There are thousands of "how to" books around from sacred scriptures to pop psych and new age literature.  It's all good stuff and it certainly helps to point our focus in the direction of self development and personal fulfillment.  Some of us have been very successful in surrounding ourselves with supportive friends, family, and partners that support our potential and cheer us on when things get tough.  Then of course there are retreats, seminars, groups, and even boot camps to mobilize us out of our ruts, deep seated habits and unconscious behaviors.  With tremendous appreciation, I encourage seekers to follow up on resources and remain open to those angels which present themselves just at the right moment.  For this we give great thanks.

Recently, I noticed that many others pilgrims whom I have met along the journey, seem to continue to ask the questions, get the answers, and then repeat self defeating behaviors.  This then is followed by the forgiveness process, the reprieve period, the sense of contentment and relaxation.  And then, oops, here we go again.  Didn't I already learn this lesson?  What am I doing back here again?  I thought I got it last time!  Well we probably did get it; intellectually.  Or we got it for the situation that we were in at that moment and now have a new situation.  Ah - there's a clue.