By: Shoshana Bernstein
Ignite: Lighting up the World, One Heart at a Time Talking with Mrs. Suri Jaroslawitz, the founder of Ignite, is like drinking a tall glass of cold water on a hot day. She’s refreshing, vivacious and passionate about what she does. The hour we spent together was energizing and inspiring and quite frankly, made me want to sign up for her workshop!
How would you describe Ignite? I like to think of it as an emotional gym. The practical tools I teach over the five weeks enable a person to tap into their innate ability and exercise their inner strength. Everyone is searching for peace of mind and heart. With the right skills and practice, we can all attain a deep understanding of our core values and the self-empowerment to find purpose and cope with everyday relationships and challenges. That’s the purpose of Ignite. My goal is to ignite a spark of positive energy within each participant which will then spread to everyone surrounding them. We all have the inner resources to navigate the hills and valleys of life. It’s just a matter of uncovering those resources and flexing our emotional muscles; like getting on a treadmill and getting better and better at it every day. Think about it – the challenges we face may be very difficult but they make us who we are. When a person’s heart is being monitored, he wants to see the peaks and valleys. The last thing he wants is a flat line! What’s an ocean without waves? Is this something you always wanted to do? Not at all. I started off teaching and absolutely loved it. I taught for years and was about to become a principal when my husband asked for my help with his very demanding and busy business. So I went from loving the classroom to working in
a business for the past two decades; which of course is a whole different world. Although I was doing very important tasks, since I’m naturally a people person, I found myself connecting with my clientele and interacting with the customers in a very meaningful way When I saw an ad for a coaching class, it spoke to me. I was really just looking to enhance my own personal human experience. And I figured it would be a perfect way to get more knowledgeable about the problems and challenges people were sharing with me. While I was taking the course I was the happiest person. I couldn’t wait for Sundays and immersed myself in the practicum. The more I learned, the more I wanted to learn. I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge. When I was done, I figured the best way to hone my new skills would be to use them. I contacted a volunteer coaching organization and offered my time. Though it was completely not my intention, one thing led to another and I found myself accepting clients, speaking in high schools and acting as a guest lecturer for the Sara Schenierer’s social work course. Chasdei Hashem, my various efforts have been successful and I was repeatedly asked to start providing workshops for the general public. And here we are. I have no doubt that people reading this will be interested to know more about Ignite. Can you share the details of the upcoming workshop?
This summer, I’ll be offering the workshop in Monsey and Monroe. The Monsey, five-week program will start on Tuesday, July 26 iyH. Every week, participants will come together for two hours. I prefer immersion training; the energy generated in a room with no distractions cannot compare to a phone session. The two hours are filled with practical, hands-on tools and skills; a combination of the most impactful lessons I’ve learned over the years. Everyone receives a very comprehensive packet with notes and handouts; I want participants very present so there is very little note taking. Everything is very real-world oriented and usable. For example, I’ll hand out a list of 120 core values and have students find a minimum of three that apply to them. Anyone from age 20 can join. By the time you have completed the workshop, you will, BS” D exemplify the Ignite logo: a heart lit up by your inner spark with the ability to change the world. For more information, please call 718-807-5405 or email ignitewithsuri@gmail.com The workshop exemplifies Suri who is an incredibly warmhearted person. She focuses on practical solutions with a perfect balance of both sympathy and empathy. The name Ignite is a perfect description of both her and the workshop. Mrs. Shaindel Ausch, Life Coach