Discover the highlights of the Trinitarian M.A.P. for Spiritual Renewal: https://www.builtforgreatness.com/trinitarian-method/
What happens when your beliefs, direction, and actions all align perfectly? The confusion that often clouds our daily lives begins to fade away. Welcome to our exploration of the Trinitarian MAP Method—a powerful framework designed to create spiritual harmony through the alignment of Mindset, Aim, and Practice.
This episode unpacks a transformative approach to personal renewal that goes far deeper than typical self-improvement strategies. Rooted in Trinitarian theology, the MAP Method offers a comprehensive pathway to clarity and purpose by ensuring your thoughts support your direction, your direction guides your actions, and those actions reinforce your core beliefs.
We dive deep into each component, examining how mindset forms your foundation—the lens through which you view yourself and the world. You'll discover how strengthening this foundation through self-reflection, positive influences, and continuous learning creates the stability needed for lasting change. We explore aim as your internal compass, providing the direction that helps you stay focused amid life's countless distractions. And perhaps most crucially, we examine practice as the vital bridge where spiritual intent meets physical effort—where your inner landscape takes tangible form.
What makes this framework truly revolutionary is its assertion that "every little action, thought and habit is a form of practice." You're always practicing something, whether consciously or not. The question becomes: are your practices aligning with your deepest values and ultimate direction? Drawing inspiration from St. Therese of Lisieux's "little way," the MAP Method celebrates the transformative power of small, consistent habits over dramatic gestures.
Ready to experience the profound clarity that comes when your entire being moves in the same direction? Join us as we explore this compass for spiritual renewal that promises to transform not just what you do, but who you become. Consider what area of your life might benefit from greater alignment today—your journey toward harmony begins with just one small, intentional step.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to the Deep Dive.
Speaker 2 (00:01):
Great to be here.
Speaker 1 (00:02):
So today we're taking a look, a deep dive, into a
source you've shared with us.
It's excerpts from TrinitarianMAP Method, mindset, aim,
practice for Renewal, and thiscomes from the Build for God
movement, bfg, they call it.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
That's right.
And this material, it reallylays out a framework you could
think of it as kind of compassmaybe for spiritual renewal, for
personal transformation, that'sdesigned to help you know the
different parts of your life.
Speaker 1 (00:28):
Right, and our mission here in this deep dive
is really to unpack this MAPmethod.
We want to explore what mindset, aim and practice actually mean
in this context.
Speaker 2 (00:36):
Yeah, how they relate .
Speaker 1 (00:37):
And, importantly, the practical steps the source
suggests to well bring them intoharmony.
So get ready everyone to lookat a method that promises
clarity, maybe even purpose, byconnecting beliefs, goals and
daily habits.
Okay, let's unpack this.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
So diving right in the source introduces this
Trinitarian MAP method prettystrongly.
It positions it as like a corepiece for spiritual renewal and
it fits within a biggerframework.
They mentioned the three R'srestore, renewal, respond.
Speaker 1 (01:09):
And his purpose seems pretty ambitious.
It's framed as a tool to ignitesomething called a new
evangelization.
Speaker 2 (01:15):
Yes, that's the term they use, and also to guide
believers towards spiritualtransformation and to fuel
intimacy with Jesus Christ.
Speaker 1 (01:24):
So the idea is to empower people to live and share
their faith, but with what?
Was it sincerity?
Speaker 2 (01:30):
Exactly sincerity.
And what's really interesting,I think, about the foundation of
this method, at least as thesource describes it.
It's explicitly rooted in therelational nature of the Holy
Trinity, you know, father, sonand Holy Spirit.
Speaker 1 (01:42):
Okay, that's a significant detail.
Speaker 2 (01:43):
It is.
It means it's not justpresented as like a generic
self-help model.
It's directly tied into afundamental theological concept.
Speaker 1 (01:51):
Yeah, that connection to the Trinity.
It really jumped out at me too.
It suggests the whole structureof the method.
This relationship betweenmindset, aim and practice is
seen as mirroring that divinerelationship.
Somehow it's like presenting ablueprint for inner harmony that
is well, in their view,divinely inspired.
Speaker 2 (02:10):
That's a good way to put it.
It offers a potential insightinto why alignment is so central
here.
If the ultimate reality, theTrinity, is seen as relational
harmony, then seeking inneralignment through MAP becomes
sort of a path to participate inthat reality.
It's more than just gettingyour ducks in a row.
Speaker 1 (02:29):
Participating in that reality?
Yeah, interesting.
And they mentioned using somepretty modern tools too right to
get this message out.
Speaker 2 (02:35):
They do Things like an AI chat box, ai podcast, even
AI music, apparently.
Speaker 1 (02:40):
Wow.
Speaker 2 (02:41):
Alongside.
You know the more traditionalrelational approaches to, as
they put it, meet people wherethey are.
