Reset: Finding God, Finding Yourself and Finding Employment

Michael,

I have read the first three chapters of Reset and because of what my husband and I have just come through, I can bear witness that your book is right on track with helping to deal with life’s changes. And the transparency you show by admitting your shortcomings only serves to make your teaching easier to listen to and accept.

In a time of unemployment or underemployment it’s tremendously helpful to know that God cares and He knows and loves us intimately. To simply stroll with Him and reflect on that knowledge, I agree, is the first and best step to take while waiting for direction.

I loved how you said your book is “a you cannot do it yourself book”

Yes, there is a certain dying to self or surrender that takes place. And I believe that is what you are pointing out in the unloading your soul exercise. I can see the benefit of writing it all down. All the worries we cling to suddenly become more concrete and less of a haunt. We are free to let them go or make them a goal.

Your book is written with zeal for what you know to be true and it resonates as hope to the disillusioned or unemployed reader. Where once a person may feel they are at a dead-end in their life, your book gives them a starting point, an encouraging, fresh perspective that they are not failures - that they were made for a purpose, with talents and gifts that simply need to be rediscovered or uncovered. Six stars!

Here’s a couple easy fixes I found

Preface

“If you want to discuss my piety, we can meet (be) over a beer.”

“The rules (are) for this journey are to accept…”

Dianna Lanser
Nothing But The Blood

Dear Michael,

I’ve finished the first four chapters of RESET and now find myself on ‘The Starting Line’.
I intend to continue, as this is easily one of the best books I’ve read on this site or off it.

Following your instructions, I have filled out my Financial-Spiritual-Personal-Relationship grid and found the exercise to be invaluable in terms of understanding myself. I’m really at a loss of words to describe this remarkable book. All I can say is that it’s written with a rare sincerity that can touch the life of anyone who reads it.

With your permission, I’d beg to use your own words to describe my feelings so far:
“The key lesson that I have learned is to never waste time trying to manipulate desired outcomes. Identify your passions and add to them intent and purpose. As you do this, you can change arenas and audiences to create outcomes that far exceed what you thought was initially possible.” – Thank you for writing this book.

Small request: The part where you’ve established ‘contribution’ through the simple exercise of proclaiming one’s love and trust to the group wasn’t very clear to me. I’d be grateful if you can offer some clarification.

Best regards,
AGC

Reset:- by Michael York
Deep and real.
The writing is smooth and easy to follow along. Your honest thoughts and feelings really come to life for the reader.
I love the feel of this book because it shows struggles, overcoming, Christ's Grace, and so much for.
Your title is perfect and the pitches are well crafted.
There are a few rough places but not many.
Good work.

Shelby Z./Driving Winds

P.S. Please read my Christian pirate adventure Driving Winds.

Uplifting preface

Michael,

I have read the first three chapters of Reset and because of what my husband and I have just come through, I can bear witness that your book is right on track with helping to deal with life’s changes. And the transparency you show by admitting your shortcomings only serves to make your teaching easier to listen to and accept.

In a time of unemployment or underemployment it’s tremendously helpful to know that God cares and He knows and loves us intimately. To simply stroll with Him and reflect on that knowledge, I agree, is the first and best step to take while waiting for direction.

I loved how you said your book is “a you cannot do it yourself book”

Yes, there is a certain dying to self or surrender that takes place. And I believe that is what you are pointing out in the unloading your soul exercise. I can see the benefit of writing it all down. All the worries we cling to suddenly become more concrete and less of a haunt. We are free to let them go or make them a goal.

Your book is written with zeal for what you know to be true and it resonates as hope to the disillusioned or unemployed reader. Where once a person may feel they are at a dead-end in their life, your book gives them a starting point, an encouraging, fresh perspective that they are not failures - that they were made for a purpose, with talents and gifts that simply need to be rediscovered or uncovered. Six stars!

Here’s a couple easy fixes I found

Preface

“If you want to discuss my piety, we can meet (be) over a beer.”

“The rules (are) for this journey are to accept…”

Dianna Lanser
Nothing But The Blood

Hello Michael:

I read the first four chapters of Reset; and having gone through a painful year of unemployment in 2008 and 2009, much of what you write bears witness to my own experience. Your book is tremendously encouraging.

Blessings to you and may this timely book touch and give hope to many, many lives.

James

Good Morning (?) AGC,

Thanks you very much for your comments. You do not know how much they are appreciated.

Regarding the initial exercise that I do at the beginning of each reset workshop, here are the purpose(s) behind that.

