About this episode
Family, friends, clients, colleagues and the world, do not have to wonder if Martha loves them….the answer is lived out in Martha’s actions and words. It’s not just the welcoming hug that envelopes your heart. Or the endearing way that she recognizes your beauty from the inside out. Martha’s love is also demonstrated in the straightforward honest way that she will call out self-defeating and false patterns for those who are interested in discovering their higher, and usually much kinder, next best version of themselves. Martha has the courage and skill of the lion tamer, who steps into the ring with confidence and grace. The ring that she often serves within is called facilitator, teacher, mentor, and friend. Martha joins with whomever she is working with individually or collectively as a group, to meet the unquestioned and stressful thoughts running the show. These false thoughts are typically expressed in stressful, negative, unproductive and sometimes very destructive ways within individuals, relationships, families, organizations. Martha is a seeker of truth and a master of questions. Individual accomplishments include accredited degrees in Accounting/Human Resources and Organizational Management. She has a list of credentials from a myriad of sources that include: Mystery Schools, Hoffman Institute, Byron Katie International School Certification, Healthy Systems Certification, Mediation Skills, Conflict Resolution and a graduate degree from Emerson Theological Seminary. She has served in Religious Science and Unity Churches. She has trained in Transcendental Meditation, Reiki and beyond. As a speaker, minister, leader, coach, consultant, facilitator, Martha is often described by others as able to deliver a great deal of information in a profoundly simple and attainable way. She is dynamic, funny, personal, practical and generous in what she offers. Martha does not spend time with formalities such as being introduced by her extensive professional, education and certification credentials. She is more interested in being present to those she is with and serving. She exemplifies Mother Teresa's, "Do little things with great love". Martha’s mission and vision are as concise and clear as she is -- "Go within or go without". That’s where you’ll find Martha’s passion and heart. And if you pause and take a look, you’ll most likely see her lovebeam of a flashlight in one hand and the hand of another brave soul, willing to take the journey into their heart and minds, seeking to know the truth of who and whose they are. Pure and simple, Martha is an experience of love. Website: marthacreek.net Transcript of this interview Interview recorded 6/12/2011. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Martha Creek and her background 00:04:24 - The Conviction of God's Presence within 00:08:19 - Fearlessness in childhood and past lives 00:11:43 - Being an Old Soul with Strong Convictions 00:15:20 - Clear Thinking in a Crisis 00:17:59 - Sleeping and Addiction 00:20:59 - Following my Life's Calling 00:24:20 - Discovering The Work 00:26:58 - The Perception of Horrible Things 00:29:38 - The Power of Perspective 00:32:21 - The Illusion of Good and Bad 00:35:02 - The Concept of Preferences and Accepting What Is 00:38:25 - Humility and Not Insisting on a Specific Outcome 00:41:28 - Being Blurred Over 00:44:16 - Choosing Kindness and Honesty in Divorce 00:47:38 - The Mind's Resistance to Yes or No 00:50:55 - Questioning Unkindness 00:54:06 - Finding Kindness in Our Lives, Understanding Wholeness 00:57:10 - The Role of the Victim in Abuse 01:00:20 - Letting Go of Past Trauma 01:03:28 - The Innocence of Mistakes and Moving On 01:06:24 - The Limits of Describing Enlightenment 01:09:51 - Experiencing Joy and Energy 01:13:07 - The Power of Shadow Work and Questioning Thoughts 01:16:07 - The Meaning of Concepts 01:19:06 - Living Fearlessly and Dealing with Emotional Energy 01:21:37 - The Effect of Thought on Facial Expressions and Identity 01:24:19 - The Power of Questioning the Mind 01:27:46 - Accessing Resources for The Work 01:30:54 - The Power of Storytelling 01:34:06 - Reconnecting with an Old Friend