Who Am I?

By Jennifer Sperry

Answering the question "Who am I?" is a complex task that requires self-awareness. In a society that often values external validation, it can be challenging to resist the t

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jennifer Sperry Ink, LLC
• Release date: Apr 30, 2023
• ISBN: 9798988121015

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Jennifer Sperry Ink, LLC

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2023936684

ISBN 979-8-9881210-2-2 (paper) ISBN 979-8-9881210-3-9 (hardback)   ISBN 979-8-9881210-1-5 (ebook)  ISBN 979-8-9881210-0-8  (audio)

To us.

To all who will later grow up

to wonder, Who am I?

May you accept the journey and start today to create your chapters.

Dear Reader:

As I share this unique thinking with you in my book series, I can’t say I’ve always been perfect in my writing or how I show up in life as a parent, friend, lover, customer, family member, etc. Please realize I am an Aries, the zodiac sign known for its fire and passion! I can’t say there haven’t been times where I have Aries-ed the hell out of a situation, " ram ming through the issue with the inner fire and passion only an Aries can produce, leaving a trail of hurt in my movement. (Those of you who know an Aries know exactly what I mean.) It took years for me to learn to hold space for my human form. It is in this form I am learning so much. That is why my current motto is: Every day, I am learning. Every day, I show up. When I know better, I do better." It has helped me show up and love me more too.

As you read this book, I hope you fall more in love with yourself. I hope you see The Love is in the Grey  (book two). I hope you see how much a part of experiencing your life, these chapters in your book,  your wonderful journey , all of it, is exactly where life begins! As you read these pages, I want you to find a better connection with not only yourself but your Higher Power, whether that is your soul, angels, source, universe, or God.

I feel as you read this series, you will find answers on how to come out of your darkness and into your light! But even deeper than that, you will love the " you " that was in the dark. And by loving that form of you, you will be brighter in your light.

Once you truly understand who you are , you will no longer be bound to any particular identity. You will have freed yourself from all limiting beliefs that have held you back. You see, life isn't about finding yourself. You are not lost! Life is about creating the person you want to be without old beliefs.

Note: IAM is the name of my retreats. It stands for:

I ndividual

A wakening

M ovement

And because the words I AM are powerfu

Chapter 1

Authentically You

Slaps two fistfuls of sparklers on the counter, ‘How much for the angry incense?’

~Author unknown

Authentically you.

Being authentically me has never been that hard. Although I know my extroverted personality will not speak to all, let me share an example of being authentically me! I decided to take my kids to Peach Days in southern Utah in the dead of summer. Peach Days is held in a little town called Hurricane. Nope. It is not pronounced like the vicious ocean storm; it is pronounced her*eh*ken, and I did not see one peach while I was there. It was 300 degrees, only black top to stand on, and I don’t think the city of her*eh*ken has ever seen a tree!

I had decided to take my kids and their friends, so we all piled in our SUV. Well, about 30.2 seconds into Peach Days, I knew I was going to melt. I tried to jump from what little shade I could find to the next little shade while we walked around the outdoor booths. I began to just feel so off! Shakey, weird, and of course in true Jennifer style, I started to diagnose myself. Was it heat stroke already? Let’s Google that and see the symptoms. Maybe dehydration? Heeeellllooo, Google! Finally, my children claimed they were melting too, and it was time to go.

Walking back to the SUV, I was still so freaking shaky and worried about all I had researched on Google! Well, the Lord loves the city of Hurricane because as we were walking back to the SUV, lo and behold, there was a beautiful splash park. This splash park was resting right between me and the SUV! It was on and gloriously calling to me!

I want you to know, I had seen a client and gone out on a date before we headed to Hurricane, so I was gorgeous! My new favorite wedges, super cute top, and my hair was amazing; it was an occasion for me! But that didn’t stop me. I walked straight for the biggest fountain, and I stood in the middle of all that water, IN MY CLOTHES! (Audible gasp.)

I was standing there, water cooling my blood, my eyes closed, just being present with the feel of every single cold droplet that was touching my skin. The