The Quantum Master: Living the Story of Reality The book by Shaun Psaila

Chapter 6 - Modeling the Characters: Story, and the Practice of Becoming Narrative therapy, complements this approach. It invites people to see their lives as unfolding stories and to re-author limiting narratives. NLP modeling supplies the tools for rewriting—identifying what successful characters do differently and installing those strategies in our own storyline. Together they form a loop of reflection and creation: observe, model, embody, and revise. Each person becomes both reader and writer of their myth. There is, however, an ethical dimension. Modeling must serve authenticity, not imitation. The goal is not to wear another’s mask but to integrate the qualities that resonate with one’s deepest values. When you model compassion, faith, or courage, you awaken those capacities within your own identity. The character becomes a mentor inside the mind, guiding new behavior while leaving freedom for individuality. Through this lens, life itself is the ongoing act of modeling. We are surrounded by examples—some uplifting, some cautionary—and our growth depends on which models we choose to internalize. By consciously selecting models from sacred text, inspiring mentors, or living communities, we transform raw experience into a coherent, purposeful story. Each modeled virtue becomes a neural and linguistic pattern that turns belief into embodiment. In the end, modeling bridges psychology and spirituality. It teaches that meaning is not only understood but enacted. When we live the patterns of truth we admire, we are no longer spectators of the narrative—we become its continuation. Modeling a Character Using NLP Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is founded on the idea that excellence has a structure. If a person can identify and replicate the inner strategies behind someone’s success — their thinking, emotions, language, and actions — they can reproduce similar results in their own life. Modeling a character through NLP means uncovering how that person perceives, decides, and behaves, then integrating those patterns into one’s own mind and behavior in an authentic way. The first step is to choose the character and context. Effective modeling always focuses on a specific quality or state rather than the whole personality. For example, one might model David for courage, Esther for diplomacy, or Nelson Mandela for forgiveness. The key question is, What quality or mindset do I want to embody, and in what situation will it serve me? By narrowing the focus, modeling becomes practical and purposeful. The second step is to study the character deeply. This involves gathering stories, dialogue, and accounts of their behavior, paying attention not only to their actions but also to the meanings behind them. What did they believe about themselves and life? What values or faith guided them? How did they carry themselves in moments of pressure? In this way, a story becomes more than history—it becomes a transcript of inner strategy. For instance, David facing Goliath reveals a belief pattern of confidence rooted in past victories and divine trust as one sees association, the process of stepping into the character’s perspective. By imagining seeing through their eyes, speaking their words, and feeling their emotions, one temporarily “installs” their mindset. This experience can be anchored — connected to a gesture or phrase — so it can be recalled later. Finally, one must reflect, anchor, and integrate. After returning to one’s own perspective, it’s important to ask: What did I learn? How can I apply this mindset authentically? Through continued practice, these modeled traits can become part of one’s natural behavior and personal story. In this way, modeling allows individuals not just to admire great characters, but to embody their excellence — becoming, in essence, a living continuation of timeless virtues.