Factors of Transformation: Be The Change You Want does not waste one-second expressing poetic fluff many self-
help books use to solicit readers. At the onset of his introduction, author Dr. Keith L. Marshall states point-blank he
wants us to understand the power of our conscious and unconscious thoughts in every dimension of life, be it
spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, or social. The idea is to assist those who desire to achieve liberation from
negative thinking patterns that yield poor behaviors, to become sensitive to the power of thoughts and become
more productive.Two poignant questions are firmly posed at the beginning of this short but robust read. Why wait to
make changes in your life when you are not guaranteed to live another day? Why not be in touch with your mind,
body, spirit, and relationships today? If you have not asked yourself these questions and find you are aimless in your
pursuit of purpose, it may be time for you to jump off the proverbial hamster wheel and evaluate your current
circumstances using the criteria found within the pages of this encouraging resource.Chapter One, You Are Not
Your Body may appear to present a familiar answer to issues associated with low self-esteem. Though a noble
gesture, it is not the point. Dr. Marshall serves a platter with spiritual delicacies that help us savor the idea that our
dilemma has nothing to do with who we are on the outside, though our behaviors are what we see; it has everything
to do with who we are on the inside, these fragile vessels we call "bodies."He points toward his Creator with an
invitation to connect with Him through prayer and study of scripture, to be thankful every day for the things we at
times take for granted. He reminds us that change comes with a price. It requires action and is not dependent upon
how we feel because there will be times giving up seems the most viable option. Consistency is key. The same
consistency of action and purpose used when practicing old behaviors that makes one restless, irritable, and
discontented (RID) should be implemented when searching for emotional and spiritual healing. The reconciliation
and revelation is that we are not our bodies, but a spirit within our body.The Power of Principles, Uncover and
Discover "You", Forgiveness, Nurture Your Physical Self, Money On Purpose, Don't Be A Hater, Sweat Sometimes,
Don't Waste Thinking, and Love Yourself, are foundational chapters for transformational thinking. They are laden
with healthy principles and insights that keep us from becoming our own worst enemy, reveal areas needing
improvement and sounds the clarion call that it is never too late to change the course of our lives and stinking
thinking can no longer dominate.
