An Affirmation for Life.

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I choose to live a fun, exhilarating, and deeply satisfying life.

I practice self-mastery—regulating my emotions so I move through life with peace, happiness, and a playful spirit, even under pressure.

I laugh often and fully each day.

I earn the affection of children and the respect of intelligent people through presence, integrity, and clarity.

I remain attentive, welcome honest criticism, and stand resilient when false friendships fall away.

I notice authentic beauty—smelling flowers, feeling touch, dancing to music—and I allow myself to enjoy the present moment without guilt.

I embrace the burn of a good workout, the nourishment of healthy food, the warmth of the sun, the air in my lungs, and the joy of beach days.

I look for beauty in others and treat it with care.

I take responsibility for leaving the world better—through emotionally healthy children, systems and businesses that serve others beyond me, and small acts that redeem the social spaces I touch.

I choose peace in having enough.

And I live so that at least one life breathes easier because I was there.

DAILY EMBODIED

Today I choose presence over pressure.
I regulate my emotions and keep my heart open.
I move my body, enjoy beauty, and laugh freely.
I act with integrity, courage, and kindness.
I create clarity, safety, and warmth wherever I go.
Today, someone breathes easier because I showed up.

WEEKLY REFLECTION SCORECARD (DOING)

Ask these every Sunday (score 1–5):

Presence & Joy

  • Did I laugh daily?
  • Did I enjoy beauty without rushing?

Body & Energy

  • Did I move with strength and pleasure?
  • Did my body feel alive, not punished?

Emotional Mastery

  • Did I regulate my emotions under stress?
  • Did I hold boundaries with calm strength?

Relationships

  • Did I create warmth and safety for others?
  • Did I earn respect through clarity and integrity?

Legacy

  • Did I leave at least one person better than I found them?

Deeper Analysis can be done using the Integrity Tracker

If the average is below 4 → simplify next week.

QUARTERLY IDENTITY ANCHORING (DOING above)

Each quarter emphasizes one way the affirmation comes alive:

  • Q1 — Self-Mastery & Body
    “I regulate my energy and emotions.”
  • Q2 — Clarity & Contribution
    “I create systems and understanding that help others.”
  • Q3 — Expression & Joy
    “I laugh, dance, speak, and connect freely.”
  • Q4 — Love & Legacy
    “I leave people and places better.”

Explorers Edition:
Bonus things to do before you die.

  1. Dip a paddle into Antarctica.
  2. Namibia Sand Dunes
  3. Surf Camping in East Java, Indonesia
  4. Golf in Ireland
  5. Soak Naked in the hot springs of Hokkaido, Japan
  6. Brela Beach Croatia
  7. Pilot a submarine in Baja Mexico
  8. Private Yacht for Diving in Palau
  9. Cage dive in South Africa with Great whites
  10. Enjoy luxury fishing boats in the Maldives or the Grenadines
  11. Go down the Nile like Tut
  12. Study great works in Santa Fe, New Mexico
  13. Zip above the rainforest in Costa Rica
  14. Bone fishing in Islas Los Roques, Venezuela
  15. Party in Ibiza, Spain
  16. Carnival in Brazil/ hard not to do Trinidad
  17. Dip into the Gulf of Thailand
  18. Way down under in Tasmania, Australia
  19. Cycle along the Gold Coast of Sweden
  20. Fjord in the Musandam Peninsula in Oman, Saudi Arabia
  21. Explore culture in Goa, India 
  22. Fly over an active Volcano in Hawaii
  23. Meet the Mayans in Guatemala
  24. Fly in a jet fighter in Russia
  25. Explore Torres del Paine National Park of southern Chilean Patagonia
  26. Ride the sunrise in a hot air balloon over Cappadocia, Turkey
  27. See the light show in the dead of winter from the Aurora Borealis, Iceland.
  28. Explore Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur Province, Argentina.
  29. Explore Yellowstone’s thermal hydrology and wildlife, then hike the Grand Tetons in Jackson Hole.
  30. Wine Tasting in France and California.
  31. Stand in Cesar’s box in the Colosseum, in Rome, Italy
  32. Stroll along the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
  33. Salsa Dancing in a top-notch Salsa Congress (NY, LA, Europe)