Speaker 1 (02:46):
So quite a blend of old and new there.
Speaker 2 (02:48):
It certainly is.
So getting to the heart of theMAP method itself, that's when
you move out of confusion andinto well, a profound sense of
(03:09):
harmony, clarity.
Speaker 1 (03:10):
Okay, and why does that happen?
What's the mechanism theydescribe?
Speaker 2 (03:13):
Well, the source explains it like this Confusion
starts to fade when your entirebeing feels like it's moving in
the same direction.
It's not pulled apart.
Speaker 1 (03:21):
Makes sense.
Speaker 2 (03:22):
Your thoughts support your direction Right.
That direction then guides youractions Right, and those
actions in turn reinforce thevery beliefs that started the
whole process.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
Feedback loop kind of .
Speaker 2 (03:32):
It's like having that compass we talked about.
But the needle isn't justspinning wildly when mindset,
aim and practice line up.
You're no longer pulled inconflicting directions by you
know scattered thoughts orcompeting desires.
You start living with realintention, focus.
Speaker 1 (03:47):
And a renewed sense of meaning.
They say.
Speaker 2 (03:49):
That's the promise.
Speaker 1 (03:50):
So the source isn't suggesting a life without
challenges, but rather a lifethat feels deeply grounded,
anchored in something theydescribe as deeper than
circumstance.
Speaker 2 (04:00):
Deeper than circumstance.
I like that.
Speaker 1 (04:02):
Yeah, so your mindset is shaped by what you believe
is true, your aim is guided by aclear purpose, and your daily
practices become well, anauthentic expression of both.
Speaker 2 (04:12):
Right, and the source is very clear Aligning your MAP
specifically with truth andthey explicitly mean God's truth
here.
That's what opens the door toprofound renewal and intimacy
with Christ.
Speaker 1 (04:23):
So it elevates it beyond just personal development
techniques.
Speaker 2 (04:26):
Definitely it shifts it into what they frame as a
truly transformative spiritualjourney.
Speaker 1 (04:32):
Okay, that makes sense, which brings us neatly to
the individual components.
Let's really zero in on eachone.
Maybe start with mindset.
Speaker 2 (04:39):
Good idea, so mindset .
In this framework it'spresented as the absolute
foundation, the starting point.
Speaker 1 (04:44):
The starting point.
Speaker 2 (04:45):
The starting point.
It's your core belief system.
It shapes everything how yousee yourself, how you see others
, your perspective on the wholeworld.
The source really emphasizesits powerful influence on your
decisions, your reactions.
Speaker 1 (04:58):
It's like the operating system for your life.
Speaker 2 (05:00):
then that's a great analogy and a mindset that's
rooted in positive values, thatcan nurture resilience.
It can inspire purposefulliving.
Speaker 1 (05:09):
And how is it strengthened?
The source mentioned somethingkey here.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
Good habits.
That comes up again and again.
Speaker 1 (05:14):
Right Small, consistent actions.
Speaker 2 (05:16):
Exactly those small, consistent actions are vital,
because they don't just, youknow, get things done, they
actually reinforce your values.
Speaker 1 (05:23):
How so.
Speaker 2 (05:23):
They make those values active living parts of
your daily life.
Things like consistentlychoosing gratitude over
complaining, practicingdiscipline instead of giving in,
or extending kindness when it'smaybe not easy.
Speaker 1 (05:35):
So the habits make the values real.
Speaker 2 (05:37):
Precisely, and the source gives some practical ways
to actively build this strongmindset.
Speaker 1 (05:42):
Okay, like what?
Speaker 2 (05:43):
First, self-reflection, taking time to
really identify your mostimportant values, what actually
matters to you.
Speaker 1 (05:49):
Okay, sounds simple, but probably not easy.
Speaker 2 (05:53):
Probably not Then incorporating daily practices,
things like journaling, prayer,meditation, ways to stay
grounded in those values day today.
They also suggest positiveinfluence consciously
surrounding yourself with peoplewho actually embody the values
you admire.
Speaker 1 (06:08):
Makes sense.
You absorb what you're around.
Speaker 2 (06:10):
And, finally, continuous learning, seeking out
knowledge, experiences thatchallenge and help you refine
your mindset, not staying static.
Speaker 1 (06:19):
So it's an ongoing process.
Speaker 2 (06:21):
Absolutely.
And by cultivating this kind ofdisciplined, value-driven
mindset, the source suggests,you start to unlock your true
potential for purpose, which inturn can inspire others and
create positive change.
Every action you take, even thesmall ones, becomes and I'm
quoting here a testament to ourbelief system.
Speaker 1 (06:37):
Okay.
So once you have that solidfoundation of mindset, how does
that translate into, you know,action and direction that feels
like the next step.
