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What Personal Development Means to Me

Published on 11 Oct 2007 at 7:49 am. 2 Comments.
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What is Personal Development?

In my October 3 post, I wrote that my friend Gleb Reys invited folks to become involved in a group writing project asking people to write about what personal development means to them. Read more about his invitation.

We use the term personal development in so many ways. Words and phrases mean different things to us all. So, Gleb suggested we all contribute our ideas and participate in coming up with our definition and experience with personal development.

Ok, so here goes….

I decided not to read what other folks wrote so I wouldn’t be influenced in my own post.

I’d like to make a distinction that personal development and evolution are two different things.

I see evolution as an awakening to what we have forgotten that already exists within us. Awakening to what is already known within us rather than discovering something new. I specifically relate to our inner wisdom and knowing that “our real essence is Source energy.” When we awaken to who we really are as both spiritual and human beings, we can become more deliberate creators of our lives. I believe we all want to be real and authentic without all the pretense and identities we take on. Awakening invites the real you to emerge.

I see personal development as a term that means growing myself as a person by exploring an idea, learning something new, developing a skill, strength, talent or gift. I admit I have used phrases like self awareness, self-discovery and reflection when speaking about personal development. That seems to be words most folks relate to which is why I make that distinction.

The relationship between personal development and awakening is synergistic. Once awakened on a truth, we can use the process of personal development to expand our experience to have what we desire.

This is my real area of focus. I advocate using resources, courses, tools, experiential opportunities, and conversations to stir the pot so that awakenings can occur. Awakening can be sponstaneous or gradual. I just want to wake up!

My current favorites are: meditation including CD’s such as Insight, my own products and programs, Avatar courses including their free downloadable mini-courses, spiritual masterminding, Anita Pathik Law’s programs and products: http://www.powerofourway.com/cmd.php?af=667466 and Abraham-Hicks books and tapes.

For the seeker, the resources to support the journey are numerous. With a burning desire, curiosity, commitment to oneself, willingness to be open and vulnerable, compassion for self and others, (I may be missing a few here!) we can move mountains to come home to ourselves!

Every experience provides a learning opportunity. I believe that transforming beliefs and deepening faith are critical in living a happy and prosperous life. Awakening to our life purpose and destiny provides the path.

Have a comment? I’d love to hear!