Dissolving stories 7-Day Retreat |
This is my first retreat in Sedona. Here in Sedona I just am! When I prepare a question or something to share, they just dissolve before I can get to the venue. I’ve lost interest in my stories. I enjoy every moment and will be back in Sedona soon!
Maria Schweitzer,
Durham, England
1/7/2008 More in this category |
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Beyond Expectations Coach Training |
The experience of being here in this group dynamic and releasing in this depth is something far beyond my initial experience and beyond my expectations.
Tim Hall,
IA
8/31/2006 More in this category |
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My silent wish Effortless Creation |
Effortless Creation worked for me in a funny way. I had two goals and finished neither of them, although I am making significant progress. But my silent wish, the one that was so outrageous and unrealistic that I decided not to work at it right now, that one came into my life within weeks. Blew me away.
gudrun aspock,
eugene, OR
10/20/2006 More in this category |
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My Miracle Miracles |
I've been living and breathing your messages.
They are gradually turning my life around from an awareness to a KNOWING of the goodness of life!
Today I woke up to a power outage that knocked out my alarm clock and more importantly my computer. My whole business life centers around my computer.
After discussing the problem with my computer expert it was narrowed down to either needing a new motherboard or power supply unit but most likely all my memory would be lost.
After hearing this I immediately applied your Releasing method and BELIEVED I was attracting the perfect solution and all would be well.
HERE'S THE MIRACLE...my computer came back on it's own!
I'm able to write this message to you from it now!
Thank you so much for helping me understand your great message!
THANK YOU!
Lori Neely,
Richland, WA
10/11/2006 More in this category |
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Dream Home Financial Abundance |
I purchased my $1.5 million dream home effortlessly with no money down and an interest rate below the bank borrowing rate for the life of my mortgage. The financial means and the way to create the legal structure were always there. I just didn’t see it until after I went to the Sedona Method Retreat in June 2007.
Angela Bradley,
Los Angeles, CA
1/4/2008 More in this category |
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Letting go of anger and defensiveness Relationship Improvement |
I have recently returned from the 3-day intensive in Sedona. I had worked with the basic audio version on my own and this was the first live session. It was so helpful to be able to share, hear others issues, and experience Hale's magic. All the laughing was a really wonderful release in itself. I have had a lot of anger and defensiveness(mine) to deal with in my marriage and coming to the retreat really solidified what I have been doing and still need to do to release all of it. I was able to talk to my husband about the Method and what I'm doing, for the first time. I see positive responses from him. I feel much more calm, relaxed and am able to catch myself and let go. I also notice that I am not feeling as defensive as I used to. Much of it has dissolved.
Marilyn Travis,
San Carlos, CA
10/25/2006 More in this category |
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Healng achilles tendon Health & Wellness |
On October 15th, 2007, I had an operation to repair a total rupture of my Achilles tendon. Doctors told me it could take up to a year to heal. I really wanted to attend the 7 Day Retreat in December. Using the Sedona Method, the healing went very quickly. I was able to travel from Holland to Sedona. The first day of the new year, I am walking almost without limitation
Babs Stulemeyer,
Bussum, Netherlands
1/7/2008 More in this category |
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free of fear in a special way Anxiety & Fear |
Since childhood, I used to be overwhelmed by intense fear states, and noticed at the same time how absurd they were. I truly wanted to get rid of them, withdraw their power to influence my well-being and success. Yet, they sticked. My partner advised me to simply "let them flow away" - but for me, they would always come back. I misinterpreted this, thinking I was doing something wrong, or that "letting it flow away" was just not working for my sorts of issues. When I came across the Sedona Method book, the various tricks and concepts in the book instantly started to work. For the sake of being free of fear, I would even be willing to accept the possibility that I create my inner terror myself and want it, because otherwise it would be gone. This is weird but testable and seems to work that way - when I ask myself to let go of wanting it a few times, it's gone. Fear sometimes comes up again, but when I let it be and let it go, it also goes again. The releasing reflex kicks in instantly, and always leaves back this nice unbelievable surprise effect that there is really no fear any more. I could say that releasing makes me free of fear, not in the sense that it were certain that I would never feel intense fear again, but that it doesn't matter any more whether there is fear or not. I think this is even better.
gudrun aspock,
eugene, OR
10/20/2006 More in this category |
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Relaxation Stress Management |
My gains through using the Sedona Method are a state of bodily relaxation in the moment when I become aware of tension. I've experienced the bliss that Lester mentions and short periods of being beyond the bliss.
Also when I have a desire that disturbs my state of peace I find I'm getting into balance quicker than spending time in silent meditation by using the Method.
Julian Styler,
Nr Pershore, GB
8/19/2006 More in this category |
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Anger Issues Anger Management |
I discovered The Sedona Method by looking for a way to deal with my anger. I was responding to people and things with annoyance or anger far too much. I looked up anger management on the Internet and fortunately Sedona Method popped up. By starting to use the method and being able to identify more of my feelings, I found there were many other things besides anger that were clogging up my life(long entrenched habits after 60 years).
The anger is still with me, but I'm much more aware of it and in many instances, I can let it go.
