Fire walking is an established practice that has been used for centuries by many cultures all over the world. Fire walking, dancing and prayer are some of the oldest rituals used for healing ceremonies. Fire has played an important role in many indigenous traditions, including the Native Americans where it is present at all ceremonies and …
The enemy is fear. We think it is hate; but it is fear. ~Gandhi Fear is a normal reaction to many situations, particularly the situations that put us in danger. By activating our fight or flight response, fear protects us and gets us “ready” for action. When fear becomes present in daily situations, it takes over …
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There are certain feel good truths that we can all probably agree upon: laughing with friends feels good; eating ice cream on a hot day feels good; getting a promotion at work feels good. Now, think about breaking boards with your bare hand. Does it feel good? Does your mind instantly think, “no way!”? Well, that …
Olympia LePoint is an award-winning rocket scientist and TV personality who educates as a part-time math professor. She gave an inspirational Tedx Talk on Reprogramming Your Brain to Overcome Fear that is in complete alignment with our philosophy at Fire Power Seminars and reinforces why we offer fear-inducing empowerment activities. Through the Tedx Talk, Olympia sets out three …
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September has been designated as National Recovery Month, an opportunity to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use issues and celebrate the people who recover sponsored by SAMHSA. Recovery Month is now in its 26th year and highlights the achievements of individuals who have reclaimed their lives in long-term recovery and honors the treatment …
“One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn’t do.” ~ Henry Ford Take a moment and think about board breaking. What images pop into your mind? Do the images include a Karate Master who after many years of training …
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This article appeared in the latest issue of Pompano Today Our lives are shaped by what we want most, but more than that, by what we fear most. Have you ever noticed how you direct your thoughts when confronted with fear? Fear… we all experience it, especially when faced with an obstacle that seems insurmountable. …
The personal development craze has become a mega multi-dollar industry. It seems like every bookstore features a huge self-improvement section with dozens of titles in every “how to make your life better” topic imaginable. Every weekend, hundreds of self-help workshops are offered across the country. How to get more, have more, be more…it’s all there …
