1) Read or Watch: "Why Self-Help Doesn't Help" 

There are vital reasons why self-help literature, coaching, and sometimes even therapy is failing so many of us. Here I take you on my own journey of discovering the nature of truth and how it sets us free. When you're finished, write down your one biggest takeaway. 

2) Watch: "Natural Law- The Framework for Successful Living" 

In this introduction to the nature of the natural law from the "Mothers of Principle" Masterclass (available in the library), I share evidence, examples, and personal experiences, as well as tools for better understanding and honoring natural laws and principles.  The concept of conscience is also a key theme in this presentation which we'll focus on in this starter kit. When the video is over write down your one biggest takeaway. 

1) Read: "From Opinions to Principles"

In this article, I give some basic information about the difference between principles and opinions and why it is so important to discern in our lives. You'll see why question asking can aid us in this process immensely. You'll then be introduced to the 5 Types of Questions and given examples of them and how to ask them for deeper insight into truth. 

2) Review: Quotes, questions, and principles we've learned so far: 

NATURAL LAW AND CONSCIENCE:

QUOTES

The following are a few of the key quotes highlighting the natural law and conscience.

"These, then, are the two points I wanted to make. First, that human beings, all over the earth, have a curious idea that they ought to behave in a certain way, and cannot really get rid of it. Secondly, that they do not in fact behave that way. They know the Law of Nature; they break it. These two facts are the foundation of all clear thinking about ourselves and the universe we live in." ~C.S. Lewis

"I know that some people say the idea of a Law of Nature or decent behavior known to all [mankind] is unsound, because different civilizations and different ages had quite different moralities. But this is not true. There have been differences between their moralities, but these have never amounted to anything like a total difference...Think of a country where people were admired for running away in battle, or where a man felt proud of double-crossing all the people who had been kindest to him. You might just as well try to imagine a country where two and two made five." ~C.S. Lewis

"In a fundamental sense we have two consciences, a divine one and a social one. The divine one is the true one, the light God has given to every person who comes into the world. The social one is also given to us, but this one comes from our human experiences--our upbringing, the culture surrounding us, made up of norms, mores, traditions, values, beliefs--and from the level of our obedience to the divine conscience. If we do not obey that conscience it is gradually subordinated, then eventually eliminated, and replaced by the social one...And whatever is at the center of a person's life forms the fabric of his conscience." ~Stephen R. Covey

"The divine conscience is the repository of truth, which is thereby built into the fiber of the person's soul and nature...The conscience must be educated from divine sources in order for it to be keen and sharp, responsive and sensitive to God." ~Stephen R. Covey

QUESTIONS

The following questions are a quick introduction to the myriad of questions that can be asked on these themes. These questions will enable you to begin examining what you've learned so far and compare it to what you'll read and watch next. 

• Knowledge: What is the difference between the divine and the social conscience?
• Meaning: Why does this difference matter to humankind and to me?
• Principle: What is one principle explaining how the divine conscience works?
• Interdisciplinary: What does Martin Luther King, Jr. say about the conscience?
• Application: How can I better honor my own conscience?

PRINCIPLES

You'll learn more about the distinction between natural law, first principles and principles in the library, for now I've listed a few that have been taught in the material so far.

1. First principle: All people everywhere and at all times know there is a right and wrong
2. First principle: All people know that they should pursue the right
3. Principle: Our divine conscience is a guide to help us know the right
4. Principle: Our divine conscience must be educated to enable us to resist the social conscience
5. Principle: Asking quality questions of different types gets us closer to truth

In this introduction to the nature of the natural law from the "Mothers of Principle" Masterclass (available in the library), I share evidence, examples, and personal experiences, as well as tools for better understanding and honoring natural laws and principles.  The concept of conscience is also a key theme in this presentation which we'll focus on in this starter kit. When the video is over write down your one biggest takeaway. 

Conclusion➝Keep Going!

How do you feel? Was this useful information? Do you feel like you have a better understanding of how to identify and live truth? Was your mind stetched?! :)

As you know this is just the start of learning how to identify and live truth. I strongly encourage you to keep on the path. To help you along, I have several courses and masterclasses that all revolve around truth (principles) that will aid you on your journey. You can check out my books, courses, academies, and events above. 

No matter what you choose, please continue to search and apply truth in all areas of your life! Not only will your life be much more whole and peaceful, but you will have tools to help others who are struggling. It's the best way to live!

God bless,

Audrey