Muse Upon This:
“I AM....”
What? What are you? HOW are you?
“I am always late.”
“I am disorganized.”
“I am waiting for _________ to be done to be content.”
“I am irritated by traffic.”
“I am afraid of the economy.”
These “I ams...” write the story of our life and, ironically, they usually aren’t ours. They are all unintended gifts from those in authority when we were kids. They are the “I ams...” of our parents, coaches, teachers, and revered peers. They write the story of your life. If you aren’t sure what your story is, look at your life. Your story is all around you. I can spend 10 minutes with you and let you know if your story about yourself is positive...or not. What do you want? HOW do you want to be? Make THAT your new I am statement!
“I am always late.”
“I am disorganized.”
“I am waiting for _________ to be done to be content.”
“I am irritated by traffic.”
“I am afraid of the economy.”
These “I ams...” write the story of our life and, ironically, they usually aren’t ours. They are all unintended gifts from those in authority when we were kids. They are the “I ams...” of our parents, coaches, teachers, and revered peers. They write the story of your life. If you aren’t sure what your story is, look at your life. Your story is all around you. I can spend 10 minutes with you and let you know if your story about yourself is positive...or not. What do you want? HOW do you want to be? Make THAT your new I am statement!
8 comments:
I rewrote my story this year. I changed it completely to reflect what I know I am capable of doing. My "I am..." statements felt awkward at first. They felt like they weren't me, and, yet they did because I knew I could do it. My favorite place to say them is in the car. I belt them out with enthusiasm!
I love playing with "I am" statements. Usually, after the third time I say one, I can own it!
When I use an "I am" statement, I try to think beyond the statement. I have lots of positive statements: I am happy with my life, I am married to my sweetheart, I am healthy. But once in awhile "I am sometimes disappointed with myself"--I know the feeling isn't really rational but telling myself that it is not rational doesn't necessarily change the way I feel. However, taking care of myself with sleep, good food, lots of water and a good yoga practice session does help.
With my 2009 theme of personal power, I have said I AM STRONG hundreds of times this year already. Mostly when I'm doing a challenging yoga pose or when I'm lifting weights. I've also said it when I've been feeling lazy (an old I AM) or when I've been challenged emotionally. The more I say it, the more feel it. I AM STRONG, indeed.
I also use my time in the car (commuting to and from my current job) to belt out my "I am..." statements. They help me affirm that I am so much more than what I "do" at my job all day, and that keeps me motivated as I work on my transition to a new career.
I love this focus on "I am statements."
In my focus of practicing gratitude and living in the NOW! using "I am" statements are really helpful to keep me in the NOW. They catch me quickly if I am being negative.
"I am" statements also help me know what I need to do to take care of myself.
Becky K.
I am:
Whimsical and love it!
Comfortably on time
Inspirational to others
A great listener
A great partner to my significant other
A great mother
In shape (I decided to run the get in gear 1/2 marathlon, I better get in shape...I have 8 weeks, and that is enough!)
Healthy and vibrant
Financially secure
Able to take on challenges
Personally and spiritually growing everyday
I use "I am..." statements quite a bit especially when I'm need strength to deal with something difficult. It seems to bring me a calmness of spirit, focus and clarity.
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