My Journey Maps:

The desire can be anything; spiritual, physical, emotional or intellectual. It should be tangible enough for you to recognize its arrival. Avoid vague statements (ie: I want love, money, happiness)—let yourself articulate the exact aspiration with clarity. We will refer to it as your "Object of Desire".
The stronger the desire, the deeper The Journey Map will go. This is the spark that begins your journey, the seed of your story. Don’t worry yet if it seems unrealistic or even selfish—what matters is that it’s true for you. Naming it aloud or writing it down begins the process of transforming it into an awakened path of self-discovery. If you find your mind is too concerned about other's reactions, then make your profile private until you are finished so you remain true to your inner most thoughts and epiphany's.

Examples:

Examples: “a genuine direct response from Divine presence, a successful career in computers, to travel to Spain, to be sober for 6 months, to be in physical shape, to be a yoga instructor, to double my income, to get married, to buy a house, a successful YouTube channel…”
Ambiguous examples: I Want... “Love, peace, happiness, emotional stability, adventure, security, fame, to be admired, financially independence, make money online, I want what I want when I want it... You can begin with this, but The Journey Map will guide you into being more specific.”

Reflect on why this desire matters to you. What do you stand to gain if it becomes reality, and how would that make you feel? What do you stand to lose if it never happens? Allow yourself to feel both the hope and the fear—because this is the energy that drives every great journey. Recognizing what’s truly at stake awakens you to the emotional landscape behind your pursuit.

Examples:

Gain: income to support my family, the means to travel the world, a soulmate, a skill, a house, success, a career I love, others will look up to me, emotionally pain free, fulfillment, love, a satisfied life...
Loose: Can't support my family, no job I love, no travel, no family, my dreams dashed upon the rocks, hope lost, everything I want, self-esteem, the life I want, no soul mate, an unfulfilled life, I will loose everything...

Look beneath the surface of your conscious desire. Often, what we want is born from something deeper—an inner yearning for love, security, freedom, or meaning. Gently ask yourself: “What am I truly hoping this will give me?” This isn’t about judging yourself but about becoming curious. Awareness of the deeper drive brings compassion to your journey.

Examples:

Need for achievement, need for security, quest for meaning, fear of failure, desire for recognition or validation, desire to create self-worth or self-esteem, need to control, need for autonomy, desire for financial freedom, desire to be rich...

Every pursuit carries a shadow of past pain. Take a moment to notice what fear or old wound may be shaping your desire. Perhaps it is a fear of rejection, failure, or not being enough. Naming the wound doesn’t weaken you—it brings it into the light, where healing can begin.
For example, in A Knight's Tale, William Thatcher's wound is being born a peasant, so he asks his father, "Can a man change his stars?" "Yes William, if he believes enough a man can do anything." He is now motivated to do so because it is what he wants.

Examples:

Fear of failure, self-doubt stemming from childhood, criticized by others, feeling of unworthiness, feeling inadequate, previous failures. And, one of my favorites, the Imposter syndrome.

After doing The Dig, return here with awareness of your wound. Notice whether the pain feels lighter, or if love has begun to seep into it. Healing doesn’t need to be complete for you to acknowledge even the smallest shift. Trust that each uncovering is progress.

Look closely at what you believed about yourself, others, or life that wasn’t fully true. Were you telling yourself you were unworthy? That you were alone? Naming these false perceptions is like pulling weeds—you create space for truth to grow.

We all carry vulnerabilities that can trip us up—pride, impatience, doubt, or avoidance. Be honest here, not harsh. This is not about shame, but about recognizing where your patterns might pull you off course. When you can name your weakness, it becomes the very doorway for growth.

Examples:

Not believing in myself, create conflict with others I work with, have to be in control, not able to lead others, fear of public speaking, lack of organization, anger outbursts that alienate others, don't think my ideas are valuable, impatient, lack of focus ability, never finish anything, don't seek advice from others...

The Hero wants something from the Object of Desire, but what does the Object of Desire want from the Hero? Reflect on what your dream asks of you in return. Every pursuit carries conditions—discipline, patience, sacrifice, or courage. Writing these out clarifies the exchange you’re stepping into. This step grounds your dream in reality while also exposing how it will shape you.

Examples:

Requires $70,000 to build a house, board certification, a college degree, I have to learn meditation, exercise to be in shape for the marathon, daily commitment to becoming a black belt...

A New-World-View emerges. The Character Arc is the shift from one state of mind to another, even if we do not attain the Object of Desire. This new perspective may have a positive or negative orientation depending upon how the Hero interprets the situation.
1) How has this journey shifted your internal perspective about themselves?
2) How has it shifted your external perspective of life within their sphere of influence?
3) How has it shifted your perception when they see their own Achilles Heel reflected in another?

Thought is the Mind’s Way of Translating Energy into Language. Seek the Energy instead of the Thought. Dive deeper than your thought's to feel and recognize the energy that guides your thoughts. The energetic level is where our transformation from one state of mind into another takes place. Ask the soul to communicate with our conscious awareness, the result should be the awakening and expansion of the personal experience of spiritual realities on an energetic level, not just the intellectual accumulation of information. This part of The Journey Map is experiential and highly personalized.

The Soul Arc is the shift from only human consciousness to include Soul Consciousness. If experienced fully, all things human momentarily fade away as our consciousness moves beyond The Veil and into the point of view of The Soul as our true nature, experiencing Divine Presence as our life-force, which fulfills us completely. Described throughout history by many names with varying details seemingly tailored to the individual, including Near Death Experiences (NDE). I hope my stories from "An Invitation to Reveal the Divine" will inspire you to know this is possible for you personally.

The Divine Arc: Can begin as a slow illumination within. My friend, Danielle, says it this way: "Illuminate me with your presence". But the direct interaction with Divine presence as an eternal entity happens through The Soul because the human structure (DNA, energy system, the brain…) cannot hold the vibrational energy that resonates with the energy of Divine presence, only the soul can do this. So to cross The Veil into Soul Consciousness for the very first time is the most difficult. I hope my stories from "An Invitation to Reveal the Divine" will inspire you to know this is possible for you personally.