As I set the stage for the year this is the affirmation I have used for a long time. It was given to me by my friend Marilyn.

“I am whole and well in mind and body.

Wholeness is my natural state as an expression of God. I affirm strength, health, and well-being and restore vitality to every part of my being.

As I breathe deeply, I inhale oxygen-rich air that restores the cells of my lungs. I appreciate the wondrous workings of my body and give thanks for its ongoing restoration. I open my mind and heart to inspiration and guidance so I know how best to take care of myself.

I eat nutritious foods prepared in healthful ways, and I exercise regularly, toning and strengthening my body. I am an expression of God, and I take care of myself–body, mind, and soul.”