Speaker 2 (06:46):
It is Aim, defines the direction you're heading.
It's the guiding plan for yourchoices, your actions.
It's essentially serving asyour internal compass.
Speaker 1 (06:56):
The compass again.
So mindset is the map, maybe,and aim is the compass, needle
pointing the way.
Speaker 2 (07:02):
Ooh, I like that.
Yeah, something like that.
Having a clear aim keeps youfocused on what truly matters.
Speaker 1 (07:07):
Helps cut through the noise.
Speaker 2 (07:09):
Exactly and helps you move toward your ultimate goals
.
It provides essential clarity,motivation, especially when you
know life throws distractionsyour way, which it always does.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
Always does, and connecting back to mindset
habits are crucial here too,aren't they?
Speaker 2 (07:23):
Crucial.
The source calls them thestepping stones that keep you
aligned with your aim.
What bridged the gap betweenwhere you are now and where you
aspire to be?
Speaker 1 (07:32):
with your aim.
What bridged the gap betweenwhere you are now and where you
aspire to be?
Okay, so practicing habits likeself-discipline to stay on
track, or gratitude toappreciate the journey,
perseverance to push throughobstacles.
It's not just about doing tasks.
It's reinforcing the veryvalues that support the
direction of your life.
Speaker 2 (07:46):
the aim you got it.
It builds that solid foundationneeded to keep your aim steady
even when things get tough.
Speaker 1 (07:53):
So what are the practical ways they suggest for
aligning aim and habits?
Speaker 2 (07:58):
Okay, the source outlines a few.
First, set clear goals, defineyour long-term direction, your
ultimate aim, but then break itdown into actionable short-term
steps.
Speaker 1 (08:08):
Makes it less overwhelming.
Speaker 2 (08:09):
Definitely.
Second, develop a a routine,build daily habits that directly
reflect your core values andactively move you closer to your
aim so the routine serves theaim yes, third evaluate
regularly.
You need to periodically checkin, assess if your actions are
genuinely aligning with whereyou ultimately want to go.
Are you drifting?
Speaker 1 (08:28):
a course correction mechanism right.
Speaker 2 (08:30):
And fourth, stay adaptable.
Be open to refining your aim asyou grow, as you gain new
insights.
It's not meant to be a rigidfixed point forever.
Life changes.
You learn things.
Speaker 1 (08:42):
So flexibility is built in.
Speaker 2 (08:44):
It has to be.
The outcome they describe hereis creating a life that deeply
reflects your values, not justin theory, like on paper, but in
how you actually live day inand day out.
Those small, intentional stepsyou take every day.
They add up to meaningfulprogress.
They turn your vision, your aim, into reality.
Speaker 1 (09:02):
Small steps, adding up that feels achievable.
Speaker 2 (09:04):
Which brings us, quite naturally, to the third
and final element practice.
Speaker 1 (09:08):
Okay, this feels like where it all comes together.
It is.
Speaker 2 (09:11):
The source presents practice as the place where
spiritual intent and physicaleffort unite, where the inner
meets the outer.
Speaker 1 (09:18):
And this union happens through, let me guess,
small, consistent habits.
Speaker 2 (09:23):
Habits are the engine , the mechanism of practice.
These habits, they don't justimplement your aim, like
carrying out a plan, they alsostrengthen your mindset, they
refine your aim as you go andthey actively shape your
character toward virtue sopractice feeds back into mindset
a name exactly it'sinterconnected.
The source even explicitlyconnects this idea to the little
(09:45):
way associated with st Thereseof Lisieux that's the one her
approach emphasized findingholiness not in, you know, grand
heroic gestures, but in doingsimple, everyday acts with great
love.
And what's truly striking, Ithink about how the source
defines practice, is thisstatement Every little action,
(10:05):
thought and habit is a form ofpractice.
Speaker 1 (10:07):
Wait, every little action, thought and habit.
Speaker 2 (10:10):
Yes, it completely redefines the concept, doesn't
it?
Practice isn't just the formalthings like prayer or going to
church or meditation.
It's everything you do and eventhink throughout the day.
Every moment becomes anopportunity for practice.
Speaker 1 (10:22):
Wow, that's a powerful reframing.
It means you're alwayspracticing something.
Speaker 2 (10:26):
You are, whether you realize it or not, and that
means your practice isconstantly influencing you,
constantly shaping you.
Speaker 1 (10:33):
So how does it influence mindset and aim
specifically?
Speaker 2 (10:36):
Okay For your mindset practice shapes how you think,
how you perceive things, how yourespond to the world.
So engaging in consistent,positive habits actively renews
your mindset and strengthensyour core beliefs over time.
Okay, and for your aim practiceensures your actions stay
aligned with your purpose.
It helps you stay on course.
It's the daily grind, therepetition, the effort involved
(11:00):
that transforms a distant aimfrom just a nice idea into a
series of achievable milestones.
