Wellness
But I WANT to meditate. Why is it so hard?
Breathe in…Breath out…focus on your breath…(SHOPPING LIST…carrots, bread)…ahem! Breathe in…Breathe out…Connect to the light…(THAT WORK EMAIL I DIDN’T ANSWER! Shoot, should I do it now? Maybe I’ll do it now and then get back to meditating)…Ok. What was I doing again?! Oh yeah…Breathe in…Breathe out… Does this inner dialogue sound familiar? If so, you are…
Read MoreOut of the hustle and into the feeling of the season
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” sings the classic Christmas carol across the speakers. I’m rushing around the kitchen, having just finished dinner for the family and a long work day. Being a college professor, things ramp up before they wind down at this time of year and trying to keep all the…
Read MoreMeditation and the science of weekend recovery
Everyone needs a day or two to unwind in a week, but how we spend that time might be more important that we realize. A recent article in Psychology today looks at the science behind Weekend Recovery and how we can use it to make a more sustainable work-life balance. With 3 in 5 American…
Read MoreA meditation for reaping your inner harvest
Fall is here. It is a season of the harvest, where folks celebrate through giving thanks, eating turkey and taking the last of the warmth before the snow falls. I’ve always loved the roots of thanksgiving and how it connects us to the earth. The reality of the harvest is something that humanity has lived…
Read MoreThe Truth of Relationships, an interview with Toni Provins
Toni Provins is a senior faculty member in the Training Power Academy, and has decades of experience in social work, executive coaching and as a real estate entrepreneur. Among the many courses she teaches, Toni teaches both Relationship 1 and Relationship 2. We sat down with her to discuss the importance of Relationships and how…
Read MoreMaking peace with the Writer’s Ego
The ego is known as a universal nemesis, the weaker or selfish part of ourselves and there are many ideas out there on how to deal with it. The correct placement of the Ego is a topic we cover in our foundational course and is key component to maturing in your spiritual journey. Hint: We…
Read MoreJuli Butler: Riding the Wavelength of Prosperity!
Juli Butler is a Senior Faulty member of the Training in Power Academy and has a passion for uplifting spiritually minded people on the topic of prosperity. In our interview together, Juli opens up about her personal journey in addressing the unconscious patters around money and why it is so important for spiritual people to…
Read More“We’ll get through this together”: Interview with Rosanna Ferrer, Registered Nurse
Rosanna Ferrer is a Registered Nurse, currently working in Vancouver, BC, Canada as a Team Leader with a Home Health Team. She leads teams of Nurses, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, and 250 Community Health Workers who take care of the frail and elderly in their homes. Rosanna is also a Faculty member of the training in…
Read More3 big ways to bring a little kindness into your day
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible” Dalai Lama 2020 has been a year of many of challenges. We have all had to dig deeper to bring more light into the day and if we can, help someone else do the same. My secret weapon has become something that is defined by simple acts…
Read MoreHow to be a resilient empath in tumultuous times
There is no question it’s been a challenging few months. Social distancing protocols have pushed most of the world into their homes and forced to do their work online. I have spoken to many empathic people who are having specific challenges with living in a “remote” reality. You’d think that being separate from people would…
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