The document describes a Get Real youth weekend event for teenagers ages 12-18 that aims to help them gain self-confidence and clarity by facing their fears and exploring what holds them back. Over the course of activities and sharing, the youth uncovered emotional blocks and adopted empowering beliefs about themselves. Feedback from participants and their families showed the weekend helped facilitate profound personal transformations and healing.
This document is a dedication and introduction to a story. It is dedicated to the author's nephew and friends who supported her. It thanks God, the author's mother, and pastor for inspiring her to write. The document introduces the main characters and sets up the author's experience attending VCU, where she initially felt fulfilled but then became lost, disconnected from friends and her boyfriend, failed classes, and could not pay tuition. It signals the author will explore personal growth, loss, and seeking help through her experience.
Dumped on Yoga: Love, Fear and Resurrectionannainmaine
Love is a practice that requires attention and willingness. When faced with heartbreak, one can accept what happened, leave the situation, or work to change one's perspective. Through honest self-reflection and owning our experiences of negativity, we can transform fear into a path towards love.
Three people share stories about keeping secrets and then finding the courage to share them. Miguel Ferreira-Monteiro reveals he kept his HIV status secret for years due to stigma but now sees himself as a survivor. Mark Broadbank realized he was gay in school but hid it due to peer pressure, and is now glad he told friends and family at 17. Joanna Parker always felt like a puzzle with a missing piece, realizing at age 5 she wanted to be a girl. She began transitioning 6 months ago and feels happy being herself.
Kyle & Brandy met and fell in love quickly. They decided to become a family, and Kyle stepped up as a father to Brandy's children. Kyle saved Brandy in every way and provided a safe home for the first time in her life. Though there will be challenges, their love is strong and will carry them through hard times. Kyle proposed marriage so they can officially become a family forever.
This I believe final Homework assignment-Swiha Michele Perez
Michele Perez believes that many commonly held ideals are actually manipulative and unsafe. They have chosen to live differently by making choices based on what feels right rather than following what others do. This new path has been difficult, facing criticism from family and friends, but has also given them hope as they see others also beginning to find their own beliefs. They believe we are eternal souls who have had many past lives and have free will to choose our own path in this life.
1) The narrator's perfect day was shattered when she learned on social media that her best friend of 18 years had died unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm at age 39.
2) She was devastated and could not understand why her friend had died so young and untimely. She called into work and mutual friends to share the tragic news.
3) The narrator and a friend traveled to Denver for the funeral, where they learned her friend had been beaten to death by her new online husband, causing the fatal brain aneurysm. Though still in shock and grief, the narrator found peace in saying goodbye to her dear friend.
Death is an inevitable experience that is difficult to comprehend. There are many theories about what happens after death such as heaven, hell, and reincarnation, but no one truly knows. It is important to question beliefs and find one's own understanding of life and death rather than blindly following religion. Living genuinely requires embracing all emotions, even painful ones, and finding meaning and adventure in one's own life journey rather than living for an imaginary god or to please others.
INFJ MYERS BRIGGS PERSONALITY TEST RESULTS & A lot moreConstanceCastillon
This document summarizes the key points from the author's Myers-Briggs personality test results. The test identified the author as an Assertive Advocate personality type, which makes up less than 1% of the population but leaves their mark through charismatic, altruistic leadership striving for positive change. The test also found the author's main strategy is Confident Individualism, preferring independence and avoiding social situations. The full results were INFJ, meaning Introvert, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judging. The author reflects on their strengths of being creative, insightful, and determined, as well as weaknesses of being sensitive and perfectionistic.
This document is a dedication and introduction to a story. It is dedicated to the author's nephew and friends who supported her. It thanks God, the author's mother, and pastor for inspiring her to write. The document introduces the main characters and sets up the author's experience attending VCU, where she initially felt fulfilled but then became lost, disconnected from friends and her boyfriend, failed classes, and could not pay tuition. It signals the author will explore personal growth, loss, and seeking help through her experience.
