VAST Possibilities

Values are not primary in the sense that principles built upon enduring truths are, but they can become more powerful when they are well placed. What we believe is valuable may or may not be so. Therefore, in a vacant value maze, sincere truth-seeking must take the serious student back to solid Source material. Belief-work is potentially long, hard work, sometimes soul-wrenching. However, without doing the work, we deprive ourselves of a solid basis for positive change. Examine your values and value what is truly valuable. __________________________________________ The Power of Full Engagement is challenging me and taking me to some new places in how I look at things I already value. I recomend the book.

Values and Attitudes that Stimulate (and Sustain) Transformation First, there must be a desire for transformation. Trans - Across -beyond, through. The "trans" in transformation highlights the idea that for change to occur in behavior, barriers must be crossed and movement must take place. Formation - Something is being formed. A new form is emerging within us. Change is taking place in an intrinsic environment where the roots of change are nurtured and allowed to grow naturally. There is movement from the head to the heart. Then there is movement from the heart to the hand (habit and practice). Without an end-goal of transformation in mind, behavioral change will not take place. Then, there must be a strategy for stimulation and sustainability of change. Transformation Stimulated - Consider the strategies, systems, rewards, and patterns necessary to stimulate desire and energy for change. Sustainabilit

Co-published in sister blog: Entrepreneur's Table . The Road to Success The = Definite article – Indicates something specific . We must be specific about: T – Time – A goal is a dream with a date on it. It takes time to develop. H – Hope - If there is no hope, there is no dream, no goal, no objectives, and no action. E – Expenditure of Energy . Nothing will happen without work. Road = Indicates process . We must fall in love with the process of moving toward success, not just the outcome. R = Repentance . The word means change of mind, heart, and attitude. Change is necessary. O -= Opportunity thinking (as opposed to obstacle thinking. Embrace obstacles as opportunities. A = Attitude – The way we approach life (attitude) determines the heights we attain (altitude). D = Destination – Roads go places. Always have the desired destination in mind. To = A tiny preposition. It denotes direction . Success is gradually, p

We have a pattern problem. We have developed behaviors that we practice consistently, habitually, and without much thought. We start practicing these behaviors before we crawl out of bed in the morning and condition ourselves to practice them before we lay our heads on our pillows at night. When we realize that some of these behaviors are negative or destructive, we have a battle on our hands removing them. When we determine to introduce positive practices to the mix, we find that there is no room for the old is crowding out the new. The first change is in our attitudes . Then we can address behaviors. We need new patterns. We need to replace old, worn-out,, useless and even harmful behaviors with newer, more nurturing and positive actions. What are the steps? First, we must make the determination that we are going to introduce change into our lives. This comes out of careful evaluation and resolve. We must pray for guidance and strength. Our creative God will work with our

VAST possibilities are what you possess. VAST stands for .... Values and Attitudes that Stimulate (and Sustain) Transformation A VAST Possibilities workshop is about creating an interior environment for life change as a precursor to success in many dimensions of life. To schedule a VAST Possibilities workshop, contact Tom Sims at 559-647-2203 or by e-mail at TomSims@workshopstogo.com .