Polishing Up What is Inside
“Only the true you will get you through.” Principle 7 “Only the true you will get you through.”
Courage Commitment Absolute Belief …In who God is …In who you can become
The knight takes responsibility for changing himself. 1. Utilizes self-awareness to watch for the effects of his past on his present. 2. Recognizes the emotions that are connected to his filters and chooses to re-define the filter.
The knight takes responsibility for changing himself. 3. Allows himself to “feel” his filters at any time in the future when he needs to grieve. 4. Actively follows the positive beliefs that are a part of his good filters which will lead him to positive action.
“No man was ever wise by chance.” Seneca
Rank (1-5) the level at which the stated belief is part of your present chain mail system. (1 = Believe very little / 5 = Believe quite firmly)
(1 = Believe very little / 5 = Believe quite firmly) I have taken what is good from my mother and have dealt with her negative influences. I have taken what is good from my father and have dealt with his negative influences. I am able to take any negative past or present experience and create life-changing strength from it.
(1 = Believe very little / 5 = Believe quite firmly) I do not have to do or be good at everything to have value. I have the ability to have fun and regularly pursue my personal interests. I have a curious brain and appreciate learning new things.
(1 = Believe very little / 5 = Believe quite firmly) I have something positive to offer the relationships that come my way. I actively work at forgiving all who have harmed me.
(1 = Believe very little / 5 = Believe quite firmly) I take responsibility for the consequences of my behavior and ask forgiveness of those whom I have harmed. 10. I live with a spirit of gratitude for what I have. 11. I accept the circumstances that I cannot change.
(1 = Believe very little / 5 = Believe quite firmly) I have goals and a plan around which my life is organized. 13. I never compromise my character and values.
(1 = Believe very little / 5 = Believe quite firmly) I take the natural gifts that have been given to me, develop them, and use them to help others. 15. I apply myself completely to the task at hand.
(1 = Believe very little / 5 = Believe quite firmly) I am flexible and am able to deal with a constant state of change. I am prepared to say “No” to my own instincts, my shadow, and to other individuals who try to negatively influence me.
(1 = Believe very little / 5 = Believe quite firmly) I know that God loves me and has a special purpose for my life. I listen to all of the messages within me in order to make the best choices. I work to express myself in a clear and honest manner.
(1 = Believe very little / 5 = Believe quite firmly) I can choose my attitude and how to interpret the experiences in which I find myself. The most significant areas of my life are my relationships. 23. My relationship with God is important to me.
(1 = Believe very little / 5 = Believe quite firmly) No matter how good my past was and my present is, my future can be even better. 25. I take time to listen and reflect before I respond. Discipline and exercise are necessary requirements for excelling at anything.
(1 = Believe very little / 5 = Believe quite firmly) The forest needs me to fulfill my calling. I am able to understand and regulate my emotional responses. Reaching out in love is a natural expression of who I am. 29.
(1 = Believe very little / 5 = Believe quite firmly) I try to do my best in whatever circumstances I find myself. My general state of serenity assists me in facing the challenges of life.
Total the belief score you gave yourself: (155 possible belief points)