Dumped on Yoga: Love, Fear and Resurrectionannainmaine
Love is a practice that requires attention and willingness. When faced with heartbreak, one can accept what happened, leave the situation, or work to change one's perspective. Through honest self-reflection and owning our experiences of negativity, we can transform fear into a path towards love.
Three people share stories about keeping secrets and then finding the courage to share them. Miguel Ferreira-Monteiro reveals he kept his HIV status secret for years due to stigma but now sees himself as a survivor. Mark Broadbank realized he was gay in school but hid it due to peer pressure, and is now glad he told friends and family at 17. Joanna Parker always felt like a puzzle with a missing piece, realizing at age 5 she wanted to be a girl. She began transitioning 6 months ago and feels happy being herself.
Kyle & Brandy met and fell in love quickly. They decided to become a family, and Kyle stepped up as a father to Brandy's children. Kyle saved Brandy in every way and provided a safe home for the first time in her life. Though there will be challenges, their love is strong and will carry them through hard times. Kyle proposed marriage so they can officially become a family forever.
This I believe final Homework assignment-Swiha Michele Perez
Michele Perez believes that many commonly held ideals are actually manipulative and unsafe. They have chosen to live differently by making choices based on what feels right rather than following what others do. This new path has been difficult, facing criticism from family and friends, but has also given them hope as they see others also beginning to find their own beliefs. They believe we are eternal souls who have had many past lives and have free will to choose our own path in this life.
1) The narrator's perfect day was shattered when she learned on social media that her best friend of 18 years had died unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm at age 39.
2) She was devastated and could not understand why her friend had died so young and untimely. She called into work and mutual friends to share the tragic news.
3) The narrator and a friend traveled to Denver for the funeral, where they learned her friend had been beaten to death by her new online husband, causing the fatal brain aneurysm. Though still in shock and grief, the narrator found peace in saying goodbye to her dear friend.
Death is an inevitable experience that is difficult to comprehend. There are many theories about what happens after death such as heaven, hell, and reincarnation, but no one truly knows. It is important to question beliefs and find one's own understanding of life and death rather than blindly following religion. Living genuinely requires embracing all emotions, even painful ones, and finding meaning and adventure in one's own life journey rather than living for an imaginary god or to please others.
INFJ MYERS BRIGGS PERSONALITY TEST RESULTS & A lot moreConstanceCastillon
This document summarizes the key points from the author's Myers-Briggs personality test results. The test identified the author as an Assertive Advocate personality type, which makes up less than 1% of the population but leaves their mark through charismatic, altruistic leadership striving for positive change. The test also found the author's main strategy is Confident Individualism, preferring independence and avoiding social situations. The full results were INFJ, meaning Introvert, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judging. The author reflects on their strengths of being creative, insightful, and determined, as well as weaknesses of being sensitive and perfectionistic.
“The beauty of Life is ever expanding, My search for my Self is never ending.frodo2222
The document discusses relationships and intimacy. The author shares experiences talking to others about what they want in relationships. Many people said they just want fun or that deep feelings are too private to share with partners. The author wants a spiritual bond incorporating mind, body and soul, but finds others are unwilling to be that open. The document questions why people feel the need to control intimacy and why genuine communication and sharing is so difficult. It suggests letting go of control and expectations to embrace a greater self.
In 3 sentences or less:
The author reflects on hitting rock bottom with depression and contemplating suicide, like others in their family had done before. Having experienced suicidal thoughts themselves, the author now understands what a suicidal person may be feeling and that life can seem hopeless at those times. The author was able to find spiritual rebirth through their daughter's intervention and prayer, and now wants to help others struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts know that they are not alone and there is hope for happiness.
The document expresses the author's views on love and relationships. It discusses finding happiness with someone you love through simple moments not focused on sex. It also references enjoying seeing your loved one happy and being a good listener. Childhood memories are mentioned as providing hope, love, peace and unity. The author discusses wanting to get away from their mother and achieve things on their own. They hope to someday have a loving family like cousins in another state. Multiple personality disorder is also referenced.
