Self Help

Like most 22 year old guys, I went to the library the other week and looked around their "Self Help" section, in search for inspiration (okay, maybe I'm the only guy that would do such a thing!) I rented out two books: One being "the Unofficial Guide to Excel 2003". So far I figured out how to do alot of different things to help me out with the program. Hopefully by the time I'm done I could be "intermediate" with it. The second book I picked up there, had a lady on it with big white teeth with the title "Stand Up For Your Life". And so far it's really helping me out.

While I love the self help section, I also tend to be very skeptical. Some of the books I read over the years just weren't striking the chords, deep from within. They were just okay. Also one of the first thoughts that came across my mind when I picked this one up was, I bet this is very secular, which won't help me all too much.

On the contrary!

Cheryl Richardson, the author of this book "Stand Up for Your Life", uses phrases like "Divine Assignment" (aka your purpose in life), and improving your "spiritual development". While she doesnt come out and say that she's a christian, and preaches chapter by chapter, it's very clear.

The other reason why I love this book so much, is she calls it, and treats it like, a progam. There are multiple sections in a chapter, and each section I feel like she tells me to write something in my journal, or do something that day, or week. The hardest assignment she had me do was narrow down my four essential values, from a list of about 25. Not only did I refine them, and change them numerous times, but I also had to write 10 things I needed to change in my life to mirror my 4 essential values. Deep stuff! I couldn't even read on without first completing this task!

Hopefully near the end I will be able to unlock my hidden potential, build up my confidence, and courage, and just be a force to be reckoned with! I know that there's a better me out there, and with the power of God, I'm going to find him!