I Am

This article describes one of many techniques developed by Adventures in Spiritual Living to encourage and support personal spiritual experience. It can be used by individuals or enjoyed as a group activity and sharing.

Description

Below is a list of statements which reflect what you can choose to be. Use these statements to explore, together with your inner spirit, as one mind the personal qualities which each statement reflects. Read through the whole list of statements, marking those you want to explore in depth.

You may choose some which seem very right to you, as well as some which seem hard to understand. Choose the statements which attract your interest in any way, then spend time with each of them in turn. Feel the truth of each statement. You may want to ask your inner spirit: What does it mean to have this characteristic…? How can I allow the expression of this value in my daily life?

Your inner spirit will be working to expand your understanding with words, imaginings, or picturizations. Take notes of your impressions and the ideas that come to mind. Deal with only a few of these at a time. Then come back later for more. You may want to return to this activity periodically over several years.

The object is not just to read the words, but to understand the words and to feel their meaning for you. See how these qualities feel to you. Do you want them for yourself?

1. I care about the safety and welfare of everyone.
2. I am patient.
3. I am forgiving.
4. I am gracious.
5. I am filled with good cheer.
6. I am optimistic.
7. I am beautiful in many ways.
8. I am steadfast.
9. I have integrity.
10. I am progressing in goodness.
11. I am tender.
12. I am courageous.
13. I am wise.
14. I am an expression of truth, love, and wisdom.
15. I am a true friend.
16. I live in undying hope.
17. I have strength of faith.
18. I am loyal.
19. I am trustworthy.
20. I am long-suffering.
21. I am committed.
22. I am strong.
23. I am creative.
24. I strive for Godlikeness.
25. I have stamina.
26. I am enthusiastic.
27. I am a communicator.
28. I am inquisitive.
29. I am caring.
30. I am accessible.
31. I am available.
32. I am dependable.
33. I am agreeable.
34. I am filled with peace.
35. I am tolerant.
36. I am filled with spiritual power.
37. I am confident.
38. I am empathetic.
39. I am tender-hearted.
40. I am rational.
41. I am affectionate.
42. I am adventurous.
43. I am merciful.
44. I am understanding.
45. I am becoming perfect.
46. I am inclusive.
47. I am tireless.
48. I am eternal.
49. I am trusting.
50. I am generous.
51. I am supportive.
52. I am encouraging.
53. I am visionary.
54. I am serving.