A Journey of Resilience and Empowerment

Dr. Lin Morel, a beacon of strength and resilience, holds an impressive academic portfolio, including Master's degrees in both Psychology ( University of Santa Monica) and Applied Theology (Peace Theological Seminary), alongside a Doctorate in Theology from Peace Theological Seminary. An ordained non-denominational Minister since 1988, she continues to serve as a Spiritual Director with Christian Formation and Direction Ministries.

Having practiced Martial Arts since 1965, Dr. Morel was trained at the prestigious University of Beijing and the Tai Chi Institute in Taiwan in the art of Tai Chi Energy Healing. Her dedication to martial arts is highlighted by her 5th-degree black belt, status as a national karate champion, and multiple gold medals. She also had the honor of being a delegate member on the first USA martial artist goodwill tour to Mainland China in 1984.

Despite her impressive accomplishments, Dr. Morel's journey was not without struggles. As a child, she faced neglect and emotional abuse, compounded by the challenges of familial alcoholism and mentally ill caregivers. She sought solace by honing her hypersensitivity into a coping mechanism. Martial arts became her refuge at the age of 15, rapidly evolving from a pastime to a teaching endeavor. Through martial arts and her dedication to education, she found the strength to move out at 17, juggle part-time jobs through college, and navigate the tumultuous terrain of toxic relationships and tragic personal loss.

Her resilience shone through in the wake of immense adversity, including the death of her mother and husband in separate accidents, and the loss of her home and retreat center to a fire. These hardships unraveled her past traumas, which she addressed with 12 years of intensive healing. Through these trials and tribulations, she emerged stronger and more resolute, finding love and companionship along the way. Currently, she is happily married to a long-time friend, and they work together to offer support to those in need.

Professionally, Dr. Morel has an impressive timeline, co-founding the Academy of Asian Arts in 1976, establishing Lin Morel & Associates in 1984, and opening the Endless Mountains Retreat Center in the same year. In 2001, she incorporated Lin Morel & Associates into the Beyond Words Group. Her affiliations include being a founding member of the Evolutionary Business Council, Board Chair Emeritus of A Window Between Worlds, founder of Ài Do Kung Fu and Conscious Coach Training, and a taskforce participant with The Center for Collective Wisdom in Los Angeles, focusing on Trauma and Resiliency; A Systems Change Approach in 2017. She also works in veterans advocacy, having participated in the University Southern CA Veteran's Collaborative in 2017.