(what makes me think I can help where other have not?)

This is the question that I have wanted to ask the myriad of different teachers, coaches and other leaders whose paths I have crossed. I am going to break some of my own rules to give you the clearest picture I can.

I had depression for most of my life, I also knew that was not how I wanted to live. I tried what could be labeled as nearly everything to get rid of that pain, and even though there were good time and people in my life, I wasn’t coming from a place of completeness, love and joy.

Ultimately I knew that my answer had to come from within. I embarked on a spiritual journey that has lasted over 30 years. I listened to the best teachers, and the ones who have woken thousands of people up (or so they say). I had an awakening in 2009 that was absolutely beautiful and lasted for months and then faded back into my regular life, and the pain of depression became worse, because I knew what it was like to live awake, yet I couldn’t attain it again.

I continued to chase awakening with increased vigor, and I see now that I was less trying to attain it, and more working to escape where I was. In 2022 I went on a retreat at the Monroe Institute and one of the participants there causght me doing negative self talk. He called me out on it and questioned if that is how I wanted to see myself and if that is how I wanted to be. That is what finally broke the spell. I began to see the power of thoughts and words. That what I was thinking and waying eas defining. me and my experience. I began to be mindful of my thoughts and words, knowing each one was an intent, or direction.

So, what does this mean for you?
Most teachers and coaches (nearly all in my experience) will tell you one right way or another. That isn’t true. Depending on your level of consciousness at the time your truth may change. Accepting and embracing paradox and giving room for change and not being locked into dogma. I learned all of these the hard way.

Listening
Since I have spent the nearly 2 decades working with people, I have found listening may be the most powerful tool. Through careful attention and discernment of your words, and your silence we can frequently uncover your blind spots that have been holding you back.

Tools
Since I have spent 30 years on this journey, I have picked up a lot of tools on the way. In conversation we can collaboratively establish what tools would be a good fit for you at that time, and come to clarity how to use them.

Shadow work
Yes, this is bold on purpose. If we dont face and clear what is holding us back, then we cannot sustain any forward momentum. I had an absolutely beautiful awakening, and it wasn’t sustained. What I learned though that experience is that until we face the parts of us that we push away and don’t acknowledge, confront, embrace, listen to… whatever may be appropriate, we limit our own growth. This is the most powerful gift I have to give. We cannot see our own blind spots. That is where the apparent other comes in. Clearing the shadows gives room for the radiant light that is our nature.

Love, Compassion and Trust
I have found that in this journey learning to love and be patient with myself has offered more than any other teaching. Loving my life and gratitude. And learning to trust myself. That is also within us all. Yes, we can all be at peace alone without distraction in our own mind, body and hearts.

Experience
Beyond the experience I have in coaching, healthcare and hypnotherapy, i believe the most powerful offering is my personal experience. The experiences that we can’t put into words. The anxiety and depression. I can relate. More importantly, the experiences in deep states of meditation and consciousness exploration. I know, because I have been there, it is not easy to find someone with a roadmap, or a language to communicate in when we are in those farther out areas of consciousness that are generally not called shared experiences. I have helped people right on the cusp, just needing the smallest push. The key is, it is just a nudge, but to know it one has to have experienced it.

I could go on, but if you want to see if me, or anyone on the team is a good fit, set up a free intro call. If we both agree that we are good fit, then we move forward. If not, i expect you could still leave the call better than before you came on.

love,
chris