Marilyn Travis,
CA
8/22/2006 More in this category |
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Maintain My Balance Freedom from Depression |
After years of suffering through bouts of depression sometimes lasting weeks to a month, my life has improved seemingly over night. I have tried many anti depressants to help, but The Sedona Method has stabilized my moods far better than drugs. I can't believe how much better I feel about life in general. I'm repeating the course as needed to maintain my balance.
J. Kiltoff,
Lacy,WA
5/9/2006 More in this category |
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Free to feel Emotional Intelligence |
“I am no longer so concerned with the events of the past because I know they have nothing to do with my present freedom. I am more accepting of myself and my feelings than ever before. Avoidance strategies (such as watching TV or reaching for caffeine or alcohol) do not interest me as much because I know that whatever I’m feeling now is what I’m supposed to be feeling and that’s okay.”
Shane Johnson,
Denville, NJ
1/4/2008 More in this category |
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Sleeping Soundly Sleep & Energy |
For the past 10 years I could not sleep through the night and I was lucky if I could fall asleep at all. Now I sleep soundly 8 hours each night.”
Angela Bradley,
Los Angeles, CA
1/4/2008 More in this category |
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Mother's Suicide Emotional Trauma |
Today I was able to Release the sickening feeling that I could have prevented my mother’s suicide. It was such a relief I had to laugh and that felt great.
Today is my third day working with the Method. I’ve been able to Release long-standing feelings of guilt and shame behind lies and actions that I’ve been holding onto and using to punish myself for many years. The knot in my gut is gone. The world is a friendlier place today.
Over the years I’ve spent tens of thousands of dollars on every kind of therapy, self-help courses and books, tapes, seminars, religions, drugs (legal and illegal) just to feel what I’m feeling today, a little peace. And a little peace is an enormous thing for me. I could get used to this.:-)
Kim Bolte,
Fresno, CA
9/7/2006 More in this category |
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Powerful Do-It-Yourself Psychotherapy Abuse |
This is powerful do-it-yourself psychotherapy, but is not particularly traumatic. It quickly draws up associations, memories and revelations that have been deeply submerged and suppressed and at least in my experience does so relatively painlessly, unlike any other effective psychotherapy Ive experienced.
Ken Winston Caine,
Author of 'Prayer, Faith and Healing'
1/1/2006 More in this category |
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Raising self-confidence Low Self Esteem |
I have had problems with low self-confidence all of my life. I purchased the audio course about a year ago. The first two times I listened to it there was no great change in my life. Recently I listened to it again and made an effort to apply it to my life and it has made a huge difference. I have a lot more self-confidence and the kinds of things that used to really get me down are not bothering me nearly as bad. I am going to keep listening to it.
Paula Montgomery,
Belleville, IL
10/23/2006 More in this category |
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My Mother Is In Early Stages Of Alzheimers Caretaker Syndrome |
My mother is in the early stages of Alzheimers and, in dealing with her, these tapes have been a Godsend. I had to go take care of her for 10 days while my dad had knee surgery. I know that had I not listened to these tapes prior to that trip, the 10 days would have been 10 years. I just finished my second full listening of these tapes and when breakthroughs happen, they are sometimes so powerful that tears come and that choked feeling is there. This morning after hearing the last tape again, I felt so light and the rays of brightness that filled my body were like the sun had taken over and splattered freedom and peace from my insides out. It is the best thing that has come along in years.
Catherine Long
1/1/2006 More in this category |
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I Felt I Needed To Fix Everything Codependency |
I felt my family was spiraling down and somehow I needed to fix everything. This week I released and found my problems to be blown up, exaggerated, and actually ridiculous. I found I was trying to change things completely out of my control, which led to a tremendous lightness. Already when I stopped trying, the relationships have naturally turned themselves around with no effort whatsoever. Ive left the painful past behind and am open to whatever comes.
Kathleen Agid
1/1/2006 More in this category |
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I let go of my identifying with being a fat woman Eating Disorder / Weight Loss / Food Addiction |
While learning The Sedona Method in February of 2005 I made a decision to release my life-long problem of being overweight. I released about it at the course I was taking; I released about it when I listened to the CD course; I released about it at The Facilitator's (now called Coach) Training; I released about it at a 7-day Retreat. After that retreat I visited a friend on the way home and ate everything in sight for 3 days. I thought to myself,"Hmmm, THAT didn't work." But I never quite changed my decision to use The Method to lose weight. I really didn't focus on it after that. About a month later I began to get interested in a particular way of eating (I was a "diet" pro, having been on diets on and off since I was 2 years old), and in a way of breathing and moving my body that required only 15 minutes per day (I abhor exercise). I began using both of them to support me in releasing the weight. I believe I let go of my identifying with being a fat woman and shifted my consciousness. Since February, 2006 I have released 40 lbs! It was easy and fairly effortless. This, for me, is a miracle as I had been "trying" to lose weight for most of my life. I am continuing to release weight, so I will be updating this gain. Of course, I use releasing in all areas of my life and release daily - most often with my releasing partner. I also teach The Method to most of my clients because I think it is the fastest way to heal ourselves (I work as a psychotherapist). This method has changed my life, and I am extremely grateful for it.
