"Transformation One Affirmation at a Time" Challenge

Do you enjoy origami, want to work on some positive affirmations? This is a project I actually assigned myself a few years ago, and managed to do every day for an entire year, so I thought I’d share the idea with you all, and perhaps challenge you all to join with me in creating another year of origami affirmations!

[Image consists of lots of different colour origami butterflies in a pile]

The first time I did these I made origami butterflies with each little square of paper so I’ll share the steps to making an origami butterfly below. Why a butterfly? I like that butterflies are symbols of transformation, hope, renewal, The things we can do if we trust ourselves, and our ability to emerge from challenges stronger and better than before.

Otherwise it’s simple. Each day, on one side of a square of origami paper, you write a simple affirmation. For example: “I am creative”. Or maybe even something you are thankful for, or good that happened that day?

Then you fold that affirmation up and give it wings to soar. I then put each day’s butterfly in a jar, bowl or or vase and watch that container fill up with all the nice things you wrote each day.

Materials needed:

Origami paper - unless you want to end up with a very large container of origami, I recommend using a 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inch) square origami paper. That way you end up with mini butterflies.

Pen/pencil - Use whatever writing utensil you like. You can write on either side of the paper, I like to write on the back/inside so that you can’t see the words once I fold the butterfly.

Container - Something to store your butterflies in, I recommend something clear where you can see your butterflies and be reminded each day. This year I may use one of my large mason jars.

Shadow box *if desired* - After the year was finished I transferred all of my butterflies into a pair of shadow boxes so I could hang them on the wall and have that reminder of all those positive affirmations.

While you can fold any origami shape you choose, here is a simple butterfly pattern you can try!

Origami Butterfly Pattern Instructions:

[Image consists of the steps to folding an origami butterfly]

Need help with those positive statements, here are some ideas, are you creative? Maybe you are thoughtful? Remember you can also write what you are thankful for, or something good that happened each day too!

Some positive character traits:

Accountable, adaptable, adventurous, ambitious, artistic, assertive, authentic, beautiful, brave, brilliant, capable, charismatic, compassionate, conscientious, considerate, consistent, cooperative, courageous, creative, curious, dedicated, determined, diplomatic, disciplined, dynamic, easygoing, effective, efficient, empathetic, empowering, energetic, enthusiastic, expressive, fair, faithful, fearless, flexible, friendly, generous, grateful, gracious, happy, hardworking, honest, humble, imaginative, independent, innovative, inquiring, intelligent, joyful, just, kind, knowledgeable, lively, logical, loving, loyal, mature, nurturing, open-minded, optimistic, organized, patient, peaceful, playful, polite, positive, powerful, proactive, productive, punctual, reliable, resilient, resourceful, responsible, sincere, skillful, spontaneous, strong, successful, supportive, tactful, trusting, trustworthy, truthful, versatile, vibrant, warm, welcoming, wise, young-at-heart….

So, challenge yourself to see more of the good in you, maybe use these words or find your own. Perhaps ultimately you will say “I am worth it!”

[Image consists of lots of different colour origami butterflies in a pile]

So will you join in the challenge? Perhaps you will join me in making this a year long practice, or maybe just do it for one month? Then share a picture of your beautiful butterflies with us?!

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