A NOTE FROM CHRISTINA

A Note from Christina June 2025 banner shows vibrant closeup of hot pink rhododendrun flowers in Victoria British Columbia

Oh my. These are intense and shifting times, are they not?! As The SHIFT-IT Coach, I continue to shift too. In my personal life, I continue to support my parents to age in place. For privacy reasons, I won’t go into details, but suffice to say, this context adds a bittersweet component. One of the… Read more »


GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT: DONNA CHEWNING

Donna has both personal and professional reasons for working visually. On a personal level, she is the mother of an adult son with a lifelong disability and limited communication abilities. Professionally, her career in Restorative Justice, Conflict Resolution, and Mediation – including her work with her state’s Supreme Court and Alternative Dispute Resolution Department, as… Read more »


CORE OF GOODNESS

Christina Merkley holds her chihuahua puppy Presley beside David in this cover for Sit with Christina against a backdrop of his visual map and with the title of Core of Goodness across the top in blue.

[Non-Dual Self Inquiry] Core of Goodness – David Sits with Christina Video: ?? Visual Map: My Core of Goodness Summary: We begin with what is – David’s current inertia and its impact on his marriage. As a long-time yoga practitioner, he returns to his breath and finds instant relief, plus a message that “courage is… Read more »


SHIFT-IT SCHOOL – Upcoming Events

SHIFT-IT School courses banner shows Christina Merkley working with a group on a Zoom screen as she draws a visual map on the drawing tablet. Backdrop of her abstract art with turquoise, reds and creams.

VISUAL SATSANGS | Online 2-Hour Drop-Ins First and third Sunday of each month. International community, with visuals! Next Gatherings: #91: Sunday, June 15, 2025, 10 am – Noon, Pacific Time, convert to your zone #92: Sunday, July 6, 2025, 10 am – Noon, Pacific Time, convert to your zone Details and Registration VISUAL SATSANGS | In-person Days… Read more »


Upcoming Events in Victoria, Canada

Hello! There are two opportunities coming up quickly in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. One is for doing (and being) your own personal inner work. The other is for Providers, for working visually with your own clientele. YOUR OWN PERSONAL INNER WORK: Would appreciate your help in getting the word out – forwarding please to… Read more »


Gathering Now: Private Visual Satang

A new Private Visual Satsang is right around the corner. Satsang means “community of true people”. It’s a small private cohort dedicated to deep Inner Work, during this time in our lives and in the world. Visual, because if you know me, pretty much everything I do has a visual component. As sketching our thoughts… Read more »


A NOTE FROM CHRISTINA

Large beautiful piece of driftwood on the beach of Vancouver Island.

I like to get an eZine out each month. So, I’m sliding this January issue out in the nick of time. Whew! Oh my, a lot has been happening … good things, but a lot! It’s semester switch at SHIFT-IT School. Programs that began last year are ending, and new ones are launching. The 2024… Read more »


GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT: MICHELLE BASTOCK

Visual coach graduate Michelle Bastock smiling at the camera with a large brimmed hat on, over the water.

Michelle entered Visual Coach Certification with a solid background in team, executive and retirement coaching, as well as course development and workshop design. Contracting with global coaching companies, she coaches executives and leaders in improving effectiveness, time management, and communication, identifying underlying issues, patterns, and challenges, and supports them to develop actionable plans that drive… Read more »


SITTING WITH US: RAISING UPPER LIMITS

[Non-Dual Self Inquiry] Raising Upper Limits – Lisa Sits with Christina Merkley Video: Visual Maps: Keep it Simple Raising My Upper Limit – Summary: Lisa’s note when she booked her sit said “I have been nominated for a life-changing prize and need your perspective to help showcase my good work”. When we began, her Mind… Read more »


SHIFT-IT SCHOOL – Upcoming Events

SHIFT-IT School courses banner shows Christina Merkley working with a group on a Zoom screen as she draws a visual map on the drawing tablet. Backdrop of her abstract art with turquoise, reds and creams.

DROP-IN SATSANGS | Online First and third Sunday of the month (both now at 10 am). Next Gatherings: #82: February 2, 2025, 10 am – Noon, Pacific Time, convert to your zone #83: February 16, 2025, 10 am – Noon, Pacific Time, convert to your zone Details and Registration SHIFT-IT RETREAT | Online Annual visual coaching retreat. For new… Read more »