I'm loving my life. My work at Spelman College in Atlanta is done after teaching a month long College Prep Institute for 53 girls. I've had the great pleasure of teaching as part of the program for the past five years and this year they hired me as the camp director. It was a rich and amazing experience. I lived on campus with the girls and not only did I have the opportunity to "direct" I couldn't relinquish my spot teaching accelerated learning and components of the PhotoReading program and there was never a dull moment for any of us!

We had 2 – two week sessions back to back and girls came from all over the United States to participate in this wonderful program. I was so immersed I didn't even have time to tweet or post anything! The girls had my undivided attention.

As the director, I added some elements this year which enhanced the program. In addition to the academic classes the girls take, I had them engage in more personal development work. I brought in outside experts for evening workshops and the favorite was the marvelous Dr. Torri "Love" Griffin, a therapist and relationship coach. Her amazing program is called LiSense 2 Date. I realize that often there are other concerns that get in the way of focus on school work and I thought Dr. Torri's program was just what was needed to have those conversations so that the girls could get down to business. And what an excellent addition it was as young people need more help than ever learning to navigate the rocky and uncertain territory of relationships these days.

The girls also embraced the Simply Ridiculous workshop and learned to LIGMO – let it go and move on. In deeper workshops, they illustrated themselves as a "MeMe" and wrote about their commitment to let those ridiculous behaviors go in favor of the wonderful life they are learning to choose and create. The drawings will be posted on the LIGMO website in the coming weeks.

I have tons of pictures and footage I will be posting so stay tuned on comments from the girls on their expeience. It was a life-altering experience and the bonds that were forged will be in place for life. And that was just one of the many benefits! My work at Spelman is done this summer but a new life for the students has just begun. They have a new perception of themselves as GHB's – growing human beings and have finer tools to help them create beautiful lives filled with adventure, discovery and contribution. Hats off College Prep Ladies!

I was reading The Book of Secrets by Deepak Chopra, – he is a marvelous teacher and storyteller, and he uses this metaphor to pose the question, Do you deny yourself mastery? Here it is:

"Imagine a baby who wants to walk but has these reservations:

     1.   I don't want to look bad

     2.   I don't want to fall down

     3.   I don't anyone else to watch me fail

     4.   I don't want to live with the burden of failure

     5.   I don't want to expend all of my energy

     6.   I don't want any pain

     7.   I want to get things over with as fast as possible

For a baby these reservations seem absurd. If any of them were applied, walking would never happen and the chance of master would never present itself. Yet as adults, we resort to these reservations all the time. We deny ourselves mastery as a result."

When I think about PhotoReading, I think about all of the people who deny themselves mastery because they use these same ridiculous excuses at one level or another. Excuses even a baby dares not to use! 

Its time to heal the wounded learner, forgive the past and embrace the power and magnificence of who you really are as a GHB – a Growing Human Being! PhotoReading is easy – its just different. If you haven't started your PhotoReading journey, get busy, it will take you down the rabbit hole for sure – a journey inside yourself where self mastery – is only the beginning. And its fun!

I have the pleasure of teaching the Genius Code program this weekend, December 3-4, 2010 in Los Angeles. This unique seminar will begin with an introduction to PhotoReading and a refresher for PhotoReading graduates on Friday night. That will be fun as I love to introduce PhotoReading to newbies and to hear about the many ways graduates are applying PhotoReading and developing their minds and this natural ability.

PhotoReading is easy. Its just different and it takes some practice until the new skill becomes a habit. Then the brain loves it and says, "Finally! You've graduated your reading beyond what you learned in elementry school. And not a minute too soon!"

The Genius Code program is a collaboration between renown educators Paul Scheele, the developer of the PhotoReading protocol, and Win Wenger, who wrote a wonderful book entitled, The Einstien Factor. A must read for anyone looking to develop their genius potential.

I am among ten international instructors who learned how to deliver these protocols in a seminar setting. Prior to this, the methods were only available through a home study course published by Learning Strategies. Of all of the beautifully designed courses offered by Learning Strategies, The Genius Code is my personal favorite. For years I'd been itching to share it with others in a seminar format and now I have the chance!  I can hardly wait to introduce others to these wonderful and easy to use mind development protocols.
 

In school we learn quite a bit about "subject matter" and very little about ourselves. This course and the others offered by Learning Strategies teach us about OURSELVES. That's what tickles my fancy. Its high time that we develop ourselves and move into the next phase of our conscious evolution as a species. I'm excited and can hardly wait to meet the seekers and risk takers who are coming out to have a new experience of themselves.

If you're green you're growing. If you're ripe, you're rotting. For me, I'm a GHB - a growing human being and it is my pleaure to be under the tutelage of such great teachers and to serve others who are growing, exploring and looking for new ways to develop themselves and expand their minds. This educaional seminar will be much like my others – a learning party. Let the games begin!

As a proud GHB – Growing Human Being, I’d like to welcome you to my new blog site and affirm my commitment to my own growth and to that of my fellow GHBs! The internet offers lots of opportunities to share and I’d like to make sure that my site offers an authentic conversation, is rich with resources, and adds value to the lives of all visitors.

I’ve been taught by some of the finest contemporary teachers and guides, all committed to the advancement of human consciousness and as a result, I’ve grown by leaps and bounds! I’m excited about sharing how the work can serve you achieve your goals. We’ve got work to do and a world to save, and that starts by transforming our own hearts and minds.