- Became open to the possibility that I am not alone in this world and that I was created with intention and for a purpose by a master creator.
- Came to believe that the master creator made me special, whole, and complete and has planted within me all that I need to blossom into my fullest potential.
- Made a conscious decision to accept this great gift of life and to live each day to the fullest.
- Completed an honest evaluation of my personal strengths, seeing each as a gift from the master creator, and knowing that it is my privilege and responsibility to develop these gifts and to share them with the world.
- Honoring my truth as a spiritual being created with purpose, discussed my personal strengths with those persons who would encourage me to grow my talents and to share them freely.
- Sensing my own fear and hesitation surrounding owning and developing my strengths, learned that true humility is not merely admitting our mistakes; rather it is the egoless and joyful expression of our personal gifts as we walk this planet.
- In true humility, made an agreement with the master creator to explore, develop, and release the gifts I’ve been given into the world.
- Became aware of the ways in which I have abandoned my spiritual self by rejecting or ignoring the gifts that are mine to give.
- Through action, sometimes in the smallest of baby steps, began to develop my gifts and to see in myself the beautiful, glorious creation that I was made to be!
- Regularly reviewed my personal gifts and the progress I have made toward their fullest expression, noting where adjustments were needed for continued growth.
- Sought through direct connection with the master creator to learn where I was to share my talents and to receive the necessary courage and strength to do so in true humility.
- Having learned to love and respect the magnificent creation that I am, shared myself and my gifts with others in every area of my life.
By Jeanne Loehnis, 2006