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We must successfully tend to ourselves before we can expect to be of service to others...
As professionals taught to be invisible facilitators of communication it is easy to overlook our own needs. Yet 
when we allow ourselves to become emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually exhausted we cannot possibly expect to be of true service to others.
Authentic, meaningful and joyful service flows forth naturally from those who are able to approach each day with balance, a sense of centeredness, groundedness and purpose.
Toward that end the Leadership Institute now offers the following:
Meditations for Interpreters - COMING Soon!
The first response that many people have when I mention"meditation" is "I have tried that and I can't sit still!" or "I can't shut my mind off long enough to meditate." Others have trouble setting aside 10-15 minutes to just "be." We seem to have a preconceived notion that meditation means we must take time away from more meaningful activities to light some incense or a few candles, put on some soft music, lock ourselves in a quiet room and sit motionless until we either hear a voice or give up trying. 
While this is certainly one way to meditate, meditation comes in many forms. Meditation is simply the art of reflection or contemplation with the goal of achieving a level of heightened awareness or a deeper sense of spiritual connection/connection to self. Practiced over time it generally creates a gentle but firm knowing that all is well, a sense of being grounded and secure, and the ability to be in the world but not necessarily of it. Those who meditate regularily or practice some other form of centering carry themselves with a sense of peace and acceptance...as though they are surrounded by angels and protected by a veil of light.
Imagine being that kind of person. Imagine taking that sense of groundedness and protection, and solid knowing about who you are, into each interpreting assignment! How much clearer of a channel for communication might you be?
Coming soon the Leadership Institute will begin offering a series of guided meditations in MP3 format which can be downloaded onto CDs or MP3 players. These meditations are designed to help you reconnect with yourself as soon as your feet hit the floor, get centered on your way to work so that you can experience the kind of day you desire, regroup when you are tempted to choose something other than peace, put your day into perspective as you make your way home, and prepare you for sleep.
These guided meditations are designed especially for interpreters, and aim to help you achieve mental, emotional, physical and spiritual balance as you go about your day. Meditations will be posted here as soon as they become available - check back again soon for more!
Reiki
Reiki is a Japanese word that means "Universal Life Force Energy." It is a simple yet powerful process of directing life force energy to the body, mind and spirit so that it can tap into and remember it's innate source. Sounds great! But how do we benefit from this energy?
Physical illness is simply a response to stressors in our physical environment (via toxins in our food/drink, the air etc) and/or our mental/emotional environment. Reiki is one way to reduce stress and therefore provide a variety of health benefits. While individual experiences differ, at the very least, most recipients experience a deep sense of warmth and relaxation; a state that promotes deeper connection to self.
To learn more about Reiki as a means of stress reduction, or to schedule an appointment, please contact Amy or call 1-780-578-2231 (Canada residents only).
Singing Bowls & Sound Relaxation
A Tibetan Bowl Sound Session is an opportunity for you to relax into your true nature. The sound and the vibration of the sound produced by these ancient instruments touches every cell in the physical body and gently brings the recipient into a state of deep relaxation. In this state one has access to a greater power to transform consciousness than is typically experienced in a full, wakened state. The “touch” of these instruments also gently awakens the memory of physical perfection, reduces stress, and helps balance the spiritual, emotional and physical bodies - all of which contribute to activating the body’s natural ability to heal.
To learn more about the use of Himalayan sound instrument sessions,or to schedule an appointment, please contact Amy or call 1-780-578-2231 (Canada residents only).
(Photo reprinted with permission of Cheryl De Ciantis; fellow student practitioner.)
Our professional commitment to maintaining confidentiality can sometimes create situations where we stop paying attention to how we are impacted by the work we do. We may experience increased feelings of frustration or unhappiness because we trap deep within us the energetic memory of cumulative experience. This can lead to burnout, feelings of being stuck, and in some cases, a desire to leave the field.
What we fail to realize is that we can talk about how we are impacted by our work without breaking confidentiality. We can examine what about our work lifts us up and what drags us down, and make energetically informed decisions about what we want to experience. And we can bring all of who we are to our work. Honoring ourselves in this way allows us to be clearer channels for communication; in other words, better practitioners!
For more information on the Leadership Institute's Consulting Program click here. To schedule an initial interview, please contact Amy.