AFFIRMATIONS

A Night Sky ● New Beginnings ● Thoughts for Peace
Marcus Tullius Cicero ● Mandalas ● Wee Friends ● My Expanding Sojourn
Reflections of Creation ●‍ A Floral Gift from Hawaiʻi

The reading and recitation of affirmations has been used by innumerable philosophies to focus the practitioner
recognizing Universal Truths. I sometimes write affirmative pieces for people facing challenges.
May these words bring you a measure of peace in challenges you may face in life!

I find the depth of these blues and purples in this image representative of
the merging of wisdom  and spirituality and the weaving of
universal mysteries within the the night sky…

an AFFIRMATION FOR PEACE AND ORDER, July 4, 2026

I empower these words for myself each day!

Regardless of my surroundings, the material conditions in our world, or how I feel upon waking, I greet each day with radiance in my heart and a smile on my face.

Recognizing a single source of Life and the font of all my good, I see the Pathway of Life shine before me with love, light, and prosperity and affirm that my body, mind, and spirit reflect wholeness and joy. I know that nothing stands in the way of my realizing the successful bounty of each project I undertake for the benefit of all concerned! As my goals manifest, my abilities to think, speak, and act are expanded so that I am understood and appreciated by those who interact with me on their level of understanding.

Opening myself to the flow of Inspiration, I see each person with whom I interact being receptive to direction for accomplishing their own righteous goals, viewing their increasing unification of their personal and professional living as fulfillment of their own expressions of Universal Light.

Viewing Peace and Order being established and maintained throughout our world, I give thanks that the harmony of this moment helps to carry human civilization and the global eco system to greater flourishment today and every day.

I am truly grateful for the many blessings that are already manifested in each person’s living and know that we are all being led in right paths to even greater opportunities to express the fullness of Life, as all our needs and right desires are manifested beyond the images of our conscious vision!

And So It Is!

Opportunities for New Beginnings in 2026

As we move forward in 2026, many of us are contemplating our current and potential position personally and professionally. No matter our direction, being optimistic in thought, word, and action fortifies each phase of our expanding lives.

DEFINING GOALS
Today I ask myself, “What questions do I have about life?” As I turn within, I gain a sense of renewal, as well as revelation of righteous goals and appropriate means for achieving them. My time spent in meditation is life-affirming not only for myself, but also my loved ones, community, and world. As I open my mind and heart to positive inspiration, I prepare myself for new ventures in my ongoing life’s journey.

GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT

As I move through my daily activities, I do so with remembrance that each person thinks, speaks, and acts according to their inner light and level of conscious understanding. I affirm that I am walking peacefully and joyously along my path of Life. I listen within my mind and heart for clear and immediate direction to right ideas, people, and actions that help fulfill my potential to the highest good for all concerned.

PAYING IT FORWARD
Each day I open myself to helping my community and world. Beyond extending positive thoughts, there may be concrete things I can do personally or professionally to enhance the living of another person or organization. This may range from sharing encouraging smiles or compliments on garb with those we pass, doing an errand for those in need, or gifting my talents in an unexpected manner...for I know that these acts of kindness are forms of “paying it forward,” for one day I will become the recipient of another’s thoughtfulness in my own time of need…

MEDITATIVE MOMENTS
In this meditative moment, I smile and inhale the revitalizing breath of Life. I Picture myself floating in a warm rippling pool listening to the Harmonies of the Universe, while giving thanks that I am  moving forward with poise on my unique sojourn through life.

As I return from my times of quiet reflection, I find my sensory experiences deepened. Sights in my surroundings are more vivid. The aroma of a material or transcendent garden is sweeter, the touch of a pet’s fur more luxuriant, music and birdsong more intricate, and the flavors of my favorite dessert intensified.

And So It Is!

My Expanding Sojourn

Regardless of the circumstances of my wakening, I greet each day with radiance in my heart and a smile on my face. From the rising to the setting of the sun, I watch the Pathway of Life shine before me with enthusiasm.

Turning to the center of my being, I align myself with the Rhythms of the Universe. I quiet my mind, relax my body, and focus on my respiration. With each breath I take, I draw in the harmonizing strength of the Life that resounds across all of Creation. With each exhalation, I expel negative thoughts that would interfere with my experience of the Fullness of Life.

I bask in the Music of the Spheres, considering the many rooms of the Universe. Opening myself to the eternal Flow of Inspiration, I affirm that the Universal laws of Order and Harmony are maintained in each aspect of my life. Receptive to right ideas, people, and actions, I remember that each person acts according to their inner light and level of conscious understanding. Letting go of unneeded material and mental items that have accumulated along my earthly journey, I find the guidance I seek to pursue new opportunities that are unfolding in my life.

Morning or evening, I walk through my physical or virtual garden with appreciation for the sights, sounds, and fragrance that accompany me. In nature, I delight in viewing the glorious colors that surround me. I breathe in the scent of the sweet day lilies, roses, and other flowers I am pleased to share with the world. I celebrate the birdsong that adds joyous notes to my experience of Life. I am truly grateful to be able to add to the Splendor of Creation, knowing that the growth of the tender seeds I plant in my garden...and my life...help Mother Earth to bloom exuberantly.

Avowing gratitude for blessings already received, I see all of my needs and right desires manifested beyond the images of my conscious vision. As I free myself of judgement about elements that seem to have cluttered my daily living, I am able to let go of my concerns about projects needing resolution. Contemplating the ongoing affairs of my family and other loved ones, I know I am led to right thoughts, words, and actions for attaining the Highest Good for All Concerned.

 I leave this time of inner reflection with peace and confidence. Walking forward into my daily activities, I am able to smoothly conclude activities that have served their purpose, so that I can release the past and move joyfully in new directions. And, at the conclusion of each day, I enter dream-filled rest, envisioning myself floating in a rippling pool of warm water, listening to the Harmonies of the Universe.

I give thanks that the harmony of this moment carries me forth to greater prosperity physically, mentally, and spiritually.

And so it is!

Mandalas are created by myriad peoples across the world.

A mandala is more than an intricate geometric design of balanced curves and straight lines…it is a map of the creator’s concurrent view of the Cosmos, presenting their interpretation of universal harmony in shape, shadow, and light. We do not have to know the specific beliefs of the artisan of today, or antiquity, to appreciate their commentary…

A Floral Arrangement from My Life in Hawaiʻi

For nearly a quarter of a century, I enjoyed making arrangements from flowers and plants I grew…which sometimes became surprise gifts for friends and clients…

Aloha nui nui, Jeanne