KOKORO Life Mastery

Conquer Life’s Challenges

How many times in your life have you experienced a challenging relationship? Whether it was personal or professional, you know the one – no matter what you do or say the issue remains (as do the recurring fights).

People may be willing to forgive, but they don’t always forget. And when one pattern of reaction leads to another, you’ve got combustion on your hands. The fires that fuel our reactions can easily ignite us into a myriad of red hot problems that lead to damaged relationships and downright disasters in our relationships at home, work and play.

Maybe you’ve worked hard to improve your communication and approach. Or maybe you’ve fallen back to a place of personal safety and entered the mode of simply letting life “happen” to you. But no matter which approach you take, things don’t improve and you end up feeling stuck.

What if you could release the defensive patterns of habit that lock you in a fight, flee or freeze response? And what if you could directly address challenging situations and move toward being able to connect with and relate to just about anyone – or at least remain unaffected by their presence – regardless of who they are or how they behave?

With over two decades of experience in effective Change Mastery, we are certain of one thing: the number one roadblock to success in mastering life’s challenging moments is often the one person who has the power to change it… YOU!

Navigating the white waters of life is possible!

Change is the only constant in life. And our fear of the unknown is the only real inhibitor. It’s what stops us from trying something new, keeping us locked in patterns far longer than desirable.

There are three courses of action based on our basic survival patterns: Fight, Flight and Freeze – all of which are fueled by FEAR. But what if there was another pathway – a middle road?

By acknowledging and bringing to heart our fears, we can safely and effectively release habitual reactions and inhibitions, instantly transitioning from resistance to flow while remaining centered, grounded and peaceful within.

As professional change makers, those of us at the Baraka Institute know the value of being able to see and shift in the moment. We’ve taught many life-long learners just like you how to smash life’s challenges to smithereens once and for all.

And with the KOKORO LIFE MASTERY™ system, that’s exactly what we’ve created – an easy program of martial arts-like practices that enable you to live, work and play stress-free through a proactive approach, moving you away from simply fighting the daily “fires” of life toward what matters most.

Transition from surviving to thriving!

Kokoro – which translates to “from the heart” in Japanese – is the Martial Art of Life Mastery. It’s centered in the belief that by unifying the energetic forces of mind, body, heart and spirit, we can defeat the challenges that hold us back while unleashing the momentum necessary to create whatever we desire most in our lives – especially when those desires are centered around a life full of happiness and enriched-living through rewarding relationships.

The KOKORO LIFE MASTERY™ system stems from the theories and methodologies of Pattern Analysis, Positive Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Somatic Coaching, Transformational Learning, Authentic Movement, Aikido, Tai Chi, Art Therapy and Systems Thinking.

Richly peppered with thought-provoking, experiential exercises, here are just a few of the topics that the KOKORO Train the Trainer programs and Life Mastery workshops will explore:

• Recognize & transform the survival dances that ensnare you in habitual, self-defeating patterns
• Shift reaction and misunderstanding into pro-action and collaboration
• Wield the sword of truth, hacking through complexity and uncertainty
• Transform conflict and inner turmoil through a process of actualization and accomplishment
• Climb to the top of the Life (Conflict) Mastery pyramid through truth, trust and transparency
• Effectively deploy the five Kokoro Keys to quickly identify the fastest steps and smartest shifts in how you think and behave in life
• Move toward peace, harmony and success in all that you think, feel, say and do
• Enjoy the benefits of being happy in all relationships, regardless of what life tosses your way
  
  

Developed by organizational and human development expert, Feroshia Knight (MA, PCC), supported by Kim Tally,CPC and Mary Jo La Ferr, Archetypal Pattern Analysist, this new professional development program is the culmination of over a decade of professional work in Whole Systems Leadership and Team Development, Whole Person Coaching and Change Mastery as well as Archetypal Psychology and System Dynamics.

Similar to the study of any other martial art, Kokoro is centered on learning awareness. It’s about being in the present, ready to face whatever’s coming at you (a.k.a. - the reality of your situation) rather than what you imagine or fear.

The Kokoro system teaches you to leverage the forces around you, instead of allowing them to defeat or overwhelm you, and to remain balanced and in flow, effectively meeting whatever may jump into the path ahead.

And as you progress through the program, you’ll work through the following four stages:

• Personal Mastery Workshop
• White Belt Workshop – Personal Mastery Workshop Facilitator (Snake)
• Red Belt Conflict Mastery – Intermediate Level II Facilitator (Dragon)
• Black Belt Conflict Mastery – Advanced
  

With KOKORO LIFE MASTERY™ you’ll move from merely surviving to thriving, possessing the tools to address both internal and external conflict (both within yourself and in others). After completing this dynamic self-actuating program, you’ll be able to…

• Stop struggling with challenging personalities and situations
• Eliminate your own negative self-talk and self-sabotaging habits
• Transform past conflicts into collaboration and creativity
• Live a deeper life, rich with meaning and connection to yourself and others
• Navigate the complexities and uncertainties in life with ease and grace
• Trust yourself, others and the world as a whole while operating as your best self
• Commit to a life-long learning process through an easy-to-use system of Life Mastery
• Continue to improve and enhance the quality of your life
• Become part of a bigger movement to assist others in their lives
• Promote the ease and flow to make the world a happier place for us al
  

And... Enjoy the benefits found in our community of dedicated individuals as well as the benefits of unity in developing others for fun, profit and love