Sometimes life bring you exactly what you need, just when you need it. I was in a deep search for something good, true, and beautiful after a challenging time in my life -- though I did not know what that was.
Life was listening. As I was walking into Blanco River Academy (my first day) to teach after-school choir, I passed several teachers who were catching up at the end of their day. Right at that moment, I heard one of the tachers say, "I just received my Master's in Consciousness and Transformative Studies from JFK University." I immediately stopped and asked her to repeat what she said. She did indeed repeat her sentence, and I said, "I don't know why, but I think we need to get together and talk."
Jennifer MIller Sabatier was gracious and said, "Yes we do!" So, after a couold of meetings, I felt brave enough to inquire about the program. JFK University had partnered with National University since Jennifer graduated, so now the program was called Consciousness, Psychology, and Transformation. I followed the challenging protocol to start my master's degree program, and in January 2023, I began. Holy mother, it was tough. I had not been in school for a VERY long time. I missed a lot of gatherings & gigs for a couple of years;) Yet, I love what I was learning. The program was fufilling, expansive, and indeed, transformative.
After nearly 2 1/2 years, I graduated on May 16, 2025. It was a fabulous event! The best part was when I had the wonderful opportunity to meet friends in the CPT program in person, whom I had only known through Zoom classes! It was a moving reunion!
The reason I am sharing this post is to let you know that I started back to school at age 58. I received my master's degree at age 60. A woman in the JFK School of Psychology and Social Sciences received her doctorate at age 78!
If you have something that is calling you...listen. Your spirit knows what you are capable of. You are here to thrive and celebrate this gorgeous life. You have expression and light inside of you that needs to glow! I want to celebrate with you, whether you are going back to school, starting a business, walking the Camino, or doing karaoke for the 1st time! You can DO it!!
Abundant thanks to my sweet family & friends for all the encouragement and cheerleading. Thanks too, for acting like you were interested in quantum physics when I would ramle on;) xo