I could feel myself going down again last night, and I'm rebelling against it. I sat down and wrote a whole list of affirmations for myself and it worked, I picked myself up before I'd fallen too far. Sharing them with you because they apply to you guys too:<P>I am well prepared to deal with anything life throws at me.<BR>I am patient.<BR>I am faithful.<BR>I am committed to my marriage.<BR>I am hopeful.<BR>I have a warm heart.<BR>I am loving.<BR>I am compassionate.<BR>I am capable of feeling at peace.<BR>I am kind-hearted.<BR>I am a good mother.<BR>I am attractive.<BR>I am intelligent.<BR>I am responsible.<BR>I am level-headed.<BR>I am a survivor.<BR>I am forgiving of myself and others.<BR>I am an angel in training!<BR>I am a goddess.<BR>I have a strong spirit.<BR>I am honest and open.<BR>I am trustworthy.<BR>I have faith in myself.<BR>I like myself.<BR>I respect myself and others.<BR>I have an open mind.<BR>I can be tough when it is needed.<BR>I can love enough to let go.<BR>I can allow others to learn from their mistakes.<BR>I can make decisions for myself.<BR>I listen to and respect the advice of others.<BR>I can admit to and take responsibility for my own mistakes.<BR>I can express my emotions in a positive way.<BR>I am an organised and capable person.<BR>I can remain calm in a crisis.<BR>I have confidence in myself.<BR>I am a good and caring friend.<BR>I am fair in my judgements.<BR>I am loved.<BR>I am cared about.<BR>I am sensible and grounded in my thoughts and actions.<BR>I am supportive.<BR>I am creative.<BR>I have great inner strength.<BR>I can pick myself up after a fall.<BR>I do not give up easily.<BR>I am learning and growing every day.<BR>I can enjoy my own company.<BR>I have many good and supportive friends.<BR>I appreciate and am thankful for lifes simple pleasures.<BR>I find some happiness in every day.<BR>I can empathise with how others are feeling.<BR>I can put the past behind me.<BR>I know there is an 'up' after every 'down'.<BR>I take good care of myself.<BR>I am important in the lives of my children.<BR>I am needed and wanted.<BR>I can focus on one thing at a time.<BR>I can overcome despair and find hope.<BR>I can overcome turmoil and find peace.<BR>I do my best to understand the big picture.<BR>I know that there is a reason for everything.<BR>I accept and understand my own emotions.<BR>I believe that we reap what we sow.<BR>I believe that you have to give to receive.<BR>I can find light in the darkness.<BR>I have been given the precious gift of children.<BR>I am in control of my emotions and the situation.<BR>I am strong enough to survive the bad days.<P>Any more?<BR>Paint.<BR>

Thanks Paint,<BR>My W and I used to say affirmations each night before bed. It was really a good thing in our reconnecting. I think maybe we will start up again - I think my W wants to...anyway, we used to sometimes choose one from here: <A HREF="http://www.poweritup.com/affirmations.htm" TARGET=_blank>http://www.poweritup.com/affirmations.htm</A> <BR>David

Any more? Yes, you are beautiful.<P>WAT