It makes it real.
Speaker 1 (11:07):
Right, and that's where the power of physical
action comes in, isn't it?
Practice involves tangiblephysical steps.
Speaker 2 (11:13):
Yes, Taken daily, Discipline, effort, repetition.
It is the essential bridgethat's a key word here the
bridge where your innerspiritual aspirations, your
mindset and your aim Meet youractual human effort.
And this meeting point, thisbridge, is where real growth and
transformation happen.
According to the source.
Speaker 1 (11:31):
Where aspiration meets effort, okay.
So what helps build stronghabits for this kind of practice
?
Speaker 2 (11:37):
The source points to a few key aspects Consistency,
obviously, regularly engaging inactions that reinforce your
values and goals.
Repetition matters Got itReflection, taking time to
assess how your daily practicesare actually shaping your
mindset and aim.
Repetition matters Got it?
Reflection, taking time toassess how your daily practices
are actually shaping yourmindset and aim?
Is it working?
Is it taking you where you wantto go?
And adaptability, being willingto adjust your habits as needed
(11:57):
to better align with yourevolving purpose and the truth
you're seeking?
Don't be afraid to tweak things.
Speaker 1 (12:02):
Consistency, reflection, adaptability.
So if mindset is belief and aimis direction, practice is
really the vital connector, thebridge.
Speaker 2 (12:11):
It's the bridge that unites them exactly.
It's through practice that yourinner landscape, your mindset
and your future goals, your aim,actually takes shape in the
tangible world.
Speaker 1 (12:22):
And this harmony, then, between the spiritual
intent and the physical action,between body and spirit.
That's the path to renewal.
Speaker 2 (12:30):
That's presented as the path to deep renewal and
transformation.
Speaker 1 (12:34):
Yes, Okay, so pulling it all together.
Speaker 2 (12:36):
Yeah, pulling it all together.
The source really emphasizesthat aligning your mindset, aim
and practice with truth andagain, they're specific with
God's truth as they define it.
That's the key.
Speaker 1 (12:46):
The key that unlocks.
Speaker 2 (12:47):
That opens the door to profound renewal and true
intimacy with Christ.
It's framed not as mereself-improvement, remember, but
as a transformative journey ofaligning yourself with ultimate
reality.
Speaker 1 (12:59):
And they bring in Aquinas to back that up.
Speaker 2 (13:01):
They quote St Thomas Aquinas saying Truth cannot
contradict truth, which sort ofreinforces this idea that the
alignment they're talking aboutin the MAP method needs to be
grounded in somethingfundamentally true and
consistent.
It all has to fit together.
Speaker 1 (13:14):
Truth cannot contradict truth.
That adds another layer.
Speaker 2 (13:17):
It does and just looking briefly at the list of
chapter titles provided in thesource material, it gives you a
sense of how comprehensive thiswhole framework aims to be.
You see topics like the mysteryof God embracing comprehensive
this whole framework aims to be.
You see topics like the mysteryof God, embracing dualities,
ego, simplicity, humility, faith, paradox, unity, leadership,
compassion, judgment,materialism, divine balance,
(13:38):
forgiving debt.
I mean, it goes on.
It really hints that this MAPmethod is part of a much broader
, maybe even all-encompassingpath for spiritual life and
transformation they're outliningOkay.
Speaker 1 (13:50):
So we've really dug into this Trinitarian MAP method
mindset, aim and practice asit's presented in the source
material, a framework clearlydesigned for spiritual renewal,
for transformation.
Speaker 2 (14:00):
Yeah, and it offers a pretty clear perspective,
doesn't it?
That confusion gives way toclarity, to harmony, when our
internal beliefs, our externaldirection and our daily habits
are all aligned.
Speaker 1 (14:10):
And, importantly, rooted in truth.
It really stands out.
It's not just a category ofactivities you do.
It's presented here as theabsolutely vital bridge, the
thing that translates your innerlandscape, your mindset and
your future goals, your aim,into a tangible reality.
Speaker 2 (14:26):
It really is where the rubber meets the road, as
they say.
Speaker 1 (14:29):
And you know, here's where it gets really interesting
for me.
The source suggests everylittle action, thought and habit
is a form of practice.
So what does this powerful ideareally mean for you, listening
right now, If everything youthink about, everything you aim
for and everything you do, nomatter how small it seems, is
(14:49):
constantly shaping you?
Speaker 2 (14:51):
Whether you're conscious of it or not.
Speaker 1 (14:52):
Right.
Whether you're paying attentionor not, it raises a really
important question, doesn't it?
Speaker 2 (14:56):
It certainly does.
Speaker 1 (14:57):
The main takeaway really seems to be this crucial
alignment.
Speaker 2 (15:00):
Absolutely Aligning your beliefs, your mindset, with
your chosen direction, your aimand your daily actions, your
practice.
