Who we are today is the direct result of our thoughts, words and actions of the past. Who we will become in the future will be the result of our thoughts, words and actions today.

If we want to grow into more than we are today, something must change. So, the questions to be asked are: “Who, what or where do you want to be in the future?” and “What must change in order for you to get there?”

The laws of nature determine that, like that of a tree, our growth is inevitable and unstoppable! We can grow by choice or we can have it forced upon us by painful, sometimes traumatic experiences such as job loss, bankruptcy, illness, divorce and so on. If we try to inhibit our growth in some way, possibly by avoiding challenges, ignoring obstacles, or by defending our negative behaviors, we will tend to suffer adverse consequences physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually or all of the above.

Change is also inevitable and unstoppable. Who among us have ever been brought to our knees by an issue or experience that has caused us to reflect on our behavior and make changes? How many of those changes lasted? Many of us resist change. It can be scary, unknown, worrisome and uncertain. But resisting change is rather like building a dam across a river. Sooner or later, change will force itself upon us and we will likely experience the pain and trauma of having the river of change suddenly flood us with whatever we have been avoiding or resisting.

As we may know, or have learned, it can be difficult, or impossible, to change others, and it may be impractical to change our environment. However, there is always something about ourselves that we can change, if we are willing.

What do you want to change? How will you make the change?

What if there was a way to facilitate our own growth and change elegantly and gracefully? What if a simple tool was developed that allowed us to embrace growth and change in small, manageable pieces? One that allowed us to become accustomed to, and accept, growth and change as a normal part of life in a comfortable and nurturing way?

The GROW Principle is such a tool. It is based on the ancient and ageless wisdom of spiritual masters from the past combined with essential present day knowledge from today=s most respected leaders in the psychological, motivational, coaching and self-development fields. It has been taught at UCLA Extension and at ICF (International Coach Federation) as a coaching tool, as well as to individuals and groups as a tool for self-mastery. The GROW Principle is easy to remember and even easier to use.

It is based on two powerful fundamentals:

The first is the power of words. Sigmund Freud said, “Words have magical power. They have the power to create the greatest delight or the deepest despair.” As we become aware of our language, of the words we use, we can make the modifications or adjustments that will contribute significantly to the changes we choose to make.

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