It does, however, suggest that people surround themselves with beauty, which nourishes the soul. There are many ways to do this, since beauty, of course, has a different meaning for each person. The publication is accompanied by an in-depth leader's guide. The guide is filled with a number of activities, including a quiz, and items and ideas for someone who might be presenting the program. The leader's guide also includes action plan forms.
Action plans are small cards which represent contracts that participants make with themselves.
On the card, the participant writes out a small, but meaningful, change that he or she will commit to in the next seven days. It is then signed and dated. These action plans address the idea that changing a whole lifestyle can be a bit intimidating and will probably not stick for too long. If people approach change a little bit at a time, breaking down the process, it becomes much more manageable. And, before long, the small things add up.