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The Affirmation Doctor
By Dr. Anne Marie Evers

November 2009

Dear Dr. Evers,

I have several questions that I need answered about the Affirmation Process, especially the process that you use. My friend is a true believer in your process and I have seen it work for him, but I am still a little uncertain about Affirmations and need your clarification.

I was first introduced to positive thinking by watching The Secret. I found it very interesting and some of it rather hard to fathom. I read where you have been an Affirmation teacher for many years and my thoughts are that you could help me.

Some of the burning questions I have are:
1. Just What is an Affirmation? I have heard people refer to Affirmations as wishful thinking, or just plain wishing?
2. Can you explain just how they work?
3. Why do some Affirmations seem to work and others do not?
4. Can any person, regardless of their spiritual beliefs use the Affirmation process?
5. Why do you stress to use the words, ‘To the good of all concerned?
6. How long does it take to see results?
7. Do you think that doing Affirmations asking for things for yourself is selfish? That is to ask for money for self when others in the world are starving?
8. How can I know if I have any blocks keeping me from that extra money, that special life-partner and other things that I truly desire?
9. And how can I get rid of any blocks and made my Affirmation manifest for me as they seem to for others?

I have asked you a lot of questions and I would appreciate your answering as many as space allows for me. These questions are very important to me because when I truly believe in something, I throw 100% of my effort into it. Thank you Dr. Evers for answering my questions and being so kind.

~ Doris, Receptionist, Calgary Alberta~

Dear Doris,

1. To answer your first question there are lots of explanations of what an Affirmation is. My explanation is simply that an Affirmation is similar to a prayer, wish or goal only it is more structured and specify. To affirm is to make firm and simply put the basis of all Affirmations is positive thinking. To make it even a bit clearer, I would like to ask you a question. ‘Doris have you ever had a birthday cake with candles and blown out the candles and made a wish? (Most of us have). Well if you answered ‘yes’ then you have done an Affirmation--it is as simple as that. I like to refer to Affirmations as orders to the Universe. Some people refer to Affirmations as declarations, statements, commands or decrees.

The Personal Contract Affirmation Method that I teach is very specific. Every Master Affirmation starts with, “I, (your name) deserve and now have or am . . . (fill in your request) . . . I am happy to the good of all parties concerned. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

Then you write your acceptance statement which is, “I fully accept” and sign and date your Master Affirmation. Now what have you done? Why you have just made a firm and binding contract with your Higher Self, God/Creator, Universal Mind or whomever you believe in. Signing your name and dating a document is very powerful. You do this when you become a citizen of a country, get your passport, get married, purchase a home, car, TV. Etc. Imagine you would not own your home unless you signed and dated a document. Your firm and binding contract should be very clear and specific saying exactly what you desire. If you give the Universe a confused order you may receive a rather confusing answer.

2. There are several answers as to how Affirmations work. Dr. Lee Pulos states in his foreword in my book Affirmations Your Passport to Happiness, “There are two ways of creating our reality—one by consciously programming what we want out of life, or two by simply accepting what comes our way. Both work, but only the former will ensure that you get what you want in life. Be in charge of your programming and consequently firmly in control of your life. As you use Affirmations daily and consistently, you will be breathing life into the future of your dreams.

When you write your Affirmations on paper you are taking them from the unknown (unreal) and placing them into the known or (real). And you are anchoring them to the Universe. Words are very powerful. I feel that Affirmations work within the Law of Attraction which states, “More gathers more; Like attracts like; What you think about you bring about; What you are seeking is seeking you.” This great Natural Law of the Universe, like every other law works every time and for any person. In fact it is no respecter of person.

3. Why some Affirmations work and others don’t could be due to several reasons. One is that perhaps you do not put enough energy, belief and faith into that particular one, or doubt that it could ever manifest for you. Another reason could be that it is not the right timing for you, so using what I refer to as the Safety Clause, ‘To the good of all parties concerned,’ protects you as well as every one involved. I am sure you can look back on your life and say, “Thank you God for some unanswered prayers.” Sometimes what we think is good for us at a particular time turns out NOT to be good for us. When I am faced with this situation, I always affirm Divine Wisdom and Divine Order in my life right here and right now.

4. Yes I do believe that every person can do Affirmations with great results. I have a client who is an atheist and it is interesting how many of his Affirmations manifest as affirmed. I believe that the process of doing Affirmations is working with your own mind, thoughts, words and actions. You are the creator of your Universe and the only thinker in your Universe.

5. I stress the words, (the Safety Clause), ‘To the good of all parties concerned’ because it protects everyone. I also was given a lesson and when I did not use these words I found myself in a very negative situation, which I myself created and I lost thousands of dollars.

6. The results vary from person to person and as to how much effort, time and energy he or she puts into doing the Affirmation Process. Some Affirmations manifest immediately as if by magic and others take the required time, as the seed when planted needs time to grow, evolve and become. I make it a point to always affirm in the NOW, the present time as that is all the time we have.

7. For years I heard my parents say,” Eat your food, there are people starving all over the world.” As a child I thought to myself, okay I feel sorry for them, but how can I possibly box up these leftovers and send them around the world? Also I believe it is our birthright to be healthy happy and wealthy. When we have money we are then in a position to help others that are less fortunate.

8. If you feel as if you are hitting your head against a brick wall, or that nothing is working for you and you are discouraged, it could be a sign that you have some blocks that are keeping you from realizing your fondest dreams.

9. There are many ways to get rid of blocks. Find a good therapist; seek out information on the Internet and from positive thinking, uplifting books, seminars, workshops, etc. Also becoming quiet and going into the silence and mediating is a wonderful way to disburse blocks.

Doris I hope I have been able to shed some light on these questions. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your spiritual journey.

With Love and Affirmation Blessings,

Dr. Anne Marie Evers

Reverend Dr. Anne Marie Evers is an ordained Minister and Doctor of Divinity and Philosophy. She is also a best-selling author of many books on positive thinking, some of which are, Affirmations Your Passport to Happiness 7th edition.

She co-authored the best-selling series Wake Up and Live the Life you Love in Spirit with Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. Wayne Dyer. Please check out her website www.annemarieevers.com

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