This is a story of a hard-driving businessman who, at age forty-six, understood that this world is simply an illusion as perceived through our senses and individuality. He wanted to get more out of life and experience the Truth behind this illusion. In the twenty-first century, his message to all of us is to put less emphasis on organized religion and more on universal spirituality. This book will help a reader understand some of the more profound questions we often ask ourselves when sitting alone, facing challenges, or striving for peace and happiness: Who am I? Is there a God? Do prayers work? How is spiritualism different than religion? What does it mean to be enlightened? "I AM" will clarify your questions and illuminate your path to enlightenment. Written in a question-and-answer format and accessible to all—young and experienced alike—this book distills the essence of spiritualism as understood and experienced by an ordinary human being amongst us. An ordinary human being sharing his learnings and experiences on spiritualism and answering the eternal question: Who am I? Excerpt from "I AM" "When personality merges with Reality, what remains is a non-personal, all-inclusive awareness. The Reality is singular. God and I are one and the same in this Reality. When our individuality or ego is dissolved, the appearance of all perceived connections with this external and illusory world dissolves. Thus, "Ashish" no longer exists, and a self becomes the Self—a permanent and eternal state of Existence-Consciousness-Bliss. This is Self-Realization." This book is intended for a wide audience. In most cultures, God, prayers, and religion play a major role. Each culture has its own methods and traditions that shape young minds. Such teachings are offered in places of worship, like temples and churches, at the home dinner table, or in bedtime stories. In this book, we have tried to raise tough questions and offer direct responses