Every morning, we have a choice.
To rush into the day, swept along by to-do lists and noise — or to pause, breathe, and reconnect with our inner truth. Affirmations are one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to do this — tiny, daily rituals that shift our energy and remind us who we are becoming.
When I began creating my new Animal Wisdom Affirmation Deck, I wanted each card to feel like a gentle nudge from the natural world — a reminder that we are deeply connected to something wise, ancient, and wild. Each animal carries a message for the soul: courage, rest, patience, joy, trust, or play. And every brushstroke of paint carries my own intention to inspire, uplift, and soothe.
Why Affirmations Work
Affirmations aren’t just words — they’re magic spells.
When spoken regularly, they begin to rewire the brain’s thought patterns, guiding us away from self-doubt and toward self-belief. Repeating affirmations helps us embody the feelings we long for: peace, confidence, love, and possibility.
Science now shows what mystics have always known — that what we focus on expands. A simple “I am” can become a seed that blossoms into a new reality.
Animal Wisdom for the Soul
In this deck, each animal is a wise companion.
They remind us that every part of nature — including us — moves in cycles. The sloth, for example, whispers:
“I am giving myself permission to rest.”
A message many of us need to hear.
Rest is not laziness; it’s an act of self-trust. The sloth teaches us to slow down, savour life, and allow renewal to happen in stillness.
Other cards may invite courage like the tiger, transformation like the butterfly, or deep intuition like the owl. When we draw an animal card each day, we’re not predicting the future — we’re aligning with the wisdom that already lives within us.
Creating a Daily Affirmation Ritual
Here’s how to bring your affirmation practice to life:
Set an Intention: Each morning, take a quiet moment. Breathe. Ask, “What energy do I need today?”
Draw a Card: Notice which animal appears and what message it brings.
Speak It Aloud: Say your affirmation slowly, feeling the words in your body.
Reflect: Carry that energy through your day — perhaps journaling or creating art inspired by it.
This small ritual helps anchor your spirit amidst life’s busyness. Over time, it builds a bridge between your inner world and your outer experience.
An Invitation to Begin
My wish is that this deck becomes a companion on your creative and spiritual journey — a mirror of your own wild wisdom. Whether you draw a card each morning, place one on your altar, or use them in your art journaling practice, may they guide you home to yourself.
Because when you start your day with an “I am,” you’re not just affirming who you are — you’re remembering who you came here to be.
To pre-order your deck email me at: hellocreativity@sarahbowdenart.com
Prefer affirmation postcards you can frame and gift as presents to yourself or to others… check out what is available here: Print Sets Archives — Sarah Bowden Art
