A brief presentation of East West Center for Personal Growth (www.eastwestcenterforgrowth.com) describing its philosophy as outlined in its Book ("Yoga of Personal Growth") and its Mobile App ("GrowQuote"). A must read for the seekers of Personal Growth, Personal Development, and Self Help literature.
7. What is Personal Growth?
Personal Growth can be defined as change or
growth in any given area of your life that leads
to the :
• Unfoldment of your full potential,
• The expansion of your awareness,
• And the deepening of your fulfillment.
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8. Personal Growth is the Art of
Living
More specifically, the art of living Inside Out.
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9. Two General Goals of Personal
Growth
• Two general goals of Personal Growth or Self-help
or Personal Development are:
1. Self-Empowerment
2. Freedom
• Personal Growth is Self Mastery.
• Personal Growth is not a one-time process, but a
gradual and life-long process.
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10. Holistic Personal Growth
Is growth in all 5 Dimensions of your life:
1. MATTER (Material)
2. BODY (Physical)
3. MIND (Mental)
4. HEART (Emotional)
5. SPIRIT (Spiritual)
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20. Personal Growth: The Art of
Living
• Personal Growth is the art of living Inside Out.
Living Inside means living in your Center (C), in
your Self (S), and in your Spine (S).
• Living Inside Out, therefore, is being active
outside in the Relative, Dual world while being
centered inside in your Absolute, Non-dual
Self.
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21. Personal Growth: The Art of
Living
• This is the Art of Living described in Bhagavad
Gita, the ancient text on Yoga, as “Yogastha
Kuru Karmani,” which means “Centered in the
oneness of Self, perform Action.”
• The outer world is always in Duality, where
everything exists in Pairs of Opposites – heat
or cold, success or failure, ups and down.
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22. Personal Growth: The Art of
Living
• Personal Growth is the art of transcending
these Pairs of Opposites by uniting to what is
beyond the Duality – Self.
• By attaching to Non-changing, Absolute, Non-
dual Self, you detach from the Changing,
Relative, and Dual world.
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23. Personal Growth: The Art of
Living
• As such, even in the midst of daily struggles of
life, you remain calm and centered inside.
• This is the state of total Freedom and
absolute Joy – the ultimate goal of Personal
Growth.
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24. CSS: Center, Self, and Spine
Be in the Center,
Be in the Spine,
There is Everything,
From Worldly to Divine,
Live with Detachment,
Live with Joy,
Everything is God’s Leela (Play),
Surrender and Enjoy!
- Bijay Raut
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26. From Self Knowledge to Self
Mastery to Self Realization
Self Knowledge:
Know That by Knowing Which, Everything else is Known.
“Which = Self (S)”
Self Mastery:
Be There by Being Where, Everywhere can be Gone.
“Where = Center (C)”
Self Realization:
Establish There by Establishing Where, Self is Realized.
“Where = Spine (S)”
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27. GrowQuote and the
Categorization of Life
• GrowQuote systematically and meaningfully
categorizes the five Dimensions or layers into
altogether 449 Categories.
• 5 Dimensions = 5 Oceans
• 15 Keys = 15 Rivers
• 64 Portals = 64 Streams
• 365 Gateways = 365 Creeks
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28. GrowQuote’s Categorization
Chart
The 5 Dimensions of Life are equivalent to the 5 Koshas or
Layers or Oceans.
I. These 5 Dimensions (Oceans) are:
1. MATTER (Material)
2. BODY (Physical)
3. MIND (Mental)
4. HEART (Emotional)
5. SPIRIT (Spiritual)
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32. GrowQuote’s Categorization
Chart
• 15 Keys (Rivers) are then Categorized into 64
Portals (Streams):
• 64 Portals (Streams) are further Categorized
into 365 Gateways (Creeks):
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34. Ikigai: A Reason for Being
Ikigai is your Center, your Self, and your Hub
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35. Suggestion: Two Topics for
Presentation
1. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Achieving your
Goals
2. The Art of Mindfulness: Presence, Awareness,
and Emotional Intelligence
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37. The Seven Spiritual Laws of
Achieving your Goals
1. Law of Passion and Purpose
2. Law of Intention and Goals
3. Law of Attention and Focus
4. Law of Affirmation and Visualization
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38. The Seven Spiritual Laws of
Achieving your Goals
5. Law of Mental Barriers and Strengths
6. Law of Action and Habit
7. Law of Gratitude and Detachment
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39. The Seven Spiritual Laws of
Achieving your Goals
B. Intent
Intent consists of the following Portals:
a. Intention
b. Purpose
c. Mental Barriers
d. Mental Strength
e. Goals
f. Action
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40. The Seven Spiritual Laws of
Achieving your Goals
Intention:
i. Attention
ii. Desires
Purpose:
i. Passion
ii. Dreams
iii. Vision
iv. Mission
v. Hobby
vi. Interest
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41. The Seven Spiritual Laws of
Achieving your Goals
Mental Barriers:
i. Self Limiting Beliefs
ii. Mental Conditioning
iii. Obstacles
iv. Resistance
v. Roadblocks
vi. Challenges
vii. Failure
viii. Struggles
ix. Uncertainty
x. Adversity
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42. The Seven Spiritual Laws of
Achieving your Goals
Mental Strength:
i. Self Belief
ii. Will Power
iii. Confidence
iv. Determination
v. Courage
vi. Bravery
vii. Not Giving Up
viii. Persistence
ix. Resilience
x. Perseverance
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43. The Seven Spiritual Laws of
Achieving your Goals
Goals:
i. Focus
ii. Law of Attraction
iii. Affirmation
iv. Visualization
v. Journaling
vi. Manifestation
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44. The Seven Spiritual Laws of
Achieving your Goals
Action:
i. Choice
ii. Priority
iii. Opportunity
iv. Habit
v. Detachment
vi. Karma Yoga
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45. The Art of Mindfulness: Presence,
Awareness, and Emotional
Intelligence
V. SPIRIT
Spirit or Spiritual Dimension of life can be
classified into three Keys.
A. Mindfulness
B. Meditation
C. Devotion
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46. A. Mindfulness
Mindfulness consists of the following Portals:
a. Presence
b. Awareness
c. Emotional Intelligence
d. Non Judgment
The Art of Mindfulness: Presence,
Awareness, and Emotional
Intelligence
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47. Presence:
i. Now
ii. Present
iii. Past
iv. Future
v. Synchrodestiny
vi. Synchronicity
vii. Time Management
The Art of Mindfulness: Presence,
Awareness, and Emotional
Intelligence
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48. Awareness:
i. Self Awareness
ii. Choiceless Awareness
iii. Observation
iv. Self Discovery
v. Self Enrichment
vi. Self Expansion
The Art of Mindfulness: Presence,
Awareness, and Emotional
Intelligence
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49. Emotional Intelligence:
i. Maturity
ii. Self Regulation
iii. Empathy
Non Judgment:
i. Non Attachment
The Art of Mindfulness: Presence,
Awareness, and Emotional
Intelligence
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50. Americans love Self-Help Books
• Forbes.com reported (in 2016) that Americans
spend a whopping 11 billion dollars (>1,100
Arab NRs.) on self-help books every year.
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51. East West Center for Personal
Growth
A Global Platform for Personal Growth and Self Transformation
www.eastwestcenterforgrowth.com