Creating personal affirmations is one of the key foundations of Integral Transformative Practice. ITP defines affirmations as clear and concise statements focusing on transformation within your body, mind, heart and soul.
These affirmations are integrated into your daily practice and reinforced by the visualization portion of the Kata. Finding and connecting with an ITP community can also be highly beneficial in supporting you and your affirmations.
Your ITP Affirmation Checklist
Taking the time to outline your personal goals will inform your practice and ongoing evolution. We recommend that you make no more than four affirmations for any period, always including the shared ITP community affirmation: “My entire being is balanced, vital and healthy.”
Questions to consider before making your affirmations:
- Does the affirmation really represent a change in me, rather than in the external world?
- Am I getting ahead of myself?
- Is this change a healthy one?
- How will this change affect others in my life?
- Do I really want this change?
Your personal affirmations are written in the present tense as if the positive changes have already occurred. They aren’t a denial of your current reality, rather they are instruments for creating a parallel, present-tense reality in your consciousness.
Crafting and aligning with your affirmations is a sacred process. Take your time during this initial stage to get clear on the positive change you are seeking. Read Chapters 4 and 5 in The Life We Are Given for further guidance and support.
Realizing Your Affirmations
Engage in Focused Surrender
Act As If Your Affirmation is Already Realized
Ongoing Practice
Community Support
Create Affirmation Checkpoints
Connect with a supportive community to cheer you on in your positive transformation.
Learn more about finding an ITP Group in your area.
