Affirmation Revisited
Ten years ago, Savage Garden released the song Affirmation and the statements it contained resonated strongly with me. I listened to it recently while I was training and released that maybe ten years further on in my life, it might be fun to revisit those lyrics and see if they still held their relevance and meaning for me.
I believe the sun should never set upon an argument
This I still believe. In most cases I will need to have the nastiness sorted out by the time I sleep. That’s not to say I can’t sleep on an argument, but it’s a real pain to getting on with life if it does happen that way.
I believe we place our happiness in other people’s hands
This I no longer believe. Our happiness is firmly within our own hands. We need to be comfortable with ourselves and build our own internal happiness before we can add the happiness that others bring to our lives to that foundation. If other people control our happiness, then ultimately you have no control over your life.
I believe that junk food tastes so good because it’s bad for you
Not really sure what I believe on this. Actually, it’s probably a little true since the fast food chains spend millions to work out the correct taste that can be franchised to appeal to our taste buds. Having said that, there are some theories that suggest that if you limit your diet to specific foods, your appetite begins to “expect less” and not crave some types of food.
I believe your parents did the best job they knew how to do
Yup, still believe this, at least in my case. Although I don’t believe this should apply to everyone.
I believe that beauty magazines promote low self esteem
I used to believe this but I’m not sure about this now. So many choices of magazines out there, appealing to so many styles, there is bound to be a magazine or style that appeals to someone to make them feel “in”. Esteem comes from within, but then if you believed that happiness comes from without, then this statement might be a little more true.
I believe I’m loved when I’m completely by myself alone
Well, you have to love yourself to be true to yourself. So I suppose this still applies.
I believe in Karma what you give is what you get returned
Of course, this is what Karma is all about. Sort of the definition of karma really.
I believe you can’t appreciate real love ’til you’ve been burned
Most definitely.
I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side
A nice hippy attitude to life that oddly enough maintains the status quo. In some cases, it is actually greener and you need to progress. In other cases, you make it to the other side and the grass is greener until it gets to the state that you were in before. The question then becomes a matter of whether you want to make the effort to get to the other side, with that knowledge.
I believe you don’t know what you’ve got until you say goodbye
Hmm. Tough one. Nope, no longer believe that. I think if you’ve lost enough, then you can learn and appreciate things before you actually lose them.
I believe you can’t control or choose your sexuality
I don’t think you can control your sexuality. You can choose to override your sexuality and like either men or women. If we can override our natural instincts to jump into flaming buildings to save someone else, we can choose something as simple as sexuality.
I believe that trust is more important than monogamy
Yes, trust is. But really, what exactly is this statement saying? As long as you have trust you can be polygamous?
I believe your most attractive features are your heart and soul
Awww, that’s sweet.
I believe that family is worth more than money or gold
Yes, but without money or gold or financial security, you won’t be able to provide for your family.
I believe the struggle for financial freedom is unfair
Why is the struggle for financial freedom unfair? Life is sort of unfair in any case, but is the struggle unfair or financial freedom unfair? Actually, its pretty simple. I think most of us set ourselves up for failure in the struggle for financial freedom by applying for our first credit card.
I believe the only ones who disagree are millionaires
I sort of disagree with the above statement but I’m sort of not a millionaire.
I believe forgiveness is the key to your own happiness
Not really. Forgiveness is nice. Being at peace with yourself is the key to your own happiness. Again, this statement is looking for the external factor to provide that happiness.
I believe that wedded bliss negates the need to be undressed
But of course, newly wedded couples are notorious for not actually consummating the marriage by actually undressing.
I believe that God does not endorse tv evangelists
I don’t think God endorses any religion to be honest.
I believe in love surviving death into eternity
It’s a romantic notion.
It’s strange what we believe when we are younger and what age and experience teaches us. I wonder what I will believe in ten years when I read this post again?