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...