Grounded Affirmations - Orient Towards Growth Without Reality Distortion - by Thomas Meli

COURSE

Grounded Affirmations - Orient Towards Growth Without Reality Distortion

With Thomas Meli

This is a space dedicated to helping you craft affirmations that genuinely reflect and expand the truths already within you. This course guides you through a process of self-discovery, allowing you to identify and embrace your core beliefs and values. By focusing on expanding these existing truths, you'll learn to create affirmations that resonate deeply, fostering a sense of authenticity and inner peace instead of internal division and confusion. Throughout this course, you'll engage in practical exercises and reflective activities designed to help you integrate these affirmations into your daily life. You'll also connect with a supportive community of like-minded individuals, all working towards the common goal of self-alignment and growth. Join us to develop affirmations that feel real and true, avoiding the internal conflict that comes from traditional affirmations, and instead promoting genuine, lasting change.

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Meet your Teacher

Thomas Meli
Raleigh, NC, USA

With over 500 hours of compassionate communication training and more than 20 years of meditation experience, Thomas brings a deep well of knowledge and empathy to his teachings. Thomas is dedicated to stimulating insight, broadening the heart, and sharpening intuition, all in the pursuit of truth, beauty, and kindness. Thomas anchors his practice and teachings in secular language, making them accessible to a diverse audience. He aims to preserve the metaphorical and mythic truths of historical traditions while aligning them with contemporary 21st-century science. This blend of ancient wisdom and modern understanding provides a rich, grounded context for exploring the Reverse Gap Visioning Method (which he learned from Vishen Lakhiani and then extended in his own practice), allowing participants to deeply connect with their past and future selves in a meaningful and transformative way.

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7 Days

273 students

5.0 stars

10 min / day

Authenticity

English

Lesson 1

Visionary Realism: Affirmations That Increase Self-Trust, Not Cognitive Dissonance

For affirmations to be truly effective, they must align with our internal reality and foster self-trust rather than create cognitive dissonance. Cognitive dissonance occurs when there is a conflict between our beliefs and our affirmations, leading to feelings of discomfort and doubt. This lesson focuses on crafting affirmations that increase self-trust by being realistic, achievable, and aligned with our true self. Ungrounded affirmations can seem helpful in the short term, but in the long-term can be a form of spiritual bypassing and promote a habit of "reality distortion" that is not in integrity with a pursuit of truth and growth. When affirmations are grounded in our current abilities and experiences, they reinforce our self-belief and encourage gradual growth. By acknowledging where we are and focusing on incremental improvements, we create a foundation of trust and authenticity.

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Lesson 2

Strengths | Qualities | Aspirations - Affirmations Grounded In Expanding A Truth Already Inside You

Affirmations are powerful tools that can transform our mindset and outlook on life. When these affirmations are grounded in an existing truth within us, they become even more potent. This lesson explores how to identify and expand these inner truths to create affirmations that resonate deeply and authentically. By acknowledging the strengths, values, and positive attributes that are already part of us, we can craft affirmations that not only uplift but also reinforce our genuine self-belief.

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Lesson 3

Growth-Oriented Language Patterns In Affirmations That Honor Where You Are While Expanding Beyond It

When we frame our affirmations with growth-oriented language, we shift our focus from static qualities to evolving abilities. This approach not only motivates us to strive for improvement but also reinforces the belief that we are capable of change and growth. Throughout this lesson, you will learn how to craft affirmations that celebrate your progress and encourage further development. Embrace the power of growth-oriented affirmations to enhance your self-awareness, confidence, and resilience.

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Lesson 4

Practice: Converting General Affirmations Into Grounded Versions

This lesson will guide you in converting aspirational affirmations into grounded versions that inspire growth while remaining realistic and achievable. To create grounded affirmations, start by identifying the core message of your aspirational affirmation. Then, rephrase it to reflect your current progress and potential for growth. By incorporating elements of your present reality, you can craft affirmations that are both motivating and believable. This approach ensures that your affirmations reinforce your self-belief and encourage continuous improvement. Through this process, you'll learn to create powerful, grounded affirmations that support your journey of personal development.

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Lesson 5

Practice: Translating Aspirational Thoughts Into Grounded Affirmations

Now that we've explored the importance of grounded affirmations and how to create them, it's time to put this knowledge into practice. This lesson is designed to help you modify your favorite aspirational affirmations into grounded statements that feel true and believable. Grounded affirmations, reflecting your current abilities and experiences, foster self-trust and provide a solid foundation for personal growth. Start by selecting a few of your favorite aspirational affirmations. Next, consider your current reality and progress. How can you adjust these affirmations to make them more aligned with your present self? By making these modifications, you ensure that your affirmations are both motivating and achievable. This practice will help you develop a set of personalized affirmations that support your journey with authenticity and confidence.

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Lesson 6

Practice: Transforming Critical Thoughts Into Grounded Affirmations

This module will guide you in transforming critical thoughts into grounded affirmations, reframing your inner critic as an ally rather than an adversary. The inner critic often speaks from a place of fear or self-doubt, but beneath its harsh words lies a desire to protect or bring something important to your awareness. By understanding these underlying needs and translating them into supportive affirmations, you can create a more compassionate and integrated sense of Self. This practice will help you turn self-criticism into a source of growth and empowerment, leading to affirmations that are rooted in both truth and self-compassion.

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Lesson 7

Co-evolving With Your Affirmations

Affirmations are powerful tools for personal growth, but for them to remain effective, they must evolve with you. As you progress on your journey, your needs, goals, and realities change, and your affirmations should reflect these shifts. This module focuses on the concept of co-evolving with your affirmations, ensuring that they continue to resonate, motivate, and support your ongoing development. To co-evolve with your affirmations, start by regularly reflecting on your progress and achievements. As you grow, update your affirmations to match your current reality and future aspirations. This practice not only keeps your affirmations relevant but also reinforces your commitment to continuous improvement. By aligning your affirmations with your evolving self, you can maintain their impact and ensure they inspire you to reach new heights.

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Recent Reviews

HOWARD

HOWARD

May 10, 2025

I would give this more than five stars. I’m giving it 100 stars. I could tap the ⭐️ 100 times. Picture in your mind. This is a very unique practice. It’s so close to somatic modalities - sound healing, color therapy… I am very sure about this. Your approach is always grounded in authentically resonating affirmations. Not going beyond my edge, not over-reaching. 🌟x100

Wendy

Wendy

January 18, 2025

This course has re-inspired me to create some realistic affirmations that I can fully believe and use to move towards my goals.

willa

willa

January 13, 2025

This was hands down one of the best courses I've ever done in the past 8 years that I've had a premium membership with insight timer. Thank you so much for your clear compassionate leadership on this little journey. So greatly appreciated . I wish you all the best as you advance further along down the path with this community and any other roads you choose to follow. Namaste🪷

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