Discovering the Transformative Power of Meditation: A Student's Journey

I wanted to share a remarkable article by Isabelle Cunningham, the founder of Mind Body Education. Her outstanding curriculum is what we use here at the Australian Meditation and Holistic Counselling College. In this post, Isabelle shares a heartfelt testimony from one of our students in the Meditation Teacher Training Program. This student's story highlights the profound effects the program has had on her life, bringing about immense positive change.

A Personal Reflection on Meditation

Isabelle writes:

“This week, I have chosen to share a letter I received from one of our students as my blog post. It tells a beautiful, personal story of how learning and practicing meditation has transformed the writer's life.

‘Inner Voyage offers a wonderful method of teaching that has greatly expanded who I am and the life I lead! I have started this sentence five times, as there is no way to simplify what the course has done for me.'

I came to the course interested in meditation, both theoretically and practically. Now, as I approach the completion of my certificate, I am filled with awe and excitement to be part of a community that advocates, leads, and empowers people in such fundamental ways.

Skills for a New Venture

The course has equipped me with the skills to embark on a new adventure in teaching meditation. Additionally, I am adding chair yoga to my current dance teaching, and I'm broadening my understanding of holistic counseling.

Personally, this certificate program has nurtured my subconscious thought processes and reprogrammed my belief systems. I have observed a significant decrease in the challenges I've faced in various relationships, environments, life choices, and workplaces. As a result, my life has become much more enjoyable every day!

Overcoming Struggles and Finding Balance

Most notably, I have overcome an eight-year struggle with feeling conflicted about living in the city. Now, I truly love my life like never before. This program has allowed me to recognize the areas of my life that needed work, helping me find greater balance over these past three months.

Since completing the Life Bubbles and Life Charting activities last year, the aspects I struggled with most—purely financial and career-related—have completely turned around and are now thriving! I also have the awareness to ensure that other areas do not slip by the wayside during this positive shift.

The Intrigue of Holistic Counseling

The lessons on holistic counseling intrigued and informed me more than I originally anticipated. I hope to pursue the Diploma to deepen my knowledge in this area and establish my own practice. My goal is to help others with simple yet incredibly effective tools.

I aspire to support and nurture individuals to grow in all areas of their lives and discover new paths for themselves.

Clarity and Resilience Through Meditation

Through consistent meditation practice, I now possess the clarity, resilience, and energy reserves needed to work diligently this year. The clarity of direction I experience—and the self-acceptance I feel—have made each new day purposeful.

On days when I find my resilience and energy reserves dwindling, I turn to the quiet of meditation practice, respecting what I hear. I have stopped engaging in negative self-talk about my struggles or any situation that arises. I’ve granted myself the permission to be kinder to myself, and in turn, I extend that kindness to those around me.

A Calmer, Healthier Life

My commitment to meditation has resulted in a calmer, healthier, and more grounded life, regardless of the chaos that may surround me.

If you would like to learn more about the Meditation Teacher Training Program or one of our other exceptional programs, please contact me to learn more, or explore the courses page on this website.

Love,

Natalee, Principal.