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1. The Affirmation Series - "Go with the Flow"
2. Guide to Affirmations Tip
3. The Sculptor Story
4. Golden Rule
 

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#1 The Affirmation Series - Issue (Part 4 of 7)
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To feel fully alive to our experiences, it is necessary to be aware of the present moment. True happiness is born in this moment.

If you experience separation from this moment, this is the time to practice "being here and now" affirmations - examples provided in a moment. This will reconnect you with your inner power, your true state of happiness. Affirming the statements like the following will empower you to be in a place of more happiness, peace of mind, and be able to acquire a still, tranquil mind.

Practice these affirmations for reconnecting with your inner awareness of being here, now! and experience positive states:

* I am at peace in this moment…
* I am fully aware of being here now, in this moment…
* I savor this moment as the unique experience that it is…
* If my awareness wonders, I bring it back to the present moment…
* I am at peace in this moment…
* I am now fully present in this moment.

These may not seem like the most exciting of affirmations. But practice these for just five minutes, and then become aware of how you are feeling.

The power of the "being here and now" experience was bought home to me some years ago when a friend was describing experiences he had while rock climbing. He described the tranquil feeling he had, and told me that it felt like he had almost stopped thinking. And how he had some of the most beautiful experiences he can remember.

It was during one of these conversations that I realized he was practicing "being here and now." I mean rock climbing is hardly a good place to be thinking about what you will be doing tomorrow, or wondering if what you did last week was really such a good idea.

This would also explain why my mother would knit more sweaters than the entire family could ever possibly use. She, like my rock climbing friend, found a way to be present in the here and now.

And I can recall how, as a young boy, I would sit for hours watching the float on my fishing line bobbing up and down… it just felt nice.

Can you recall times such as these? Remember how you felt?

You might like to schedule time to enhance your life with more of these "here and now" experiences.

If you are not experiencing happiness right now, you are probably contemplating the future, or replaying the past. Practice a few of the "being here and now" affirmations for positive results.

Attention Sculptor Program owners:
If you would like to explore this topic more deeply, just use the "Being Here Now" image backdrop when working with Sculptor's image and story feature. You'll love it.

If you have not yet invested in the Sculptor Method software, you really owe it to yourself to look again at the powerful, life-changing tool you are missing out on. It's so easy to use, that I'm going to go out on a limb here, and say if you can type an e-mail, you can use the Sculptor Method. To learn more how Sculptor can help you get what you want in life - using it just 10 minutes a day - Go to:
www.affirmware.com.au

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#2 Guide to Affirmations Tip
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- Repetition _
The importance of repetition cannot be overemphasized. It imprints the affirmation into your subconscious mind.

-- Extract from "Guide to Affirmations" by Jeff Staniforth

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#3 The Sculptor Story
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Dear Friends:
Let's take a short break here to allow me to answer a very good question that many of you have been asking. The question is,"How did the Sculptor Method come about?"

I'm delighted you ask, because it shows your willingness to take the power of affirmation seriously. And after reading the Sculptor Story, you can have complete confidence in this program's ability to help you. Because as you'll soon see, it was developed by someone who KNOWS the "how's, what's and why's" of using the life-changing techniques of affirmation and visualization. That someone is me, Jeff Staniforth. I've put years and years of knowledge and experience into the creation of the Sculptor Method. And I know it can guide you to success if you'll give it an honest try.

So to satisfy everyone's curiosity, here is the Sculptor story...well, the short version anyway.

I think the seed for Sculptor was planted when I was very young. I can remember thinking then, that if a Genie were to magically appear and grant ME three wishes, my first wish would be for a magic wand.

I know this sounds a bit "wacky" - remember I was just a boy. But the thought of having a magic wand has always stuck in the back of my mind. And today, I am proud to say, that after 8 years in the making, I have my equivalent of that magic wand. And I'm sharing it with you.

It's the Sculptor computer software, which I created.

Let me back up for a moment and tell you that for me, like for many of you, the journey of self-discovery and personal growth began during a very difficult time in my life. I was at a "crossroads" where, one day I felt forced to take a real inventory of where I was in life. Where I was headed if I kept doing things the same. And what I needed to do differently in order to get the life I wanted. I knew I had to make changes, but wasn't sure how to go about it.

The very next morning I began feverishly researching self-help tools. First I tried a course on Transcendental Meditation, then the Silva Mind Control Method. I took classes in Yoga, practiced pranic breathing exercises and chakra balancing techniques.

In the midst of further research, I kept coming across books teaching affirmation and visualization techniques. I was fascinated by it all.

