Today we’d like to introduce you to Ariel Johnson.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
The journey to this affirmation work started in 2021 as part of my company’s business consultation sessions. I spent time with each client identifying, demystifying, and unpacking false narratives that were preventing success from flowing to their business naturally. I created a safe space for clients to reflect and name deep-rooted mental blockages and fears pertaining to success. This part of our session work was often the hardest, requiring absolute trust and transparency. Packaging and presenting fears on the screen during virtual consultations allowed my clients to see how tiny these blockages were in actuality.
The next step after naming their fears was to develop custom affirmations as a tool for building courage. For example, an author client who wished to expand their published footprint listed “distraction with busy work” as a barrier to full success. In order to rewire the brain and adopt a new narrative for publication work, we drafted the affirmation, “I am disciplined, determined, focused, and consistent.” I witnessed firsthand how instantaneous the mindset shift set in.
After noticing the difference that affirmations made in my clients’ approach to business, my entire focus shifted. I wanted to expand this work to be accessible to everyone who has placed a goal in their heart. I began making a regular practice of drafting affirmations during meditation. In 2022, I had enough to produce an entire card deck, hence the CCC Tiny Book of Affirmations was born.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I’ve yet to encounter a road that was smooth. Despite the obstacles, this journey has been fulfilling at every turn. The hard work of pivoting Celestial Content Creations from a resume service to career/business consulting now into affirmation authorship and publication has been so rewarding. Right now, my main focus is getting over the hill of teaching my audience the need for positive self-talk and the value of affirmations. Impacting daily routines is hard ground to break; however, not impossible. My challenge now is showcasing the power these affirmations can pack and encouraging readers to get comfortable owning their own narratives with affirmations.
Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am most proud of being a pioneer in a space that has such long-term gain. Sharing these positive, divinity-led statements with the growing “Star Player” community is going to have eternal ripple effects. These affirmations ignite the oral traditions that were key to our ancestral heritage for centuries. I hope that parents share this uplift with their children for generations to come. One of my favorite affirmations in the deck is, “Everything happens for the better.” My grandfather used to tell me this all the time growing up. It stuck with me, and now I get to share it with an entire community of believers and soon-to-be believers. What I’ve noticed that sets me apart from others in the affirmation space is my commitment to short, sweet, and memorable affirmations. My work easily lends itself to repetition, which is key for shifting mental frameworks.
As the adoption of affirmations continues into mainstream, it brings me joy to know that I am among the initial wave of leaders in the space. I am fortunate enough to live by the words I publish and share. My commitment to this space extends far beyond lip service. Those who follow the CCC Instagram account can attest that every weekday, I am front and center, acting as the living embodiment of the words I speak. My lane ventures apart from the others because I am a consistent, reliable source of healing light and peaceful abundance. This is true whether you encounter me online or offline, and that feels amazing.
Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
As we continue to recover from the mental and emotional impact of the pandemic, affirmations will play an even larger role in the collective healing process. I see major corporations and national campaign initiatives adopting the practices of positive self-talk in their outreach efforts. The big shift of young people understanding their power and unlocking their full potential will continue to evolve over the next 5-10 years. There will be heightened demand for businesses like Celestial Content Creations to help guide people who wish to command their power back through the art and science of affirmation setting.
I see myself rising as a trusted authority on the subject. My goal is to be a bridge over troubled waters by illuminating positive paths forward. My hope is that when big corporations start seeking affirmation authors, the groundwork I’ve set and the roots I’ve planted will place my name at the top of the list. I am a gifted public speaker and writer, so the thought of making meaningful contributions to the marketplace of ideas as a workshop facilitator brings me joy.
Pricing:
- $19.99
Contact Info:
- Website: www.celestialcontentcreations.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestialcontentcreations/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CelestialContentCreations/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielcelestejohnson/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys1UACOXj-M
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Ariel Celeste Johnson
