By sitting to reflect on the following questions, I do pray that the time you have spent in reflection sparks some degree of enthusiasm and interest in continuing to be authentically curious about the amazingness of who you are and the magic of possibilities when it comes to healing and restoration in your life.

Every living being contributes to the entirety of the miracle of existence on this mysterious planet floating amongst an infinite universe where no one creature or living entity is the same as another. Although it sounds cliché, there will never be another you across any time period or place. You are a contributor to the entirety of all that is and are worthy of all the love, abundance, radiance, and joy that exists in this universe. Be Blessed. Be Well.

- Dr. Artina Ray, BD, DNM, DSM, M.Div, CAS, O.C., HHP

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In the beginning.....

1. Throughout my lifetime, I have been told I am many things. What/who am I (according to what "they" say or have said)?

2. As far back as I can remember into my childhood, I imagined who I was and what I wanted to be "some day". What did I imagine or dream of?

3. _________________ influences my motivation to be _________________.

4. Upon reflection, I can see that this experience impacted me the most as a positive influencer on how I perceive myself.....

5. Upon reflection, I can see that this experience impacted me the most as a hurtful influencer on how I perceive myself.....

6. What I admire most in _________________ is their ability to _________________.

7. One of my most favorite archetypes is _________________ and what they have that I wished I had is _________________.

8. What would need to happen for me to feel and believe _________________ is _________________.

9. I feel like I am _________________ when things are going good for me.

10. I feel like I am _________________ when things get difficult or challenging or when I am _________________.

11. As a child, I was expected by _________________ to become a _________________.

12. In a perfect world of my own making, I would be _________________.

13. Upon first introduction of myself to others, I often start off by saying, "I am....."

After spending some time to reflect on your responses to the questions above, follow up by answering the following.

My personal strengths are.....

My needs are.....

My abilities are.....

Is there a story behind your name? What is the story? What does it mean to you? Does this story play a role in your life or life's experiences?

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Write a summary of what you learned about yourself and how certain life experiences and stories you have heard influenced how you perceive yourself today. What do you like about what you discovered? What would you prefer to change?

You may also visit the "Preparing for Change" Worksheet as you continue to explore the re-creation of your identity and life story.

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” - Lao Tzu