Date: November 14, 2023

This recording talks about the idea of using affirmations as a coping mechanism during medical treatments, especially surgery. Valerie discusses the power of positive thinking, embracing the process, and incorporating happy moments into their daily lives despite experiencing discomfort that may come with it. The discussion leads with members sharing their own experience with one, about donating their musical instrument as part of their decluttering journey, while another shared the impact that clutter has had on their marriage, clutter, and public speaking experience. The concept of “sowing” or “planting” seeds is brought up as a metaphor for slowly and steadily embedding these affirmations and positive thoughts into one’s mind. The conversation emphasizes the significance of maintaining a positive outlook and how it can potentially help reduce the impacts from negative thinking.