I AM ME
Today, due to a very hectic schedule and lack of time, I leave you with a quote from the great American Psychologist and Educator, Virginia Satir…this quote is also on my “about me” page and could not have define my aphorism better:)
I am Me.
In all the world, there is no one else exactly like me.
Everything that comes out of me is authentically mine, because I alone chose it
I own everything about me: my body, my feelings, my mouth, my voice, all my actions, whether they be to others or myself.
I own my fantasies, my dreams, my hopes, my fears.
I own my triumphs and successes, all my failures and mistakes.
Because I own all of me, I can become intimately acquainted with me.
By so doing, I can love me and be friendly with all my parts.
I know there are aspects about myself that puzzle me, and other aspects that I do not know — but as long as I am friendly and loving to myself, I can courageously and hopefully look for solutions to the puzzles and ways to find out more about me.
However I look and sound, whatever I say and do, and whatever I think and feel at a given moment in time is authentically me.
If later some parts of how I looked, sounded, thought, and felt turn out to be unfitting, I can discard that which is unfitting, keep the rest, and invent something new for that which I discarded.
I can see, hear, feel, think, say, and do. I have the tools to survive, to be close to others, to be productive, and to make sense and order out of the world of people and things outside of me.
I own me, and therefore, I can engineer me.
I am me, and I am Okay.
SEAT OF MY SOUL 
July 23, 2010 at 7:34 am
I haven’t read Satir since college. I enjoyed her then. Also now. Thanks for sharing this and reminding me of what I have almost forgotten. – Bill
July 24, 2010 at 8:00 am
Sorry for replying so late Bill…been away yesterday but as always I am so very delighted to see you here. I love love love Satir, open and refreshing. Have a wonderful weekend my dear friend ~ Hugs
July 23, 2010 at 7:59 am
A very good piece to share, Amanda! Thank you so much!!! We should read this every once in a while… cuz reminders are needed always! 🙂
Today you really must be very busy huh….
A am looking forward to reading some more from you (whenever you find some time)..
Take care… (love and hugs!)
July 24, 2010 at 8:01 am
Very happy to be back to my addiction (lol) and even more happy when you are here. Thanks my dear friend and I hope you will have a FAB weekend 🙂 Love and lots of hugggggssss!!! x
July 23, 2010 at 9:36 am
Busy days
of crisscrossed ways
where to find the time
to take a chair
have a moment where
your self can just unwind
stop a wink
for time to think
of a reason to have a smile
for busy days
of crisscrossed ways
only last a while
Tracy
July 24, 2010 at 8:03 am
Mr Poet does it every single time!! Thank you immensely for your kindest words and your continued encouragement and invaluable comments. Hugs x
July 23, 2010 at 9:47 am
quotes are cool,
busy you,
have fun with your time,
Happy Friday!
🙂
July 24, 2010 at 8:04 am
Thanks so much Ji, I missed all of you so much…is that what we call addiction???? I am hooked. Have a very happy weekend my dear friend x
July 23, 2010 at 11:42 am
I believe the words of this beautiful writing. I thank you for posting this foi us. We all need to embrace who we are, and love who we are. We can be who we be and we can be happy being ME. We can all say that, right? 🙂
July 24, 2010 at 8:05 am
Yes my friend, we can all (or should) say that!! Life is wonderful and we have so much to be thankful for. Have a FAB weekend!! Hugs as always x
July 23, 2010 at 1:17 pm
thank you for being so honest…
its a great post..
July 23, 2010 at 1:42 pm
wonderful poem:D i love me and want more of me! XD Thank for sharing 🙂
July 23, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Beautiful, thank you for posting it.
Good luck with your busy day Girlfriend, take care.
July 23, 2010 at 5:16 pm
It’s great! I love this:
“I own me, and therefore, I can engineer me.
I am me, and I am Okay.”
July 24, 2010 at 8:08 am
I thank you so much for being here and for your wonderful comments….I really appreciate it. Have a great weekend. ~ Hugs x
July 23, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Thank you for sharing this piece Amanda! It was lovely and very inspiring… I’ve haven’t read anything by Stair, but I have a feeling that’s about to change 🙂
July 24, 2010 at 8:09 am
I am so very happy that you have enjoyed reading this Lua, your comments and encouragement means so much to me. Have a wonderful weekend my friend ~ Hugs x
July 24, 2010 at 12:33 am
i love this song……… n nyc contribution
July 24, 2010 at 8:11 am
One of my favourite’s too!! Thanks for being here ~ It warms my heart. Have a FAB weekend my friend ~ x
July 24, 2010 at 2:20 am
lovely poem amanda
u r superb
July 24, 2010 at 8:14 am
I am so happy you liked the read and am always smiling when you’re here. Thanks so very much!! Have a wonderful weekend my friend x
July 24, 2010 at 4:20 am
You certainly are more than okay…best wishes for good days… had read this in your about me and really liked it alot. Heartspell
July 24, 2010 at 8:16 am
Awww Heartspell, you always say the nicest things to me….thanks so very much!! Your continued comments and encouragement means more than I can say. I hope you have a fabulous weekend my dear friend. Love always ~ Amanda x
July 24, 2010 at 6:57 am
Those are words that allow us all to truly appreciate that we are unique individuals. We are all works of art…masterpieces of our own making.
July 24, 2010 at 8:17 am
I have been missing my friend and think of you often!! Thanks as always for being here Cindy….I wish you a FAB weekend and have a rest!! Love always ~ Amanda x
July 24, 2010 at 1:26 pm
I was so happy to come across this today, to read and breathe Satir’s words again. My words too, when I remember. Thank you.
July 24, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Thanks so much for honoring me with your visit…I truly appreciate it and will return the compliment ~ Amanda x
July 25, 2010 at 7:43 am
I need to print this out. Thank you!
Gerardine
July 25, 2010 at 10:10 am
Good to remind us always what life is all about!! Happy you liked it! ~ Amanda x