I am not a Bully: Journal Affirmations for Empowerment and Transformation

by Elizabeth D. Gray

This book is also available in paperback format, which includes lined pages for journaling. Most books about bullying are written for those being bullied, which is obviously of critical importance. But this is not one of those books. This book is for those who have engaged in or are showing signs of a tendency towards engaging in bullying. The bullying epidemic will never end until we treat all sides with deepest care and deliberation. This book is meant to be one tool toward this healing process through the use of honest introspection, reflection and the therapeutic process of transmuting thoughts to the written word. Excellent as a journal for one individual or as a tool to use in a group setting for writing and discussion. Each entry covers a different topic and then allows space for the reader to do their own writing. That Kid When I focus With sincerity And clear intention I can take myself back To memories of myself When I was different It was a time before Life had given me All the experiences That resulted in My transformation to The me I am today And if I’m honest I really liked the kid I used to be That good heart The crazy imagination The innocence The optimism I wonder what that kid Would think of me now Wonder what I would say To that kid now If I had the chance Wonder if there’s Even the slightest possibility That I could figure out a way To move my life In some direction To make that kid proud Because that kid Deserves it

111 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 22, 2017

About the author

Everyone has the power to change the world in their own way. I found that power in my writing. And if I can help someone else discover how their own unique talents, abilities and desires can change the world, I've accomplished my goal. Changing the world need not be some lofty goal. Changing the world can be as simple as saving yourself, loving yourself, discovering what gifts you have to share. My work reflects a sincere desire to lift and inspire while acknowledging the beauty inherent in all of us.

Reviews

[Robin Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book via an Amazon-US KINDLE Unlimited download.

BULLIES ARE NOT BORN, bullies become that way solely due to things they’ve experienced growing up which is why it’s necessary to get them to change the way they are.

While there are countless numbers of books, both non-fiction and fiction which have been written about the topic of bullies and bullying, its causes and ramifications; but, these traditionally have been regarding its victims and not the perpetrators.

We need to find a simple way of transforming those who participate in the practice of bullying, of BOTH SEXES, into someone who is far more sociable. We can easily send these individuals to boot camps where they experience, probably in the first time in their lives, what it feels like to be the one who’s being bullied on an on-going basis, but some might suggest that this is cruel.

A far more peaceful way is to get these individuals involved with the making of affirmations; affirmations are simply a solemn and formal declaration of the truth of something. While affirmations are great, they’ll become more empowering if the person making them then has to restate them in their own words. The 25 affirmations in this book by the author is intended to be an instrument by which the transformations of these individuals can seriously begin. Each of the book’s affirmations covers a different area in a person’s daily existence, which will hopefully create a new individual.
While this book with its blank pages for writing self-reflections can be used individually by someone overseeing the transformation process, it can also be used in group settings; if a KINDLE is being used in this process then the individual[s] can use those old-fashion marble composition notebooks, writing down the title each affirmation, followed by their thoughts.

For wanting to transform the lives of the victims of bullying, by transforming the bullies themselves, I’m happy to give Ms. Elizabeth D. Gray the 5 STARS I’ve given her for this book.