It begins with each person standing against a wall while each person moves down the line telling each that they genuinely love that person. As they reach the end of the line, they too stand against the wall while all others tell them they are genuinely loved. At the end, all attendees have told the other every other attendee that they love them and have been told by all others that they are loved. Throughout the process, each must state the love for the other sincerely and maintain eye contact. The reciepient cannot respond but must maintain eye contact throughout the declaration of love.

This is important for the following reasons:
1. The relationships will never be the same between those in the room. It creates a valuable and beneficial bond that will last far beyond the period of the workshop.
2. It is a precursor to learning not to attempt, but merely to accept love from men or God. Too often we get stuck ina "quid pro quo" attitude and seek to earn what can only be imparted.
3. It demonstrates true humility. Although there is a great desire to reciprocate, it is humbling to actually receive love without "earning" it.
4. This is the love of "so" rather than "but". The world says I love you "but...and we interpret that we much improve ourselves to earn it, etc. This is the love of "so"....I love you although you have not earned it "so" I will support and assist you regardless (unconditional love)
5. Frankly, so many people that have been in my workshops feel unworthy of love that it must be demonstrated and experienced if I am to be effective in anything else that I discuss. Reset is not really about helping people be more, but allowing them to discover who they truly are. This exercise removes many barriers.

I hope this clarifies things a bit and again I want to sincerely thank you for your kind words.

Mike

Dear Michael,

I’ve finished the first four chapters of RESET and now find myself on ‘The Starting Line’.
I intend to continue, as this is easily one of the best books I’ve read on this site or off it.

Following your instructions, I have filled out my Financial-Spiritual-Personal-Relationship grid and found the exercise to be invaluable in terms of understanding myself. I’m really at a loss of words to describe this remarkable book. All I can say is that it’s written with a rare sincerity that can touch the life of anyone who reads it.

With your permission, I’d beg to use your own words to describe my feelings so far:
“The key lesson that I have learned is to never waste time trying to manipulate desired outcomes. Identify your passions and add to them intent and purpose. As you do this, you can change arenas and audiences to create outcomes that far exceed what you thought was initially possible.” – Thank you for writing this book.

Small request: The part where you’ve established ‘contribution’ through the simple exercise of proclaiming one’s love and trust to the group wasn’t very clear to me. I’d be grateful if you can offer some clarification.

Best regards,
AGC

Dear Michael,

I’ve finished the first four chapters of RESET and now find myself on ‘The Starting Line’.
I intend to continue, as this is easily one of the best books I’ve read on this site or off it.

Following your instructions, I have filled out my Financial-Spiritual-Personal-Relationship grid and found the exercise to be invaluable in terms of understanding myself. I’m really at a loss of words to describe this remarkable book. All I can say is that it’s written with a rare sincerity that can touch the life of anyone who reads it.

With your permission, I’d beg to use your own words to describe my feelings so far:
“The key lesson that I have learned is to never waste time trying to manipulate desired outcomes. Identify your passions and add to them intent and purpose. As you do this, you can change arenas and audiences to create outcomes that far exceed what you thought was initially possible.” – Thank you for writing this book.

Small request: The part where you’ve established ‘contribution’ through the simple exercise of proclaiming one’s love and trust to the group wasn’t very clear to me. I’d be grateful if you can offer some clarification.

Best regards,
AGC

Good Morning Al,

I truly appreciate your feedback. I have written this in 1-2 hour blocks and am discovering that the quality of my writing varies significantly between the chapters.

Continued good luck with Savannah Oak

Mike

I read your preface and first three chapters.

General comments: An inspiring start. Thought-provoking narrative. Smooth pacing.

Specific comment on the preface:
1) No nits.

Specific comment on the first chapter:
1) No nits.

Specific comments on the second chapter:
1) ' ... and have no feeling of overwhelm when complete.' 'Overwhelm' is a verb, but it is used as a noun here. Consider using a different word.
2) ' ... and when this occurs so do not continue your stroll until you can remove the item.' Consider deleting 'so.'

Specific comments on the third chapter:
1) 'The answer can be found throughout the Old Testament where the movement of God described often and in detail.' Insert 'is' after 'God.'
2) 'Consider the callings have come into your life that you have ignored?' Insert 'that' after 'callings.' Also, this sentence should be punctuated with a period.
3) 'Allow God lead you as He chooses ... ' Insert 'to' after 'God.'
4) ' ... take a prayerful 15-20 minutes break and ... ' Spell out numbers 1-99.
5) 'Humble consider all of the blessings in your life.' 'Humble' should be 'humbly.'

I hope these comments help you further polish your all important opening chapters. These are just my opinions. Use what works for you and discard the rest.

Thank you for supporting "Savannah Oak."

Bless you.

Al