I Am are the two most powerful words we can say

“I Am” statements affirm the truth of our nature. These two powerful words are like a mechanism that triggers how we feel in our bodies and minds and what we believe about ourselves.

“I AM compassionate. My heart is open to all living beings.”

This is an example of an “I Am” statement and declaration of what it means to be vegan. As a vegan, you stand out from the rest. You represent a meaningful, cruelty-free lifestyle others can follow if they want to. Your words could be the inspiration and motivation they need to transition away from meat and dairy.

Inspire others with your "I Am" statement

Vegan Storyteller’s “I Am” project invites people to complete an “I Am” statement by taking a selfie holding the completed card with your statement of what it means to be a compassionate, pro-animal person who is powered by plants.

Please complete the “I Am” card and take a selfie with it. We will post your photo on the Vegan Storyteller Facebook page to inspire others and give everyone something joyful to look at that brings love and light into the world.

Just download the card from the Vegan Storyteller website, fill it out, and take a selfie with you holding the card. Then send your photo to Vegan Storyteller on Facebook.

What is your powerful declaration of who you are? Fill out the “I Am” card and tell us, like Roman Mclean did at Terror Tacos, the premier vegan taco joint in St. Louis.

Download and print the “I Am” card

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