Will

~ A Universal Tributes Course ~

UNIVERSAL TRIBUTE ONE 

My life goal is to align my will with Divine Will and to increase the time I function in this state of Higher Knowing. 

PURPOSE

To explore the essential nature of the human will - its development, wounding, and strengthening – and to apply this understanding in daily life

BENEFITS

We can use our will either as a source of wisdom and happiness or as a source of power over others. 

1. To discover the four major ways the will develops – in strength, skill, goodness, and spirituality
2. To explore how the will’s wounding at a young age impacts physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing throughout life
3. To learn psychological and spiritual practices that support healing the will
4. To practice ways to develop and strengthen the will

WHY THIS COURSE MIGHT SERVE  YOU

Have you asked yourself any of these questions?

• Why do I continue to make unhealthy choices in my life? 
• Why can I make healthy choices in my life but can't continue them after a few days or weeks? 
• Why do I have such resistance to change? 
• Why do I procrastinate? 
• Why do I have difficulty making decisions? 
• Why does my present life continue to reflect emotional wounds I experienced in early life? 
• Why am I so impatient?  
• Why do I get upset or angry when someone imposes their beliefs on me or gives me advice? 
• How do I develop and strengthen my will?  

This course on the WILL is designed to support you in accessing compassion for yourself and others by observing life experiences nonjudgmentally and through the understanding and practice of Tribute One: My life goal is to align my will with Divine Will and to increase the time I function in this state of Higher Knowing.

Topics Covered

• The ten Universal Tributes as a Spiritual Roadmap

• Tribute One and its Tenets: My life goal is to align my will with Divine Will and to increase the time I function in this state of Higher Knowing.
• The will and its wounding
• Developing a healthy relationship with one’s will
• Working with four aspects of the will: Strong, Skillful, Good, and  Transpersonal

Recommendations for how to best study this course

• Read portions of Born to Serve by Susan Trout as indicated throughout the course materials. Download Born to Serve or request a free hard copy of the book through our Bookgiving Project.
• Follow the recommended study steps and complete the reading and worksheet assignments. The course was designed to be completed in one month though you may choose to work on the course at your own pace.
• Spend approximately one-half to one hour each day to complete the course.
• Apply the course material in your personal and work life. Practice is essential!
• Repeat the course or spend more time on any section to deepen your work with the course materials.

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