A few years ago I read a little book that really helped me understand how to unlock change in my subconscious mind. The book is by Noah St John, and is called "The Great Little Book of Aformations." The concept presented in the book really rang true for me, because try as I might, traditional affirmations just didn't land with me.
The problem with affirmations for some people is that you can actually trigger subconscious resistance if what you are declaring feels untrue -- and that is exactly what happened for me.
The very cool thing about the subconscious mind is that it cannot leave a question unanswered. Instead of making a declaration that the mind can easily refute (believe me, mine does!), try asking a question because it will send the subconscious looking for the answer.
Have you ever noticed that when you're in a hurry, you seem to hit all the red lights? That's because your subconscious is acutely tuned in to the rush, and to everything that will hold you up. If you have ever bought a car, you may have noticed that you are suddenly seeing the exact same model or colour much more frequently than you did before. It's the same principle at play.
If affirmations work for you, then by all means keep using them! However if you are like me and feel like a bit of a fraud when stating affirmations that aren't true (yet), try adding the phrase "why do I..." to the affirmation, to create a question that will trigger inquiry within the subconscious. Soon you will see the evidence that will convince your conscious mind.
Combining essential oils with aformations or affirmations brings this practice to a whole new level, because essential oils have a powerful effect on the subconscious mind. Here are a few examples of affirmations/aformations you can use with specific essential oils. Have fun experimenting!
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