Factors of Transformation: Be The Change You Want does not waste one-second expressing poetic fluff many self-help books use to solicit readers. At the onset of his introduction, author Dr. Keith L. Marshall states point-blank he
wants us to understand the power of our conscious and unconscious thoughts in every dimension of life, be itspiritual, mental, emotional, physical, or social. The idea is to assist those who desire to achieve liberation fromnegative thinking patterns that yield poor behaviors, to become sensitive to the power of thoughts and becomemore productive.Two poignant questions are firmly posed at the beginning of this short but robust read. Why wait tomake changes in your life when you are not guaranteed to live another day? Why not be in touch with your mind, body, spirit, and relationships today? If you have not asked yourself these questions and find you are aimless in yourpursuit of purpose, it may be time for you to jump off the proverbial hamster wheel and evaluate your currentcircumstances using the criteria found within the pages of this encouraging resource.Chapter One, You Are NotYour Body may appear to present a familiar answer to issues associated with low self-esteem. Though a noblegesture, it is not the point. Dr. Marshall serves a platter with spiritual delicacies that help us savor the idea that ourdilemma has nothing to do with who we are on the outside, though our behaviors are what we see; it has everythingto do with who we are on the inside, these fragile vessels we call "bodies."He points toward his Creator with aninvitation to connect with Him through prayer and study of scripture, to be thankful every day for the things we attimes take for granted. He reminds us that change comes with a price. It requires action and is not dependent uponhow we feel because there will be times giving up seems the most viable option. Consistency is key. The sameconsistency of action and purpose used when practicing old behaviors that makes one restless, irritable, anddiscontented (RID) should be implemented when searching for emotional and spiritual healing. The reconciliationand revelation is that we are not our bodies, but a spirit within our body.The Power of Principles, Uncover andDiscover "You", Forgiveness, Nurture Your Physical Self, Money On Purpose, Don't Be A Hater, Sweat Sometimes, Don't Waste Thinking, and Love Yourself, are foundational chapters for transformational thinking. They are ladenwith healthy principles a