Speaker 1 (15:06):
And it's presented not just as a nice idea but as a
practical path to genuinespiritual renewal and really
deep personal growth.
Speaker 2 (15:15):
And don't forget the power of the small things.
The source really hammers homethat consistent, even seemingly
minor daily habits have a hugeimpact over time.
Speaker 1 (15:24):
Yeah, they really shape who you become and where
you end up.
The small hinges swing the bigdoors, as they say.
Well put, Okay.
So here's a final thought foryou, our listener, to chew on.
Think about one area in yourlife right now where things
might feel a bit misaligned.
Speaker 2 (15:38):
Where the mindset, the aim and the practice aren't
quite matching up.
Speaker 1 (15:41):
Exactly and if you find one, just one small
intentional shift you could makein your routine starting today.
No-transcript.
Welcome to the Deep Dive.
Speaker 2 (00:01):
Great to be here.
Speaker 1 (00:02):
So today we're taking a look, a deep dive, into a
source you've shared with us.
It's excerpts from TrinitarianMAP Method, mindset, aim,
practice for Renewal, and thiscomes from the Build for God
movement, bfg, they call it.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
That's right.
And this material, it reallylays out a framework you could
think of it as kind of compassmaybe for spiritual renewal, for
personal transformation, that'sdesigned to help you know the
different parts of your life.
Speaker 1 (00:28):
Right, and our mission here in this deep dive
is really to unpack this MAPmethod.
We want to explore what mindset, aim and practice actually mean
in this context.
Speaker 2 (00:36):
Yeah, how they relate .
Speaker 1 (00:37):
And, importantly, the practical steps the source
suggests to well bring them intoharmony.
So get ready everyone to lookat a method that promises
clarity, maybe even purpose, byconnecting beliefs, goals and
daily habits.
Okay, let's unpack this.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
So diving right in the source introduces this
Trinitarian MAP method prettystrongly.
It positions it as like a corepiece for spiritual renewal and
it fits within a biggerframework.
They mentioned the three R'srestore, renewal, respond.
Speaker 1 (01:09):
And his purpose seems pretty ambitious.
It's framed as a tool to ignitesomething called a new
evangelization.
Speaker 2 (01:15):
Yes, that's the term they use, and also to guide
believers towards spiritualtransformation and to fuel
intimacy with Jesus Christ.
Speaker 1 (01:24):
So the idea is to empower people to live and share
their faith, but with what?
Was it sincerity?
Speaker 2 (01:30):
Exactly sincerity.
And what's really interesting,I think, about the foundation of
this method, at least as thesource describes it.
It's explicitly rooted in therelational nature of the Holy
Trinity, you know, father, sonand Holy Spirit.
Speaker 1 (01:42):
Okay, that's a significant detail.
Speaker 2 (01:43):
It is.
It means it's not justpresented as like a generic
self-help model.
It's directly tied into afundamental theological concept.
Speaker 1 (01:51):
Yeah, that connection to the Trinity.
It really jumped out at me too.
It suggests the whole structureof the method.
This relationship betweenmindset, aim and practice is
seen as mirroring that divinerelationship.
Somehow it's like presenting ablueprint for inner harmony that
is well, in their view,divinely inspired.
Speaker 2 (02:10):
That's a good way to put it.
It offers a potential insightinto why alignment is so central
here.
If the ultimate reality, theTrinity, is seen as relational
harmony, then seeking inneralignment through MAP becomes
sort of a path to participate inthat reality.
It's more than just gettingyour ducks in a row.
Speaker 1 (02:29):
Participating in that reality?
Yeah, interesting.
And they mentioned using somepretty modern tools too right to
get this message out.
Speaker 2 (02:35):
They do Things like an AI chat box, ai podcast, even
AI music, apparently.
Speaker 1 (02:40):
Wow.
Speaker 2 (02:41):
Alongside.
You know the more traditionalrelational approaches to, as
they put it, meet people wherethey are.
Speaker 1 (02:46):
So quite a blend of old and new there.
Speaker 2 (02:48):
It certainly is.
So getting to the heart of theMAP method itself, that's when
you move out of confusion andinto well, a profound sense of
(03:09):
harmony, clarity.
Speaker 1 (03:10):
Okay, and why does that happen?
What's the mechanism theydescribe?
Speaker 2 (03:13):
Well, the source explains it like this Confusion
starts to fade when your entirebeing feels like it's moving in
the same direction.
It's not pulled apart.
Speaker 1 (03:21):
Makes sense.
Speaker 2 (03:22):
Your thoughts support your direction Right.
That direction then guides youractions Right, and those
actions in turn reinforce thevery beliefs that started the
whole process.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
Feedback loop kind of .
Speaker 2 (03:32):
It's like having that compass we talked about.
