Affirmation Monday

Mondays get a bad rap, and it's easy to see why. Aside from the work-thing, there's that whole harsh-reality thing. On the weekend, snuggled into the cocoon of your private life, it's easy to believe the film you watch that says you are capable of anything. It's tempting to delve into the book that reminds you of your true, magical nature. The song that plays on the radio or the conversation you had with your friend lifts you to new heights, and from that vantage point you see clearly that anything is possible, that your thoughts do indeed shape your own reality and that underneath your mild-mannered exterior pulses a wealth of power so vast it could shame the blue tights off superman. (Ladies, have your Polaroids ready!)

But then Monday comes and with it, the annoying co-workers, demanding bosses, anal-retentive managers, suffocating traffic jams, incessant noises, crowded parking lots, blinking billboards, irritated clerks, depressing news reports, and of course the barrage of media constantly shouting  "You don't have enough time! You don't have enough health! You don't have enough success! You don't have enough beauty! You don't have enough power!" so you'll go out and buy their product to fix your not-enoughness. Quite frankly it shocks me that, as a society, we don't have more violence, as antagonistic as we are with each other. With ourselves.

To this end, Silas and I have decided to embark on a grand experiment. This is the first "Affirmation Monday", where I have offered an affirmation inspired by last week's post Blessings like Blossoms and Silas has contributed his art to my words. Together, we've created an art-affirmation we'll use this week to remind ourselves who we really are: extraordinary souls on an ordinary Monday. We're building a separate blog to house these free beauties so you can download them, collect and share them, but also, contribute to them! If you like the idea of contributing an affirmation each week to this site, leave me a comment on this post or write me an email. We'll gather the technology needed so all vibrant visualizers can join the party! Til then, bloom like the rose you are and listen for the blessings like blossoms falling all around you. ~angi

Comments

[Laurel Earthe]

I would like to contribute to the free beauties, Angi. It is truly an inspired and uplifting idea! Blessings and gentlest breezes to you and yours, Laurel.

[AngelChild]

Bright Blessings to all!
This is a wonderful idea and very much needed! Especially in this world that we live in today! So many of us are bogged down with way too much to do and we (I) need to remember who I truly am, nuture my spirit, and relax!
Many Thanks for doing these Monday Affirmations!!

[AimeeAimee]

Heyla bright and beautiful ones! I am so looking forward to this. Your description of the limitless weekend, and the dud Monday is spot on. I never realized what a self deflating circle that is!

Count me in to fling headlong into participation!

[Lady Willow]

Bright Blessings,
What an excellent idea. This is a beautiful work of art, plus the words lift my soul up, embracing Spring and Mother Earth.

This is a great idea for taggers!
Are we allowed to us that beautiful piece of art as a tag already or do we have to wait?

I am deeply looking forward to next Mondays!

In Love and In Light,
In Her Service,
Lady Willow

[Tanky Bogus]

I know it's Tuesday but I'd like to affirm that:

Today is the beginning of my new life. I am starting over today. All good things are coming to me today. I see beauty all around me. I am grateful to be alive. I live with passion and purpose. I take time to laugh and play everyday. I am awake, energized and alive. I focus on all the good things in life and give thanks for them. I am at peace and one with everything. I feel the joy, the love and abundance. I am free to be myself. I am magnificence in human form. I am the perfection of life. I am grateful to be me. Today is the best day of my life.

Now.....how do I express all that in a work of art? I'm not sure how to go about that, but sure Angi, count me in. I like playing show and tell...

[Hope]

Oh wouldn't it be lovely to have a place where we could contribute affirmations to one another? I think it's a beautiful idea, to work each week on a beautiful piece of art that would help my fellows get through the week--can't wait to see if the idea comes to fruition!