I Am Always I | Animated Story for Children Aged 4 to 104 | Book Read Aloud by Rupert Spira

I Am Always I – this delightful new children’s book is read aloud by Rupert Spira over a wonderful new animation for kids and adults of all ages. Rupert takes you on a journey of discovery through a landscape of thoughts, feelings and circumstances to your essential self. With exquisite artwork by award-winning illustrator Zuzanna Celej, this deceptively simple animated story shows readers of all ages that beneath our whirling thoughts and shifting emotions we can find an unshakeable peace and quiet joy. I Am Always I is not only a book you will fall in love with, it is also a guide to falling in love with your true self. As with the book, this charming animated short film for children is dedicated to the child in us all. I Am Always I is one of those bedtime stories for kids that will also be loved by parents and grandparents. You can buy the book here: ▸ On Rupert’s website: ▸ Amazon US: ▸ Amazon UK: ▸ Bookshop USA: ▸ Bookshop UK: Timestamps: 0:00 Book Read Aloud by Rupert Spira 0:10 Children’s Book on Spirituality I Am Always I – A Poem for Children by Rupert Spira I am not always happy I don’t always feel free I am not always lonely But I am always me. I am not always naughty I don’t often feel shy I am not always hungry But I am always I. I am not always sleepy I don’t often cry I am not always messy But I am always I. I am not always nice I don’t always try I am sometimes forgetful But I am always I. Once I was two For a while I was three I am not always four But I am always me. Sometimes I’m lazy But I don’t ever lie I am not always cheerful But I am always I. I am not always right But I do what I can I may not be perfect But I am what I am. Everything changes So what can I be? I cannot be anything But I am always me. CREDITS This animation was made possible by the generous support of The Rupert Spira Foundation. Writer & Narrator: Rupert Spira; Illustrator: Zuzanna Celej; Executive Producer: Kerstin Kambier; Creative Director: Mehdi Assem; Animators: Dennis De Bruin & Anton Mansuett; Sound Design: Hielke Praagman; Special Thanks: Rob Bowden & Ruth Middleton Animation based on ‘I Am Always I’ by Rupert Spira, Sahaja Publications, 2023 Text copyright © Rupert Spira 2023 Animation based on original illustrations created for ‘I Am Always I’ by Rupert Spira, Sahaja Publications 2023 Illustrations copyright © Zuzanna Celej 2023 Follow Zuzzana Celej — –– ACCESS FULL VIDEO ARCHIVE You can watch or listen to 1000s of hours of teachings, guided meditations and answers in Rupert’s full video archive here: ▸ –– RETREATS (Weekend, 5-day, 7-day) Rupert holds regular retreats, roughly once per month, either in-person and online. Many in-person retreats can also be attended from the comfort of your home via livestream. ONLINE RETREAT SCHEDULE ▸ IN-PERSON RETREATS SCHEDULE (Also Available to Join Online via Live Stream) ▸ UK ▸ US –– WEEKLY WEBINARS (2 hours) Rupert’s webinars take place most Sunday and Thursday evenings, from 4pm UK time. In the first twenty to thirty minutes, Rupert leads a spontaneous meditation. The remaining time is open for attendees to discuss their questions with Rupert. Attendance is By Donation. WEEKLY WEBINAR SCHEDULE ▸ –– FREE CONTENT, EVENTS & NEW RELEASES To be notified of free content, events (online and in-person), books and other new releases, please sign up to Rupert’s free newsletter: –– BROWSE RUPERT’S BOOKS ▸ –– LISTEN TO RUPERT’S PODCAST ▸ iTunes: ▸ Libsyn: ▸ Spotify: –– JOIN RUPERT’S FACEBOOK GROUP ▸ –– FOLLOW RUPERT ON MEDIUM @rupert_spira –– SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS ▸ Website: ▸ Instagram: ▸ Facebook: ▸ Twitter: ▸ Tiktok: @rupertspira_ –– SUBSCRIBE TO RUPERT’S YOUTUBE ▸ –– #rupertspira #nonduality #happiness #natureofreality #consciousness #awareness #meditation #guidedmeditation