Can meditation help me deal with crazy people?

February 3, 2012

On Wednesday, I was at the Open House for The City College of New York’s Continuing and Professional Studies program. I was answering questions about meditation and the meditation class I’ll be teaching at City College starting March 29. The most popular question by far was, “Can meditation help me deal with crazy people?” Every time it was asked, there was laughter on both sides, but the question was no joke. They were completely serious. [Read more]

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Should I quit my job now or not?

June 11, 2008

Dear Dr. M,

How do I know whether I should quit my job? I have other passions I want to pursue but they’re not financially viable right now. At the same time I know that freedom from my job would give me more time to focus on my passion. But then again, there’s rent to pay. How can I tell if I’m “taking a chance” on my future or just making a dumb move?

~Signed, Enough

Dear Enough,

Intuitively, I believe you used the word ‘now’ because you already know that leaving is a necessary step, but maybe not just yet–even though you might be thinking, “enough already with this 9 to 5″. With that in mind, I think the real question is, how to determine the right time to leave. Here are 5 points to consider to help you intuit the right time (and the most empowered way) to make your move. [Read more]

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Antonia "Dr. M" Martinez, PhD – “The Inner Power Doctor” – is an expert in Life & Relationship Transformation, Meditation, Metaphysical Psychology, and Personal Alchemy. She empowers people from the inside out to make major breakthroughs in areas where they have been chronically challenged, stuck, stagnant or stifled. Dr. M’s ground-breaking work in the field of achieving breakthroughs combines a unique blend of eastern, western, indigenous, and original techniques for clearing subconscious blocks, breaking unhealthy patterns, ending chronic cycles of underachievement, and mapping personalized breakthrough paths toward clear goals. Dr. M has authored several books, games, and wisdom cards, including the Healing Man Healing Woman card game, the Inner Power Workbook, and the Magical Attraction & Manifestation Toolkit, among others. Dr. M developed the Meditation Instructors Training program for the Inner Life Society in 2007 and teaches the meditation course at the The City College of New York.