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 |
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I am not my emotions Enlightenment 101 |
My gains were my insights into how we much up our lives and it’s completely unnecessary. The fact that we are not our emotions had eluded me, which is ridiculous. I see clearly that the stories are not us. What an amazing insight and release from attachment and suffering
Lilia Sinclair,
Glasgow, UK
1/7/2008 |
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Resting in Awareness Enlightenment 101 |
Coming to Sedona always starts with a deep relaxation and joy. This time there is a deep awareness of this curtain of made thoughts. The 5th Way is my favorite way of releasing. After having used the other ways a lot, there always came a moment when there was a feeling of efforting. The 5th Way feels much more open. Coming here is listening deeper and deeper; resting in waves; coming and going
Karl Unglaub,
Barcelona, Spain
1/7/2008 |
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Peace 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.
Jerome Goldschmidt,
Luxembourg
1/7/2008 |
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Optimistic Enlightenment 101 |
I realize how insignificant my “problems” are, letting go of my attachment to my “story” was far easier than I thought. I’ve never felt more optimistic about life and hitting my goals. Allowing myself to just be is a great feeling
Hussein Alhadi,
Watertown, MA
1/4/2008 |
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Peace Enlightenment 101 |
I have peace; the awareness that I can release at any time, anywhere, with immediate and lasting results. Enjoyment of my stories without attachment. Joy in general! Lots of joy. Deepening relationships in the knowing we are one. I am grateful
Teya Walkker,
Santa Barbara, CA
1/4/2008 |
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I AM Enlightenment 101 |
I realize I don’t have to work at releasing so intensely. During the retreat I was able to gently be with whatever was present and let it go. It was peaceful releasing.
I saw that what I call “me” or “I” is simply a thought and until this retreat, I bought into the belief that this thought of me was real and was who I am. I realize now that “I AM” is beyond thoughts. I keep going back into the me as thought, but now have the experience to move beyond thought and just be – if even just for now. Thank you Hale and Lester for this wonderful method
Rick Ortolano,
Woodland, CA
1/4/2008 |
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Being present Enlightenment 101 |
The love/hate relationship with my stories has eased up a lot. It’s made it easier for me to notice when I’m about to generate suffering. Then I have the option to drop it and be present in the moment
Mike Misgen,
Denver, CO
1/4/2008 |
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Raising Consciousness Enlightenment 101 |
I’ve found the Sedona Method to be one of the most simple, yet profound procedures to arouse the level of consciousness, allowing a person to become aware of his/her beingness, and enhance living in the now.
Thank you, Hale for your loving nature and your openness to share this releasing process with the world
Gisela Echeverria,
Valencia, Venezuela
1/4/2008 |
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Happier Enlightenment 101 |
As a third time retreat participant, I can honestly say that I am a happier person with each visit. It takes less and less time to be present and let the routines and stresses of daily living dissolve.
I am only what appears in my awareness at this moment, now, and I don’t have to believe or be attached to anything else. In 2008, I’m welcoming life as it unfolds with the awareness that everything is happening as it should
Michelle Boone,
Toronto, CA
1/4/2008 |
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Independence Enlightenment 101 |
I would like to report a nice gain, and acknowledge another method that was involved in it. A few weeks ago, at one instant, it was very clear to me that no one can hurt me. Instead, when someone says something that I find hurtful, this person is really just stirring up something that is in me, and I can release that. This was so clear to me in that moment, it could not have possibly been otherwise. The clarity of the moment went away, but I rely on this insight and rarely forget it. I assume that it eventually holds true for physical pain as well.
When this happened, I had lived with Hale's and Lester's words for a few months, and just dipped into something called The Work, by Byron Katie. The above realization is very much her style, so I would like to mention her as well. What might be confusing is that Katie says, letting go of a problem does not work; instead, the problem lets go of me. This is only superficially a contradiction to the Method. When I let go of a problem, the problem lets go of me, there is no distinction. Both methods are very useful, and I find Hale's approach more straightforward and direct.
gudrun aspock,
eugene, OR
10/22/2006 |
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Letting go of old things Enlightenment 101 |
Sometimes there is this adventurous feeling when letting go of old things - wow, what am I going to do without that.
gudrun aspock,
eugene, OR
10/20/2006 |
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what they all mean Enlightenment 101 |
This inner silence, being, or whatever one may call it, is something very precious. Many people teach it in various ways. The Method has been my access to what all those people are talking about. Asking gently whether I could let go, and let be, led me to experience it myself and to keep it up on my own. I know that it is finally what I am. I wasn't looking for what I am initially, but I'm grateful that it is finding itself.
gudrun aspock,
eugene, OR
10/20/2006 |
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Changing Consciousness Enlightenment 101 |
I just completed the Sedona Method Audio course and enjoyed it immensely. Releasing has been an ongoing process for me for many years, but this is the most concise and efficient set of technniques I have encountered, both in academic psychology studies and in years of reading self-development and metaphysical books. What struck me the most was the technique of letting go of "wanting at some level to attract the things we fear or consciously do not want." I have observed myself and others "create undesired results through resistance" but this gave me greater insight into why this happens and how to move beyond it. Thank you!
