UNDERSTANDING "I AM PERFECT AS I AM"

[Mariah DiGabriele]

Hi, my name is Mariah DiGabriele and getting to this moment of sharing through the web has been a long time coming! It's cause for celebration whether anyone reads it or replies, likes what's written, or doesn't! For many years, the spiritual team I work with has been encouraging, urging, and now pushing me to "come out of my closet." So, this effort is what I see as me PEEKING out of my closet!! I hope to continue sharing random thoughts and experiences, and to those with whom my words resonate, I would love hearing from you. [e-mail] (and please type INTENTION in the subject line so I don't delete it as junk mail.)

A real short background: I've been doing energy healing work for many years, and while I do work on individuals, the priority has been planetary work. I've had the honor of working abroad in France, Italy, Hawaii, Mexico, New Zealand and Japan; almost every state in the USA, and different parts of Canada. I go where Spirit sends me, and work on behalf of beloved Gaia, closing portals of dark energy, shifting paradigms, working with grids and ley lines, and with collective thoughtforms. The most recent work on behalf of the collective, is what I'm being asked to share today.

This project took 15 months, beginning on February 14, 2008, and I am SO HAPPY to say that the work was completed May 19, 2009. It was one of the major things I came into this life to do, and it dealt with the VERY OLD and insidious cellular thoughtform we brought in with us, "I am not worthy/good enough." The replacement thoughtform is:
"I AM perfect as I AM"

Both thoughtforms are profound. The first is a lie. The second is TRUTH.

Since the work was on a planetary/collective level, there was a certain format followed at the beginning in order to set the intention, etc., and I was out-of-body for about an hour. When I returned, I brought back a physical manifestation of my commitment in the form of left leg pain, especially in the knee. (The knee, by the way, holds the energy of self esteem issues.) I had little flexibility there until we were about 80% done with this project, at which time I awakened overnight with almost full use of the leg and knee. At 97% completion, overnight, that leg and knee was back to normal.

During those 15 months I was required to work on clearing my own issues of unworthiness that were stored at the cellular level. I definitely questionned why I ever thought accepting this "assignment" was a good idea, and vowed to "read the small print in the contract" from now on!! Personal clearing was difficult; the final birthing of the new thoughtform brought with it all the physical discomfort--and joy-- of every birth!

During this process, my understanding of the new thoughtform changed several times, as more clarity, wisdom and illumination prevailed. It isn't the same as our saying "I'm perfect just as I am." (Test for yourself how it feels energetically to say that, and then try the new thoughtform.) It's based on knowing that the part of you that is limitless energy--I'll call it the soul--that part of you that never dies... that "I AM," is PERFECT because it IS "I AM." And the understanding of that truth, the KNOWING in your heart, is what will change your life, your limiting perceptions about self and others, and will change our planet.

The bird's eye synopsis: If we understand all the nuances of that thoughtform, we will embrace that inexhaustible, limitless supply of energy that powers the universe(s). We'll be able to accept responsibility for all that's happening in our lives, because we will finally see ourselves as its creator, and no matter how it appears to the human eye, it is perfect. It takes us another step closer to fully understanding that we are ALL perfect within the "I AM," and through that connection, we are all ONE with Source/God...and each other.

I know this is a difficult concept for most people to accept. My INTENTION is that those who are ready to allow this possibility make a personal commitment to sit quietly for 5 to 15 min. a day, feeling first, into the energy of the statement "I'm not good enough," and allowing whatever visuals or emotions that arise to flow out of the body. And then state clearly and with conviction, "I AM perfect as I AM," and focus your awareness on the energy that will enter the body, zipping from one place to another! Before you begin this life-altering process, make sure to send a clear message of intent out into the Universe that you are ready and would appreciate any assistance, in letting go of the old thoughtform and all that no longer serves your highest and best good. That, plus COMMITMENT, is all that's needed. For each person who makes this leap, it will be faster and easier for the next person. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to all those who helped make the success of this project possible. In 15 months there has been a 50% increase of consciousness on our planet, and this awakening has created a shift allowing for about 2/3 more light on our planet. What we see and hear in the media doesn't reflect the truth of what is...let go of the fear-based, limiting, "I am not worthy/good enough," and re-member that YOU are, and I AM, PERFECT AS I AM.

