Tools for the Soul

By Judy Figland

Tools for the Soul is an exceptional motivational book
that speaks to all people, yet has a message for each
reader. Judy Figland presents a motivating and inspiring
message to families especially to married couples, single
parents and individuals who are leading life with diffi culties
and challenges.
Sr.Tholakele Cele FSF
In reading this book I recognize the openness to the
challenge by God to share our gifts with others. I was
particularly touched by the gift of forgiveness, and the
authors passion for Life.
Sr.Martin Dube FCSCJ
Nothing can break or paralyse us if we remain
connected to the love of Jesus Christ. This book is
about remaining connected to your inner being and to God.
Judy Figland has shared from her personal experiences and
given some skills or ideas for empowerment as we engage
with our destiny.
B.V.Mdabe CMM

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris UK
• Release date: Mar 14, 2012
• ISBN: 9781469158099

Book preview

Tools

For

The Soul

Tools to connect you with your inner source of joy!

I came so that they might have life and have it abundantly

Jn10:10

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JUDY FIGLAND

Copyright © 2012 by Judy Figland.

Library of Congress Control Number:       2012901503

ISBN:         Hardcover                               978-1-4691-5808-2

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Contents

Why Tools for the Soul?

The Glory of the God within!

Letting Go

Humour

Drinking deeply from Life

Forgiveness

Love

Trust

Pain

Fear

Having fun

Connecting with yourself

Today I cried

Angels are Everywhere

Compassion

Gratitude

Who am I, Not to Shine!

Debt

Touch!

Loneliness

Taking Time Out!

Prayer

Watch what you are thinking

Get it off your Chest

Family Rituals and Traditions

Simple Meditation technique Having a Conversation with God!

Tools that have made me strong!

Acknowledgements

About the Author

Judy (Mc Enderry) Figland was born in Sydenham, Durban—South Africa; the eldest of a family of ten children. After matric at Wentworth High school, she studied teaching at Bechet College and continued her studies, while married, and having three children. She graduated with Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in English and History, and Post graduate Higher Diploma in Education through the University of South Africa (UNISA). She further continued her studies, and obtained a Masters Degree in Education through the Australiant Catholic University.

While she studied education, she worked two years for the Department of Education at Fairvale High school and then, was offered a bursary to study youthwork by the late Archbishop Hurley, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Durban. She completed the Youthwork training and began to use her education background in youthwork programmes and later, training youthworkers for Dioceses within the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference territory. She worked for about ten years for the Youth Commission of the Bishops conference and in 1990 was asked to initiate a Family Life ministry programme in the Mariannhill Diocese.

The Home and Family Life Programme in the Diocese was a great success, and this led to the establishment of a Non-governmental organization called Home and Family Life Foundation. Judy Figland was the director of Home and Family Life Foundation from its inception in 1994 to 2004. During this period she was involved in Training programmes around Child Abuse, Youth Leadership and AIDS education, Womens Empowerment programmes, Marriage and Family counseling programmes. One initiative she was involved in, was the launching of the Retrouvaille Programme in the Diocese of Mariannhill. This programme is aimed at working with Married couples who are struggling with their marriages and wish to find joy and fulfillment again. The couples are taught new ways of dealing with issues and creating a positive environment in the family. It requires a commitment from the couple to truly work on their marriage.

She gained invaluable experience in working with people and attempting to find solutions or ways of coping, with all the issues that families have to cope with in this modern age.

During the last four years, through her business, MacDunn Training Consultants, Judy Figland has been involved in facilitating the training workshops for the Youth Commission of the Archdiocese of Durban. This has brought her in contact with the challenges faced by young people to-day. The questions of young people regarding "Who am I? Where Am I going? How do I find meaning or significance in my life? How do I cope with my dysfunctional family?How do I bounce back after a serious disaster in my life?