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Path to Resiliency
Path to Resiliency was written to challenge the greatest of Warriors, whether military or civilian, man or woman....to be ready for, resilient to, and able to reintegrate from life's trials and rigors.
You don't have to go to Iraq or Afghanistan to face the hardships and trials of life. We all find ourselves in moments of adversity and hardship from time to time. When you find yourself in one of those moments, will you have the resiliency to overcome or, when you falter, will you have what it takes to bounce back?
Authors Chad and Jeremy have had tremendous success in leading the Mighty Oaks Warrior Program to help struggling combat veterans facing the unseen wounds of war find hope, healing, and purpose beyond their trauma.
This book will share their secrets so we can take the same principles used to heal our Warrior's spiritual wounds and apply them to our lives so that we will be prepared, stronger, and spiritually resilient to all this world will throw at us.
Are YOU ready to take a journey with us to find YOUR Path to Resiliency?
You don't have to go to Iraq or Afghanistan to face the hardships and trials of life. We all find ourselves in moments of adversity and hardship from time to time. When you find yourself in one of those moments, will you have the resiliency to overcome or, when you falter, will you have what it takes to bounce back?
Authors Chad and Jeremy have had tremendous success in leading the Mighty Oaks Warrior Program to help struggling combat veterans facing the unseen wounds of war find hope, healing, and purpose beyond their trauma.
This book will share their secrets so we can take the same principles used to heal our Warrior's spiritual wounds and apply them to our lives so that we will be prepared, stronger, and spiritually resilient to all this world will throw at us.
Are YOU ready to take a journey with us to find YOUR Path to Resiliency?
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68 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 7, 2017
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September 5, 2018
This is an important topic and this book is written by a great organization to help those in need. However, it dearly needed a more astute editing hand. Presentation matters, as distractions and repetitions become irritants, and irritants blur message; I rounded up to 4 because this matters so much. The points made are poignant and personal, challenging one to do more than decide and to act. While Bible-based, the guidance offered comes from experience and life-lessons that cannot be ignored. Resiliency is required by all of us sooner or later in life -- knowing what it is and how to pursue it is integral to doing more than our best at surviving. Resiliency demands faith in something beyond the self, and this book, and the referenced steps and programs, illuminates the path.
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November 1, 2022"The military ethos has always embodied such traits known to build the greatest of Warriors with emphasis on 'The Three Pillars of Resiliency: Mind, Body, Spirit.' However, with increased restrictions in recent years for the military chaplaincy, fewer religious freedoms among service members, and a redefining of what 'Spirit' actually means, we believe we have witnessed a significant blow on the spiritual resiliency of our service members. Having a strong mind and body, but a weak soul is like having a two legged stool. Even if you can get it balanced, when the slightest pressure is added, it will topple and come crashing down." (9)
"Resilience is defined as the ability to recover quickly; it is the essence of toughness." (11)
"General James Mattis, USMC (Retired), and the former Commander of the United States Central Command, commenting on post-traumatic stress, said this:
"So much in the world pulls us down from a position of strength and resilience and out of the roles in which God intended us to live. It was not, however, meant to be this way! The reason it is so difficult to live a resilient life has nothing to do with our physical or mental toughness and everything to do with understanding who we were created to be." (15) // emphasis added
"As common sense as this is, it is amazing how many people go through life trying to hit a target that they cannot see! When life knocks us off course, it is impossible for us to get back to a place that we've never defined. Since we don't clearly understand who we were created to be, we can't get back to that place when we find ourselves lost and without direction. Figuratively speaking, we are shooting at a target that we cannot see and then wondering why we continue to miss." (16)
"A legacy is not what we wish it to be but is rather the way that we are remembered. It is the example we leave for those coming behind." (28)
"As Paul pondered the end of his life, he made three very simple statements about his legacy . .
