August 2006 What exactly did you get out of this course? A realization that the life I currently have is one I alone have created. An awareness of how ego thoughts can "kill me" if I let them A conviction that my pain and suffering are only a product of my ego thoughts A awareness of the need to clean up my "basement" by letting go of limiting beliefs about myself and others, of a lack, victim mentality and of a fear-based system that encases me and prevents me from experiencing joy A realization that "my story" (loss, pain, neglect, abandonment, illness, death) does not determine who I TRULY AM An awareness that all triggers (pain) are windows to the "basement" of our lives which need cleanup before they leave us for good A realization that hope is no the answer, TRUST and FAITH are A realization that all humans and the Universe are ONE; thus the hate or love in the Universe is shared A desire to free myself from past losses and pain and reveal my true self who is whole, worthy and deserving of love A desire to let go of my seriousness and reveal my joyful, playful self A awareness of what a "special" vs. a "holy" relationship is A realization that true peace, joy and happiness are not found outside of me in relationships, money or achievement they are found within me in faith, acceptance and gratitude. A conviction that the NOW is all I have – the past is gone and the future is an illusion. A realization that I project beliefs/traumas from my past into my current relationships How will you use what you learned from the course to change your life? I will invite the Spirit (God) to my life on a daily basis – I am not alone I will replace my feelings of envy and resentment for gratefulness and love I will use the clearing method when I experience conflict/pain I will become the watcher of my ego thoughts and not let them rule me, I rule them I will become the teacher of my students. I do not “sell out” on my power to allow them to “buy off my power” (they collude with me). Also, by not colluding with them if they “sell out” on their own power. I will not buy into “special” relationships in my life. I will practise joy and playfulness in my relationships What concrete 5 steps will you take in the next month to change your life that will demonstrate and put the course in action with your life? At the end of day, I will write 5 things for which I am grateful I will use the clearing method when experiencing pain and to resolve internal conflicts I will use language that is empowering. Past tense for “I was depressed” (little ts) and present tense for I am… (big T). Whenever I get busy doing things, I will myself WHAT I AM DOING IT FOR, as in the past I used business to escape my ego thoughts. I will be gentle and loving towards myself at all times and be in the NOW and not in the past or future. Who would you recommend to the course and why?~~ People who suffer from depression and pain People who have limiting beliefs, feel stuck, trapped or victimized Women who believe that a new relationship (man) will take care of their troubles People in relationships who feel there is no way out I would recommend this course to anyone who is ready to give up suffering and be open to experiencing lasting peace and joy. ~V.M.