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to encounter problems. The natural ebb
    and flow of life causes great anxiety, and this in turn manifests
    as skin problems. Interestingly, the emotions and tendencies as-
    sociated with skin problems, such as inflexibility in life, are also
    involved in many joint problems. People who tend toward one of
    these ailments often have the other as well.
    So let’s look at our prescription for health that includes first
    identifying the messages your body is sending you and then using
    affirmations to promote healthy thought patterns that will lead to
    clear and glowing skin. A good general affirmation for skin prob-
    lems that stem from the fear and anxiety surrounding change is “I
    lovingly protect myself with thoughts of joy and peace. The past is
    forgiven and forgotten. I am free in this moment.”
    Skin disorders can take many forms; thus the affirmations
    that will help you address them vary from one condition to the
    next. If you have acne, for example, the negative thought patterns
    are associated with not accepting yourself, so the affirmation is
    “I love and accept myself where I am right now.” Eczema has to
    do with antagonism and bottled-up emotions coming out. To
    counteract the effects of these emotions, the healing affirmation
    is “Harmony and peace, love and joy surround me and indwell
    me. I am safe and secure.” Hives are about small, hidden fears and
    the tendency to turn small problems into big ones. The healing
    affirmation for hives is “I bring peace to every corner of my life.”
    Rashes in general have to do with irritation because things have
    not turned out exactly as planned, and the affirmation for these
    is directed toward patience: “I love and approve of myself. I am at
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    peace with the process of life.” If you have psoriasis, you fear being
    hurt and may refuse to take responsibility for your own feelings.
    In this case, the affirmation would be “I am alive to the joys of
    living. I deserve and accept the very best in life. I love and approve
    of myself.” Try some of the affirmations set out here or refer to the
    table on page 183 to find an affirmation for your specific ailment.
    To address some of the other emotional issues that create skin
    problems, it is necessary to work on your ability to handle change.
    As they say, change is the only constant in life. So what can you
    do? Probably the easiest way to work on this is by shaking up your
    routine, routine, routine. Though it’s seemingly counterintuitive,
    plan some spontaneity into your life. Every once in a while, set
    aside a time to just let life take you where it wants. For example,
    you could leave an hour in your calendar and simply start walk-
    ing. See what you come in contact with. You’ll be introducing a
    little variety, which can help you see that a world without back-
    to-back plans isn’t necessarily terrible. You could also take a bold
    action by stepping into a particular role because chaos comes with
    the territory. Put yourself in a situation where it’s not possible to
    control everything—volunteer at a shelter or in a kindergarten
    classroom. Who knows what could happen there?
    You might also want to sit down with your schedule to deter-
    mine whether there are certain areas of your life where you can
    focus on letting go of a tiny bit of control. You may not want to
    give up the power in the boardroom, but perhaps your child’s play-
    time could be freer. The goal with all of these suggestions is to
    develop flexibility. If you are more flexible, you’ll be better able
    to handle change. The confidence this will inspire in your ability
    to work with the world—rather than against it—will decrease the
    amount of anxiety you feel on a day-to-day basis.
    From the Clinic Files: Skin Problems Case Study
    Carl, age 52, is a family man. He also is a successful business-
    man who is involved in his community, volunteering for