But the needle isn't justspinning wildly when mindset,
aim and practice line up.
You're no longer pulled inconflicting directions by you
know scattered thoughts orcompeting desires.
You start living with realintention, focus.
Speaker 1 (03:47):
And a renewed sense of meaning.
They say.
Speaker 2 (03:49):
That's the promise.
Speaker 1 (03:50):
So the source isn't suggesting a life without
challenges, but rather a lifethat feels deeply grounded,
anchored in something theydescribe as deeper than
circumstance.
Speaker 2 (04:00):
Deeper than circumstance.
I like that.
Speaker 1 (04:02):
Yeah, so your mindset is shaped by what you believe
is true, your aim is guided by aclear purpose, and your daily
practices become well, anauthentic expression of both.
Speaker 2 (04:12):
Right, and the source is very clear Aligning your MAP
specifically with truth andthey explicitly mean God's truth
here.
That's what opens the door toprofound renewal and intimacy
with Christ.
Speaker 1 (04:23):
So it elevates it beyond just personal development
techniques.
Speaker 2 (04:26):
Definitely it shifts it into what they frame as a
truly transformative spiritualjourney.
Speaker 1 (04:32):
Okay, that makes sense, which brings us neatly to
the individual components.
Let's really zero in on eachone.
Maybe start with mindset.
Speaker 2 (04:39):
Good idea, so mindset .
In this framework it'spresented as the absolute
foundation, the starting point.
Speaker 1 (04:44):
The starting point.
Speaker 2 (04:45):
The starting point.
It's your core belief system.
It shapes everything how yousee yourself, how you see others
, your perspective on the wholeworld.
The source really emphasizesits powerful influence on your
decisions, your reactions.
Speaker 1 (04:58):
It's like the operating system for your life.
Speaker 2 (05:00):
then that's a great analogy and a mindset that's
rooted in positive values, thatcan nurture resilience.
It can inspire purposefulliving.
Speaker 1 (05:09):
And how is it strengthened?
The source mentioned somethingkey here.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
Good habits.
That comes up again and again.
Speaker 1 (05:14):
Right Small, consistent actions.
Speaker 2 (05:16):
Exactly those small, consistent actions are vital,
because they don't just, youknow, get things done, they
actually reinforce your values.
Speaker 1 (05:23):
How so.
Speaker 2 (05:23):
They make those values active living parts of
your daily life.
Things like consistentlychoosing gratitude over
complaining, practicingdiscipline instead of giving in,
or extending kindness when it'smaybe not easy.
Speaker 1 (05:35):
So the habits make the values real.
Speaker 2 (05:37):
Precisely, and the source gives some practical ways
to actively build this strongmindset.
Speaker 1 (05:42):
Okay, like what?
Speaker 2 (05:43):
First, self-reflection, taking time to
really identify your mostimportant values, what actually
matters to you.
Speaker 1 (05:49):
Okay, sounds simple, but probably not easy.
Speaker 2 (05:53):
Probably not Then incorporating daily practices,
things like journaling, prayer,meditation, ways to stay
grounded in those values day today.
They also suggest positiveinfluence consciously
surrounding yourself with peoplewho actually embody the values
you admire.
Speaker 1 (06:08):
Makes sense.
You absorb what you're around.
Speaker 2 (06:10):
And, finally, continuous learning, seeking out
knowledge, experiences thatchallenge and help you refine
your mindset, not staying static.
Speaker 1 (06:19):
So it's an ongoing process.
Speaker 2 (06:21):
Absolutely.
And by cultivating this kind ofdisciplined, value-driven
mindset, the source suggests,you start to unlock your true
potential for purpose, which inturn can inspire others and
create positive change.
Every action you take, even thesmall ones, becomes and I'm
quoting here a testament to ourbelief system.
Speaker 1 (06:37):
Okay.
So once you have that solidfoundation of mindset, how does
that translate into, you know,action and direction that feels
like the next step.
Speaker 2 (06:46):
It is Aim, defines the direction you're heading.
It's the guiding plan for yourchoices, your actions.
It's essentially serving asyour internal compass.
Speaker 1 (06:56):
The compass again.
So mindset is the map, maybe,and aim is the compass, needle
pointing the way.
Speaker 2 (07:02):
Ooh, I like that.
Yeah, something like that.
Having a clear aim keeps youfocused on what truly matters.
Speaker 1 (07:07):
Helps cut through the noise.
Speaker 2 (07:09):
Exactly and helps you move toward your ultimate goals
.
It provides essential clarity,motivation, especially when you
know life throws distractionsyour way, which it always does.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
Always does, and connecting back to mindset
habits are crucial here too,aren't they?
Speaker 2 (07:23):
Crucial.
The source calls them thestepping stones that keep you
aligned with your aim.
