her book " You Can Heal Your Life" was a bestseller and she went on to found Hay House which publishes many inspirational books. I love my worn and well read copy of this book, especially the list at the back which gives us many new thought patterns (or affirmations) to help common ailments. Ever wonder why we keep getting the same conditions. Change the underlying thought pattern and the condition will disappear

A couple of examples from the book:

Problem - Probable Cause- New Thought Pattern

Abdominal Pain - Fear - I trust the process of life. I am safe

Neck Pain - Stubbornness, inflexibility - I see all sides of an issue. There are endless ways of doing a seeing things

Skin issues - protects individuality. A sense organ. - I feel safe to be me

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Also opening ones arms out to the sides and slightly back opens the whole heart chakra, chest muscles and improves posture. Just think of how most of our daily activities involve leaning forward and rounding our shoulders. Our chest muscles tighten further restricting full and deep breathing.

Just performing this pose lifts ones spirits and opens one up to all the beauty and wonder around.

My teenage daughter was cycling behind me as I was walking along the beach front. As I opened my arms out wide to the sides she asked me: Do you always do that when you are walking, even on your own? People will think you are crazy!

I wanted to say "what other people think is none of my business" however she sped off.

Open out your arms and embrace all the abundance the universe has in store for you. Be open to it!