Testimonials
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Animal Healing
experience
We
would like to express our deep appreciation for the animal healing you
gave to our dog Luci. Our beloved companion began to experience anxiety
when gunshots would ring around our home, it had progressed to a point
that any loud noise sent her running in panicked circles and no amount
of reassurance or love seemed to calm her. She then exhibited
severe separation anxiety, following us around the inside and outside
of the house NEVER leaving our side. It was obvious to us that
this had a profound affect on her overall well being and we longed for
her balanced demeanor and companionship. After trying everything
dog trainers, the dog whisperer and the vet had recommended the end
result was still the same. Short of medicating her we were at a
loss until I recalled you performed animal healings. You held the
answer we had been looking for. After you spent ½ hour or
so with her, gently talking to her, petting her and going the extra
mile to be sure she was comfortable she emerged a balanced dog.
Upon returning home she found comfort in going to the basement by
herself to stay cool, no longer got up to follow us everywhere we went
and best of all she completely ignores loud noises. We are so
very grateful you shared your gift with Luci. We are all more
balanced and peaceful! Thank you again Paul. Much Love,
- Luci, Nadine & Tom Stinnett
Pure
Meditative Peace class
after just two weeks of practice
It
is definitely worth it. Make time for yourself! I've improved
healthwise and also dealing with other people and day to day stress.
Helped with major stomach and digestion problems.
- Janet, Charlotte, Michigan
Have an open mind, try it. People are smiling at me. It has reduced my
stress levels and blood pressure.
- D. Maynard
I
never spend money on special things for myself, but I decided that this
time I was going to. It was well worth it. Its truly amazing how much
meditation helps. After just a week of practicing my meditation, I was
able to feel a difference. I was alot more calm and focused. I have a
sense of well being, also. Even though I don't always feel peaceful and
focused during my practice I've persevered, and I can definitely see
the results in my daily life.
- JKN, Eaton Rapids, MI
Transformational
Gentle Yoga Weekend
experience
Not what I
thought I wanted,
but
exactly what I needed!
-
Michelle
Self Guided
Retreat (known as Personal Retreat) with
Counselling~Coaching
For
listening. For comforting and caring for me when I refused to do it for
myself. For reminding me of my voice. For reminding me to listen to my
voice. For guidance and for LOVE. "May Allah give you a greater reward
than what you have given me."
Couples retreat
experience
(known as Personal Retreat)
In a world of
contant busyness, never ending movement, and motion, it was great to
find a place where my husband and I could just be. Thank you for a
wonderful spiritual reboot.
-
Richard and Ke
Private
Group Retreats
We
all appreciate your loving attention to our comfort. Great food, great
energy here. Thanks on behalf of the Interfaith Women's Spirituality
Group
- Jan
Day visits
experience
The peace & tranquility I feel with time here is priceless. Thank
you.
- K.B.
Christmas
Celebration Silent Retreat experience
I just returned home from a
glorious Christmas meditation retreat right in my own neighborhood.
From Thursday afternoon until Sunday morning I experienced
silent, loving care at the Centre nestled in a serene, wooded area only
4 miles from my house. How lucky can I get? Joanne and Paul provided
the perfect ambience and sweet love for me to experience deep
relaxation, complete rest and peacefulness... plus, creative and
delectable, fresh vegatarian meals. Life enhancing and joyous
opportunities are right in front of me when I can see them. I am so
happy I took advantage of this one and look forward to returning. I
encourage you to try this place!
- Carol Ingall, Haslett, Michigan
Peace and Quiet
Weekend experience
It is nice to know there is a
place to go when I want to finish a thought or read uninterrupted. For
a time I did not worry about everyone I know, and allowed void of
thought to happen even if it was only for 1-3 seconds (sometimes
longer). It just so happened I found books here that interested me as
well!
- Qrstyna
Our
names are Darrell and Leslie Robinson and we live in Gary,
Indiana.
I (Leslie) have been coming to SRMHC since early 2008 on several
personal retreats.
I find that being here is the best thing that has
ever happened to me in a long time. I, along with my husband, are in
Ministry and it's very time consuming and people oriented, and we love
the work of the Lord, but, in order to care for others, we have to stop
and take care of ourselves. The Centre provides a peaceful, quiet place
to
go within and get back in touch with the spirit that resides on the
inside. Joanne and Paul are a blessing to us and the vegetarian meals
are simply nutritious and filling. My husband just last week came here
for his very first retreat of this kind, and has not stopped talking
about his experience and the peace that was restored to him. We
encourage anyone who feels tired and burned out to come here and have
your purpose redefined for 2009. God bless you Joanne and Paul.
- Leslie and Darrell Robinson, Gary, Indiana
Dear Joanne,
I would like to thank you and the Centre for all the hard work and
commitment you have to creating such a loving, open, healing
environment. I have had the pleasure of taking
yoga classes, going on
retreat, and
receiving
counselling and
healing
from the Centre. At a
time when I was deeply grieving the loss of my Mother and three little
ones, the counselling and healing at the Centre was the only thing that
brought me back from a very serious depression without taking synthetic
medication. The counselling at the Centre comes from such a space of
unconditional love, it is really incredible. It was so comforting to be
able to process and heal in a non-judgmental environment. The
silent retreat
I attended was so peaceful. The trails were a great place to
contemplate, and the meals very nourishing. I felt like I was lifted up
and supported and also allowed to do what I need to do at the same
time. Thank you again for all that you do, and may the Centre continue
to provide all of these critical services to the community for years to
come.
Blessings, Cathy
My
Yoga Experience
During the winter of 2005, I saw a flyer for a yoga class at the Centre
that was
in close proximity to my
home. I find evenings during the winter extremely boring, so I called
and signed up for my very first yoga class. My intention was to attend
for six weeks to give me something to do one evening a week for the
winter. I've been going ever since. Yoga keeps me sane. It makes me
feel good, both physically and mentally. It is
extremely
relaxing! It has taught me so much. I can now settle myself down in
high stress situations by using my breathing. My posture has improved
100%. If I have an ache or a pain in my body, I know what I need to do
to alleviate that pain. I seem to take much better care of myself. One
situation where yoga played a huge role in my recovery was this past
summer. I had an allergic reaction to a drink I had ingested. As I've
never had an allergic reaction prior to this, I did not know what was
happening. All I did know is that my throat had swelled up and I felt
very strange. This was happening as I went to bed for the evening. As I
lay in bed, scared out of my wits and not sure what was happening, I
used yoga breathing all night long to keep myself calm. When I got up
in the morning and looked in the mirror to see a swollen throat and
swollen lips, I realized I needed help. I did end up in the Emergency
Room for treatment. Without the yoga breathing, I believe my throat
would have closed off. But because I knew how to keep myself calm and
breathe correctly, I had a good outcome. I am forever grateful! I will
practice yoga for the rest of my life.
- Denise H., Bath, MI
