I flow freely and lovingly with Life. I love myself. I know that only good awaits me at every turn.
Why is “Life” capitalized in this affirmation? Is this another reference to God? I’m trying to wrap my head around Life as a proper noun and I get visions of frolicking through fields of wildflowers with someone dressed in a flowing Grecian gown. Demeter with Persephone, before that netherworld creep kidnapped her and tricked her into eating magical pomegranate seeds so she’d have to return to him 6 months a year. Ok, now that I’m writing this out, I’m realizing, was that a metaphor for sex?
Anyway, what’s the deal with this affirmation? Is this book trying to lure me into a false sense of security? Because this affirmation is objectively false. Bad stuff is definitely going to keep happening. So ok, this doesn’t mean I have to be actively preparing for it at all times, which is why I’m in therapy for anxiety. But is telling myself “It’s cool. There’s only good from here on out, girl!” really a better plan?
Maybe the affirmation is more about encouraging a “silver lining” approach to life? I know many people who do this naturally. I’ve wondered if this is genetic, like temperament in babies. I can say with a reasonable level of certainty that it doesn’t seem to be associated with faith, despite it feeling like born again Christian messaging. Some of the most optimistic people I’ve ever known were atheists, and I’ve met some pretty angry, negative religious folks. So why are some people able to assume the best and others, like me, spend their time preparing for the worst? Can I learn to be the former? Can it be taught? Anyone want to teach me?