For JC Fermindoza, the recent Inner Conditioning Workshop was indeed a transformative process. “It felt like I have taken a break out of life’s busy routine and took time to reflect and understand myself”.

For him, this experience wasn’t just an ordinary workshop— it was an opportunity to focus on the most important aspect of his life amidst the regular responsibilities that he must attend to every day.

In the busy world that he is living, JC found peace in the peaceful surroundings of the venue. “It feels like I have stepped into a paradise, far from the noise and confusion of the busy everyday life,” he recalls. The serene environment gives so much perfect ambiance to reconnect with his thoughts and emotions. “It has been a great experience, and it reminds me of the importance of taking time to pause and reflect on my own life as I intend to change other lives as well,” he adds, highlighting the necessity of these peaceful retreats in our fast-paced world.

But what struck JC most was the realization that true change starts from within. “To truly help others, I need to first build a strong and peaceful foundation within myself. It’s like helping your own self before you can impart to others,” he says. The workshop opened his eyes to a simple yet profound truth: in cultivating his own inner peace, he could become a source of peace for others.

“By cultivating my own peace, I can help in the realization of a more peaceful world for us to live. It is just like living with full honesty and responsibility to contribute with the same values for all.” JC explains, making the concept of personal growth both relatable and inspiring.

The workshop didn’t just leave JC with insights—it also equipped him with tools to sustain his progress. “I have also learned to be mindful and how to maintain emotional stability,” he shares. These new skills have not only benefited him but also helped him in his profession, on which he can share the same thing with others.

Reflecting on the experience, JC is reminded that inner peace is important in realizing societal change. “I should start it in myself,” he asserts. This realization has enabled him to fully understand life and to impart the blessings received to others, as well as the importance of serving as a good example.

As JC moves forward, the lessons from the Inner Conditioning Workshop will remain his guiding light, steering him toward both personal growth and the collective transformation that SEA Inc. seeks to inspire through the IPAT-SIAD program. In the same way, he cultivated inner peace during the workshop, JC is now committed to fostering that same peace in the communities SEA Inc. serves, which would bring significant impact to the community.