-Bill Perkins,
Author of:Awaken the Leader WithinWhy Naked Women Look so GoodThe Jesus Experiment
This book is my attempt to offer you the lessons, stories, concepts, and wisdom assembled through my lifelong process of self-discovery. What I am about to share with you are some of my most profound and personal experiences, and I am honored to share them with you.
There are many who have inspired me, past and present, during the writing of this book and with wonderful, enlightening self-discovery experience—so many that it would be difficult to list them all. However, I would like to especially thank those that are close to me (you know who you are) who have supported my Desire and living out my Righteous Cause. I love you all!
Thanks to everyone who has passed through my life. I do appreciate each and every one of you and those experiences and relationships we have shared!
I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge. That myth is more potent than history. That dreams are more powerful than facts. That hope always triumphs over experience. That laughter is the only cure for grief. And I believe that love is stronger than death.
— Robert Fulghum
“Whoever authors your story authorizes your actions.”
— Sam Keen
Contents
Stages of transformation and the overall process elements
Looking for what you don’t see is:
The Background vs. the Foreground
An Effective, Simple, Workable Process
Who am I? - The discovery of my Righteous Cause
Who am I? The Advent5 Experience
2) WATER: Alignment
3) WIND: Adherence
4) SUN: Transforming
5) ROCK: Foundation
Making the “SPACE” for Action
Points for Review
Now what…
Defining my Desire - The Point of Origin
Just a Regular Guy
Dark Night of the Soul
Trial by Fire
The Answers are Already Here
The Advent5 Elements - Fire that Burns Within
Areas for Self-Assessment
Defining Your Desire
It All Becomes Clear
A Sense of Meaning and Purpose
Passion Tempered with Logic
Intention Sets the Direction
Sparking the Fire of Your Desire
Harmonious Abundance: The Real Goal
How Do We Get There?
Recap and Next Steps
The Collection and Getting Into Action
Perceive the Course
Attraction vs. Distraction
Avoiding Distractions from Your True Course
Capitalizing on Your Talents
Recap and Next Steps
Leaning Into the Winds of Adversity
The 5 Why’s
Lean into the Punch
Awareness of the Resistance from Within
Aligning Your Choices with Your Desire
Overcoming Your Limits
Aligning Your Boundaries for Momentum
Recap and Next Steps
As Constant as the Rising Sun
Balance and Well-Being
Thoughts and Emotions
Staying On Track