Back in January, I finally got around to watching a DVD that I have purchased in wonderful little New Age type gift boutique called One Song in Woodland Park, CO. Visiting the quaint shop has been a ritual of mine for years. I go there every summer when we are staying at my husband’s family cabin in Colorado. I usually purchase Christmas gifts and birthday gifts for my friends and family from this unique little shop. However this time I purchased something for myself and did not look at it for 5 months. Hmm… that is something to look at in the future. The item I purchased was the “You can Heal Life” – The Movie. I had been a fan of Louise L. Hay’s work for years. It is a documentary told by Louise L. Hay about her life and message of loving yourself. I highly recommend this life changing DVD.

So on a Sunday afternoon in January, I had two friends over and I asked if they were up for watching that DVD with me. They replied sure- we sat down and watched it. Lousie’s message just rang a bell inside of me. Could it really be that easy? When it was over, I asked my friends if they were up for a little experiment. I really wanted to test this idea of using the affirmation from the movie – “I love and approve of myself” several times a day everyday for a month and see what happens. They agreed.

After one month, I sat back and started to think about my results from repeating –“ Vicki, I love and approve of you.” I found saying my name was more powerful for me. However, sometimes I would say- “I love myself” or a variation of that. I did not always believe it but I discovered whenever I had a crappy thought about myself or a situation, or trying to control something- I would repeat that affirmation and the result was that I would let go and BE! That is the only way I can explain it. I became very present and I felt good. Sometimes I would forget what was bothering me. How did this help me with my life? – I became less resistance to change and I experienced allot less fear in my everyday life.

Of course there were days that I conveniently “forgot” to say that affirmation- when I remembered again- I would look back on that day and could see I was in the struggle most of the day- busy trying to control a situation or person and feeling frustrated sad and tired. When I was using the affirmation regularly- I was in a flow that gave me happiness, energy, and insight.

One of the results I received from this affirmation is that I want to share this important message with everyone. It has gotten me back to writing my blog again. In these interesting times – I felt a message of “Love” might be just what the doctor ordered to help people to get back on track with their lives.

I have used many techniques to let go and flow in my life and this one is on the top of my list. In my book, It Begins with You, I have a chapter that is titled, “Love Yourself First, and the rest will Follow.” So I guess I have been on track with this message for a while.

I would like to invite you to continue reading my blog over the next few months- I am going to dive into this idea of loving yourself. In my next blog, I will share with you what were the results for my two friends after 1 month.

If you are up for it, try saying I love and approve of myself -as many times as you can in a day and see what transpires and then let me know your results. I would love to hear how it has affected your life.

Until my next entry- Remember–Love does make the world go round!

In Love and Joy,

Vicki