AFFIRMATION #18

no matter what the issue is, love is the correct response.
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compassion is the greatest skill you can develop in life. compassion allows you to overcome all obstacles and to share in the triupths and sorrows of others. even when it seems as though you were not on the winning team, you can be by being compassionate. when properly experienced, compassion allow you to be a winner all the time.

girlosophy: the oracle. anthea paul

affirmation #17

personal boundaries are critical.
set them in place and you will undoubtedly get reactions - positive and negative - from others.
perhaps no one will want to acknowledge your right to set your personal boundaries in any way that suits you.
instead you may be accused of being heartless, selfish or egocentric.
but in fact, it's in everyone's interest that you do, no matter what your perceived or actual motivation is.
by setting your own limits, others can learn from you.
they'll learn from not getting things their own way all the time.
they may see you in a different light too.
this is a profound lesson for each of you.
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building a solid structure - of your carrer, your lifestyle, friendships or relationships, requires commitment. to make it last you need to devote a certain amount of energy to the task. only you can decide how much energy is required. and only you can follow through to completion. but if the foundation hasn't been laid properly the whole structure will be shaky. commitment is the foundation of any achievement.


girlosophy: the oracle. anthea paul

affirmation #16

you have reached a point where you accurately perceive your own strengths and weaknesses. no longer are you fearful of finding anything out about yourself. not for you the false protections of self-deception. you welcome it all - the good, the bad or the ugly - because you can. be focusing on your strengths, anything else just falls away.
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enlightenment and awareness are your goals. patience and perseverance are your tools. discipline and intuition are your allies. decide the sacrifices you're willing to make in pursuit of the desires you have. what decisions you make will determine the flow. the things you're willing to forego will be in proportion to the outcome you're seeking.

girlosophy: the oracle. anthea paul

affirmation #15

regard all dealings with people as relationships, not just encounters.
then you'll see that each person has equal weight.
you'll be much more effective in any negotiations or dealings once you are both on the level.
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reinvention is your passport to your (more glorious) future.
reinvention is renewal of mind, body, spirit.
reinvention is the only way to survive.


girlosophy: the oracle. anthea paul

affirmation #14

all your actions are either a movement away from order or a movement towards it. what's your intention?
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you cant figure everything out all at once.
life is a fact-finding mission.
you need to hunt and gather information and prioritize it.
then you can methodically work your way down the list.
sometimes a new entry affects something you thought you had dealt with already.
whatever this new piece of the puzzle is, it has come up for a reason: to force your to re-examine your priorities.
life's an ongoing task of re-assessment based on the latest news to hand.
deal with it to the best of your abilities.
because that's the whole point of the exercise.

girlosophy: the oracle. anthea paul

affirmation #13

expect it. watch it happen
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sometimes you have to compromise in order to help yourself. the time for such a course of action will be obvious. either the circumstances will demand it or you'll be forced to by other unforeseen factors. the outcome may even look like it goes against you. but this is a test of faith to see whether you can back your intuition and act in a way that is ultimately for the highest good of all concerned.

girlosophy: the oracle. anthea paul

affirmation #12

inspire and be inspired!
how can you listen to your whispering heart if you're constantly rushing about in traffic, in your head ... in life? allow yourself the time to breathe. being still generates creativity, which only appears when you're in flow or in sync. being creative doesn't just mean doodling on a sketch pad or tinkering on the piano (although both of these help). designing your life is a creative exercise which requires careful consideration -- on an ongoing basis. and creativity makes for better decision making. so take a deep breath ..
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be active not passive
be assertive not aggressive
be free and not restricted
these are the key aspects indicated for your highest evolution right now.

girlosophy: the oracle. anthea paul

** this affirmation really means a lot because right before i made this post i went to check back on my older affirmations (to make sure i hadn't posted this one before) because it sounded very familiar. and i found an older one with this comment:
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Anonymous said...

