This book is the first of three volumes to go with its companion editions JOURNEY FROM THERE BACK TO HERE (Volume Two) and EXPLORATION OF INNER SPACE (Volume Two). Each of the three books focuses on improving the readers Emotional Intelligence (EQ) score. Emotional Intelligence is the capacity to experience and express one's emotions appropriately, in addition to handling interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. It includes the understanding that emotions drive behavior and impact each individual positively or negatively. Emotional Intelligence is related more to what is presently happening, for it is used to identify and manage emotions in the moment. Research shows convincingly Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is more decisive than Intelligence Quotient (IQ) on many levels; some studies report it is five times more likely than IQ to predict a compelling level of success. It's debatable if IQ is inherently fixed and unchangeable, but EQ is unequivocally viewed as a fluid set of skills that can be greatly improved through increased awareness and commitment to a heightened level of self-inquiry. Improving your EQ Score is an arbitrary number achieved through personalized reasoning, both objectively and subjectively-in this publication, there is no standardized score. It doesn't matter what your baseline is gauged to be (High, Medium, or Low) as you open the book to commence reading. The important thing to know at the final written word, unprejudiced progress was made in mastering the content. If you truthfully attest to having consciously integrated the material, then your EQ Score has taken a quantum leap. Each lesson (aka chapter) concludes with Points to Ponder (PTP), which helps the reader to internalize the life-changing insights. PTP include unique observations, followed by suggested applications, and a personal affirmation reinforcing the topic under discussion.
Key topics covered in this edition are: (1) fear (embracing the lions' roar); (2) anger (adjusting the flame); (3) worry (be still and know); (4) bitterness (cleansing a toxin of the soul); (5) resentment (redirecting the persistence of ill-will); (6) envy (harnessing the green-eyed monster); (7) forgiveness (warming the heart while cooling the sting).
Topics covered in this edition EXPLORATION OF INNER SPACE include: (1) false self-beliefs (do you believe your own beliefs?); (2) thought reconstruction (thinking errors); (3) synchronicity (whispers from beyond); (4) imagination (preview of life's coming attractions); (5) quantum physics (encounter with the phenomenal); (6) afterword (the practice of non-resistance).
Topics covered in this edition JOURNEY FROM THERE BACK TO HERE include: (1) past mistakes (moving from past tense to present tense); (2) approval addiction (be what you want to be; not what others want to see); (3) changes during the life cycle (change is an "inside job"); (4) shattered dreams (unexpected path to dream fulfillment); (5) afterword (the practice of non-resistance).
Dr. Raymond Meadors is a Licensed Psychologist, having earned a Ph.D. degree in Counseling Psychology. Carol Farrington Meadors is a Licensed Professional Counselor and certified EMDR trauma specialist, having earned a M.A. degree in Psychological Counseling. The Meadors' collaborate in writing based on their half-century marriage and as many years working in the field of Positive Psychology. These materials are used in conducting personal growth and development seminars across multiple continents. Carol and Ray are parents to 3 children and 8 grandchildren, and they live in Colorado, surrounded by the incomparable Rocky Mountains.
