The Journey from 'I Am' to 'I AM'

The journey from lowercase "I am" to uppercase "I AM" reveals the truth of interconnectedness and personal awakening.

### The Journey from "I Am" to "I AM": Understanding Self and Spirituality
* 💖 As I prepare for tonight's teaching, I want to connect with you through **love**, which is the **essence of my existence and teachings**.
* 🛒 While waiting in line at Whole Foods, I encountered a conversation about the phrase "**I Am That I Am**," which sparked my desire to **unpack its significance**.
* 📜 This phrase, rooted in the Hebrew Old Testament when Moses met God, illustrates the relationship between the personal "**I am**" and the divine "**I AM**," highlighting the thin line between **ego and soul**.
* 🔍 In my spiritual journey, I have explored the depths of this phrase, recognizing that the lowercase "**I am**" represents our **personal identity**, while the uppercase "**I AM**" signifies our **divine essence**.
* 🌌 The transition from "I am" to "I AM" is not a physical journey but an **energetic and emotional maturation**, akin to the Zen concept of "**before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water; after enlightenment, chop wood, carry water**."
* 💡 The phrase "**I AM THAT I AM**" emphasizes inclusion and the importance of recognizing multiple perspectives, as it points towards a **universal truth that transcends individual viewpoints**.
* 🤝 Truth, honor, alignment, and transcendence are key components of this journey, encouraging us to **authentically present ourselves** while embracing the **uniqueness of others**.
* 🌱 Ultimately, our spiritual evolution involves moving from the limited perspective of **lowercase "I am"** to the expansive awareness of **uppercase "I AM,"** allowing for a **deeper connection with ourselves and the universe**.

### The Journey of the I AM: Understanding Transcendence, Healing, and Reincarnation
* 🎵 The speaker begins with a humorous anecdote about a **missing royalty check** for a song written for Taylor Swift, illustrating the connection between **thoughts and the collective unconscious**.
* 💭 They discuss how our thoughts often reflect the collective mindset, emphasizing that **negative thoughts can stem from awareness of others' feelings** rather than personal beliefs.
* 💔 The speaker highlights the importance of **compassion and understanding** in recognizing that everyone is on a **healing journey**, often unaware of their struggles.
* 🌌 They introduce the concept of transcendence, explaining that true self-awareness allows individuals to **align with their higher selves**, moving from a **lowercase 'I am'** to an **uppercase 'I AM'**.
* 🔄 The idea of **meta-incarnation** is presented, suggesting that individuals may **live the same lifetime multiple times** to learn different lessons and make better choices.
* 🌈 The speaker argues that understanding this lifetime as **already lived** can empower individuals to make **conscious decisions** and embrace their potential for **love and truth**.
* 🌍 They call for collective action to transform the planet into a space of **equality and acceptance**, where all beings can **coexist harmoniously**.
* ✨ Ultimately, the message is about **awakening to one's true nature**, **embracing the light within**, and realizing that the journey of the I AM is about **love, connection, and the pursuit of higher consciousness**.

I am that I AM - Matt Kahn

Matt and Joy Kahn

Introduction and anecdote about "I Am That I Am"

Speaker introduces the topic, emphasizing love as the core of their teachings.

Speaker recounts hearing the phrase "I Am That I Am" at Whole Foods.

Further details of the Whole Foods anecdote are shared.

Speaker expresses surprise at the casual mention of the phrase in this setting.

The biblical context of "I Am That I Am" (Moses and God) is explained.

Speaker announces intention to unpack the meaning of the phrase.

Deconstructing "I Am That I Am": The difference between lowercase "I am" and uppercase "I AM"

Speaker describes their personal spiritual practice and approach to interpreting phrases.

The phrase is analyzed, noting the repetition of "I am".

The speaker suggests a distinction between lowercase "I am" (ego) and uppercase "I AM" (soul).

Lowercase "I am" is linked to personal experiences and ego, while uppercase "I AM" represents divinity.

The difference is described as a matter of maturity and realization of potential.

The journey is from lowercase "I am" to uppercase "I AM", but ultimately, it's a journey of spiritual growth, not a change of location.

Further analysis of "I AM": The eye and the Roman numeral one

"I" as a Roman numeral one is discussed, emphasizing the unity of self and source.

"I AM" is interpreted as "one awareness manifested".

The speaker highlights the uniqueness of individual awareness while emphasizing the shared source.

Awakening is described as living as the source, not being lost in individual viewpoints.

