which our creator helps and guides us. Our willingness
swings this inner door open. The morning pages symbolize
our willingness to speak to and hear God. They lead us into
many other changes that also come from God and lead us to
God. This is the hand of God moving through your hand as
you write. It is very powerful.
One technique that can be very reassuring at this point is
to use your morning pages—or a part of them—for written
affirmation of your progress.
“Put it in writing,” we often say when making a deal.
The center that I cannot find is known to my
unconscious mind.
W. H. AUDEN
All you need to do to receive guidance is to ask for it
and then listen.
SANAYA ROMAN
There is a special power in writing out the deal we are
making with our creator. “I receive your good willingly”
and “Thy will be done” are two short affirmations that when
written in the morning remind us to be open to increased
good during the day.
“I trust my perceptions” is another powerful affirmation to
use as we undergo shifts in identity. “A stronger and clearer