2. The Change Continues

3. The oracle wisely suggests that a number of coping strategies are developed for the transitions that are involved in change. A knight can cope with change by giving himself permission to experience the various emotions that are a part of life.

4. “Your name will no longer be Jacob, … From now on you will be called Israel.”
Genesis 32:28

5. B. Chooses which emotions to express.
I. An oracle:
A. Feels what is.
B. Chooses which emotions to express.
C. Utilizes his relationships to gain support.
D. Decides how to act on the emotions that he experiences.

6. II. Trusting what led him to success in the past, he believes that his:
A. Manhood principles are solid.
B. Core’s soul must be followed in order to find the meaning in life.
C. Mind’s king can keep him focused on doing the right thing.

7. II. Trusting what led him to success in the past, he believes that his:
D. Body provides helpful intuitions or gut-level instincts.
E. Armor can protect him during vulnerable times.
F. Optimistic perspective will provide energy for the new tasks ahead of him.

8. H. Mind’s lover should always experience gratitude and acceptance.
II. Trusting what led him to success in the past, he believes that his:
G. Previous growth guides his warrior in choosing when and how to fight.
H. Mind’s lover should always experience gratitude and acceptance.

9. II. Trusting what led him to success in the past, he believes that his:
I. Spirit can seek God’s guidance and comfort.

10. “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”
Jacob

11. A. Reflects on why the change is necessary.
III. Developing a plan for the new “him,” a man:
A. Reflects on why the change is necessary.
B. Looks at the strategies, that are needed for change, which have been used by others.
C. Seeks clarity on why this decision for change is wise.

12. III. Developing a plan for the new “him,” a man:
D. Develops a transition plan to guide his actions.
E. Realizes that second-guessing is normal and the potential for difficulties to occur is realistic.
F. Imagines the new man as he will be in the future.

13. IV. He revamps his personal reward system by remembering that:
A. Some of the old rewards that he gave himself must be given up.
B. Some of the old rewards can continue, as long as they are less of a priority.

14. IV. He revamps his personal reward system by remembering that:
C. His value must be reflected in the new rewards that are chosen.
D. He needs time for the new reward to be as satisfying as the old rewards he has given up.

15. E. It is important to celebrate change as an achievement.
IV. He revamps his personal reward system by remembering that:
E. It is important to celebrate change as an achievement.
F. Others will see the change and their respect for him will increase.
G. God rejoices when a man relies upon his spiritual relationship for practical strength.