The details of our personal stories are unique. Yet there is an unmistakable pattern.
Each of us came to the startling realization that our lives were not delivering what we had expected. Longing for more meaning, joy, and connection than we had, we each looked for answers, acquiring wisdom and wounds before coming together for a shared journey at Masterful U. Along the way, we discovered the vital role of a vibrant, supportive community. The missing piece most people long for and struggle to find.
All are welcome! We've noticed those who enjoy the process (even when it's hard) tend to:
- be unable to go back to pretending that our old lives, organizations, and communities were okay. Forward is the only choice. We are committed.
- be open to exploring our intuition and inspiration and sharing our insights. We are courageous.
- be willing to 'be wrong.' We've learned to value expanding our perspectives more than defending our current positions. That's how we grow. We are curious.
- take full responsibility for our own experiences. When we REALLY want to blame someone or something else, we own that. We are empowered creators of our experiences.
- recognize that our most precious aspects have been fundamentally rejected by society. We are clear about our inherent value — and one another's.
- have a profound (sacred-like) desire to assist humanity in discovering how to love being who they are. We are connected via personally meaningful life work.
KRIS Burke
Masterful U is exciting to me because...
it is offering what we need as individuals and groups to create the better world we imagine.
What's something 'silly' or 'simple' that you do that those closest to you cherish that seems out-of-character?
I do silly ad-lib dances with or without music when the mood strikes me.
What do you do that gives you energy? (What makes your heart sing?)
I walk in the woods with my dog and play with my horses nearly every day. It's easiest for me to be fully present and relaxed when I'm in nature with animals.
CHRISTINE Baumgartner
Masterful U is exciting to me because...
I felt belonged from the beginning.
What's something 'silly' or 'simple' that you do that those closest to you cherish that seems out-of-character?
I sing really loudly in the shower and my car.
What do you do that gives you energy? (What makes your heart sing?)
Hanging out with horses. I ride every week with a friend (for the past 10 years) and volunteer 3 times a week at a local Equine Therapy Ranch (for over 2 years).
JUDY Forder
Masterful U is exciting to me because...
It is a safe place for me to continue working on my personal growth and evaluation as well as connect with other like-minded people with the intention of creating successful collaborations in an effort to better serve humanity.
What's something 'silly' or 'simple' that you do that those closest to you cherish that seems out-of-character?
I believe there is a song for everything and I seem to have a gift of knowing and applying song lyrics to nearly every situation.
What do you do that gives you energy? (What makes your heart sing?)
Being a mother makes my heart sing. My daughter is my inspiration for doing the work that allows me to be the best mom and person I can possibly be for her and everyone I serve.
