LOUISE L. HAY is a metaphysical teacher and the bestselling author of 27 books, including You Can Heal Your Life, Empowering Women, and Inner Wisdom. Since beginning her career as a Science of Mind minister in 1981, she has assisted thousands of people in discovering and using the full potential of their own creative powers for personal growth and self-healing. Louise’s works have been translated into 25 different languages in 33 countries throughout the world.

Dear Louise,
I have a question for you. I’m a master self-saboteur that is, I create circumstances that hurt me. Will you please give me an affirmation that would help me counter this life-destroying habit/practice?
––S.T., Los Angeles, CA

Dear S.T.,
Turn that creative energy around and stop using that label of “self-saboteur.” Decide that you no longer need negative drama in your life. You’re right––it’s only a habit, and a habit is something you repeat. There’s no need to punish yourself any longer. I, Louise Hay, now give you permission to start a new habit!

Affirm: I deserve to live a good life. I now choose to allow the Universe to love and support me at every turn. I am a precious, deserving being. I allow Life to love me and cherish me. All is well. Life is good!
If you do this for one month, nonstop, your entire life will change. Blessings.

Dear Louise,
I’m sensitive to the energy of others. When I walk into a room, for instance, I pick up so strongly on the energy, that it is sometimes overwhelming. This is a problem for me at work since I’m a nurse. What can I do to avert this? ––N.N., Monticello, Indiana

Dear N.N.,
You sound like you are taking on other people’s problems. Unfortunately, in your profession you see mostly sick people and their accompanying atmosphere. Taking on their issues isn’t helpful to either one of you. Always remember you’re in a terrific position to know and affirm the truth for these people. Train yourself to look beyond their physical issues, and know that those are only temporary. Refuse to get involved with their negative mental thinking. Say to yourself: “It’s your choice to think that way, but it’s not my choice. I choose to see and feel and hear only the good in life.” Just because someone is arguing in a room, it doesn’t mean that you have to join in. This is the same thing.

Let your thoughts go in the following direction, and you’ll be a blessing to all. Affirm: MY ENERGY IS THAT OF A HEALER. MY THOUGHTS BRING HEALING ENERGY TO EVERYONE I COME IN CONTACT WITH. I AM SURROUNDED BY PEACE.

Dear Louise,
I overheard my mother (who is 79) talking on the phone to a friend, and she said that her heart is deformed in that it’s twisted. She lost her husband to a heart attack, and my brother died a few years ago. How can I help my mother?
––C.K., New York, NY

Dear C.K.,
Your mother feels that her heart is twisted in grief. She’s gone through two strong emotional experiences and doesn’t know how to go beyond them. If she’d be open, grief counseling would be very beneficial to her. AARP has excellent grief and loss programs. Call (202) 434-2260 or (800) 424-3410 ext. 2260 for more information.

Do you ever hold your mother in your arms and tell her that you love her? She needs someone to comfort her on a regular basis. Also, Affirm: EVERY MEMBER IN MY FAMILY IS AT PEACE. Then bring peace to your own heart.

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