As I saw positive change manifest in my own life, I understood why affirmation with visualization is called "the secret of the ages." And I knew I'd use these miraculous techniques for the rest of my life.

I Proved To Myself Beyond A Doubt That Affirmations Work, But Here's Why I Developed Sculptor

If you've ever practiced affirmations on paper, you know it can get a bit unorganized and overwhelming - which leads to inconsistency. That's why I came up with the idea of creating an easy-to-use, interactive computer program that would act as an electronic affirmations "partner." I needed such a partner to help keep me consistent in my practice, which maximizes the power of affirmations.

So, I put my 14 years experience as a programmer and IT professional to work and created the Sculptor program.

I admit that initially, I set out to create Sculptor for my own personal use. But I soon saw it emerging as an effective interactive tool that could make the practice of affirmation easier and more effective for others, as well.

A little side note… ever since about age 8, I have attracted people who needed help in some way. And I see the Sculptor program as just one more way I can reach out to people needing help.

Today Sculptor Is Helping People Just Like You Live Their Dreams

I'm pleased to say that since 1994, Sculptor has found its way into New-Age bookstores in Australia, and has been presented at Mind, Body and Soul conferences, and the Silva new-age seminars.

We have released the second version, Sculptor2, and it puts an absolute treasure of valuable tools at your fingertips. Tools that make employing the power of affirmations easy and effective. Tools I wish I had when I began my success journey. I know I would've arrived much sooner. But everything in its own time, right?

As for the future of AffirmWare, you can read my mission statement. But to summarize, I plan to continue in the pursuit of quality, creative expression, and positive self-growth. How about you?

YES! How About You?

Are you at a crossroads? Do you want a better life? The power to achieve your goals, or change your life is just a click away. But you have to take the first step. Just go to: www.affirmware.com.au - and in the 5 minutes it takes to download the software, you can be using the Sculptor method. I KNOW it can help you get the life you dream of.

In fact, I personally guarantee that if you make the effort to use the techniques presented in the Sculptor program, you will see positive changes manifest in your life.

But if you aren't 100% satisfied with the program, just let me know and I'll give you an immediate refund, and you STILL keep the 7 FREE bonuses which I include. How's that for an offer you can't refuse? You owe it to yourself to give it a try. You have nothing to lose! What could be more fair?

To order Sculptor now go to: www.AffirmWare.com.au

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#4 One God - Golden Rule
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Religions throughout the ages have proclaimed that humanity is but one big family. Most of the principles followed by one religion are also echoed by another.

To help gain a better understanding of just how similar the various religions are, I present the following collection of writings based on the principle of "Golden Rule."

Note, we will be introducing a different principle in each issue of the "Affirming Life" eZine.

Hurt not others in ways you find hurtful.
-- Buddhism Tripitaka, Udnana-varga 5.18

Therefore all things whatsoever you desire that men should do to you, do you evenso unto them; for this is the Law and the Prophets.
- Christianity Matt. 7:12

Tzu-Kung asked: "Is there one principle upon which one's whole life may proceed?" The Master replied, "Is not Reciprocity such a principle? ...what you do not yourself desire, do not put before others."
-- Confucianism, Analects of Confucius

Try your best to treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself, and you will find that this is the shortest way to benevolence.
-- Confucianism, Mencius

This is the sum of the Dharma: do not unto others that which would cause pain if done to you.
-- Hinduism, Mahabharata

Not one of you is a believer unless he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself.
-- Islam, Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi

What is hurtful to yourself do not to your fellow man. That is the whole of the Torah and the remainder is but commentary.
-- Judaism, Talmud, Shabbat

A man should wander about treating all creatures as he himself would be treated.
-- Jainism, Sutrakritanga

All things are our relatives; what we do to everything, we do to ourselves. All is really One.
-- Native American, Black Elk

The sage has no interest of his own, but takes the interests of the people as his own. He is kind to the kind; he is also kind to the unkind: for Virtue is kind. He is faithful to the faithful; he is also faithful to the unfaithful: for Virtue is faithful.
-- Taoist. Tao Teh Ching

An it harms none, do as 'ye will.
-- Wiccan

That nature alone is good which refrains from doing unto another whatsoever is not good for itself.
-- Zorastrian, Zend Avesta

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Looking Forward to Meeting Again Soon!
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Remember "The same light shines through many windows"
-- My friend Phil.

"Practice random deeds of kindness, and senseless acts of beauty.

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This article was published by Jeff Staniforth, Australia’s Leading Motivational and Self-help Expert. To subscribe to the FREE “Affirmations For The Mind” Weekly Newsletter go to: www.affirmware.com.au/enrol.html
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