I have been a firm believer in affirmations for as long as I can remember. Early on, I discovered that if I wanted something to happen, i kept saying it, repeating it, and thinking about it in a positive way, it would miraculously manifest. In the same way, if I wanted to develop a certain skill or ability, I would single-mindedly affirm my desire in my mind, and somehow situations would conspire for me to acquire the knowledge or experience I yearned for.