(1) Introduction

Our memories are what shapes who we are. Truly, is there anything about yourself that hasn't been shaped by your past? This is why it's so beneficial to explore memories, events, and relationships of the past. They can reveal so much about who we really are and why we became that way. Armed with this information, we can decide whether we love the outcomes or if we'd like to make changes, and perhaps end up transformed in beautiful ways -- a more deliberate and conscious soul. 1. What is standing in your way right now? 2. What would happen if you overcame the obstacle? More importantly, what would happen if you didn't (think broadly: emotionally, physically, financially, etc.)? 3. Can you reframe the most pressing current obstacle as a simple to-do list? 4. Have you ever used an "obstacle" as an excuse not to get started? Did you regret it? 5. Are obstacles really just fears holding you back? 6. What is the longest running obstacle in your life? 7. What steps have you used to make progress toward overcoming it? How far have you come with it? What do you wish would happen? How would that be possible? 8. What is the biggest obstacle you faced in your past? Did you overcome it? If so, how? If not, why?