Dear Friends of TTK,

The last six weeks or so have been a rather challenging period in my life as I came to the realisation that it was time to move on to a deeper level of searching after truth than what I had been at for the last six years. I came to the realisation that I had become rather complacent, if not arrogant with where I was at in my life. This came as quite a shock as I really was not aware of what was happening. In hindsight, I started noticing some of the old negative thoughts, emotions and habits that I thought I had dealt, with slowly rearing their ugly heads again. I was slowly allowing negativity and cynicism to cloud my judgment. I was not experiencing the same degree of contentment that I had known for the last few years. Yet, all along, I was convincing myself that everything was okay. But, as they say, the proof lies in the pudding. Attitude always reveals what goes on inside of a person.

Through this whole experience, I was reminded of something I had read some time ago – “It takes no effort to regress, minimum effort to maintain and maximum effort to progress.” I often mention the fact that life is not an event, but a practice. My life is something that I need to take full responsibility for and have to commit myself to do what it takes, every day. I often use a marathon runner as an example of commitment. The only reason why Bruce Fordyce was one of the world’s most successful runners was because he was willing to pay the price and do what was required of him by following a rigorous and disciplined routine, whether he felt like it or not. Although it may have started off as something painful for him, his goals and dreams of what he wanted to achieve served as his motivation to persevere. Eventually, the pay-offs and benefits he started to derive from his discipline became his rewards, and what may have started off as pain became an exercise of pleasure that he still maintains, although he does not run competitively anymore. Imagine when we start to practise the same motivation, discipline and perseverance to our lives. The rewards and pay-offs are far greater that those of a physical nature – contentment, joy, success, prosperity, adding value – all the things that make life meaningful and purposeful.

However, statistics show that merely three out of every hundred people are willing to commit themselves to do what it takes to make a difference in their lives, while only one out of every thousand stick to that commitment and make the difference. The rest continue to wish for change and blame every thing and every one else for what they are experiencing in their lives. I am so grateful for two life changing truths I discovered, although relatively late in life. The first one, using the quote that first inspired me: “At this moment in time I have exactly what I deserve”. I am always amazed at the response this statement evokes in many people. It seems so unfair to some, while others interpret it as punishment for their mistakes. The truth is, whatever I as an adult experience in my life at the moment is the effect, caused by my thoughts, choices, attitude and response to circumstances, situations and events. I do not have to give my power away by blaming others. By taking responsibility (not blame) I empower myself. I place myself in a position to learn the lessons and make the necessary changes. The second lesson I have learnt flows out of the first one – that life is one hundred percent fair – that I reap exactly what I sow, positive or negative. Realising this had added more freedom and peace to my life than anything else.

The fact that you are reading this newsletter is proof to me that you at least form part of the three out of a hundred, and potentially the one out of a thousand. I invite you to share the lessons you have learned and experiences you have had on your journey of transformation. I also welcome questions and challenges.

TTK EVENTS IN AUGUST

TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY
Please note that the next Community meeting will be on Thursday, 19 August at 19.15. We will discuss the saying, “pain is inevitable but suffering is optional.”
TRANSFORMATION ACADEMY
The next Life Transformation Workshop will be held on Saturday, October 9 between 10 and 13.00, during which we will focus on the spiritual aspect of our being where the real potential and ability for success and transformation lies. We will also be conducting a workshop on meditation. The cost will be R 150.00 which will include refreshments, lunch and notes. Booking will only be secured after payment. Banking details will be provided upon request.
TRANSFORMATION MENTORING GROUPS
We conduct mentoring groups with three to five people per group, as well as individual consultations. These take place every two weeks. Dates, venues and times for these groups are available upon request. We also conduct mentoring programmes for recovering drug addicts and prisoners.

TRANSFORMATION MASTERMIND

Anyone interested in getting involved with the planning and co-ordinating of the TTK programmes and events can contact us at the details at the end of this letter.

TTK WEBSITE

The website is uploaded with a new article every two weeks. You can also follow us on Facebook – ttk@ttk.co.za.

QUOTE

“Instead of expending energy in judging faults in others, rather invest the energy in improving your own.”

RECOMMMENDED READING

1. Dr David Hawkins – “Power vs. Force.
2. Dr. Margaret Hunt – “The infinite Mind.

VENUE
Unless otherwise stated or requested, all TTK Meetings are conducted at the following venue:
The Clubhouse
Sunrock Village
Corner of Malibongwe Drive and Second Street
Northwold
Randburg

That is all for now. More Transformation News in September.
Kind Regards
John