Rupert Spira and Professor Kim Joo-hwan's book, "Inner Communication," presents
My Child's First Mindfulness Meditation

■ A meditation fairy tale, “I am always me,” which contains the teachings of world-renowned meditation expert and spiritual philosopher Rupert Spira in a way that is suitable for children, has been published.
The message of Rupert Spira's representative works, 'Awareness of Awareness' and 'The Transparency of Things', is presented in a simple and warm fairy tale format.
So, it is a children's storybook, but at the same time, it is a book that deeply resonates with adults as well.

■ “I am always me” starts from the simple yet profound recognition that “I am.”
It guides us to naturally recognize the 'me' that is always there, unshaken by emotions, roles, or external evaluations.
This book explains the essence of meditation in simple, gentle language, helping children recognize and accept their own existence in life as it is.

■ “In this ever-changing world, if we can help children vaguely feel the inner, stable, and eternal ‘me’ that is different from the constantly changing emotions or external achievements, this will foster in children an irreplaceable sense of emotional stability and mental strength.
Therefore, I believe that this book will help children develop inner peace and stability from an early age, and help them develop stronger resilience and deeper emotional intelligence in the face of the various challenges they will face in life.” - Translator Kim Joo-hwan (author of “Inner Communication” and “Grit”)

The most profound gift you can give your child: a time to meet your unchanging self.

■ “I am always me” helps us distinguish between temporary states such as “I am happy,” “I am sad,” and “I am playing” and the unchanging core “me.”
Through simple language, repetitive, positive sentences, and lyrical, elaborate illustrations, children naturally recognize their true self, which remains the same no matter how their emotions and thoughts change.
In this way, children can gradually develop emotional stability and mental strength.

■ It is not easy to find out who I am in a world that is constantly changing.
This children's book by Rupert Spira takes children on a journey through a landscape of thoughts, feelings, and situations to explore who they are at their core.

■ With beautiful illustrations by illustrator Susanna Celley, this short but profound story will teach readers of all ages that beneath the changing thoughts and emotions, there is always an unwavering peace and quiet joy.
Through this book, children will naturally come to love their 'real selves'.

The Unswayed Path to Happiness

■ Although “I am always me” is a children’s picture book, it shows the deepest core of our existence in a concise and easy-to-understand way.
Read slowly and gently in a quiet atmosphere, repeating the sentences with your child and savoring their meaning.
And share thoughts like, “What do I feel when I feel these different emotions?” or “When I close my eyes and breathe quietly, where am I when I notice this?”

■ After reading the book, you can continue with drawing, gestures, or small meditations.
Through this process, children will come to feel the 'me' that is anchored within them.
The more parents and children read together, the deeper the meaning becomes, and the stronger the children's hearts become.

■ Professor Kim Joo-hwan, who translated this book, also developed a mental strength development program for children at a daycare center run by the Samsung Welfare Foundation based on inner communication meditation.
At the end of the book, Professor Kim Joo-hwan's suggestion, "A Word to Parents and Teachers Who Will Read This Book to Children," provides helpful guidance on how to utilize this book in various ways.

■ This book is essential for adults as well, so it is good to take it out and use it with your child whenever meditation is needed.
In this complex world, I hope this book will serve as a small guide for children to recognize the unchanging peace and empty silence within themselves and develop healthy mental strength.

How to Use Meditation Fairy Tales

● At home
In bed, or sitting quietly during the day, read with your child and have them repeat along with you, “I am always me.”
Your child's self-esteem and inner stability will grow.

● At kindergarten and school
After playing the emotional expression game (sadness, joy, shame, etc.), talk about “But we are always ourselves.”
It's even better if you do it with drawing or quietly closing your eyes and breathing.

● Meditation? In the psychotherapy field
Read to children who are anxious or stressed, saying, “Feelings come and go, but you are always you.”
Children can develop inner resilience by learning to separate their emotions from themselves.

● For adults too
This book is also like a short meditation for adults.
Take a step back from your emotions and thoughts and acknowledge the unchanging presence of “I am always me.”

Translator's Note

"This book is an intuitive and dignified children's guide to meditation on existence, helping children build inner anchors that will last a lifetime, including emotional stability and resilience." - Kim Joo-hwan, author of "Inner Communication" and "Grit"