Entries by Dr. John Olesnavage

Life Changing Benefits

Second installment of the life-changing benefits of a Powerful Question. Boundary has surfaced as a theme for a few people in the Powerful Question process. “What is boundary?” and, “What […]

The Next Phase

Since 2011 I have helped people find their powerful questions in classes, workshops and retreats. My goal has always been to help as many people as possible find their question […]

Overcoming Judgement

Marcus Aurelias, Roman Emperor and stoic philosopher, is credited with the phrase: “The obstacle is the way.” But what if I am the obstacle because of my judgments and expectations? […]

Happy New Year

It’s January and many of us turn our thoughts to goals and plans for the new year.  I do too. It also seems like a good time to remember why.  […]

Your Place in God’s Plan

Finding your Powerful Question is nothing less than an intentional search for your purpose in life. The My Powerful Question Institute is founded on the belief that we each have […]

Concurring Challenges

I congratulate and applaud all those who challenge themselves in various physical ways to find out what they are made of. Taking on personal quests such as walking the Appalachian […]

Who am I?

It has been pointed out to me (Thank you, Mr. Michael Wick), that Pope Francis’ 1998 Encyclical “Fides et Ratio” (Faith and Reason) proposes certain fundamental questions “pervasive” in all […]

Make Your Unknown Known

Georgia O’Leeffe is quoted as saying, “Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant – there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing.” Finding our most […]