So, how did you do so far? Learn anything? If so, I would love to hear from you. Okay, let’s continue… Though often difficult, force-ranking can help explain why certain changes impact us more than others because it allows us to understand what we think is most important. This exercise can be transcribed to nearly […]

I was so fortunate to have had the amount of time available to my personal growth and self-discovery in my early thirties. What I am so appreciative is that I made the most during this time, dedicating myself to identifying and dealing with my core issues early on, many of which originated during my childhood, […]

I heard the expression, “wise mind” recently from a therapist who uses this expression to help their clients learn how to make a connection with a healthier source of wisdom vs. their head which is often polluted with unhealthy beliefs, issues, etc. This reminded me of the concept of “higher power” within the 12-step programs. […]

How could a God exist? Why is God letting this happen to me? Why has God forgotten me? Have you ever asked these types of questions? I did, and still do at times. Growing up with all of the abuse and pain left me feeling forsaken. I can remember as a young boy lying in […]

  So What — Now What??? The personal growth and self-discovery journey has brought you a long ways from where you started. Your self-awareness has skyrocketed including a deeper understanding of yourself, your past, your personality preferences, your core issues, your goals, and a deeper understanding of life and your purpose. For many the feeling is […]

By this point on my journey, I had discovered a lot about Michael. I realized that the negative consequences I was experiencing in my life were largely due to the unhealthy beliefs and perceptions I had formed during a very abusive and dysfunctional childhood. Low self-image, esteem and worth, left me “looking for love in […]

A brief recap before delving into Internalized Values. We are who we are today as a result of many factors. A lot of our makeup comes from “nurture & nature”. Nature refers to our genetics and Nurture refers to our experiences. Our family of origin (particularly our parents), school, what we are continually exposed to […]

Excellent conversation from Part 1. Prior to picking up where I left off, I would like to begin with a quote from a great friend Tom Sawyer (see post on Tom Sawyer – Revisited, 4/22/14). “All souls are equal at the soul level. Yet some say, He’s a highly evolved soul. The soul doesn’t evolve, […]

The ABC Model for Personal Growth & Self-Discovery For those interested in experiencing a happier and more fulfilling life, overcoming challenging pasts and unhealthy patterns, I share several key tenants. The first tenant is the willingness to take that hard and deep look within and to make personal change. It is not easy, so without this […]