Donna Lowry
Woodstock, CT
Donna Lowry,
South Woodstock, CT
10/10/2006 More in this category |
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New Chapter In My Life Alcohol / Drugs Addiction Recovery |
When I became frustrated at a young age, I turned to alcohol. Alcohol numbed my senses and for a while I had great fun not thinking about anything. I'll spare you all the drama of those years and what led me to recovery in a 12 Step Fellowship. My 12 step program encouraged me to "let go and let God". Great! That's great!But how? Nobody could tell me. With a fair amount of skepticism I signed up for The Sedona Method seminar. I was really impressed. By the end of the first day I knew that it could be a LOT more than simply letting go of unwanted emotions, feelings or even thoughts and ideas.
The Sedona Method has opened up an entirely new chapter in my life and I'm excited to see it unfold.
JJ,
WA
5/8/2006 More in this category |
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My Anxiety Driving Smoking Is Gone Stop Smoking |
I used the Sedona Method on my smoking and found that the anxiety that drove me to smoke was gone. I stopped smoking.
Paul Mendez
1/1/2006 More in this category |
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At peace with Mother's death Grief Testimonial |
“I feel at peace with my mother’s dying. I am no longer afraid that I will be overwhelmed with pain by letting her go. My peace has been in letting her and the concept of her death go.”
Angela Bradley,
Los Angeles, CA
1/4/2008 More in this category |
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I'm Making Progress Obsessive Compulsive Disorder |
I let go of a lifetime program of OCD. For the first time in my life I feel like I'm making progress.
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1/1/2006 More in this category |
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People Pleaser People Pleaser |
I felt that my biggest problem was that I don't trust men. I had no idea how to tackle this problem. After 3 days of doing releasing exercises, I suddenly realized that the problem isn't men, it's MY constant search for approval. By releasing on my need for approval I am already removing myself from these emotionally draining situations.
M Mansfield,
MD
8/31/2006 More in this category |
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7 Day Retreat Pain Management |
I'm so thrilled with the results of a week with Hale at The Sedona Method Retreat. My neck, shoulders and lower back are more limber than they have been in a long time!
I'm sure my staff will really appreciate the sense of peace about me.
Love it!
Glenda Williamson,
Decatur, IL
9/6/2006 More in this category |
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Opening Enlightenment 101 |
My major gain in my second 7 Day Retreat was to just be. I stayed with the presence/awareness and everything seemed peaceful, calm and relaxed. From time to time there were interruptions. Feelings, sensations, images and sounds would come up and stay for awhile with the awareness, then they went away like clouds in the sky
Rod MacPherson,
Nova Scotia, Canada
1/7/2008 More in this category |
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Less Possessive And Less Needy Abandonment |
I feel far less possessive and less needy than before taking the Sedona training. I feel ready for lifes challenges. Thanks!
Theodore Butler
1/1/2006 More in this category |
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My doing has slowed waaaay down, but my productivity is up. Time Management |
I left Sedona feeling calm, peaceful, confident...three small miracles in and of them selves. My general nature for as long as I can remember has been one of a rapid fire; talker/thinker/doer. I'm have a bit too much energy for most folks.
My doing has slowed waaaay down, but my productivity is up. My businesses (I have three) are expanding. Somehow I have more time, even though I have fewer resources. It baffles me a bit, but I can hear Hale in my head saying "...are you trying to figure it out?".
The past three days have been a whirlwind of activity and the rest of the week is looking pretty hectic...but I'm feeling calm. All there is -- is now. Normally, I would be processing the past weeks events and mentally wrestling with upcoming challenges. I'm not sweating a thing, go figure?
I've released on a thousand activities, events, emotions. My days are calm, focused, productive, happy.
Physical changes are happening as well. I live in Michigan where the elevation is 800 ft above sea level. When I went to a conference in Colorado - elevation 4500 ft, I struggled tremendously with the thinner air. Even though I did all the recommend behaviors, I was light headed, short of breath, had a terrible time sleeping and was very low energy.
When I came to Sedona elevation 4000 ft. above sea level and again the air is much thinner than I'm used to, I had none of these symptoms. I released as soon as I would feel the slightest twinge of light headiness or shortness of breath. I slept like a baby, breathed freely and had so much energy I got up at 6:00 AM every morning of the conference to swim laps. Pretty awesome.
Great thanks to; The Phenomena know as Hale, Efficient Wendy, Lovely Holly and James Redmond (the coolest dude on the planet -- who introduced me to the method).
John and I are working on coming back at the end of the year for the 7 day. It's not looking probable...so I'm releasing on that. :)
Sending love and light to you all,
Kate Thomas
Kate Thomas,
Ann Arbor, MI
10/25/2006 More in this category |
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Guilt Over Negative Feelings Shame and Guilt |
I am more able to say yes to my feelings, especially negative ones. Before, I used to feel very guilty when I observed negative ones coming up. I was those feelings. Now I am the watcher -- they are not me. I have been feeling much happier with myself without having to be perfect.
1/1/2006
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