Carolina Springs Blog

Have you ever had the ever-so-slight feeling that you’re going through life with blinders on?  Thinking you were truly aware of yourself, of your surrounding and yes, quite conscious of the choices you’re making?  Believing that because of the fact that you’ve admitted to some of the issues in your life, you have indeed been “healed” and that work on yourself is pretty much done?  Truly believing you have dealt with all those inner fears that sit in the driver’s seat of your subconcious and guide your actions, thoughts and reactions on an every day basis, affecting you and your family in so many different ways and on so many different levels.  If this sounds all too familiar to the way you’ve been thinking up to now, then think again my friend….you have you to get with “The Program.”

I first went through the Discovery Seminar a little over a month ago and was not quite sure what to expect.  Nevertheless, I figured I would attend with an open mind and see what happens.  The worse that could happen is that I get nothing out if it but still fulfill my duty as a family member and sibling to my little brother, right? (my little brother is currently flourishing into an incredible young man at Tranquility Bay).  Well, I won’t try to sugar-coat it for  you…the days were long and the expectations wer high.  Were there were times that I wanted to just say “give me a break with all of this?” yes, absolutely! But the thought that my little brother was going through the seminar as well kept me going, at least initially.  My journey at Discvoery began because of my brother and i thought that I was being a good and dedicated sister.  However, I soon began to realize this process was not about him at all, but rather, it was about me.  I gained an invaluable amount of knowledge about myself and the choices I was making consciously and unkconsciously.  The seminar is named Discovery for a reason - it was only the beginning and there was no question in my mind that I would be a part of the upcoming Focus.  My personal experience and breakthroughs, coupled with an impactful, dedicated coach and an incredibly dedicated service team made the decision a no-brainer.  I had only touched the surface and the thought of getting to uncover more of who I was under all those layers of iimage that had been built over the years was just too thought provoking.  There was no option for me - I had to go for it!

I graduated from FOCUS this past weekend and I have spent the rest of the week letting it all sink in, little by little, piece by piece.  The goggles of life I had been wearing for so many years have finally been lifted by the only person who was capable of removing them - that person being none other than me.  Oh, sure, the temptation to blame others for whatever unhappiness, misfortunes and or unwillingness to take risks and make choices were right for me was far too great - so  took it.  It was so much easier to give into temptation because that way, I didn’t have to be completely accountable for the results of the choices I was making in my life…or so I thought.  Through my encounters at Discovery and Focus, I have experienced a feeling of freedom on so many levels it is almost unexplainable - you simply need to experience it for yourself.  The personal and emotional breakthroughs that can occur if you have an open heart and mind are immeasureable, and you never knew that you were so capable of so many things and so unaware of others.

Now, I’ve made a lot of reference to my own personal expereinces and how positive the seminars were for me.  yet, I would be remiss to not mention how these life-changing events have also helped us to move forward as a family.

Discovery and Focus have provided our family a new opportunity to open up the lines of communication.  No more excuses or guilt.  No more of the infamous “You don’t understand me!” or “i just can’t relate to my kid.”  When you and your child graduate from these seminars, really take the time to congradulate yourselves because you’ve also just learned to speak a new language!  This new language is one which speaks of awareness, open communication and common ground, the latter being the key for the family to start anew.  You and your child will be learning to speak with each other for the first time in a way that closes the parental and gender gaps.  It will bring you both to understanding of what it means to truly listen, a skill which I also consider to be a discipline adn which many of you will only be experiencing for the first time in your lives.  These seminars are not about race, gender, geography, culture or creed.  They are not meant to leave you with “something to go home and  think about”…quite the contrary.  You are being given the opportunity to be your own coach in that day-to-day seminar which we refer to as life.  In other words, you are being invited and challenged to take the reigns!  They will provide you with the basic tools but it is ultimately up to you to put them in practice.  It won’t always be easy and you might be tempted to ease back into your comfort zone when times get rough.  Just remember that the immediate gratification is no gratification.  It will take time and some personal sacrifies, but the payoff is a healthier, more balanced and joyful life.  I challenge you to be the brave,  open your hearts and not be afraid to GO FOR THE GUSTO once you are there.  I will make you this promise:  If you choose to challenge your fears and challenge yourself through the process and there after, thre will be NO SUCH THINGS AS REGRETS EVER AGAIN.  Can you imagine that?  If the thought of it appeals to you, then give yourself the opportunity to be free and be who you are….

KAREN A.

BROTHER EDWARD A.

ATTENDED CAROLINA SPRINGS ACADEMY

CURRENTLY ENROLLED TRANQUILITY BAY

Posted on December 10th, 2007 by admin
Filed under: FAMILY