What bridged the gap betweenwhere you are now and where you
aspire to be?
Speaker 1 (07:32):
with your aim.
What bridged the gap betweenwhere you are now and where you
aspire to be?
Okay, so practicing habits likeself-discipline to stay on
track, or gratitude toappreciate the journey,
perseverance to push throughobstacles.
It's not just about doing tasks.
It's reinforcing the veryvalues that support the
direction of your life.
Speaker 2 (07:46):
the aim you got it.
It builds that solid foundationneeded to keep your aim steady
even when things get tough.
Speaker 1 (07:53):
So what are the practical ways they suggest for
aligning aim and habits?
Speaker 2 (07:58):
Okay, the source outlines a few.
First, set clear goals, defineyour long-term direction, your
ultimate aim, but then break itdown into actionable short-term
steps.
Speaker 1 (08:08):
Makes it less overwhelming.
Speaker 2 (08:09):
Definitely.
Second, develop a a routine,build daily habits that directly
reflect your core values andactively move you closer to your
aim so the routine serves theaim yes, third evaluate
regularly.
You need to periodically checkin, assess if your actions are
genuinely aligning with whereyou ultimately want to go.
Are you drifting?
Speaker 1 (08:28):
a course correction mechanism right.
Speaker 2 (08:30):
And fourth, stay adaptable.
Be open to refining your aim asyou grow, as you gain new
insights.
It's not meant to be a rigidfixed point forever.
Life changes.
You learn things.
Speaker 1 (08:42):
So flexibility is built in.
Speaker 2 (08:44):
It has to be.
The outcome they describe hereis creating a life that deeply
reflects your values, not justin theory, like on paper, but in
how you actually live day inand day out.
Those small, intentional stepsyou take every day.
They add up to meaningfulprogress.
They turn your vision, your aim, into reality.
Speaker 1 (09:02):
Small steps, adding up that feels achievable.
Speaker 2 (09:04):
Which brings us, quite naturally, to the third
and final element practice.
Speaker 1 (09:08):
Okay, this feels like where it all comes together.
It is.
Speaker 2 (09:11):
The source presents practice as the place where
spiritual intent and physicaleffort unite, where the inner
meets the outer.
Speaker 1 (09:18):
And this union happens through, let me guess,
small, consistent habits.
Speaker 2 (09:23):
Habits are the engine , the mechanism of practice.
These habits, they don't justimplement your aim, like
carrying out a plan, they alsostrengthen your mindset, they
refine your aim as you go andthey actively shape your
character toward virtue sopractice feeds back into mindset
a name exactly it'sinterconnected.
The source even explicitlyconnects this idea to the little
(09:45):
way associated with st Thereseof Lisieux that's the one her
approach emphasized findingholiness not in, you know, grand
heroic gestures, but in doingsimple, everyday acts with great
love.
And what's truly striking, Ithink about how the source
defines practice, is thisstatement Every little action,
(10:05):
thought and habit is a form ofpractice.
Speaker 1 (10:07):
Wait, every little action, thought and habit.
Speaker 2 (10:10):
Yes, it completely redefines the concept, doesn't
it?
Practice isn't just the formalthings like prayer or going to
church or meditation.
It's everything you do and eventhink throughout the day.
Every moment becomes anopportunity for practice.
Speaker 1 (10:22):
Wow, that's a powerful reframing.
It means you're alwayspracticing something.
Speaker 2 (10:26):
You are, whether you realize it or not, and that
means your practice isconstantly influencing you,
constantly shaping you.
Speaker 1 (10:33):
So how does it influence mindset and aim
specifically?
Speaker 2 (10:36):
Okay For your mindset practice shapes how you think,
how you perceive things, how yourespond to the world.
So engaging in consistent,positive habits actively renews
your mindset and strengthensyour core beliefs over time.
Okay, and for your aim practiceensures your actions stay
aligned with your purpose.
It helps you stay on course.
It's the daily grind, therepetition, the effort involved
(11:00):
that transforms a distant aimfrom just a nice idea into a
series of achievable milestones.
It makes it real.
Speaker 1 (11:07):
Right, and that's where the power of physical
action comes in, isn't it?
Practice involves tangiblephysical steps.
Speaker 2 (11:13):
Yes, Taken daily, Discipline, effort, repetition.
It is the essential bridgethat's a key word here the
bridge where your innerspiritual aspirations, your
mindset and your aim Meet youractual human effort.
And this meeting point, thisbridge, is where real growth and
transformation happen.
According to the source.
Speaker 1 (11:31):
Where aspiration meets effort, okay.
So what helps build stronghabits for this kind of practice
?
Speaker 2 (11:37):
The source points to a few key aspects Consistency,
obviously, regularly engaging inactions that reinforce your
values and goals.
Repetition matters Got itReflection, taking time to
assess how your daily practicesare actually shaping your
mindset and aim.
