Your Faith Life Balance Point
What You Believe (Your Ethos)
Ethos simply means the disposition, character, or fundamental values particular to a specific person, people, corporation, culture, or movement. The Ethos refers to the spirit which motivates your ideas and customs.
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Making time for you to think and grow.
To be adequately prepared for your journey, begin from where you are by asking yourself three important questions and write down your answers:
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Why am I the way I am?
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Why do I do what I do?
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Why do I believe what I believe?
If you find yourself experiencing one or more of the following, then you are in the right place at the right time…
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You want to change but find that you miss the target and fall back into old ways
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You’ve always wanted to make a difference but wonder if one person really can make an impact
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You are filled with emotions and feelings, but are unable to express them appropriately or even express them at all
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You are stressed out, often angry, and overwhelmed
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You can’t seem to accumulate enough security in your life…there never seems to be enough to make me feel secure
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You sense there may be a Higher Power out there, but He sure seems to be a Cosmic Killjoy with the major themes of negativism and condemnation. Who needs that?
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You’re waiting and hoping for someone or something to bail you out of your life’s trials
Pressures Threaten Life Balance
The world we live in has changed significantly during the past several decades.
As a result of this ongoing change, we face pressures to change. Because of technology, our values are being challenged; other people are imposing their expectations on us, as well as, career demands on our time and attention. All these pressures lead to increased stress. This stress threatens our life balance and challenges our leadership capabilities all the way from the kitchen to the boardroom.
To build a strong future, what can you do differently?
To build a strong future, what are your priorities for 'you'?
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This book and owner's manual are for you if you want to see greater impact on the job; be effective outside the four walls of your church; you want to experience deeper levels of commitment in leadership; and you want to see transformation in your city.