March Affirmations 2021

I’m just gonna stop doing all the “so shocked how fast time is passing” stuff. This is just life as an adult, I guess. There are definitely moments of adulthood that can feel like a drag. It’s tempting to look back at “simpler” times and think “how’d it get this way?” I am, however, dedicating myself to getting better at not just being present, but enjoying it. I want to lean deeper into the work of finding something to enjoy from everything that comes into my experience. Including the many emotions that come up.

This reminds me of all I’ve learned over time about what emotions really are. First of all, thinking of emotions as literal “energy in motion” is the first step in allowing them to come and go, as opposed to stifling them down as soon as they’re noticed. This is vital. A complete game-changer within itself. Another thought though, and a newer one for me, is that each emotion comes with a message. It comes with guidance; instructions, even. This brings me to this month’s quote:

I get angry about things, then go on and work.” -Toni Morrison

Now, on the surface, this may look like our common idea of emotions. That they are distractions and ought to be ignored while real progress is being made. I don’t see it this way. What I see is allowing anger to come with instruction. I am angry, what does this anger want me to do? What is my body asking of me as we work to allow this emotion to pass through? Some of us stew, or say “whatever” not realizing that we’re still stewing. To “go on and work” can be towards rectifying what it is that brings anger, or to work on whatever your body needs to allow that emotion to pass through. Here are some affirmations that I hope help us think of all of our emotions in this way.

My emotions are a part of my divine guidance.

I am whole as I make room for everything I feel.

I allow myself to listen to what I feel.

I believe there is a purpose for every emotion I experience.

My emotions come to me with important information.

Even if I don’t choose my emotions, I always choose how I react to them.

My emotions are always welcome.

I bask in the strength that comes with properly managed emotions.

There is power in my ability to be an emotional being.

Let your emotions serve the purpose of guiding. Allow yourself to explore the information that comes with what you feel. Is there underlying fear with your anger? Is there something that needs to be released with your sadness? Your happiness is, without a doubt, telling you to celebrate. Be guided. There is nothing wrong with being emotional in this way.