I Am

ABOUT "i AM" "She stands at an ocean front pondering over her life. Gazing into the waters wondering why it wasn't quite right. Things just weren't happening the way "she" had planned. Then a light bulb would go off as she strolls through the sand." {Finally she understood}. i AM - MANTRAS Poetic Words to Live By is an uplifting and inspiring supplement to your existing source of strength. With the negative energy permeating the world today, its logical how it could affect one's mental state; thus hindering their growth and ability to accomplish short and long term goals. The positive words of affirmation in this book are taken from the author's self-examination and viewpoint on personal experiences with negativity. The use of certain words and statements can affect the outcome of your future as well as your physical health. "This reference book of poetry and prose is a living and breathing manifestation of my life and how I came to recognize my purpose." This gift from God gave her the ability to break through the negative chains of bondage and speak life into her situations; believing in herself. This book will help you to embrace each obstacle as an opportunity. They are designed to build self-confidence and character, and give you hope and a strong desire to stand boldly in times of adversity. I am confident that you will soon usher in each day going forward with positive words to live by and you will be all these things from A to Z. ABOUT THE AUTHOR She is a mom, a poet, a self-published author, a performer, and aspiring motivational speaker. The drive and determination in CHRISTINA M. BROWN to make a difference in the lives of others is what keeps her mind flowing with inspiration and praise being expressed from her many friends, fans, and readers. Raised in Berkeley, California, she began writing poetry at the tender age of 7. This gift to touch lives through her poetry would later lead to penning hundreds of poems about her life and two published memoirs, POETRY2LYRICS MEMOIRS I Cry No More Pain and In The Right State of Mind All DREAMS Are Possible; with several more just over the horizon. She has performed her poetry/lyrical poetry on stages in her home state and now resides in Las Vegas, Nevada to begin her new journey as a lyrical poetry entertainer.