[Michele]

thank you, very beautiful..........

[Mariah DiGabriele]

Michele, gratitude from my heart to yours. If you choose to do the meditation part, please let me know what you experience. Love and Light! Mariah

[Mariah DiGabriele]

Hi, Mark! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We have all carried this insidious old thoughtform for so long that it is an ingrained habit, if you will. It takes time to replace old habits. Please keep your commitment to sit quietly and state the old thoughtform, allowing time for any memories, etc. to come to the surface. And whatever you perceive, clearly and joyfully reiterate "I AM PERFECT AS I AM," with conviction and understanding as defined by what I wrote. I have heard from many people who were forwarded copies of what I wrote and they, like me, are perceiving subtle--and not so subtle--shifts and changes within and without. Remember that the old unworthiness thoughtform is lodged at the cellular/subconscious level, and wears many disguises! I did healing work on someone who was bewildered as to why every female in his life had "left him," and never made the connection that at the core level this syndrome was fostered by "I am not good enough." It really behooves us all to shed the light of awareness on recurring negative situations in our lives, understanding what lurks below. I sense that you will make a breakthough if you preservere with enthusiasm and joy. It will be such a gift for you...and it will be your gift of service to our planet, too. Please let me know how you progress. Love and Light to you, Mark. Mariah

[Mark Warren]

WOW. Very well said. Thank you for your work Mariah. This "I am not worthy/good enough" belief has been such a huge cause of individuals not finding abundance and joy. It certainly has been for me. At first I called it shyness. I was painfully shy for as far back as I can remember. After much reading and “changing my mind” it’s not so bad now and I think the shyness and fear are symptoms of the I am not worthy/good enough belief. This has been a major life issue for me as I’m sure it is/has been for so many others. I’ve done the meditation once and got only a slightly heavy feeling with the “I’m not good enough” thought and a slightly elevated feeling with the “I AM perfect as I AM” thought but it has been typical for me not to feel much. I’m sure with the assistance I received progress has been made.
Thank you again for your work. Mark

[Melissa]

What a gift you are and what a gift you have given to all of humanity. Thank you for this HUGE undertaking, Mariah!

Ever since it finally sank in that my active participation would be of great assistance to you and me (about 6 months after you'd started this project) I've been frequently repeating the "I AM PERFECT AS I AM". Once i finally took it seriously and went into high gear, i wrote out "I AM PERFECT AS I AM" on slips of paper and posted one on: the dash of my car; the mirror in my bathroom; cupboards in the kitchen; the window sill where i sit to read and the side of my computer screen. I was constantly reminded and so was constantly saying it in my mind.
NOTE: It's helpful if you periodically move the location of each note just enough to keep you noticing them.

I'm sensitive to energies and, for the most part, i felt shifts when i repeated it; sometimes minor, often major. I know that since i finally walked the talk with this, i now feel remarkably more accepting and loving towards myself and others (or other myselves). Mariah, it was a great confirmation when you recently shared with me that there's been a very noticeable positive shift in my personality.

As with the hundredth monkey effect, with all of you who read this frequently repeating "I AM PERFECT AS I AM" (like a mantra), i KNOW there'd be a massive shift in not just each individual, but in the mass consciousness as well. So, if you're serious about choosing to make a difference in yourself and the planet, this is the most profound and yet simplest path to take. Please join me! Your active participation makes a profound difference; i know from experience!

