{"id":92399,"date":"2020-01-03T17:33:22","date_gmt":"2020-01-03T22:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omtimes.com\/?p=92399"},"modified":"2020-01-03T17:37:37","modified_gmt":"2020-01-03T22:37:37","slug":"tomas-garza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omtimes.com\/2020\/01\/tomas-garza\/","title":{"rendered":"Tom\u00e1s Garza: Decide to Transform"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tom\u00e1s Garza is the host of “Decide to Transform” on OMTimes Radio.\u00a0 Tom\u00e1s Garza believes that the process of life transformation can and should be fun.<\/em><\/p>\n

An Interview with Tom\u00e1s Garza, Host of Decide to Transform<\/h2>\n

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\u201cYou assigned the label to yourself; you can choose to un-assign it.\u201d<\/em> -Tom\u00e1s Garza, Decide<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Tom\u00e1s Garza<\/strong> is the author of Decide: How To Replace Your Fictions with Truth, Go Big in Life, And Transform Audaciously<\/a>. He began a personal meditation practice in the mid-1980s and has seen firsthand many ways that human beings stifle themselves. Among these is an almost universal adherence to certain \u201climiting stories\u201d about ourselves, untruths that we listen to and believe. Naturally, this keeps us stuck. Tom\u00e1s was inspired to write Decide because while people know about and practice so many things that help on a spiritual or personal transformation journey, almost everyone neglects the power of making a decision and the importance of forgiveness.<\/p>\n

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In past career lives, Tom\u00e1s has served as a family mediator in private practice, tour guide and travel host, and Adjunct Professor of Conflict Resolution at Portland State University. He and his wife Cindy spend their time in western Oregon and in Mexico, in the State of Yucat\u00e1n.<\/p>\n

While there is no substitute for doing the work, Tom\u00e1s firmly believes that the process of life transformation can and should be fun. There is no need to hate the journey (by the way, he also believes in spicy food and warm, tropical waters!)<\/p>\n

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OMTimes: It is very nice to get to talk to you, Tom\u00e1s, can you tell us a little about Your Show. Why \u201cDecide to Transform\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tom\u00e1s Garza:<\/strong> Massive Transformation cannot be sustained without a decision. Without deciding to act and then acting, people dabble. They never fully commit. They never go all-in for themselves. They may change, but they do not transform.<\/em><\/p>\n

Decide to Transform takes you on a deeper dive into your mind, your spirituality, and your experience. Learn practical techniques for accessible transformation, and learn to tune in\u2014to yourself, to others, and to your purpose in life.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Each show includes a short guided meditation to help you ask the deeper questions in life and to receive deeper answers. Decide to Transform, right now, today.<\/em><\/p>\n

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OMTimes: How did you start your life as a Spiritual and Meditation Teacher?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tom\u00e1s Garza:<\/strong> I stepped up as a Teacher when I realized I had many years of experience to share. I reached a point where it was no longer possible to keep it all wrapped up to myself. I felt compelled to share, and I began to do so. By the way, I am very glad I did!<\/em><\/p>\n

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OMTimes: Were you motivated by someone who you would call an inspiration for your actual work?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tom\u00e1s Garza:<\/strong> Many people, actually. I credit my high school Geometry teacher for introducing me to meditation practice (he used to have us meditate in class, and I found it deeply resonant.) Along the way, I have had many other teachers, both human and nonhuman. Notable among these are my wife Cindy, Lama Michael Conklin from Kagy\u00fc Changchub Ch\u00fcling in Portland, Oregon, and my very old, dear friend Lisa Berry, who has been instrumental in helping me take the next step in owning my role as a Teacher and fully stepping into it. Lisa is the host of Light on Living on OMTimes Radio.<\/em><\/p>\n

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OMTimes: What other services do you offer our audience aside from your specialized expertise?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tom\u00e1s Garza:<\/strong> For those interested in working with me further, I happily offer personalized teachings<\/a> in the form of a custom voice recording and\/or follow-up consultations. People who wish to take things further may book their very own VIP Day with me, where we will spend several hours taking a deeper, more customized dive into Massive Transformation and what that looks like for an individual or a small group.<\/em><\/p>\n

In addition, I am the author of Decide: How To Replace Your Fictions with Truth, Go Big in Life, And Transform Audaciously (2019). The book is available in paperback and as an ebook.<\/em><\/p>\n