News + New Good Things from Tia Norman

The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.

-Rumi

Peaceful, Centered + Connected

The truth is I didn't know what Centering Prayer was and "mysticism" sounded intriguing while at the same time perhaps on the borderline of something God might frown upon. I don't have any words to describe how not knowing what these things were originally has changed everything about my life for the better experientially.

It's meditation, it's healing, it's wholeness.

After leading a seven-week virtual course earlier this year on these things that were once foreign to me I am thrilled to share the teachings that are now available in my new on-demand course, "Growing Closer to God Through Centering Prayer"

This self-paced course is designed to help you move from a transactional approach to prayer to a profound, intimate relationship with the divine. You can access the course materials at your convenience, allowing you to learn and practice at your own pace. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

Inner Peace and Presence: Learn to cultivate a deep sense of inner peace and present-moment awareness.
Self-Awareness and Growth: Understand your thoughts and emotions, and navigate your spiritual journey with greater self-awareness.
Spiritual Connection: Connect scripture to your meditation practice and awaken to your true self and divine presence.
Practical Tools: Integrate meditation into your busy life, discover new ways to relate to stress and anxiety, improve relationships, and open up to new possibilities.

This course is perfect for spiritual seekers, meditation enthusiasts, social activisits, busy professionals, personal growth advocates, and faith-based practitioners. Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this course offers valuable insights and practical tools to enhance your spiritual journey.

Course Details:

Duration: Self-paced
Format: Streaming online with videos and practical exercises
Pricing: Full pay is $197 OR a 3-month mini membership for $75/month. Either option gets you immediate, full, and lifetime access.

Here's what to expect.

To celebrate the launch, I am offering two live 90-minute Q&A sessions in August for those who sign up for the course in June. You can Zoom in and ask questions about the course and anything related to the spiritual journey that may be on your heart.

Save the Dates: Saturday, August 17th at 9 AM CDT and Sunday, August 18th at 4:15 PM CDT as Q&A days.

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your spiritual practice and deepen your connection with the divine.

Click Here and Join with Full Pay

Click Here to Join with 3 Month Mini Membership

Thank you for your presence here. I look forward to embarking on this transformative journey with you.

Grace + Ease,

Tia

P.S. If you have any questions about the course, feel free to reply to this email or reach out to me directly. I'm here to help.

Words from previous participants

Q: What aspects of the course content did you find most helpful?

"I found all sessions helpful, so much one could do a deep dive in. Sessions 5 - Divine Therapy and Session 6 - True Self were both quite helpful to me at this particular stage in my life. I'm intrigued with where spirit and psyche/psychology intersect from a contemplative Christian spirituality framework. I also appreciated Tia's willingness to share some of her own lived experiences on her journey with centering prayer/contemplative spirituality."

Q: What did you enjoy most about the course?

"Connecting with other women, but women of color in particular, on this contemplative journey. My experience is being one of very few, if not the only one, in these spaces. I was thrilled to discover Tia as an active leader in contemplative spirituality offering online opportunities to learn of and nurture these soul-soothing and life-enriching practices."

Q: Have you been able to integrate Centering Prayer into your daily life since taking the course?

"Yes, fairly consistently. I tend to better sustain my practice with fairly consistent study and attention to it."

A New Way to See the Good News

A new way to see the Good News is a short passage that may offer a fresh perspective or insight into the ancient collection of poems, letters, and stories known as the Bible.

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

- John 10:10

When I was let go from my job in February of 2017 I committed 40 days to believing this verse might be true. I leaned into the things that felt "full" to me and decided I'd give only doing work that I loved for those 40 days a shot. I led my first mediation during that time. That was more than seven years ago and here I am...still leaning, learning, still full.

Until next time...