I watched a great TV show that premiered today. It was called ‘Breakthrough with Tony Robbins’. Most people know who Tony Robbins is. If you dont, he is like the inspirational guru Terrence Bundley in the movie Yes Man starring Jim Carrey. Tony Robbins is huge. He is an author and great communicator. He is helping people reach extraordinary lives. Tony is large, always smiling, and inspirational. In the show we are introduced to Frank & Kristen. We are told that they are a powerful love story. They love each other so much they would do almost anything to keep it together. That they could have easily been torn apart, but even in this low time, they are fighting for love.

Let me give you some context. Kristen & Frank had a destination wedding in Mexico. However, on their wedding day Dec 6th, 2008, during the reception, Frank broke his neck when he fell into the pool. This moment was suppose to be the best moment in their life; however, it became a nightmare. They dreamed of having a family, but now Frank cant even feel his wife. They became depressed and feel trapped to a caretaker/quadriplegic relationship. What happened to their future? What happened to their dreams?

I cant even imagine the pain of this tragedy. How can you be free and experience true joy after such pain? Tony Robbins offers 7 steps. I love these. Check them out.

1) Rewrite your story

2) Confront your real issues

3) Discover your inner strength

4) Redefine what is possible

5) Exceed your expectations

6) Change your belief system

7) Own your breakthrough

Those alone are so awesome. But then throughout the show I noticed and learned alot. It was inspirational to see his hands on compassion. Tony was a great listener and inspired Frank & Kristen to listen to one another. He helped them share their dreams and encouraged them to experience freedom. He obviously did alot to help; but the true restoration was realized and owned by Frank & Kristen because they experienced it instead of just hearing it. One of the great realizations by Frank was in step 3 when he experienced how he provides for Kristen. He provided real emotional support and true intimacy by being a comforter to Kristen. And Kristen experienced a chance to lean on her husband and his strength. However, that was only the beginning. The two of them experienced some amazing challenges throughout the process. From skydiving, to playing murderball, to taking time to grieve and enjoy life. Even Frank, a quadriplegic, driving a truck through the desert, was a great moment that destroyed false truths. It was amazing to see meaningful freedom being discovered by experience.

One of the great things I took from this show was how practical and meaningful the process was. I hope churches will grow in this. I hope Jesus followers will continue to learn how to live and not talk the belief system. I hope we will spend our time and resources on meaningful change instead of talk. I hope we will experience true life, and help connect others with joy and freedom. I hope we will stop trying to do the big thing and realize the small and practical, changes lives. Like Frank in the show, I have been slipping into the lie about dwelling in the past, or worrying about the future. I want to jump into my new life. Enjoying and facing the challenges of life will make me present. My present reality has some risk involved, but it is full of joy and freedom. Thank you God for who you are and the life you have blessed me with. Help me love you and love others. Im going to trust You.