In La'kech (I am another yourself)
Melissa

[Mariah DiGabriele]

Melissa! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and wisdom. I cannot begin to pinpoint all the subtle, and not-so-subtle, shifts I have experienced since the completion of the birthing of this thoughtform! I feel your experience with the new thoughtform will inspire others to work with both the old thoughtform and the new one...and we will, indeed, experience the "hundredth monkey effect!" I also feel that each person who really commits to working with these thoughtforms, will find a very personal way in which to do so. I've never had much luck with reciting mantras, and at the beginning the constant repitition was more on the mental level. I feel the saving grace for me in reciting "I AM PERFECT AS I AM" was my pure intention and high level of commitment--I knew that I had to accomplish the shift in consciousness for myself first, before it would go out to the planet, and that in order for that to happen I had to transcend the mental and truly understand/KNOW at the heart and cellular level, the significance of "I AM PERFECT AS I AM." Now THAT'S incentive!! I continue to be in awe of the clarity, wisdom and illumination that followed. What a gift! And what a blessing that you have been able to share this gift! Much love and light to you, my friend...NAMASTE!

[Bill Clift]

Hi Mariah -

Sincere thanks for your simple but profound message. It is probably what I've been looking for for myself for years and for others more recently.

Recently I've been coming progressvely out of my closets re being a naturist (like a nudist), being an eclectic Pagan,
and generally feeling we can do better than follow all ways of conventional civilized societies. My whole rants are on these Web sites: http://newfreedomfellowship1.angelfire.com and http://altciv.bravehost.com. I really came out of the closets when I recently went on Twitter; my wife's family either doesn't care or doesn't know yet.

We have Alternatives to Global Warming. To realize them in time we need the help of our Higher Power - the I AM .
The I AM may well be expressed as our Collective Consciousness, our collectve Intention, or somehng similar. My efforts to express this have been greatly hindered by my gut-level, cell-level feeling that I'm not good enough.

I just tried your suggestion of sitting quietly, etc. The "I'm not good enough" part produced a headache, a feeling of purging of intestinal contents, and a feeling of constriction. The "I AM persfect..." produced feelings of freedom, joy, happiness, and peace. I feel I AM perfect in spite of any restrictions or demands of current societes, e. g. clothing, acquiring stuff, money, and status, etc. .

There is much good in the world and probably the Universe. I want my role models to be free and enlightened men and women I do not want to throw the baby out eith the bath water.

I like the Wiccan Rede: "An ye harm none. do as ye will."

I think your inspiration holds great promise for me and the world.

Thanks and Namaste,

Bill Clift (aka Bare Bll)

[Mariah DiGabriele]

Bill! Thanks so much for your participation! Your cellular level resonated in a BIG way to the TRUTH of "I AM PERFECT AS I AM," and I was ecstatic about your body's physical recognition and purging of "I am not worthy/good enough." Please continue to work with both these thoughtforms, as my experience in healing at the cellular level has shown me that there are MANY levels and layers of the old thoughtform to let go of. Each time we "purge" ourselves of what no longer serves our highest good, the energetic space created draws in more LIGHT. NAMASTE, my friend...the divinity in me greets the divinity in you, and I celebrate our ONENESS. Mariah

[Robert Allen Positive Tarot]

thank you Mariah,
I am going to move into I am perfect as I am.
I've had some problems holding onto my own energy,
I seem to follow the flow of others and really take myself out of my exprience to guide them
or to support them, what I have learned is to hold their hand even through lesser aspects or
hurts.
So for me, I AM PERFECT AS I AM seems to be a good goal. Owning that good intention really resoantes right now.
YOU ARE PERFECT AS YOU ARE as well!