so i purchased a soul survival kit after checking out this blog and i must say i luv it ! (the book n the blog )



we are all meant to shine as children do
we were born to manifest the glory of God that is within us
it's not just in some of us ;it’s in everyone
And as we let our own light shine ,
we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same .
as we're liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others
girlosophy- a soul survival kit

Thanks : ) u nspire me

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seeing this first and foremost proves the point that meditation and constant positive energy brings you amazing things. i never really explained girlosophy: the oracle but its just a book of about 300 pages with inspiring quotes. and what your supposed to do is meditate first and then open the book up and whatever page you open it up to is supposed to have some type of direct meaning to you (depending on how well you meditate) or just create postive energy.
so tonight after meditating and then opening the book up to the affirmation above and then seeing that comment it REALLY proved a lot.
but most importantly the fact that i have inspired someone is pretty amazing. no matter if i know that person or not its an amazing feeling, and i cant even describe how incredible i feel right now. (and i just got an unexpected phone call that made me smile even more)

affirmation #11

something may happen on your path that seems unbelievable. it may have come up so unexpectedly you feel as though its straight out of left field. and you're not sure you're ready for it. unexpected though it may be, you have created this opportunity. you just need to adjust to the fact that it's here whether you're ready for it or not.
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you are a powerful being.
take responsibility for your creations.

girlosophy: the oracle, anthea paul

affirmation #10

once you've said it, let it go
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if you have any regrets about anything, let yourself off the hook.
"i'm sorry" and "please forgive me" are essential phrases to have in your handbook.
don't leave home without them.

girlosophy: the oracle, anthea paul

affirmation #9

if something you've said has made you feel as though you've stuffed up big time, there's only one way you can go: forward. mend and repair wherever you can. however, if major damage has been done you'll just have to take responsibility and wear it. that's your lesson. over time you'll be better able to work out what went wrong and why things turned out the way they did.
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practice random thoughts of kindness.
speak kindly to yourself and you'll have no trouble doing the same for everyone.

girlosophy: the oracle. anthea paul

affirmation #8

be clear on what your basic needs are. the survival mechanism is there to serve you. it is both the badge of progress and the underpinning structure necessary to develop the self. it reflects the greater, ultimate journey: the journey of the soul.
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life is not about snatching the largest piece of pie for yourself. there's plenty to go around. always. the Universe is infinitely abundant, so start thinking in those terms. what can you do to expand the possibilities and the potential of the task you have in front of you?

girlosophy: the oracle, anthea paul

affirmation #7

seek clarity.
gain consciousness.
push through the barriers of your own existence
and experience a higher power.
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your ship is about to come in. when it does, be ready for it.
prepare and get organized as soon as possible.
anything outstanding needs to be resolved.
attend to the details of your life, no matter how tedious the task seems.
when your instinct is to start stripping down to the essentials or to get closure on things you'll know you're entering a new phase. if you feel the need to throw out your old clothes, photographs, memorabilia or your worldly goods, its a sign things are changing.
honor it.
you wont regret it.

girlosophy: the oracle, anthea paul

affirmation #6

the ultimate mind-altering drug is truth - lily tomlin
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your words are your legacy.
you can change your mind and express
another intention or make another decision.
however, if you say you're going to do something, do it.
for god's sake. and yours too.

girlosophy: the oracle, anthea paul

affirmation #5

keep your eyes on the prize
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deal with what you've actually been given
don't expend precious energy pursuing things you think you should have received
if you focus on the gaps you'll end up with more of the same.
life is about maximizing the advantages in front of you.
the hand you were dealt is the one you're meant to play with
you have the trump cards
but its up to you to decide how to play them

girlosophy: the oracle, anthea paul

affirmation #4

as an individual, you have the right to express your unique purpose in any way you choose. as long as you do. your beat is unlike anyone else's so dance to the rhythm that serves your highest good. no one should be able to trip you up. if they can, you weren't committed sufficiently to it. let them try.
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there will be people on your path you are destined to meet, they are helpers who, in line with their own destiny and purpose, will interesect with you so each of you can fulfull your missions. these helpers are vital and you need to allow them to play their role. they are your teachers, as you are theirs.

