Life Affirmations

Love is a mind that brings peace, joy and happiness to another person.

Compassion is a mind that removes the suffering that is present in the other.

My purpose in life is to be the best person that I can be.

I will live my life with love, compassion, and forgiveness.
I will be awakened to the present moment.
I will think about what I am doing right now.
I will question whether my perceptions are correct or not.
I will recognize bad habit energy so it will not cause me problems.
I will recognize what is wholesome and what is unwholesome in me.

I will recognize the interbeing of all natural things.
I will understand that the cosmos in within me.
I will recognize the impermanence of all things.
I will understand that nothing is ever truly created or destroyed.
I will seek to learn new things in pursuit of wisdom.
I will compare teachings with my own experience to determine their value.

I will not think of myself first.
I will cooperate with others.
I will respect the property of others.
I will have an open mind and be tolerant of others.

I will speak truthfully with words that inspire self-confidence, joy and hope.
I will cultivate loving speech & deep listening to bring joy & happiness to others.
I will not spread news or criticize things if I am not certain.
I will not speak words that cause division or discord.
I will not embellish or exaggerate to make things seem better or worse.

I will act out of love to prevent harm and violence towards others and myself.
I will practice generosity by sharing with those in need.
I will protect the lives of people, animals, and our environment.
I will not kill or allow others to kill or support any act of killing in the world.
I will not steal or possess anything that should belong to others.
I will respect the property of others.

I will cultivate good physical & mental health for myself, my family and community.
I will exercise to keep my body strong and fit.
I will practice mindful eating, drinking and consuming.
I will not ingest alcohol or any other intoxicant or ingest foods that contain toxins.
I will not expose my mind to to items that are toxic to my mindfulness.
I will not engage in sexual relations without love and long-term commitment.

I will not live my life in distraction and inattention.
I will cultivate a mind that is one-pointed and neither too excited nor too dull.
I will use active concentration to dwell on the present moment.
I will use selective concentration to focus on a chosen physical or mental object.
I will not use concentration to run away from something.
I will use my concentration to embrace my suffering in order to eliminate it.

I will choose a livelihood that is mindful of my affirmations.