ITP: Individual Practice and Cultural Pivot

By Kevin Maher

Examine how ITP creates a cultural pivot by providing a personal path of awareness of the divine as well as a collective shift toward contemplative awareness for the well-being of society.

Perception of the Possible

By Christina Grote

What does it take to increase our capacity to pivot and shift direction, mindset and mood? Christina Grote explores the role that perception plays in our ability to pivot. Being aware of our options can make a huge difference in our transformation.

Gifts of Tragedy

By Nathan J. Bolls

When severe challenges hit a family, a desperate search began for answers. A father describes how courage and love inspired the family’s process of continual pivoting. He sees it as “taking the hit as a gift.”

Walking the Labyrinth

By Kim Kristenson-Lee

Unlike a maze, there are no dead-ends in a labyrinth. There are, however, twists and turns that cause us to pivot. In that way a labyrinth is a metaphor for life.

The Power of Disruption

By Matthew Steinbach

After enjoying eight years as a successful head coach for university golf teams, Matthew Steinbach felt the comfort of familiarity was constraining his growth as a coach and as an individual. He examined the role of homeostasis in his life and decided to pivot.

LET – Soft Eyes

By Charlotte Hatch

We usually look at our world with an agenda. We look at something. We look for something. What if we didn’t perceive the world through “hard eyes”? ITP Mastery Teacher Charlotte Hatch and ITP practitioners demonstrate experiencing the world through “soft eyes.”

ITP Community Spotlight on Matthew Cobb

By Matthew Cobb, Sally Isaacs

Dr. Matthew Cobb started his professional ministry in The Episcopal Church (TEC) where he has served as campus minister, community organizer, healthcare chaplain, development officer, parish priest, indigenous missioner, leadership developer and spiritual director. ITP and the Ki of Cooperation play an important role in his personal and professional lives.

LET – Getting Off the Line

By Charlotte Hatch

To achieve cooperation with another, it can help to look at the situation from the other person’s point of view. Leonard Energy Training offers an exercise to help us achieve this. ITP Mastery Teacher Charlotte Hatch teaches the exercise “Getting Off the Line,” reminding us to listen to the other person while taking care of ourselves.

The Ki of Cooperation in Practice

By Ann Horn

Gaining insights during a facilitated exercise is great, but do they really make a difference in everyday life? In my experience, absolutely! The key is sticking with the practice and actively working on those insights. At first, it might feel like progress is slow, but then one day, you suddenly realize how far you've come. Here’s a personal example that illustrates this journey.

The Power of Community

By Ann Horn

A community of practice is more than just a gathering of like-minded individuals. It’s a dynamic, living entity where people come together with a shared commitment to learning, growing and supporting one another. In this space, we build deep connections, share invaluable resources and develop a rich, shared practice through sustained interaction and mutual respect.