Why Affirmations Don’t Work
💩 Why Affirmations Don’t Work (And What to Do Instead to Manifest with Ease)
Daniel Aaron | 27 February 2025
Have you ever tried to “think positive” your way to a better life… and ended up feeling worse?
You’re not alone. And there’s a reason for that.
In this post, I’ll show you:
– Why affirmations often backfire
– The truth about what’s really holding you back
– A powerful 3-step forgiveness process to create lasting inner freedom
– How to finally align your subconscious with your desires
🧠 The Affirmation Trap (And Why You Might Be Stuck)
You say things like:
“I am wealthy.”
“I am confident.”
“I am enough.”
But a voice inside says:
“No, you’re not.”
Sound familiar?
That’s the hidden conflict.
It’s like putting frosting on poop:
Looks nice on the outside… still smells bad underneath.
The problem isn’t that affirmations are “bad.”
It’s that they’re often layered on top of self-judgment.
And when the subconscious isn’t on board, no amount of “positive thinking” will move the needle.
🌊 The Real Reason Manifestation Feels Hard
Your subconscious being is the root of your reality.
There’s a concept I teach called The River of Causality—and it goes like this:
🔄 Being → Thoughts → Feelings → Actions → Results
When you try to act, think, or affirm your way into a better life—but you haven’t shifted your being—you stay stuck.
Or as I experienced for years…
You work really hard, but progress feels slow, forced, and fleeting.
💔 My Wake-Up Call: “I’m Still the Fat Kid”
Back in 1997, I was on stage with spiritual teacher Byron Katie, doing “The Work” on my body image.
I had already lost weight, transformed my health, and built a new life.
But inside?
I still felt like the fat kid.
The shame hadn’t left.
Even after breakthroughs on stage, I found myself years later stepping on the scale and no matter what the number said—a voice in my head whispered:
“I’m bad.”
That’s when I realized:
Knowledge isn’t enough. Awareness isn’t enough. Insight isn’t enough.
Something deeper had to shift.
🔑 The 3-Step Self-Forgiveness Process That Changed Everything
Here’s what finally worked for me—and has since transformed the lives of my clients:
1️⃣ Create an Inventory of Self-Judgments
Start noticing the mean things you say to yourself:
-“I’m lazy.”
-“I’m not enough.”
-“I’ll never get it right.”
Write them down.
ALL of them.
Let yourself see the thoughts clearly. That’s the beginning of liberation.
2️⃣ Forgive Yourself for the Judgment
Use this sentence stem:
“I forgive myself for judging myself as ___.”
Say it slowly.
Hand on your heart.
Repeat it until you feel something shift—even slightly.
You’re not forgiving yourself for being anything…
You’re forgiving yourself for judging yourself.
That distinction is everything.
3️⃣ Speak the Truth Into the Space You Just Cleared
Once you feel a sense of space, say:
“The truth is, I am…”
“What’s even more true is…”
And let something greater speak through you.
It might be your higher self. Your heart. Your soul. Doesn’t matter.
What matters is that you feel it.
This is not just an affirmation.
This is a revelation.
🚽 Forgiveness is the Emotional Detox Your Soul Has Been Waiting For
Like a spiritual enema (yes, I went there), self-forgiveness clears the emotional constipation that blocks your creativity, confidence, and abundance.
It’s raw.
It’s real.
It works.
And it leads you straight into something even more powerful:
The creation of your Supreme Self Manifesto.
More on that coming soon.
🛠️ Ready to Try It?
Take just 10 minutes.
– Choose one negative self-judgment.
– Forgive yourself for it.
– Speak the deeper truth.
Let that be your medicine today.
Then come back tomorrow… and do it again.
The more poop you clear, the more space you create.
The more space you create, the more powerful your manifestation becomes.
You’ve got this.
With love and aloha,
Daniel Aaron
Want to dive deeper into my journey and insights? Check out my interview with MysticMag here:
https://www.mysticmag.com/psychic-reading/interview-danielaaron/
