Robert Thompson

CA, USA
Certified UM Trainer/Teacher

I discovered mindfulness as part of a healing journey in my 20s. Diagnosed with a serious health condition, and struggling, I was looking for solutions. Deepening my connection to nature, working with skillful holistic medicine practitioners, and delving into my own mind-body connection were integral components for my return to robust and sustainable good health. 

Initially mindfulness practice was difficult and uncomfortable, as I faced the turbulence in my mind, and the deep rooted tension in my body. But, progressively, I began to experience rich rewards: stillness and bliss, that seemed to accumulate with every sit. This culminated in a powerful healing experience, as I found myself able to go within, and change my relationship to my symptoms in real time. It was a turning point in my health journey, and one that I credit with creating the possibility and opportunities that I’ve been able to enjoy in my life.

 

As the urgency of my health struggle receded into the background, my priorities began to shift towards more conventional goals. Finding love, pursuing a successful career as a public servant, raising children, and cultivating a direct relationship to the earth through exploration of regenerative agriculture became my primary aspirations. However; the focus, clarity, and equanimity that I had found in my mindfulness practice, were powerful gifts and abilities that I was grateful I could bring to these endeavors.

In recent years, I have been inspired to share these gifts, as I know there is great need, and many others could benefit just as I have. I also feel called to the challenge of collectively integrating these skills into the complexity of modern life, and its many challenges. I am excited to be part of this community, and for the opportunity to assist others in the unfoldment of their own deep happiness and resilience.

 

Learn more at http://www.herd2health.com/

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