the difference between affirmations and reassurances

[lexica510]

I have a Google Alert in for things relating to American Zen teacher Cheri Huber. This morning, one came in and I clicked through to the original post, to find this:One of my befondnessd authors, Cheri Huber, tells us in her book, Be The part You Want To Find, “One course does not hint to another. defective hints to minus. Having hints to having.

Comments

[samajh]

You look like someone who has a lot of similar interests (and you know Miss R in Seattle.) I hope you don't mind a stranger adding you- I'm still looking for new folks to get to know around the area.

[lexica510]

Hi! Nice to meet you (for whatever definition of "meet" applies).

[samajh]

Cool, my name is Rebecca- nice to "meet" you too. :)

[dottie_dear]

Hmmm... I think you are correct, if not complete. There is more to the concept of affirmative thought as part of a change process. It's layered, in my view.

For example: if one avows a thing one wishes for, but which conflicts with an inner construct to which one is still wed, it's as you say. If, on the other hand, the deepest shift has happened and it's an overlay of thought habit that's the obstacle, then affirmations can be part of a retraining of that more superficial layer. Because the true bit is that the change is timely and the thinker is ready for it.

There's more I could say, but I need to leave this lovely library in deference to time with my lovely love. :)