. ['fought the good fight,' 'finished the race,' 'kept the faith'] . . . Notice that Pauls' brief statements here say nothing about the education he had received, the places he had traveled, the letters he had written, the people he had preached to, or the churches he had planted. He simply wanted his legacy to be labeled as 'faithful.'" (30)
"It is amazing that Jesus told His followers they would do even greater works than Him!" (32)
"Some think that trauma takes away the ability to make decisions related to daily behavior. While it is true that many types of trauma have real emotional and physiological consequences, it is also true that they do not remove the power or the ability to decide! When that right - the right to choose - is surrendered, life becomes an out-of-control train looking for a place to crash." (36)
"4. Push Yourself to the Edge of Your Abilities
Finding the sweet spot at the edge of your current competence is the key to developing skills. Don't aim too high or too low. You need to find that place where you don't feel comfortable, but it is not so bad that you want to quit." (47)
"The race is 'set before us'. We did not select the course. God established it. This race we run for Christ. We stay the course in spite of trials. As we run, we must 'fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.' Because He perfectly finished His race, He is the only One who can help us finish ours." (59)
"Resilience is defined as the ability to recover quickly; it is the essence of toughness." (11)
"General James Mattis, USMC (Retired), and the former Commander of the United States Central Command, commenting on post-traumatic stress, said this:
I would just say there is one mis-perception of our veterans and that is they are somehow damaged goods; I don't buy it. If we tell our veterans enough that this is what is wrong with them they may actually start believing it. While victim-hood in America is exalted, I don't think our veterans should join those ranks. There is also something called post-traumatic growth where you come out of a situation like that and you actually feel kinder toward your fellow man and fellow woman. There is no room for military people, including our veterans, to see themselves as victims even if so many of our countrymen are prone to relish that role.(12)
"So much in the world pulls us down from a position of strength and resilience and out of the roles in which God intended us to live. It was not, however, meant to be this way! The reason it is so difficult to live a resilient life has nothing to do with our physical or mental toughness and everything to do with understanding who we were created to be." (15) // emphasis added
"As common sense as this is, it is amazing how many people go through life trying to hit a target that they cannot see! When life knocks us off course, it is impossible for us to get back to a place that we've never defined. Since we don't clearly understand who we were created to be, we can't get back to that place when we find ourselves lost and without direction. Figuratively speaking, we are shooting at a target that we cannot see and then wondering why we continue to miss." (16)
"A legacy is not what we wish it to be but is rather the way that we are remembered. It is the example we leave for those coming behind." (28)
"As Paul pondered the end of his life, he made three very simple statements about his legacy . .
. ['fought the good fight,' 'finished the race,' 'kept the faith'] . . . Notice that Pauls' brief statements here say nothing about the education he had received, the places he had traveled, the letters he had written, the people he had preached to, or the churches he had planted. He simply wanted his legacy to be labeled as 'faithful.'" (30)
"It is amazing that Jesus told His followers they would do even greater works than Him!" (32)
"Some think that trauma takes away the ability to make decisions related to daily behavior. While it is true that many types of trauma have real emotional and physiological consequences, it is also true that they do not remove the power or the ability to decide! When that right - the right to choose - is surrendered, life becomes an out-of-control train looking for a place to crash." (36)
"4. Push Yourself to the Edge of Your Abilities
Finding the sweet spot at the edge of your current competence is the key to developing skills. Don't aim too high or too low. You need to find that place where you don't feel comfortable, but it is not so bad that you want to quit." (47)
"The race is 'set before us'. We did not select the course. God established it. This race we run for Christ. We stay the course in spite of trials. As we run, we must 'fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.' Because He perfectly finished His race, He is the only One who can help us finish ours." (59)
March 31, 2022
I was given this suggestion by someone I work with as he was reading it and knew the authors. As I read it the message was clear and crisp and had a great deal of merit. I would have given it a 5 if not for some paths that were just missing and some of the ideas repetitive. I would love to see more that will help those in need.
February 13, 2025
Seems Too Short
Considering the gravity and severity of PTSD this book feels too short. The topic definitely deserves a more comprehensive treatment, in my opinion. The content itself seems good to me, but I'm not sure how much help someone suffering from PTSD will get from this book alone. Definitely needs to be paired with additional support resources, in my opinion.
Considering the gravity and severity of PTSD this book feels too short. The topic definitely deserves a more comprehensive treatment, in my opinion. The content itself seems good to me, but I'm not sure how much help someone suffering from PTSD will get from this book alone. Definitely needs to be paired with additional support resources, in my opinion.
January 8, 2018
A tiny book packed full of information, motivation and encouragement. It’s a simple read that makes you turn every page with excitement. I recommend this book for anyone who has trauma or no trauma this book is a tool for living an incredible God driven and devoted life!
July 14, 2022
As a Biblical Counselor, I have read many books on counseling topics. Many offer theory, but no substance. Not so with this one. The authors offer practical, effective help to move forward and leave a godly legacy. I was personally challenged!
December 4, 2022
Amazing Read
My son sent this book to us from USMC boot camp. What an inspiring read with practical application on how to draw closer to God while overcoming whatever hinders you. Im excited that he has read it as well. I would definitely recommend the book!
My son sent this book to us from USMC boot camp. What an inspiring read with practical application on how to draw closer to God while overcoming whatever hinders you. Im excited that he has read it as well. I would definitely recommend the book!
June 29, 2018
Great book for those stuck in something habitual or something they “cannot get out of”, like depression. Will definitely use this to counsel others, but a lot of the info at the end is repetitive.
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