"Words to Thrive By" by Mary Anne Dorward

When I am stuck at a red light and in a hurry, I patiently turn my attention to my breathing. On my in-breath I say, internally or out loud, “I am grateful for all that I am.” On my out-breath I say, “I am grateful for all that I have.”

Or I might say on my in-breath, “God is my source.” And on my out-breath I might say “God is my supply.” I’m always surprised at how this helps me begin to have patience for all the frustrations and delays that come up over the course of a day.

I actually look forward to delays now. A delay gives me a chance to practice my deep breathing and affirmations. And any time I am delayed, I am absolutely

convinced that my Guardian Angel is protecting me from something…a car accident up ahead on the road, a person, or a bad energy I don’t need.

Do you use affirmations in your life? If so, what is one you feel comfortable sharing?

How have you developed PATIENCE in your life?