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The words "I AM" are sacred as the divine name, expressed completely as "I AM That I AM." This is the name of God.

Many people realize a more dynamic and positive power in affirmations based upon the Absolute or "I AM" than in statements expressed in the relative sense of becoming. For example, "I AM Life? "I AM Wisdom? "I AM Joy."

To understand this fully, realize that the affirmation is one of perfect truth concerning the real self, and that the ideal or model is lifted up to view for the purpose of actualizing it.

We must clearly understand that reality is synonymous with eternal perfection, and what we know as the actual represents the embodiment of the ideals represented in unfolding consciousness.

The term "I" is usually employed to designate the actual person speaking. In the practice of absolute affirmation one uses the "I" in speaking as the real individual "in the image and likeness of God." As we continue to speak from this plane of consciousness, the qualities of the real "I" or individual are made more and more manifest in the personality.

The ideal is the pattern in the consciousness of what we are to be, to do and to attract. As our ideals correspond more with the real and perfect, the actual conditions of life will be correspondingly transformed. We progress by advancing our ideals, and pressing forward with calm determination to realize them.

As the artist centers his mind on the model whose face or form he is to depict, so the attainment of the ideal consists of our concentrated attention upon the ideal.

Cherish the ideals of health, of happiness, of youth, of success. Be absolutely confident of their fulfillment. By causing our ideals to increase in power and beauty, our incentive and ability to live will grow accordingly. The world is primarily transformed through a change in the ideals of the people.

Ideal people and ideal environments are also attracted as we hold these ideals in mind.

Imagination is the master power of visualization or picturing out of ideal desires, and living in the consciousness, for the time being, of their reality. Through this power one unfolds and grows to an Infinite degree. The right use of imagination makes men Gods and earth Heaven. All joys and all abilities follow the appropriate exercise of the power of imagination and the activities which the constructive imagination brings to fulfillment.

Through this power, one can rebuild his body and express health to the most inspiring degree. Radiant beauty can be realized, and also eternal youth of an ever-ascending quality. One can be original and creative, and express these qualities in superb discoveries and inventions.

Character can be molded; destiny can be made; success and fortune are assured through the genius of imagination.

Imagination is a most substantial force with power to make and remake the things about us. In due time, the cities of our nation will be absolutely transformed by the power of constructive and applied imagination. Every man, woman and child will be rich, healthful and happy.