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Anxiety and Depression: A call to balance
loading… Anxiety and depression seem to be ubiquitous with modern life and have led many to pursue the proven tools of meditation and spiritual development as a way to cope. Faye Fitzgerald, the founder of the Academy of Meditation and Healing and the author of all of its courses, has a unique perspective on how…
Read MoreCan I trust my intuition? How to know the voice of your spirit
loading… I was dog-sitting for my sister one weekend, so I had not just one dog, but two on my usual dog walk. Managing the two pups, I have my usual turnoff that I take to go back to my house, but felt the pull to leave at the earlier turnoff. I noticed the feeling,…
Read MoreWhat’s in an aura? Why the energy around you matters
loading… The concept of auras has become quite mainstream over the years, though many still consider this area relegated to the skills of a few psychics and the impressive display of auric photography. What is an aura, really? And how might you access your perceptive skills to better know yourself and others? What is an…
Read MoreWhat’s JOY got to do with it? How to feel more Joy into your life.
loading… On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your joy-ratio right now? Could you use some more joy in your life? It can be so easy to feel low when you open up your news feed or grapple with the to-do list of the week. Life can feel like a slog, a series…
Read MoreImagination or Intuition? How to trust the difference.
loading… In our April blog post, with the help of published writer and veteran faculty member Lisa Voisin, we explored the relationship between imagination, creativity and meditation. Imagination keeps our ideas flowing and mind open, but sometimes it can make us question what is real or not. This can be tricky if you’re on the…
Read MoreBut I WANT to meditate. Why is it so hard?
loading… 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…
Read MoreA meditation for reaping your inner harvest
loading… 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…
Read MoreWhen it’s time for Dream Interpretation
loading… Reposted from Training in Power Reviews Blog, June 2022. Dreams have been a source of curiosity since humans were able to conceptualize the experience of having them. Some scientists claim there to be no real significance behind our dreams. Meanwhile, revered teachers like Faye Fitzgerald, who founded spiritual academies like Training In Power, are on…
Read MoreClearing the way: Dreams to Reality Workshop
loading… TIPA Blogger Elinor puts herself in the hot seat to experience a live energy read from Laura Stanley and Jean Bruce, Training in Power Academy faculty members and creators of the free Meetup event: Dreams to Reality, a workshop to help you clear the blocks between you and your desired manifestations. The Dreams to…
Read MoreAre you a Spiritual Seeker? Three ways to find out
loading… I showed signs of being a seeker from a young age. I remember the stunned looks on my parent’s faces when I’d ask complex questions about the nature of life and speaking to spirit freely without ever expecting an answer. But it was a traumatic event in my teens that set my course irrevocably.…
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