The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence was written and signed before the Revolutionary War and before the United States Constitution. It was a brave and defining document that marked the beginning of a new nation. It’s statements are as profound as they were dangerous for the 56 people who signed it.
Recently, I shared a small portion of my personal Declaration of Independence with my readers. And I described how it had been a guiding light for my life for almost 40 years. And it was this document that laid the foundation for my Best Life Vision Statement.
Some of you asked if I would share the entire document, and so I will.
Please do not consider this to be a model for your personal Declaration of Independence. It’s simply an example of one that if I were writing today, I hope would be better. Nonetheless, I think it can give you some ideas for your own.
My Declaration of Independence
May 21, 1985
I, Michael E. Angier, child of the Universe, in order to form a more perfect union with God, establish prosperity and well-being and insure integrity, declare myself free and independent from all bondage past, present and future.
I divorce myself from self-righteousness, impatience, control and need for attention. I release myself from poverty, lack and negativity.
I break free from judgment and comparing myself to others, from acts of dependency and being cool, from self-denial, indecision and timidity. I release myself from fear, worry, dishonesty, reaction and resentment.
I remove myself from working just for money and false security and commit myself to adding value and making my heart sing in everything I do.
I ask my friends to be truthful in telling me of any times they see me fall back into any of these old patterns which no longer serve me.
I, Michael E. Angier, co-creator of my world dedicate myself to personal mastery, success, honesty, joy, fun and adventure. I center myself in the flow of truth, wisdom and inspiration and I choose perfect health, energy and vitality. I forgive myself and others for all mistakes. I am grateful and appreciative for all the richness in my life. I allow myself to be vulnerable and at risk. I am open and receptive to the wisdom and intelligence of the Universe.
I am free and independent. I choose love and therefore life.
—Michael E. Angier
