 Once you’ve decided to make a change in the future, the best place to start is by speaking with others and mentors. Asking for advice before taking the leap. There's no turning back once you make the decision. "Congratulations!" They'll often say. You're officially moving from your meditation practice to teacher. This is not going to be easy! Seamless, even or not full of challenges along the way. More like trying put the genie back in the bottle. While not trying to fall on my face in the future, I decided to ask lots of questions. I've decided to consult others who've taken the leap before.
In our practice we remind ourselves that it’s all about the process, the journey not the destination. For me, opening any type of formal public practice has been the same scenario. It has definitely been a process. And a LONG journey. Most days, I feel as though I’m walking on an unknown path in the eternal quest for some sense of a solid plan being in place. Which there is no solid plan just yet. As I began my walk down this path, I thought finding that perfect place for my new practice space would be easy. Maybe if I'd given it more thought as to locations before deciding to teach, that would of helped? Or if I meditated long enough, it would come to me like some sort of Divine Intervention. Especially, since our booming economy has left many buildings and suites empty were businesses are leaving to expand to larger spaces. Old locations just waiting for a business to breathe new life into them. Easy enough? Eh, not-so-much. Thoughts of what type of practice come to mind. The frequency and the type of population I'd like to serve come to mind. Would the population I'd like to serve work well in this type of space? The place for my practice is out there, I just know it. Why else would I be on this journey? I had to find this place. The place, once I walked into it, I'll never want to leave. The place where I can breathe and be. That place to call my home. It’s sort of like buying a home…you walk in and say, this is the one! I do have certain standards and likes and dislikes, just like everyone else. What can I say? I’m human. That being said, I have this (unrealistic) expectation that I'll be able to find a location that will be perfect from the get-go. In my search for the perfect place to call home, there are many things that I realize will become issue in opening a space depending on the size and scope of the project. Dealing with negotiating contracts, letters of intents, realtor fees, legal fees, business license, retail license, insurance, approval from other tenants and stringent tenant guidelines. I'm not 100% sure I'd like to deal with all of these issues at the moment, thought about it all some. It may be more of a long range plan and/or a partnership. I've considered also teaching at an existing location for a healing arts studio. This may very well be a better option. It's not easy, and takes a long time. Finding the right space requires change more than just my perspective, but my whole business plan. If you’ve got questions about creating your own environment, please feel free to e-mail me - liveanauthenticlife1@gmail.com and we can discuss your questions.
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 Father, today I ask forgiveness of all the negative and harmful words I have spoken about myself. I do not want to abuse myself in such a way again. Transform my thoughts and let me understand how marvelously you made me. Change my habits so I use my tongue to speak hope and favor upon my life. In Jesus' name, Amen. ~ Sarah Coleman  O Christ Jesus,
when all is darkness and we feel our weakness and helplessness, give us the sense of Your presence, Your love, and Your strength. Help us to have perfect trust in Your protecting love and strengthening power, so that nothing may frighten or worry us, for, living close to You, we shall see Your hand, Your purpose, Your will through all things. By Saint Ignatius of Loyola  Lord, cleanse my heart & soul so that I can see the world with fresh eyes today with a new perspective of my life and situation. Cleanse my whole view of life, for you are my Father and creator. Today I have a renewed faith in you Dear Lord. My faith is never wavering and stronger than ever. While I speak with you and I ask you to lift my burdens and heal my heart. I know we all have burdens and hurdles to cross, with faith in you Dear Lord no burden is too great or no hurdle too hard to cross. With you Lord all things are possible.  For Guidance O GOD, who guides the meek in judgment and makes the light rise out of darkness for the godly; Grant me, in all my doubts and uncertainties, the grace to ask what you would have me do, that the Spirit of Wisdom may save me from all false choices, and that in your light I may see light, and in your straight path may not stumble; through Jesus Christ our Lord. -Amen  A Parent's Prayer O Heavenly Father, give your blessing to the fate of my [child]. Do not deprive [him] of [his] daily bread, send down to [him] in due time all that is necessary for the acquisition of blessings in eternity. Be merciful to [him], when [he] sins against your holy word; look not upon the sins of youth and ignorance; chastise [him] and have mercy on [him], but I pray, do not turn your face away from [him]. Let your countenance shine upon [him] in the days of [his] tribulation, that [he] may not fall into temptations beyond [his] strength. Cover [him] with your mercy, that your Holy Spirit may walk with [him] always, to preserve and comfort and instruct [him]. Do not abandon my [child], O Lord, but give [him] all that is profitable for salvation. Amen  Watch, Lord, with those in need Watch, dear Lord, with those who cannot sleep and those who weep this night. Tend the sick, give rest to the weary and bless the dying. Relieve those who are suffering, have pity on those in great distress, and shield those who are happy. Amen. - St Augustine  When the thought of you wakens in us God our heavenly Father, when the thought of you wakes in our hearts, let its awakening not be like a startled bird that flies about in fear. Instead, let it be like a child waking from sleep with a heavenly smile.
- Soren Kierkegaard  Today I purpose to live My life will shine As the morning sings I walk in liberty Bound in true dreams Manifested promises Chase my forward motion A covered path before me The fruits of my hoping The fruits of my living Today I purpose to love My love will speak With the sound of grace Merciful within mercy The works of my faith Smiles of overflowing Inspire my giving Abundance of joy as rain The fruits of my living - Michael John Faciane |
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