Twenty-one Days-Plus
A Journey To Me
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We all take the journey from life to death. It starts from conception and continues throughout every stage of life. Each stage prepares us for the next phase of the journey. Regardless of the phase we are in, we must remember that the life-to-death journey is made up of many inward and outward journeys. At this time, your journey may be spiritual, physical, or intellectual, or in preparation for death; but even though these journeys differ, they also have some things in common. They all have a purpose; they all provide opportunities and challenges; they all require that we face the enemy within; and they all eventually come to an end. Journeys are funny things sometimes. They can be the result of split-second decisions, or they may come when our lives are filled with loss. They can come when we are out of balance spiritually, physically, mentally, morally, or socially. They can take us in search of self, peace of mind, tranquility, purpose, and a host of other things. No one knows when a journey will show up. But this we can be certain of: when journeys show up, they seldom ask us if we want to go or if we are ready. They just show up, and off we go. The Twenty-One-Day-Plus Program provides a positive format for creating a flexible and adaptable plan for taking meaningful action, no matter how a journey arises. After we finish analyzing everybody and everything that played a role in our not reaching our goals, and after we come to the conclusion that we cannot change those realities, what do we do? Some of us are able to regroup and develop new strategies for reaching our goals. Some of us continue blindly with our original plans of action, expecting to get different outcomes and not realizing our outcomes will not change. Then there are those of us who simply give up and never make it to the next step: looking at what our greatest hindrances were (often ourselves). What choices have you made that hinder your progress? What did you settle for in place of your dreams? What fears did you encounter that you were not willing to overcome or let go of? These are the hard questions we must ask when we want to get to the heart of our failures, missed opportunities, and shortcomings. By answering these self-revealing questions, we discover the journeys we must take.
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Twenty-one Days-Plus offers a way for anyone to identify areas in their lives that they need and are willing to improve. Twenty-one Days-Plus can help you in selecting doable steps that lead to behavior and life style modifications that get you closer to your goals, and that lead to self-discovery. Within the pages of this book, you will find techniques that aid you in starting and completing any personal growth journey. The book also explores the spiritual journey that takes us closer to God, as well as the journeys to find purpose, meaning, balance and wholeness.
It is amazing how many of us have thoughts turning in our heads, that make us believe if we wait long enough, a hero will show up to save us. That belief generates a mindset that causes us to give away our power to make a difference, and it diminishes our ability to see ourselves as part of the solution. As we wait for someone else to save the day, we may lose our hope and sink into the bowels of disparity, which darkens our outlook on life and chips away at our self-esteem. It is extremely hard to see the hero-within when we only look for him or her outside of ourselves. There is nothing wrong with waiting for a hero to come along. However, it would be wise to let go of the expectation that someone other than ourselves will make us happy, or rescue us from the plights we face. Personal change requires personal commitment and only the hero-within you can make that commitment.
About the Author
Roosevelt has lived in Seattle, Washington, for over twenty-five years. He has an extensive background in social service and counseling, with over twenty years of experience working with individuals and groups seeking meaningful change in their life. His counseling philosophy is based on the existential therapy approach, which allows individuals from all walks of life to address important life themes. Themes include living and dying, freedom, responsibility to self and others, finding meaning in life, and dealing with feelings of meaninglessness. More than other therapies, existential psychotherapy examines individuals’ awareness of themselves and their ability to look beyond their immediate problems and the daily events of human existence. Because individuals do not exist in isolation from others, developing honest and intimate relationships with others is a theme throughout existential therapy. Roosevelt holds a master’s degree in psychology with a concentration in mental health counseling. He also holds certifications as a long-term psychiatric disability specialist and a minority mental health specialist, as well as a special population consultant specialist. He has provided counsel and support to families and individuals from all walks of life. Twenty-One Days-Plus shares with its readers many of the lessons he has learned and fundamental tools that have proven essential for personal growth and self-discovery.