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Explore the depths within yourself and discover the keys to personal growth and happiness. Find your inner wisdom with the help of experts, reflection, and self-growth practices. Let go of external distractions and embark on a journey of self-discovery.
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Split the atom Gone to the moon Probed birth of universe Unraveled genetic code
3 billion (1/2 the world) lives on $2 a day in poverty. • 1 billion of the human population can’t read or write. • 1.7 million children will die this year due to poverty. • Over a billion people have inadequate access to water. • 12% of the population uses 85% world’s drinking water.
The Tree of Experts • Doctors • Teachers • Politicians • Scientists • Pop culture heroes • Friends • Ministers • Therapists
Bring Attention Inward • Meditation • Prayer • Journal Writing • Nature walk • Contemplation
What Prevents Us From Looking Within? • Our constant need for stimulation……….. get in the car….radio, work break….read newsprint, we get home….TV, or go to the fastest growing addiction….The Internet. 2. Preoccupations with: - Sports teams • Movies • Video Games, etc.
We’ve Learned Not to Look Within! At the first sign of a problem……. If we get headaches….we see a doctor instead of noticing the sees candies we eat may cause it. If we
Why Change and Look Inward? • 50% of students are in the wrong major. • 50% of marriages fail. • 98% of people cheat on & fail their diets • 70% of books bought aren’t even read • 95% of New Years Resolutions are broken within 48 hours.
Are you attracted to the right person? • Ask these four questions to see if you are with the right person. • Do you want a child with this person? • Do you want a child just like this person? • Do you want to be more like this person? • If this person never changed, would you want to spend your life with this person?
The Happiness Myth • More money • Sports car • Fame • Partying • Hot mate
The Tragic Results • Elvis Presley • Kurt Cobain • Chris Farley • River Phoenix • Anna Nicole Smith • OJ Simpson • Janis Joplin • Jimi Hendrix
Identity Questions • Who am I? • Where am I going? • Why am I going there? • How do I get there?
How?……Counseling 120 • The class Quest for Identity and Life Skills • The book: “Quest for the Empowered Self” • Your own Inner Insights
Escape Alcohol/Drugs Smoking Gambling Food Suppressed Anger/Fear Addictions Diseases Depression Anxiety Unmet Needs Stress Address Stress Reduction and Reflective Methods Self-growth Character Wise Decisions