I'm not sure if you have any connection to Dr. David Hawkins or his work, but I feel the Sedona Method is an excellent tool for moving through the levels of consciousness as defined by him.
Thank you, Hale, for the work you are doing. I firmly believe that changing the world "from the inside out" is what is going to make the difference and I'd love to promote your work in any way I can, including perhaps becoming an instructor of the method.
Love and Blessings,
Tys
Tys Dammeyer,
Carlsbad, CA
10/5/2006 |
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Retreat 2006 Enlightenment 101 |
Wonderful gain!! One week after the 7 day retreat I had this wonderful gain. My husband and I were traveling to a family funtion which involved family that we have had significant problems with for many years. In the car on the way to the function, I was having some chronic ailment problems. I began to embrace the sensations and loving my body, starting with my toes. After awhile of this, my heart expanded or so it felt like it, and a surge of energy was felt in my entire body and then love enveloped me and all around me. As I looked around at the traffic, people etc.., I felt connected to everything and every person. My husband announced we would be a half-hour late because of the traffic jam. All of a sudden cars began moving over into the middle lane and the fast lane opened up!! We made it to the function on time even though we should have been late. The best is yet to come! As I entered the front door, one of the family members was standing close by. I Opened my arms called his name and we hugged each other. As I looked into his eyes, we connected in pure love. The rest of the day was a love fest!! Our beingness had took over and Sedona Method was discussed. This person would barely look at me let alone talk with me. Lester's square it with love works. No ego, just total beingness!!!
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Vicki Landis,
San Rafael, CA
7/14/2006 |
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Enlightenment 101 |
There was a time when I thought that my natural state had nothing to do with joy or peace or the like. I did the suggested experiment and let go of all sorts of things to see what would be left over. It's not all done yet, but meanwhile I know in a weird way that what I am goes in that direction. It may even be that there is really no word for it.
gudrun aspock,
eugene, OR
7/3/2006 |
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beyond "the infinity" Enlightenment 101 |
"I" absolutely love using the Method and yesterday combined with other work achieved or perhaps attained a tremendous gain - the state beyond the three aspects of the "I" as per pages 248 - 255 of The Sedona Method - your key to lasting happiness, success, peace and emotional well-being. I'm blown away by it - the simplicity, peace and bliss of getting beyone limitation. thank you so much for sharing this wonderful work with the world
Shelley Cox, Australia
Shelley Cox,
Box Hill South, AU
7/3/2006 |
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Thinking too much Enlightenment 101 |
I purchased and received the audio course while away from home on a film set. I only got as far as Section One in the workbook, but I had plenty of time in my car to get all the way through the CD course. I've tried so many forms of self-help, I really wanted this one to work. But because of whatever blocks I had, not in wanting to know WHY releasing works but HOW, I just couldn't seem to get to my feelings. On my way home after the film was finished shooting, I listened to the bonus CD's and discovered that I was at least able to visualize very clearly my "perfect body" and "financial freedom". But I got home and started reading the book, and read through the entire workbook (having already listened to the audio portion), still not knowing HOW to release from the neck down. Discouraged, I called to get an extension before returning the course, and was offered such a generous one that my anxiety over "how" was immediately released. This morning, upon waking, I found myself noticing anxiety and then prideful feelings, and quickly released them without THINKING. I think my body has finally figured out how to tap into this process, bypassing my head! Hooray!
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Mary Lynn Ashby,
North Hollywood, CA
6/11/2006 |
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Bringing It All Together Enlightenment 101 |
Although I have enjoyed and benefited from personal growth seminars for 30 years, this method brings it all together and with humor and compassion reveals the essence of what I've been searching for.
This week I've experienced frequently the "aha" of, "there is nowhere to go and nothing to do" and found myself resting in what's always been there.
