And Who Are You?
A Daily Regimen for the Soul
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The most profound and intense thought process that has ever run through my mind is the "I AM" presence. I recall rubbing my face, leaning back in my chair and saying, "Oh, this is huge!" I had to dig deeper. Since we are created through the Holy Spirit, and our spirit is 'of God,' then we are without question God's children. Before Moses descended Mt. Sinai to tell the Israelites what he had witnessed, he had a question he needed answered by God. Moses knew the Israelites would ask him the name of the One who had sent him, so Moses asked, "What shall I say unto them?" God replied, "I AM THAT I AM. Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you." I stood in awe at the thought, "If I AM is God's name and I use this phrase in a sentence, then what am I proclaiming?" The significance of this phrase was greater than I could fathom and the weight was heavier than I could hold because it meant that there was a presence within me that definitely was 'of God.' Wow! Therefore, the most defamatory posture we can take toward God and ourselves is using the phrase "I AM" accompanied by a negative statement. This phrase followed by anything less than reverence is disrespectful to God. It is the exact same thing as using His name in vain. God is and represents our "I AM" presence. This "I AM" presence lives within all of us and we are without a doubt God's heir apparent. It is a fact of human existence. We are spiritually part of Him just as we are physically part of our parents. God has a beautiful, perfect and exquisite imagination and creates what He wants, when He wants, as He wants. He imagined us a certain way and we arrived in the image that He desired. Our "I AM" presence is the image that He chose for us. The "I AM" presence is tossed around casually and haphazardly as if it has no value. And we've all done it without thinking. Once I became conscious of this fact of spiritual life, I refused to even type an example of "I AM" followed by a negative declaration. An example of this is to make a statement that refers to our intelligence, weight, appearance, personality or choices in life that would be less than divine perfection. There is nothing more profoundly false or inappropriate than using your "I AM" presence with anything less than a loving and positive follow-up announcement. When we greet someone and tell them who we are, our introduction typically begins with "I AM." When your spoken word starts with "I AM," and a negative announcement follows, it is important to grasp the negative force that you are calling into your life.
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The Spiritual Progression Path Series is a collection of books designed to enlighten, teach and reveal spiritual truths to assist you in moving toward a heightened sense of spirituality and awareness. The series begins with this book, "And Who Are You," which is a collection of forty short stories that will continually challenge you to look at your life and seek answers as to why and how you react to the world around you. Each story is supported by scripture and accompanied with a list of affirmations to reinforce a shift in consciousness. This book is thought provoking and will invite you to rise to the occasion when an untimely experience or opportunity falls into your lap. Every moment in your life is an opportunity for change and advancement while calling to mind your pride, fears, attitudes, behaviors and belief systems. Deep inner probing, answering your questions honestly and gaining clarity of the choices you've made will propel you into a new and exciting direction. This includes spirituality, relationships, career and money. This book will help you piece together the puzzle of your life, get a sense of the big picture while continually posing the question, "And who are you?"
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Dr. Standley is a holistic and chiropractic physician. She is a radio talk show host, mentator, lecturer and spiritual teacher. Her experiential junkie philosophy has assisted throughout her
educational journey, religious and spiritual beliefs, work ethic, personal relationships, motherhood and various life lessons. Dr. Standley enjoys a good mental arm wrestle, which reflects
in her radio broadcast. She has the uncanny ability of relating global, national, and local issues with personal responsibility, growth and development. Her radio show is mercurial, energetic, and funny while at the same time remaining controversial, debatable and informative. Somehow she always manages to recite a short story or analogy that ties all our experiences together.