The Journey Within: How to create the dynamic of recovery to transform your habits and become your authentic self - Hardcover

Webster, Wanda S; Mack, Christopher

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1087806143 ISBN 13: 9781087806143

Publisher: Wanda Webster, 2019

Synopsis

This book explores ideas, attitudes, and behaviors that keep us trapped and in bondage to ourselves. It brings an understanding of individual patterns that keep us from being the best possible version of ourselves. We invited you to walk down the dark halls of your mind to find out who you really are. To cause this profound transformation of your being it requires in-depth exploration, keen self-observation, and finally integration of every aspect of yourself. You only need to be willing to face yourself. Are you ready to be fully authentic and more magnificent than anything you ever imagined?

About this title

From the Back Cover

Do you desire a different or better life for yourself? Do you feel like something is missing from your fairly good life? Have you started to change, only to fall back into your old patterns again and again? Do you want a better understanding of human nature, the mind, and how addictions can take over in the subtlest ways? Do you want to try some new techniques to break through those stubborn patterns and habits?
Do you love to hear stories and then learn more about yourself through them? Do you like to watch films and really relate to what the characters are going through? Then this book is for you.
Know that when the Light hits you, there is a shift in the soul. In that connection, we have to participate fully.

From the Inside Flap

Forward

The Dynamics of Recovery serves as a roadmap for self-discovery, guiding participants towards uncovering their true, authentic selves—the most valuable aspect of our existence. Within us lie layers of unresolved traumas stemming from childhood experiences, family dynamics, friendships, societal pressures, career challenges, and more. These accumulated emotional burdens can obscure our true essence, fostering a false belief system that distorts our perception of reality and undermines our creative potential.
The program, utilizing two books, offers a transformative method capable of adapting to various lifestyles and circumstances, regardless of one's struggles with negative habits like substance abuse, anger, fear, or troubled relationships. Through the exploration and transcendence of inauthentic behaviors outlined in these books, participants can embark on a journey of profound personal growth.
Beliefs shape habits, while thoughts drive actions. My introduction to this program occurred in 2019, as I had the privilege of witnessing its early development by Wanda Webster and Christopher Mack. As a Vietnam Veteran and a longtime provider of community services for the homeless and ex-offender populations in Downtown Los Angeles's Skid Row, I had the opportunity to witness firsthand the transformative process among program participants, facilitated by Wanda and Christopher.
Through interactive sessions, both men and women delved into their life wounds, uncovering the false beliefs, emotions, and attitudes that led to destructive choices such as substance abuse, violence, and crime—a cycle that often ensnares individuals in service to their inauthentic selves.
Participants engaged in meditation sessions to alleviate stress and gain clarity about their identities and purposes. They also learned techniques like Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), which involves tapping on specific parts of the body to release trapped negative emotions. They learned how to journal to process negative thoughts and emotions and connect the dots to their past traumas.
The enthusiasm and positivity among participants were palpable, with many expressing a desire for the project to continue beyond its brief duration. Despite lasting only several months, the project left a lasting impact on the consciousness of all involved.
This program offers the potential for a significant shift in consciousness—a liberation from past emotional traumas and a reclamation of authentic presence in the present moment. By embracing a future filled with infinite possibilities and recognizing our role as co-creators of our reality, we can embark on a journey of profound self-realization and empowerment.

Fred Walker, Program Manager
Christ-Centered Ministries, Inglewood, CA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wanda Webster
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1087806143
• ISBN 13: 9781087806143
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 196