girlosophy: the oracle, anthea paul

affirmation #3

celebrate all your changes to date, you have learned many lessons well and the Universe urges you to honor the changes you have undergone. you have acted with integrity, belief, and faith. this is what you were meant to do. and what you have pulled off is a reinvention of your self. you have come through the chrysalis phase of your life. congratulations. enter the butterfly.
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dream:
as you sleep you are constantly dreaming. but you won't recall all your dreams all the time. your dreams provide clues to your next step and are potential destiny points just waiting to be noticed. so write them down upon awakening. even if there are symbols, scenes of conversations, there may be just enough detail for you to make sense of. the messages are struggling to be received. remember: as a dreamer, you never really sleep.

girlosophy: the oracle, anthea paul

affirmation #2

meditation is the ultimate place of learning. it's not a cop-out to do nothing.
thats exactly the point. when you meditate you are simply allowing yourself to be.
suspended in peace, you just exist. you are thought-less. weight-less. perfect.
concentration takes you deeper. you are being pulled within for a reason.
you are reminded of who you really are, beneath the persona you present to the world.
lose your mind and find yourself.
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the way in is the only way out
perception is your front-line tool in managing the internal and external environment.
when you train yourself to perceive everything around you and inside you, even the most tiny of details, you'll start to see how these elements add up to a far greater whole.
and rather than being caught up in distractions and noise you'll become aware of the many subtle layers of being alive.


girlosophy: the oracle, anthea paul

affirmation #1

humor is the best weapon you have.
deflect whatever you know is not for real with a smile and a joke.
because whatever goes on and no matter who says what, when people take it too seriously it's funny. so you can afford to laugh out loud.
the universe is only trying to tease you into a reaction.
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if someone is
deliberately withholding
or not expressing their emotions
respect their right to do so.
you may not think it's
healthy (and it may not be)
but they are on their path too

girlosophy: the oracle, anthea paul

although they spelled it wrong, its the thought that counts.

'when two paths open up before you,
you should always choose the hardest one.'

at the start of a new relationship it all comes easily.
that's why its the start: the universe breaks you in gently.
all beginnings are gentle, but especially the beginnings of love,
because love is the most important lesson and the universe wants you to succeed.
but just because it's easy at the start, don't expect it to stay that way.
the universe will begin to load you up with harder lessons and tests to give you a real understanding of the long-term process that is love.
you'll find that continuing to love someone in the same way that you did at the beginning of the relationship is impossible.
instead, allow each moment to have its corresponding 'love' equivalent.
each moment is as unique as each love.
now you are on a steep love-learning curve.
loving seems to get harder and harder.
eventually, though, it will start to get easier.
love is designed this way because we are all here to learn how to love.
we start off with our families, and our platonic intimates then move on to our romantic and sexual partners.
the ultimate love test is to extend our love to every person and being in existence.
the greater masters of love have reached this level.
[girlosophy2: the love survival kit]

"remember not to be so caught up with crying over a lost skateboard that you miss the rolls royce that's parking right in front of you."

there is no need to rush into a relationship or be in a panic to find a life partner. the time will come when you are ready and the Universe will present someone.
when you least expect it, love will come to you.
so while you are biding your time, prepare the vessel.
find a creative outlet to express yourself and develop a sense of who you are and who you might become.
find yourself before you fall in love, so you bring with you everything you need to weather all conditions and the peaks and troughs that are the process of loving.
for love to endure it must be nurtured, especially through the tough times, for these are the times that separate true loves from the wannabes.
after all, it is the rarest flower that blossoms in adversity,
to achieve real intimacy in a relationship you need to reveal yourself, to be honest and truthful, to communicate openly. you must surrender your ego, have your flaws scrutinized and accept and love the flaws in another.
if you can both be truly intimate in these ways, your love will continue to grow.
(girlosophy, anthea paul)