The Spiritual Self Schema (3-S) Development Program

slowing as s/he calms him/herself by focusing on the breath, and
begins to view the person, place, situation, or activity with
compassion rather than aversion. Now, having observed how the
actor maintained control and, even in this context, was able to stay
in the role of one traveling your Spiritual path, imagine that you,
yourself, are the actor and, in your mind's eye, practice how you
can maintain control when you encounter this person, place,
situation, or activity today. Form a vivid image of yourself in this
context and visualize yourself transforming what once triggered
the activation of a habitual maladaptive self-schema into a
welcomed opportunity for Spiritual development. Continue
practicing this visualization until you are able to see yourself
clearly experiencing and expressing your Spiritual nature even
when in this context. You will then be ready to enact this
transformation when engaged in your daily activities.
Rehearse (practice) and Record
a) On your Transforming Obstacles into Opportunities Worksheet,
enter those contexts (i.e., people, places, situations, and activities) that
you reflected on above that activate old, habitual self-schemas that
make it difficult for you to experience and express your Spiritual
nature. Describe how you will prepare for, and ultimately transform,
these contexts into ones in which you can continue experiencing and
expressing your Spiritual nature. Refer to your previously completed
3-S Blueprint and identify the warning signals that will alert you to
slow down and become increasingly mindful of, and in control of,
your thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Describe the scripts you will use
(e.g., self-affirmations, recitation of memorized inspirational sayings or
scriptures) and the behavioral action sequences you will enact (e.g.,
deep breathing, visualization exercises, seeking support) and the skills
and tools you will need in order to transform what was once perceived
as an obstacle into an opportunity for Spiritual development.
b) Each day during Phase 3, when completing your daily 3-S
Construction Plan enter the potential obstacle that you expect to
encounter that day, and describe how you will use the materials, skills,
and tools you described on your Transforming Obstacles Worksheet (or
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