Harnessing The Power Of The Past Through Transformative Reverse Gap Journaling - by Thomas Meli

COURSE

Harnessing The Power Of The Past Through Transformative Reverse Gap Journaling

With Thomas Meli

Discover the gentle power of the Reverse Gap Visioning Method, a reflective practice that guides you to honor the progress you’ve made rather than exclusively focusing on what remains undone. This course invites you to set 3 layers of goals, recognize the significance of your growth over time, and move forward with a sense of connection and support from your past. Through this process, you can increasingly heal your relationship with your past and future selves, feeling their support and love while catalyzing growth and insight. By the end, you’ll deepen your understanding of your achievements, integrate your self-concept across time, and find renewed, easeful motivation to continue moving towards your goals with less efforting and more of a sense of adventure and play.


Meet your Teacher

With over 500 hours of compassionate communication training and more than 20 years of meditation experience, Thomas brings a deep well of knowledge and empathy to his teachings. Thomas is dedicated to stimulating insight, broadening the heart, and sharpening intuition, all in the pursuit of truth, beauty, and kindness. Thomas anchors his practice and teachings in secular language, making them accessible to a diverse audience. He aims to preserve the metaphorical and mythic truths of historical traditions while aligning them with contemporary 21st-century science. This blend of ancient wisdom and modern understanding provides a rich, grounded context for exploring the Reverse Gap Visioning Method (which he learned from Vishen Lakhiani and then extended in his own practice), allowing participants to deeply connect with their past and future selves in a meaningful and transformative way.

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8 Days

159 students

4.9 stars

9 min / day

Acceptance

English


Lesson 1

An Introduction To The Reverse Gap Method | Presence vs. Over-presencing | Tiered Goal Setting

In this comprehensive module, you'll explore three interconnected practices to enhance your relationship with goals and aspirations. First, you'll learn about the Reverse Gap Method, which helps you appreciate your past progress and fosters a balanced approach to future goals. Next, we'll discuss the importance of maintaining presence while pursuing goals, ensuring that you remain grounded and aligned with your current state while not overemphasizing presence at the cost of long-term goals either. Finally, you'll discover the power of setting three levels of goals—ambitious "wow" goals, realistic yet challenging goals, and easy, low-effort goals—to balance ambition with practicality and maintain motivation across multiple areas of your life.

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Lesson 2

How Reverse Gapping Works | Bridging Past Achievements With Future Goals

In this module, you'll learn how to use a vision book/doc to visually document your goals and recognize the progress you've made towards achieving them. By combining visual representations of your goals (on the right side of the page or the book) with a written record of meaningful actions and experiences (on the left side of the page or book), you can create a powerful tool that harnesses the momentum of your past to propel you towards your future aspirations. This practice not only reinforces your achievements but also provides a tangible way to track your growth and stay motivated. We'll also discuss how this process is different from affirmations, but can coexist alongside an affirmations practice.

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Lesson 3

Transformative Shifts In Mindset And Our Approach To Goals

In this module, you'll explore the transformative shifts emphasized by the practice of Reverse Gapping. This practice helps you move from motivation rooted in discontent to one based on inspiration, appreciate the present while striving for improvement, and achieve a state of flow where your efforts feel aligned and effortless. By integrating these shifts, you'll develop a healthier, more sustainable approach to achieving your goals, fostering long-term motivation and satisfaction.

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Lesson 4

Practice: The Basic Steps For Reverse Gapping

In this module, you'll engage in a hands-on practice of Reverse Gapping. By using a simple vision book or document, you'll visually and textually map out your goals and the progress you've made towards them. This practice will help you recognize and celebrate your achievements, fostering a sense of motivation and alignment with your aspirations.

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Lesson 5

Practice: Reflecting On Long-Term Momentum | A Five-Year Perspective

In this module, you'll engage in a powerful process of reflecting on the long-term momentum towards your goals. By looking back over the past five years, you'll uncover the hidden progress, shifts in perspective, and foundational work that have contributed to your current state. This reflection will help you recognize the continuous growth and alignment in your journey, fostering a sense of accomplishment and renewed motivation for the future.

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Lesson 6

Practice: Working With Perceived Failures | Recognizing Growth In Unexpected Ways

In this module, you'll learn how to use Reverse Gapping to reframe perceived failures as opportunities for profound personal transformation. By shifting your focus from external achievements to internal growth, you'll uncover how challenges and setbacks have contributed to your progress. This practice will help you appreciate the phase transitions in your journey and recognize the hidden advancements that move you closer to your goals.

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Lesson 7

Practice: Sending Thanks To The Past | Receiving Thanks From The Future

In this module, you will engage in a heartfelt practice of writing a letter to your past self and receiving thanks from your future self. This exercise fosters a deep sense of appreciation, empathy, and celebration for the efforts and decisions that have shaped your journey. By acknowledging the wisdom of your past and the gratitude of your future, you'll create a powerful sense of continuity and support throughout your personal growth.

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Lesson 8

Sending Love To Resistance | Embracing Consistent Self-Concept Across Time

In this module, you'll explore the concept of a consistent self-concept across time, recognizing that your past, present, and future selves are interconnected in an evolving essence. By fostering compassion and empathy for all stages of your journey, you'll learn to honor and integrate the wisdom and experiences of your past and future selves. Additionally, you'll address any resistance that may arise, understanding it as an invitation for deeper empathy and awareness. This process helps build a cohesive and supportive self-concept, enhancing your overall sense of identity and growth.

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Janet

August 23, 2024

Very interesting approach to journaling.

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