1.1. Split the atomSplit the atom2.2. Gone to the moonGone to the moon3.3. Probed birth of universeProbed birth of universe4.4. Unraveled genetic codeUnraveled genetic code

• 3 billion (1/2 the world) lives on $2 a day in poverty.3 billion (1/2 the world) lives on $2 a day in poverty.• 1 billion of the human population can’t read or write.1 billion of the human population can’t read or write.• 1.7 million children will die this year due to poverty.1.7 million children will die this year due to poverty.• Over a billion people have inadequate access to water.Over a billion people have inadequate access to water.• 12% of the population uses 85% world’s drinking water.12% of the population uses 85% world’s drinking water.

The Tree of ExpertsThe Tree of Experts

• DoctorsDoctors

• TeachersTeachers

• PoliticiansPoliticians

• ScientistsScientists

• Pop culture heroesPop culture heroes

• FriendsFriends

• MinistersMinisters

• TherapistsTherapists

Bring Attention InwardBring Attention Inward

• MeditationMeditation

• PrayerPrayer

• Journal WritingJournal Writing

• Nature walkNature walk

• ContemplationContemplation

What Prevents Us From Looking Within?

1. Our constant need for stimulation……….. get in the car….radio, work break….read

newsprint, we get home….TV, or go to the fastest growing addiction….The Internet.

2. Preoccupations with:- Sports teams- Movies- Video Games, etc.

We’ve Learned Not to Look Within!

At the first sign of a problem……. If we get headaches….we see a doctor instead

of noticing the sees candies we eat may cause it.

If we

Why Change and Look Why Change and Look Inward?Inward?

• 50% of students are in the wrong major.50% of students are in the wrong major.

• 50% of marriages fail.50% of marriages fail.

• 98% of people cheat on & fail their diets98% of people cheat on & fail their diets

• 70% of books bought aren’t even read70% of books bought aren’t even read

• 95% of New Years Resolutions are 95% of New Years Resolutions are broken within 48 hours.broken within 48 hours.

Are you attracted to the right Are you attracted to the right person?person?

• Ask these four questions to see if you are Ask these four questions to see if you are with the right person.with the right person.

1.1. Do you want a child with this person?Do you want a child with this person?

2.2. Do you want a child just like this person?Do you want a child just like this person?

3.3. Do you want to be more like this person?Do you want to be more like this person?

4.4. If this person never changed, would you If this person never changed, would you want to spend your life with this person?want to spend your life with this person?

The Happiness MythThe Happiness Myth

• More moneyMore money

• Sports carSports car

• FameFame

• PartyingPartying

• Hot mateHot mate

The Tragic ResultsThe Tragic Results

• Elvis PresleyElvis Presley

• Kurt CobainKurt Cobain

• Chris FarleyChris Farley

• River PhoenixRiver Phoenix

• Anna Nicole SmithAnna Nicole Smith

• OJ SimpsonOJ Simpson

• Janis JoplinJanis Joplin

• Jimi HendrixJimi Hendrix

Identity QuestionsIdentity Questions

• Who am I?Who am I?

• Where am I going?Where am I going?

• Why am I going there?Why am I going there?

• How do I get there?How do I get there?

How?……Counseling 120How?……Counseling 120

• The class Quest for Identity and Life The class Quest for Identity and Life SkillsSkills

• The book: “Quest for the Empowered The book: “Quest for the Empowered Self”Self”

• Your own Inner InsightsYour own Inner Insights

Unmet Needs

Stress

EscapeAlcohol/Drugs

SmokingGambling

FoodSuppressed Anger/Fear

AddressStress Reduction and

Reflective Methods

AddictionsDiseases

DepressionAnxiety

Self-growthCharacter

Wise Decisions