Who am I?

I am finding it very helpful to ask myself often throughout the day "Who am I? Who am I?  Who am I?..."  This helps move my awareness to myself as the observer.  Then, when I notice a shift in my energy, or, a thought or feeling has captured my attention, I let it go and move my awareness back to the observer.  It is a similar process as meditation.  During one form of meditation the meditator strives to focus on their breath until they recognize that their mind has wandered, at which point they bring their attention back to the breath.  You can do the same in a non-meditative state by being 'aware that you are the awareness' and then notice when life hits your stuff and move back to center.

Another trick that Michael suggests to bring your awareness to 'yourself as the one who is aware' is to say 'hello' over and over again.  I experience this as the roommate saying hello to the observer.

These techniques can be helpful as we move into part III of the book ("freeing yourself.") where we will be focusing on accepting life as it shows up, and allowing ourselves to experience and release fears.  When I am experiencing fear or discomfort I find it helpful to ground myself  in who I really am.  I find that the fear passes more easily.

Try asking often throughout the day "Who am I?'