About the Cow Path Model of Change™
The
Cow Path Model of Change™ offers a clear, compassionate way to understand what
makes change possible. It isn’t a method of force or motivation. It’s a
practical philosophy — one that begins with awareness and invites us to work
with ourselves rather than against ourselves.
This
model was designed for thoughtful people who want to approach personal growth with
clarity and self-kindness — to understand their own patterns, make deliberate
choices, and lead themselves with calm confidence.
Why the Model Was Created
Many
people want to change but find themselves circling the same old habits. The Cow
Path Model of Change™ was created to help explain why that happens — and how it
can shift.
Instead of pushing through resistance, this model encourages curiosity. It
helps us notice the well-worn paths of thought and behavior we’ve followed
automatically, and it offers a map for walking new ones with awareness.
The model’s purpose is simple: to make the process of change visible,
understandable, and kind. It’s a framework for working gently with the mind’s
automatic patterns — what I call the Internal Robot — so we can live with more
intention and less struggle.
The Six Components of the Model
Change
unfolds step by step. The Cow Path Model of Change™ describes six
interconnected parts that together explain how awareness becomes action:
1. Original Potential – the innate clarity and strength within each of us.
2. Internal Robot – the automatic system that runs our familiar routines.
3. Old Cow Paths – the patterns that once protected us but now limit us.
4. New Cow Paths – the emerging patterns that reflect new awareness.
5. Filing Cabinet – the place within us where experience is stored and reinterpreted.
6. Future Self – the part of us that leads forward with vision and calm
direction.
Each component represents a natural stage in the process of growth. Together
they form a map — one you can explore step by step under the 'Model of Change'
section above.
Is This Model Right for You?
The
Cow Path Model of Change™ is for anyone who wants to understand how personal growth
really happens — slowly, kindly, and from the inside out.
It may resonate with you if:
- You value reflection more than quick fixes.
- You’re curious about your patterns and reactions.
- You want a framework that feels compassionate, not demanding.
- You prefer self-directed learning at your own pace.
- You’re drawn to practical philosophy — ideas you can live, not just read
about.
The model is intentionally simple. You don’t need to know psychology or
meditation; you only need a willingness to pause and notice what’s happening
within you. From that awareness, new choices naturally emerge.
How to Begin
If
this philosophy speaks to you, begin by exploring the six components of the
model in the 'Model of Change' section above. You’ll also find related
reflections, guides, and audio programs designed to help you apply each idea in
daily life.
The Cow Path Model of Change™ is not about striving for perfection. It’s about
learning to walk with awareness, one conscious step at a time.
