In his new book, "Awaken Your Soul," author John Drury boldly reveals his personal story and dares us all to probe our inner selves through a unique blend of art and word.
Who/what contributed to your inner strength?
The key contributor to finding my inner strength was my YPO (Young Presidents Organization) forum group. The group consists of eight men who have been meeting together every month for the past 10 years. The process of working with a group like this, in a safe environment where I can deal with my personal issues, has changed my life and given me access to my inner strength.
When in your life was your inner strength particularly tested and how did you deal with the incident?
My life was filled with secrets and lies. I was out of integrity with my wife and myself. The day I decided to tell her the truth about my indiscretions was the most difficult day in my life. This was a true test of my courage to deal with the truth.
What suggestions do you have to help people realize their capabilities?
Passion is not a privilege of the fortunate few; it is a right and a power that we all posses. You might envy those who are fired up about their lives. You might view their success as the product of luck or circumstance, but rarely does either play a factor. Those who reap the rewards of following their passion do so because they make a conscious choice to integrate it into their lives. When you act in opposition to your heart, defying your passion, you are left with feelings of emptiness and longing. When you rule out passion, you introduce yourself to a life of regret, a life of what-ifs.
Deciding to follow your heart entails risk. Only you can decide how you will let your passion guide you. Why is this so important? Because passion is the core of you—-it is who you are. Passion is the manifestation of that unique potential that we all have inside us. It is the key. Passion gives you life.
Why is it important to focus on inner strength?
Fear is the biggest block in our lives. Focusing on your inner strength will give you the ability to push through the fears that can limit your life. Your inner strength is the key to living a fully alive life.
What are your next goals and what positive thoughts or activities keep you striving toward your goals?
To be a catalyst for change and healing by servicing men who desire to examine their life. I can be this catalyst for change by sharing my story, providing guidance and support, listening to their needs, understanding their fears and feelings and supporting their soul work. I want to work with others in a deep, intimate way and offer what I’ve learned as a way to support others in their journey.
