I (state name) am a (husband/wife and) father/mother.  I AM a man/woman of honor.   I AM a man/women of good character.  I do not embarrass my family nor do I cause them pain and suffering.  I live my life upright and full of virtue.   I AM a man/woman of integrity. 

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I do not lie, cheat or steal.  I do not live my life justifying my mistakes and shortcomings.  I AM trustworthy.  I openly admit my faults and seek to become stronger each day.  I AM loyal.  I protect those that I love and defend those who are weaker than I.  I AM grateful.  I strive to achieve my highest potential.  I know what I believe.  I AM a man/woman of faith.  My self-esteem does not come from others, but from doing what is right and just in all things.

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I AM confident.  I am neither arrogant nor boastful. My confidence comes from knowing myself and my character.  I AM a friend.  I do not use or manipulate people for my own personal gain.  I live my life in moderation.  I do not need material things to make me feel important or valuable.  I know the difference between what I want and what I need.  Others needs are important to me.  I AM strong.  I do not succumb to temptations like drugs, alcohol or lust that will keep me from fulfilling my destiny.  

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I AM A TYRO.  I love learning and strive to increase my knowledge that I may live up to my highest potential.  I AM good.  I understand pain and suffering.  Pain and suffering have been my greatest teachers.  I will not use them as an excuse to fail.  I AM free.  I am free to dream and to create a better world for myself and all those around me.  I do not use my freedom to imprison others mentally or physically.  I AM patient.  I do not lose my temper when I do not get my way or give up when I encounter resistance.  I understand that those things worth having are worth waiting for.  I AM an ambassador of hope for the hopeless.  I AM beautiful.  My actions and words reflect beauty and life.  I AM the antidote. I do not spread poison with my life.  I AM proud of who I am and what I represent and what I have overcome.  I love myself.  In loving myself, I am able to love others.  I love my family.  I AM a man/woman of discipline.  The discipline I embrace guards me against envy, greed, hate and violence.  I AM responsible.  I can be depended upon to do what I say I will do.  I AM a leader.  I AM a man/woman worth following.  

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I AM A TYRO!