I am a miracle may seem a bold statement and it is a terrific affirmation. The full affirmation I use is ‘I am a miracle and a beautiful expression of life.’

Affirmations are positive expressions that we can use to uplift our feelings, thoughts and mood. They are quite simple to use: you can run them like a mantra in your head, say them out loud, post them on notes around your home, office and even in your wallet, so that you read them often.

Sometimes when we start using affirmations, part of our brain says ‘no, that’s not right.’ You have to trust that part of you knows the truth and not listen to the little negative voice. Go find your positive voice instead! And give it a try. What have you got to lose?

Once you are good at affirming the positive in your life you can use affirmations to make real changes. Remember, gentle change leads to permanent results. So give affirmations a try and use this one often.

The beautiful rose photo is from my friend Lori Becker, who captured the photo one morning in her garden. Like the rose, give yourself a chance to blossom into your full expression of life. You are a miracle and a beautiful expression of life.

I am a miracle.