Going into the training I heard feedback about Impact and it's "Cult" mentality, but if you think about it, what really is a Cult? A group of people with the same idea about something, idolizing a specific person, usually religious based? That's how I would define it.
Well good news, I can assure you this is no Cult! Yes, it is a group of people coming together to better themselves, but no religion is discussed. Yes, possibly I do admire our instructor and the founder, too, but I definitely DO NOT idolize them! We were also free to leave at anytime.
I admit when I first attended I took a look around the room and due to the order of things, including the décor, I did wonder... "Is this a Cult?" ha
I get it... Many people see the teachings of Louise Hay, Wayne Dyer, etc. as "Cultish" as well, but some people take it to the extreme! Really what it boils down to is this... if you're choosing to not use common sense in how you apply what you have been taught and continue to buy, buy, buy, then you are the only one to blame for creating the so called "Cult."
Cult or not, I can honestly say Impact was probably the most enlightening experience I have ever had IN.MY.LIFE!
It was also the VERY first time I have ever TRULY connected with someone, for who they really are, with NO judgment (good or bad). I was lucky enough to meet and spend time with my inner child, and the first time... I have been educated on something that stuck - changing my DNA - without taking a single note.
I experienced some really uplifting things, and some EXTREMELY grueling things, during the process. I'm pretty sure I know what Hell is like. (No joke!)
One of the first things we go over is a set of ground rules, giving our word to abide by them. Bringing us to the reason we aren't allowed to talk about the training and only our experiences. This also creates a safe space for all those who attend. Annnnnnnd lets be honest, it's a business tactic, too.
I experienced some really uplifting things, and some EXTREMELY grueling things, during the process. I'm pretty sure I know what Hell is like. (No joke!)
One of the first things we go over is a set of ground rules, giving our word to abide by them. Bringing us to the reason we aren't allowed to talk about the training and only our experiences. This also creates a safe space for all those who attend. Annnnnnnd lets be honest, it's a business tactic, too.
If you think about it, at the end of the day, what is it we really have? Our Word. Even if we decide to break it and no one knows, WE have to live with that.
My experience with Impact allowed me to truly take a look at my past and LET IT GO. Will my old ways rear their ugly little head again about my beliefs, behaviors, and actions? Possibly, but only if I CHOOSE to let them.
At Impact I learned to lead with my heart and not my head (EGO-Mind). How many times do we go back and forth between the levels of awareness (lowest level being a mystery and the highest being just knowing - or intuition)?
I used to LIVE there! The lowest level. Analyzing what I thought I knew about life and situations so much it always went back to being a mystery. Luckily it was made clear to me that the walls I built around my intuition my entire life (because of what I've been told, taught, or experienced and accepted), just wasn't working.
Is there a right or wrong way to anything? Or... are there just things that either work, or don't work? What works for us doesn't necessarily work for others, and that's ok.
My experience with Impact allowed me to truly take a look at my past and LET IT GO. Will my old ways rear their ugly little head again about my beliefs, behaviors, and actions? Possibly, but only if I CHOOSE to let them.
At Impact I learned to lead with my heart and not my head (EGO-Mind). How many times do we go back and forth between the levels of awareness (lowest level being a mystery and the highest being just knowing - or intuition)?
I used to LIVE there! The lowest level. Analyzing what I thought I knew about life and situations so much it always went back to being a mystery. Luckily it was made clear to me that the walls I built around my intuition my entire life (because of what I've been told, taught, or experienced and accepted), just wasn't working.
Is there a right or wrong way to anything? Or... are there just things that either work, or don't work? What works for us doesn't necessarily work for others, and that's ok.
When something isn't working in our life, what do we do? Most of us give up, blame something, have excuses, or live insanely (going back and forth, analyzing and trying to make sense of what is, trying to get a different result with the same action), really missing the whole point... It's about changing our approach until we figure out what does/is working for us.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again... my belief on life is we are here to create, experience and grow. How else do we grow if we don't "mess up" or "succeed?" There is duality in all things. How would we know what wasn't if we didn't know what was?
I also gained knowledge regarding how to no longer be a victim to my experiences in life. After all, I did create them in one way or another. Whether I attracted it, declared it, or agreed before I came to this world to endure it; it all assists in my growth. There are no accidents.
The instructor told us an experience the Founder, Hans Berger, had with a Rocket Scientist - Wernher von Braun. (Note: some of this may not be word-for-word, but you get the gist).
He told us one night they were walking gazing into space. Hans said "What do you suppose is out there?" and Wernher said " I know what is out there - extreme order and love. If I miscalculate one second, my mission will fail. The only thing in chaos in this Universe is us." <-- that I believe and the reasoning behind it? Our blessed, and sometimes not so blessed, freedom of choice and free-will.
We have the choice to do anything we put our heart into. That includes the good, bad, and ugly! There is no cause and effect, there is simply the choice to create or be the victim. Being accountable for our actions is really the only thing that frees us.
To the extent we forgive, is the extent we will be able to let go.
The beauty behind it all is the choice we have to react. It's up to us how we live our life. The things we create and the way we react to them.
Many of us want HELP, but what is help? What we really are looking for is assistance in this life. If assistance is what you want, truly wanting to better your life (for you), along with some tools to help you... I highly recommend Impact!
Never have I ever disclosed such personal information to strangers and received feedback like this. It was quite eye-opening. *MIND BLOWN*
The instructor also said something that really struck home... he said "only the great ones come to this realm." I believe that is something we need to remember the next time we judge, point a finger, think we are above, etc. This life is not easy... only the great ones have chosen to endure it, even if what they are choosing isn't working.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again... my belief on life is we are here to create, experience and grow. How else do we grow if we don't "mess up" or "succeed?" There is duality in all things. How would we know what wasn't if we didn't know what was?
I also gained knowledge regarding how to no longer be a victim to my experiences in life. After all, I did create them in one way or another. Whether I attracted it, declared it, or agreed before I came to this world to endure it; it all assists in my growth. There are no accidents.
The instructor told us an experience the Founder, Hans Berger, had with a Rocket Scientist - Wernher von Braun. (Note: some of this may not be word-for-word, but you get the gist).
He told us one night they were walking gazing into space. Hans said "What do you suppose is out there?" and Wernher said " I know what is out there - extreme order and love. If I miscalculate one second, my mission will fail. The only thing in chaos in this Universe is us." <-- that I believe and the reasoning behind it? Our blessed, and sometimes not so blessed, freedom of choice and free-will.
We have the choice to do anything we put our heart into. That includes the good, bad, and ugly! There is no cause and effect, there is simply the choice to create or be the victim. Being accountable for our actions is really the only thing that frees us.
To the extent we forgive, is the extent we will be able to let go.
The beauty behind it all is the choice we have to react. It's up to us how we live our life. The things we create and the way we react to them.
Many of us want HELP, but what is help? What we really are looking for is assistance in this life. If assistance is what you want, truly wanting to better your life (for you), along with some tools to help you... I highly recommend Impact!
Never have I ever disclosed such personal information to strangers and received feedback like this. It was quite eye-opening. *MIND BLOWN*
The instructor also said something that really struck home... he said "only the great ones come to this realm." I believe that is something we need to remember the next time we judge, point a finger, think we are above, etc. This life is not easy... only the great ones have chosen to endure it, even if what they are choosing isn't working.
Special thanks to Samantha for going thru this with me, supporting me long the way. And to her sister and brother, Leticia and Kevin, for being our Angel's. We couldn't have done it without you!
I walked away from Impact knowing who I am, what I stand for, passion, joy, trust, freedom, love and most importantly knowing... just knowing.
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