Sarah Kendall,
Victoria,BC
5/4/2006 |
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The Sedona Method Is A Tried and True Method To Change Old Habits Enlightenment 101 |
As an author, international speaker and widow of Earl Nightingale, I have given many years to the pursuit of a method that I might teach that would enable others to let go and live lives without limitations. And while the timeless truth that, we become what we think about, has revolutionized the lives of millions of people around the world, the majority of people find that old habits die hard, and changing a lifetime of restrictive thinking, more often than not, requires a tried and true method that can, and will, work for everyone. Recently I discovered that method. Its the Sedona Method! And, you can discover it too!
Diana Nightingale,
Owner, Keys Publishing, Inc., international speaker, and author of, Learning To Fly As A Nightingale
1/1/2006 |
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Daily Lightness, Joy and Energy Through Sedona Method Enlightenment 101 |
I am now getting feelings of lightness, joy and energy on a daily basis. It is truly remarkable how persistence and patience with this method on a daily basis changes ones life.
1/1/2006
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Freedom To Create and Recreate Myself Every Day Enlightenment 101 |
I have got my sense of humor back -- a great ally in times of need -- and I now have the freedom to go on creating and recreating myself every day. After all, isnt that what life is truly about?
Amanda Kanini
1/1/2006 |
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The Sedona Method Is the Single Best Tool I Have Ever Discovered Enlightenment 101 |
I have been studying and applying self-help programs for thirty years. The Sedona Method is by far the single best tool I have ever discovered. The Sedona Method is easy, can be done in the midst of activity (unlike most self-help programs), and it produces the instant results of feeling calmer and more centered. The best part of this releasing of old issues with the Sedona Method is that it is a one-time event. No tool or technique I have ever encountered in thirty years is so instantly and permanently effective in removing conscious and unconscious barriers to living in comfort, ease and joy. Since learning and utilizing the Sedona Method I live with less fear, more peacefully and from a much deeper, more spiritually connected part of myself. Even amidst the apparent harried and emergency situations that I encounter, I am able to remain calm and to approach challenges from a balanced perspective.
Jeff Goodman
1/1/2006 |
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Simple, Powerful, and Fun Compared To Other 'Transformational' Courses Enlightenment 101 |
I was able to apply the techniques after the first night. I have participated in many other transformational courses that have left me physically exhausted and emotionally exhausted at the end because there was a tremendous amount of external motivation applied. When that energy wears off after a few days or weeks, I would usually go back to most of my old habits, or it would take a lot of initial effort to keep using the techniques and strategies presented. The info and techniques applied here were very simple and straightforward. And because we got to release through the course, I am walking away feeling peaceful and with a positive knowing that using the Method every day of my life allows me to continue receiving benefits for the rest of my life. Simple, powerful and fun!
John Richter
1/1/2006 |
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Being Happy Wherever We Are At Whatever Time Enlightenment 101 |
The most noticeable gain that I received from this Method is the feeling of patience. At first, the process seemed rather redundant. As time went on, I started to see the sense of it all and got into sticking to the process of redundant release. The more I stuck to the process, the more I realized that the things that bothered me were of my own making. I created more problems by reiterating each troubling scene in my mind, rehearsing my point and how important it was for me to make my point, that I never realized that nothing is really that important -- at least not more important than being happy wherever we are at whatever time.
1/1/2006
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An Awakening, Beyond Words, Beyond Mind, Deep into the Ocean of Love and Freedom Enlightenment 101 |
An awakening, so exquisitely beautiful, beyond words, beyond mind, beyond 'I,' deep into the ocean of love and freedom. Everything came together; all the work done, all the questions answered, the waiting over; a decision to surrender fully into the Truth, the essence of Being. I am blessed.
Annika James
1/1/2006 |
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The Method Allows Us To Create The Inner Freedom Necessary To Fulfill Dreams Enlightenment 101 |
We are part of a journey in which we negotiate and fulfill our dreams of peace, love, happiness and success. When implemented properly, the Sedona Method allows us to create the inner freedom necessary to achieve those dreams.
Dale Brown,
Basketball Coach
1/1/2006 |
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Releasing Is The Key To Happiness Enlightenment 101 |
For many years I have had a deep respect for the Sedona Method. I am profoundly inspired by the teachings of Lester Levenson, whom I consider to be an enlightened being. As I appreciate simplicity more and more, I realize that releasing is the key to happiness. I know that this Method can help anyone who desires peace of mind and spiritual success. I am very grateful for these principles; they are a blessing to anyone who applies them.
Alan Cohen,
author of Why Your Life Sucks and What You Can Do About It
1/1/2006 |
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