The document discusses the themes of solitude, loneliness, and finding strength within oneself. It provides quotes on how loneliness can be overcome through solitude and learning to value one's own company. Solitude allows one to gain self-awareness and compassion for others, while loneliness leads to using others as escapes from being alone. True companionship is being alone together, and one must learn to live alone even when with others.
Ben wilson using poetry in psychotherapy (idsaid) doneWilliam Kritsonis
This document discusses using poetry in psychotherapy. It provides examples of poems in six categories - general, love, abuse, death, depression, and violence - to illustrate how poetry can reveal a client's feelings and thoughts. The summaries also examine how poetry is ingrained in society and can be a helpful therapeutic tool for free expression. Specific poems are analyzed to demonstrate insights they may provide into a client's state of mind or potential areas for the therapist to explore further.
The meaning of life is unique to each individual. When one is ready, they enter a warehouse containing boxes, each holding a sheet declaring that person's personal meaning. Not all meanings are positive - some, like Hitler's, aimed to cause harm. However, people with seemingly opposite meanings, like Hitler and Churchill, could share similar philosophies. Truly understanding one's purpose requires actively searching for it; most will remain ignorant of their meaning. Finding it rewards the seeker with self-knowledge.
This document expresses love and commitment between a husband and wife. It shares happy memories, expresses devotion to each other through good and bad times, and reaffirms their eternal love and commitment through trials of military service and life challenges. Faith in God and covenant promises made in their temple marriage are referenced as the foundation of their relationship.
This document provides guidance on learning to trust yourself through four steps:
1. Finding your inner truth by believing in your own experiences and perspective.
2. Trusting yourself by accepting yourself as you are and not fearing mistakes.
3. Believing in your dreams and fighting to make them a reality despite what others say.
4. Trying new things and breaking out of old habits to have fun and take yourself less seriously.
It then promotes the coaching services of Nora Femenia to directly support learning to trust yourself and develop self-confidence, and includes testimonials from clients who benefited from her coaching.
The Story of Denise Jones | A Diamond From The RoughDenise Jones
Learn more about Denise Jones' personal journey. Escaping a life of violence, addiction, and homelessness, Denise Jones, with the help of God-fearing advisories, campaigned for her own sanctity and righteousness.
The document discusses the author's experience coming out as bisexual during their senior year of high school. They first told two close friends but never revealed it to their ex-best friend, with whom they had drifted apart, fearing she would not accept them. Coming out strengthened the author's relationships with supportive friends but ended the one with their judgmental ex-friend. Overall, coming out helped the author better understand themselves and identify true friends who accept them for who they are.
The document appears to be notes from a peace conference, containing quotes and reflections from various attendees on topics like building relationships with students, recognizing privilege, and maintaining hope and compassion. Sections include reflections on tools for tolerance shared by attendees, stories from survivors, and words of wisdom around themes like go with the flow, keeping students inspired and helping them develop internal peace.
The document is an acknowledgement, dedication, and beginning chapters of a story titled "Tears from Heaven". It acknowledges God, the author's professor, parents, and groupmates. It dedicates the story to selfless people who sacrifice for others, and those suffering or recovering from struggles. The first chapter finds the main character reminiscing sadly at their favorite restaurant about losing their parents, questioning God, and choosing to remain alone rather than face more "sick advices" from others.
The document discusses Wednesdays, a weekly meditation gathering that originated in California and has expanded worldwide. It provides an overview of the values and principles of Wednesdays, including generosity, community, gratitude, and selfless service. It also shares stories from people who host Wednesdays in different locations and how the experience has impacted them.
This collection of messages from family and friends wishes Anthony a happy 30th birthday and reflects on memories over the years. Anthony is described as sweet, caring, funny, and loyal. Well wishes are expressed for Anthony's future and continued success. The messages demonstrate the love and support Anthony has from those in his life.