Repetition matters Got it?
Reflection, taking time toassess how your daily practices
are actually shaping yourmindset and aim?
Is it working?
Is it taking you where you wantto go?
And adaptability, being willingto adjust your habits as needed
(11:57):
to better align with yourevolving purpose and the truth
you're seeking?
Don't be afraid to tweak things.
Speaker 1 (12:02):
Consistency, reflection, adaptability.
So if mindset is belief and aimis direction, practice is
really the vital connector, thebridge.
Speaker 2 (12:11):
It's the bridge that unites them exactly.
It's through practice that yourinner landscape, your mindset
and your future goals, your aim,actually takes shape in the
tangible world.
Speaker 1 (12:22):
And this harmony, then, between the spiritual
intent and the physical action,between body and spirit.
That's the path to renewal.
Speaker 2 (12:30):
That's presented as the path to deep renewal and
transformation.
Speaker 1 (12:34):
Yes, Okay, so pulling it all together.
Speaker 2 (12:36):
Yeah, pulling it all together.
The source really emphasizesthat aligning your mindset, aim
and practice with truth andagain, they're specific with
God's truth as they define it.
That's the key.
Speaker 1 (12:46):
The key that unlocks.
Speaker 2 (12:47):
That opens the door to profound renewal and true
intimacy with Christ.
It's framed not as mereself-improvement, remember, but
as a transformative journey ofaligning yourself with ultimate
reality.
Speaker 1 (12:59):
And they bring in Aquinas to back that up.
Speaker 2 (13:01):
They quote St Thomas Aquinas saying Truth cannot
contradict truth, which sort ofreinforces this idea that the
alignment they're talking aboutin the MAP method needs to be
grounded in somethingfundamentally true and
consistent.
It all has to fit together.
Speaker 1 (13:14):
Truth cannot contradict truth.
That adds another layer.
Speaker 2 (13:17):
It does and just looking briefly at the list of
chapter titles provided in thesource material, it gives you a
sense of how comprehensive thiswhole framework aims to be.
You see topics like the mysteryof God embracing comprehensive
this whole framework aims to be.
You see topics like the mysteryof God, embracing dualities,
ego, simplicity, humility, faith, paradox, unity, leadership,
compassion, judgment,materialism, divine balance,
(13:38):
forgiving debt.
I mean, it goes on.
It really hints that this MAPmethod is part of a much broader
, maybe even all-encompassingpath for spiritual life and
transformation they're outliningOkay.
Speaker 1 (13:50):
So we've really dug into this Trinitarian MAP method
mindset, aim and practice asit's presented in the source
material, a framework clearlydesigned for spiritual renewal,
for transformation.
Speaker 2 (14:00):
Yeah, and it offers a pretty clear perspective,
doesn't it?
That confusion gives way toclarity, to harmony, when our
internal beliefs, our externaldirection and our daily habits
are all aligned.
Speaker 1 (14:10):
And, importantly, rooted in truth.
It really stands out.
It's not just a category ofactivities you do.
It's presented here as theabsolutely vital bridge, the
thing that translates your innerlandscape, your mindset and
your future goals, your aim,into a tangible reality.
Speaker 2 (14:26):
It really is where the rubber meets the road, as
they say.
Speaker 1 (14:29):
And you know, here's where it gets really interesting
for me.
The source suggests everylittle action, thought and habit
is a form of practice.
So what does this powerful ideareally mean for you, listening
right now, If everything youthink about, everything you aim
for and everything you do, nomatter how small it seems, is
(14:49):
constantly shaping you?
Speaker 2 (14:51):
Whether you're conscious of it or not.
Speaker 1 (14:52):
Right.
Whether you're paying attentionor not, it raises a really
important question, doesn't it?
Speaker 2 (14:56):
It certainly does.
Speaker 1 (14:57):
The main takeaway really seems to be this crucial
alignment.
Speaker 2 (15:00):
Absolutely Aligning your beliefs, your mindset, with
your chosen direction, your aimand your daily actions, your
practice.
Speaker 1 (15:06):
And it's presented not just as a nice idea but as a
practical path to genuinespiritual renewal and really
deep personal growth.
Speaker 2 (15:15):
And don't forget the power of the small things.
The source really hammers homethat consistent, even seemingly
minor daily habits have a hugeimpact over time.
Speaker 1 (15:24):
Yeah, they really shape who you become and where
you end up.
The small hinges swing the bigdoors, as they say.
Well put, Okay.
So here's a final thought foryou, our listener, to chew on.
Think about one area in yourlife right now where things
might feel a bit misaligned.
Speaker 2 (15:38):
Where the mindset, the aim and the practice aren't
quite matching up.
Speaker 1 (15:41):
Exactly and if you find one, just one small
intentional shift you could makein your routine starting today.
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