I AM

Have you ever wonder what are the most powerful two words you could ever utter? Have you ponder what two words could change your life? Well wonder and ponder no more, the statement is ‘I Am’. The ‘I Am’ statement is derived from the Ancient Greek: ἐγώ εἰμι Greek pronunciation: [eɡɔ̌ː eːmí]) ‘I am’ , ‘I exist’, is the first person singular present active indicative of the verb “to be” in ancient Greek.  I AM statements are found both in the New and Old Testament in the bible as well as many other cultures and religions throughout the world.

According to an article in Psychology Today by Kathryn J Lively Ph.D., “People use affirmations for a variety of purposes. Generally speaking, affirmations are used to reprogram the subconscious mind, to encourage us to believe certain things about ourselves or about the world and our place within it. They are also used to help us create the reality we want—often in terms of making (or attracting) wealth, love, beauty, and happiness.

According to Walter E. Jacobson, M.D., there is value in affirmations of this nature, because our subconscious mind plays a major role in the actualization of our lives and the manifestation of our desires. What we believe about ourselves at a subconscious level, he says, can have a significant impact on the outcome of events.”

One study from the university of Pennsylvania has also shown that using affirmations “can decrease stress, increase well being… and make people more open to behavior change.”

Writing ‘I Am’ Affirmations

However, it does require some work on your part for Affirmations to work. Using affirmations is a practice, that needs to be done on a daily basis to make an impact.

When writing ‘I Am’ affirmations, always state your affirmations in the positive. Make sure to write your affirmations with feeling as if they are already happening. So instead of saying, “I am doing my best,” try saying instead, “I am feeling such love and gratitude with my progress.” Check out 51 Powerful I Am Affirmations ☀ ‘Change Your Story’ ☀ – MerakiMusings for more ideas in writing your own affirmations.

Need background music while you work? Check out this YouTube video that I play in the background while I work: OM SO HUM- I am the Universe. According the description of the video, So Hum is derived from Sanskrit and literally means “I am That”. It means you are identifying oneself with the universe or ultimate reality.

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