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Affirmation for Someone Preparing for Surgery

Facing surgery—whether routine or complex—can stir up a mix of emotions. Fear, uncertainty, worry about outcomes, or just the vulnerability of putting your body in someone else’s hands. Even with capable doctors and support around you, it’s natural to feel unsettled.

This week’s affirmation is for grounding yourself in trust—trust in your body, in the care you’re receiving, and in the presence of Spirit holding you steady through it all.

About Weekly Affirmations:

Each week, I find it helpful to focus on a single affirmation. Personally, using the same affirmation for seven days is more effective for me, so I will share them with you each Thursday. You might wonder why Thursday? Over the years, I’ve noticed that Thursday is often when I feel the most overwhelmed. By starting my affirmation on Thursday, I give myself the weekend to reflect, journal, and integrate it. Writing down your thoughts and feelings during this time can help deepen your connection to the affirmation, allowing it to naturally flow into your life.

Feel free to use these affirmations in a way that fits your life. There’s no right or wrong way, as long as you use them consistently to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.

What Are Affirmations?

Affirmations are positive, uplifting statements that help shift your mindset and focus on what you want to manifest in your life. Whether you speak them aloud, write them down, or repeat them in your thoughts, affirmations are a simple yet powerful tool to support healing and transformation. Words have energy. Let them lift you.

This Week’s Affirmation:

“I am safe. My body is strong. I trust in the healing process and those who care for me.”

Let this be your anchor. You are not alone. Spirit is beside you.

Journaling Prompts for Reflection:

  • What support or comfort do I need to ask for during this time?
  • How can I be gentle with myself as I heal?
  • What helps me feel most connected to Spirit when I feel afraid?
Rev. Colleen Irwin
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Triple Capricorn with a cosmic compass, Colleen is a no-nonsense Medium with a mystical flair. She blends psychic precision, heartfelt teaching, and a dash of sass to guide women through the sacred threshold of aging, purpose, and spiritual awakening. Equal parts fire-starter and truth-teller, she helps clients tune into Spirit, confront perfectionism, and rewrite their inner scripts — all while stirring up hope, community, and deep soul alignment. When she's not holding space in circles or speaking on stage, you'll find her journaling, crocheting, or working Tarot like a mirror for the soul. If you like her writing, you can tip her here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/9RC7V0Z4N80K9/checkout/54W4LZCLYW3AW3N2FJ7KBBFI
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