The meditation and the physiological challenge of awakening

The speaker suggests a two-word meditation: "Don't snore."

Awakening is framed as training the nervous system to handle high-vibrational energy.

The speaker explains why people doze off during meditation.

Watching the videos is presented as endurance training for the nervous system.

The speaker cautions against merely making the ego spiritual instead of transcending it.

The concept of truth and the dangers of a singular spiritual viewpoint

The speaker defines truth as the inclusion of all perceptions and viewpoints.

The speaker warns against presenting a singular spiritual viewpoint as the only truth.

The speaker illustrates the pitfalls of inappropriately sharing spiritual insights.

The importance of holding truths in the heart without attachment to fixed viewpoints is stressed.

The speaker leads a repetition exercise of "I am one awareness manifested".

The purpose of repetition and the journey from lowercase "I am" to uppercase "I AM"

The speaker explains the purpose of the repetition exercise: maturing from a little "I am" to a big "I AM".

The speaker acknowledges the fluctuating experience between lowercase "I am" and uppercase "I AM".

The speaker highlights the aim to obliterate unworthiness and inspire confidence.

The difference between a human and an angel is linked to the nervous system's capacity.

The speaker encourages authenticity in the spiritual journey, discouraging pretense.

The transformation from the eye (lowercase "I am") to the Roman numeral one (uppercase "I AM")

The speaker explains "I am one awareness manifested".

Examples are given to illustrate the shift from the eye (personal experience) to the Roman numeral one (objective view).

The shift is described as a change in perspective, not a change in reality.

The speaker shares how they view news events from the perspective of the "one".

The speaker contrasts the concept of truth in lowercase "I am" and uppercase "I AM" perspectives.

Deconstructing "I AM THAT I AM": The significance of "that"

The word "that" is highlighted as the most important word in the phrase.

"That" is explained as a way to point towards a truth without limiting it.

"That" is interpreted as inclusion with focus.

The letters of "THAT" are deconstructed: T for truth, H for honor, A for alignment, T for transcendence.

Truth, Honor, Alignment, and Transcendence

Truth is defined as how authentically one presents themselves in the presence of others.

Honor is defined as the quality of choices made when no one is looking.

The speaker discusses the contrast between socially acceptable actions and those aligned with inner morality.

The speaker connects dishonorable actions to feelings of unsafety.

Alignment is described as the combination of truth and honor.

The speaker explains why they don't focus on honorable thoughts, highlighting the distinction between one's own thoughts and those passing through the cosmos.

Transcendence is explained as the gravitational pull towards ascension.

The relationship between the lowercase "I am" and uppercase "I AM", and the concept of meta-incarnation

The speaker describes how the uppercase "I AM" can appreciate and integrate the lowercase "I am".

The speaker leads another repetition exercise: "That which is beyond this is the only me that can face this."

The concept of meta-incarnation is introduced: the awareness that this is not the first time one has lived this lifetime.

The speaker distinguishes between reincarnation and meta-incarnation.

Intuition and déjà vu are linked to the memory of past lives.

Life review in the afterlife and the cyclical nature of reincarnation

The speaker describes their vision of the afterlife and life review.

The speaker emphasizes the role of the soul in returning for new experiences and choices.

The speaker connects the knowledge of ascension to intuitive remembrance of past lives.

The speaker discusses the collective joy and purpose of reincarnating into ascension lifetimes.

The speaker describes the greatest adrenaline rush for a soul in Heaven as embodying their angelic nature in the world.

The concept of ascension and the simultaneous occurrence of all lifetimes

The speaker emphasizes that ascension is already happening on a quantum level.

The speaker explains the simultaneous occurrence of the Big Bang and Armageddon, and all lifetimes in between.

The speaker uses the analogy of watching a movie multiple times to illustrate the concept of having choices even though a lifetime has already happened.

The speaker contrasts the dimensions of circumstance (lowercase "I am") and perfection (uppercase "I AM").

The speaker describes the love revolution as the gravitational force behind reincarnation.

Conclusion: Embracing the uppercase "I AM" and its transformative power

The speaker summarizes the journey from lowercase "I am" to uppercase "I AM".

The speaker emphasizes the unity of the "I AM" in all beings.

The speaker encourages spreading light to areas of conflict and turmoil.

The speaker connects the concept of interdimensional interaction to the achievement of equality among humans.

The speaker discusses the transformation of Earth into a portal between worlds.

The speaker addresses the misconception of passivity in spiritual growth.

The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of self-love as divine parenting of everyone's inner child.