[Mariah DiGabriele]

Robert! I hear you! I've been there! I really feel if you work with the "meditation" suggested at the end of the discussion every new cell in your body will resound with the joy and limitless energy inherent with the thoughtform, I AM PERFECT AS I AM. I appreciate your desire to "move into I Am Perfect As I Am," but I'm here to remind you that you're ALREADY THERE!! It's understanding all that that means that will transform your life and at that level you will support all those you come in contact with, just by "being" a living example of that thoughtform. It hasn't come easy, yet I've finally accepted that no matter what it appears is going on with anyone else, it, too, is perfection because they created it...and I honor and respect their creation no matter what it looks like. Remember, we don't have the "computer manual" for anyone except ourselves. We support when we feel the strength/support of our own perfection as I AM. Please keep me posted on how you're doing as you consistently let go of the old thoughtform and embrace the new one. Sending you love and light, and gratitude too, for the gift you offer our planet by adding your consciousness to this thoughtform.

[calm water]

My experience was little different to the others but the effect was more than i could ever have dreamed of.

When Mariah first posted about Understanding i am perfect as i am i thought no way can this work for me but she sounded so convincing and sincere. Not being good enough or perfect is something that i had been living with on a daily basis most of my life and it affected everything in my life .

I tried it and the first time i just cried when i went over the reasons why i currently felt not good enough and it was a very difficult thing for me to do, However trying to tell myself i was perfect was impossible as i could never believe that. The only way i could say it was to think that I Am is not me it is another me that resides within me and we were not actually one. I found this much easier and was then able to do the exercise again on the following days much more easily and unbelievably it only took a few days for the change to happen .

I would start the exercise thinking about why i was not perfect and another thought would just come into my head that showed me a different reason other than me not being perfect that could be the cause of the things that were making me feel i was not good enough. All the reasons just kept coming to me and i started to realise that i have been living in this horrible place because i put myself there with this belief that everything that is not right in my life is because I'm just not good enough. Now i truly never feel that anymore and i see things very differently, it has changed everything.

The situations are still there but i feel so differently about them and i never have to do the exercise any more as i can think of no reasons why i am not good enough. I had been living under one particular shadow for several years and i was totally miserable but i never feel bad about it now i can sometimes feel sad that it exists but not that it is in any way because of me not being good enough.

I have already thanked Mariah for her help and am sure i was guided to read her posting.

[Mariah DiGabriele]

Calm Water...thanks so much for posting this for others to see. I really feel you will be an inspiration for many, even if they don't write in and share their experiences.

I truly do marvel at the way Spirit works in us and through us...and it's a constant inspiration to ME that whenever we make a choice through our intention, and follow up with commitment, no matter how big or small, the Universe sends us the help we need in a myriad ways. I've had so many "aha!" moments brought to me courtesy of a child, t.v., newspaper/magazine/book, a movie, the next-door neighbor, a remark overheard in someone elses conversation, just chatting with my cat, etc.,and profound awakenings have taken place in some pretty strange places, like in the shower, on the commode, washing dishes, in a traffic jam, riding an elevator, etc, etc! I know, without a shadow of a doubt, that we will learn what we need to learn in exactly the perfect way and in exact perfect divine timing. You brought that home to me once more in your email...

When I was writing "UNDERSTANDING I AM PERFECT AS I AM" it came from the place of knowing that each of us IS "I AM," and I did my best to explain how I came to that moment of knowing. I also knew what a difficult concept would be for most people to understand, and that I was writing to a minority who would be willing to try the exercise as written, and who were ready for that level of transformative expansion. Yet here you are, writing and telling me that you tried to perform the exercise the way I had written it, and were able to continue only by going through the mind and supporting the idea that "I AM" wasn't "you," was separate but inside you, yet you were not ONE. It was impossible for you to believe you are perfect because you were seeing "you" as the human being, Calm Water...not as the BEING (I AM) who has taken on the human form of Calm Water. And yet, Lo and Behold, you achieved amazing transformation in a way that was perfect for you in the moment! I LOVE IT!! And that inspires me greatly!!

There is so much more Light on this planet now, allowing for more opportunities for people to become awake and aware...and with each soul that chooses to expand his/her consciousness, the Light increases and it becomes easier for another, and another, and another to follow suit! My heart is grateful to you for the ever-increasing Light you are shining on this planet as you navigate every step of your perfect journey.
Much Love to you!!
Mariah