I Am. Two of the most powerful words in the English language.
Back in the day—when I was first diagnosed with cancer—I stumbled upon the life-giving magic of affirmations. At a time when everything felt out of control, these simple “I am” statements became my anchors. They helped me choose hope, rewrite my inner narrative, and reclaim my power in the face of so much uncertainty.
I remember writing them on my phone, whispering them in hospital beds, speaking them out loud with trembling courage:
“Every cell in my body sings with energy and vitality.”
“I accept and embrace my cancer.”
“I choose my response to any situation.”
“I am a divine expression of a loving God.”
Today, all these years later—and now with a newly broken leg and titanium rod to boot—I find myself returning to affirmations once again. But this time, they come with a little extra flair… and a whole lot of fun.
Every morning, before my feet touch the ground, I begin my day with a new affirmation. Sometimes bold. Sometimes tender. Sometimes downright hilarious. But always intentional.
Here are a few of my latest faves:
“I am a Greek goddess and a rockstar all in one.”
“I am a bionic woman—my leg is fierce and fabulous.”
“I am a masterpiece.”
Joel Osteen once said: “Whatever follows ‘I am’ will eventually find you.”
That stopped me in my tracks.
Because here’s the thing: when we say, “I am tired,” or “I am broken,” or “I am angry that I can’t walk,” we’re not just naming how we feel—we’re calling it into being. We’re inviting it to linger.
And this isn’t about pretending we don’t feel pain or frustration or sadness. Those feelings are real—and they deserve space. But we don’t need to live there. We don’t need to amplify the struggle. It is also reminder that whatever we are feeling is temporary.
Instead, we can speak into the version of ourselves we’re becoming.
So when I’m exhausted? My affirmation is:
“I am going to be wonderfully energized after this glorious nap.”
When I feel overwhelmed?
“I am spacious. I have all the time I need to complete what matters.”
Because I am is not just a statement. It’s a declaration. A choice. A mirror we hold up to our own becoming.
So today, I ask you:
What are YOU becoming?
What do you want to attract, to affirm, to embody?
Here are a few thought-starters to get you going:
“I am strong.”
“I am talented.”
“I am creative.”
“I am worthy.”
“I am kind.”
“I am brilliant.”
“I am one of a kind.”
Say it. Believe it. Become it.
I am. You are. We are.
