I love animated movies; I love how they disarm you and then surprise you with deep insight and wisdom.

I was watching Kung Fu Panda 3 this past weekend.  It's the 3rd installment following the life of Po, a lovable panda who becomes the dragon warrior and saves the land.  His spiritual mentor is the late Master Oogway, an ancient tortoise venerated for his wisdom, knowledge, and experience; he is the creator of kung fu and the dragon warrior legend.

Master Oogway instructs Po: "You will never fulfil your destiny until you let go of the illusion of control".

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Po must let go of all the things he thinks define him as the dragon warrior and rediscover who he truly is.  

Although his journey of self-discovery isn't easy, Po has many mentors along the way to support him, challenge him and love him. 

I can so relate to Po's plight.  I mean, once he became the dragon warrior, life was pretty darn good for him and his companions. They knew exactly what they were doing defending the valley and "running through town high-fiving bunnies". 

Although I've never high-fived a bunny, I thought I was pretty set once I became an NNP and had my steady gig at the BWH NICU.  But like Po, even though I knew what I knew, it wasn't enough.  

If I stayed doing what I knew I could do, I never would have become the me I am today AND, the me I am today isn't the me I choose to be tomorrow.

I think we all journey to discover our truest self, the highest expression of who we may become.  However, we can often be seduced by the illusion of control.

To me, the illusion of control has been a cage of deception that has kept me preoccupied by my past while constantly fretting about the future.

How has control helped you?  How has it hindered you?  What would happen if you were to let go?

Trust me, I know this is no easy feat, but the more I have let go, the more I continue to receive.

My recent tea wisdom kind of sums up what I am trying to share with you.

“The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.”  ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson 

The mighty oak sleeps inside the acorn just like the bluebird waits inside his egg and the dormant tulip hibernates inside her bulb.  

You, me, we are all full of ever expanding, enriching life; full of abundant joy, wisdom and love that is constantly renewing itself, expanding and evolving.

The blooms on my baby rose bush were absolutely stunning when we first planted them, but one year later the bush grew bigger and yielded even more roses. By the third season, the bush was so lush, it gave me more blooms than I knew what to do with - so I began sharing them.

Surrender to the season, nestle in the arms of winter; go inwards and nourish your soul, mother your dreams and create your vision for the next season of YOU.

         "Your real strength comes from being the best "YOU" you can be."  - Po, the Dragon Warrior [Kung Fu Panda 3]

Like Master Oogway and Shifu were to Po, I would love to be your mentor.   On my life journey I have discovered that as I mentor others, I am mentored by them.  It's a beautiful mutually beneficial relationship.

My offer of mentorship is in the form of a  call to action  to unbundle your true self from the limiting beliefs and stories that hold the true you back and surrender to becoming the highest expression of yourself.   

Discovering the trauma informed professional that lies within your heart is a journey of self-discovery and growth moving continuously towards excellence, excellence in service to self and others. 

By diving deep into reflection, the 8 attributes of a trauma informed professional chart a course for you to discover your deepest wisdom and affirm your deepest knowings.

The journey to become a trauma informed professional, however, is not for the faint of heart. You may encounter lessons that shake your sense of control and challenge your ideas of the status quo.  

What our current cohort has shared with the faculty and I is that unlike standard certifications, this program takes you deep below the surface, inviting you to re-examine and reaffirm the best 'YOU' you choose to be both personally and professionally.

With the holidays upon us, wrapping up one of the most challenging years in recent history might just be the perfect time to invest in yourself and begin 2021 with a new perspective; a new vision for a YOU who chooses to show up and be that trauma informed leader for change creating a kinder, more connected and compassionate world for all.

As 2020 winds down it also marks the end and beginning of a new cycle, astrologically speaking, that foretells of great momentous change and social restructuring (much of which we have already begun to experience).  December is our time to weave a new reality for ourselves, for those we serve, and for the world at large!

Accept this invitation to weave a new reality for yourself as a Trauma Informed Professional. 

If you enroll in the  Trauma Informed Professional Assessment-based Certificate Program  by December 31st, 2020 you will receive a 50% discount off the standard tuition of $1498.00 - which means you pay only $749.00 until the end of this year. 

For teams we have created a series of group discount opportunities (5% off for groups of 5 or more; 10% off for groups of 10 or more; 15% off for groups of 15 or more; and 25% off for groups of 50 or more).

I am attaching a program outline with learning objectives for your information.
TIP PROGRAM OUTLINE & OBJECTIVES
 

Please don't hesitate to reach out to the  PROGRAM FACULTY  for any questions.

Thanks for reading me. 

Happy Holidays!

Take care and care well, 

Mary