The document discusses how making good choices, even if they are costly, can help build character. The author recounts befriending a lonely classmate in 6th grade despite their friends complaining. However, the friendship ended when the classmate betrayed the author's trust by sharing secrets with popular girls so they would befriend her. While it was painful, the author does not regret the choice and believes it taught valuable lessons about trust and people's motivations for popularity. Overall, costly good choices provide character-building experiences and lessons that help personal growth.
Learning to understand ourselves: an inquiry into feelingsclairweston
The Kindergarten child enters a new classroom environment,
encountering the new faces of children and teachers. As
facilitator the teacher becomes aware of the process and
journey through which the individual identity of each child
will need to be celebrated and shared, in order for the group identity or class community to emerge, develop and grow. The individual child needs to be given many opportunities to discover his or her own identity to enable him or her to feel comfortable to share with the group. We were determined to continue on this path of identity, because we knew that the young child’s thoughts are continually evolving. We wanted to pursue the notion of what it is to be somebody. We could see the children’s faces. We were able to identify a sense of self but what was that child really like? A sense of self has to develop gradually. Being yourself is about knowing who you are. Fortunately time is a component that will play a huge role in the path of this investigation that we have chosen.
Rev. In Jin Moon gave a sermon at Lovin' Life Ministries on January 24, 2010. She thanked the congregation for their support over the past 40 weeks in making Lovin' Life a reality. She discussed how initially there was doubt about starting Lovin' Life in Manhattan, but through perseverance and teamwork it has been successful. Rev. Moon encouraged practicing true love in daily life and relationships, as exemplified by the True Parents, and overcoming obstacles through faith and love.
Wisdom From The Inside Out by Barbara Robitaillerebeccaporter
The document discusses the author's experience with soul coaching and how it helped her gain freedom and truth. Some key points:
1) After the deaths of her parents, the author felt free for the first time to define her own life instead of living to please others.
2) As a soul coach, the author helps clients uncover their true selves and let go of past influences through exercises like composing vows to themselves.
3) The author realized she was meant to conduct soul coaching sessions at her kitchen table, finding her true calling after trying an office setting. Reflecting helps clients and the author find their inner wisdom and live more authentic lives.
Wisdom From The Inside Out by Barbara Robitaillerebeccaporter
The document describes the author's journey of self-discovery after the deaths of her parents freed her from trying to please them. As a soul coach, she helps clients uncover their true selves by examining their lives honestly and letting go of beliefs and behaviors that no longer serve them. The author found her calling when a client session at her home reminded her of her roots and the comfort clients felt at her kitchen table, so she returned her soul coaching practice to being based in her home.
Wisdom From The Inside Out by Barbara Robitaillerebeccaporter
The document describes the author's journey of self-discovery after the deaths of her parents freed her from trying to please them. As a soul coach, she helps clients uncover their true selves by examining their lives honestly and letting go of beliefs and behaviors that no longer serve them. The author found her calling when a client session at her home reminded her of her roots and the comfort clients felt around her kitchen table, so she returned her soul coaching practice to being based in her home.
“The beauty of Life is ever expanding, My search for my Self is never ending.frodo2222
The document discusses relationships and intimacy. The author shares experiences talking to others about what they want in relationships. Many people said they just want fun or that deep feelings are too private to share with partners. The author wants a spiritual bond incorporating mind, body and soul, but finds others are unwilling to be that open. The document questions why people feel the need to control intimacy and why genuine communication and sharing is so difficult. It suggests letting go of control and expectations to embrace a greater self.
In 3 sentences or less:
The author reflects on hitting rock bottom with depression and contemplating suicide, like others in their family had done before. Having experienced suicidal thoughts themselves, the author now understands what a suicidal person may be feeling and that life can seem hopeless at those times. The author was able to find spiritual rebirth through their daughter's intervention and prayer, and now wants to help others struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts know that they are not alone and there is hope for happiness.
The document expresses the author's views on love and relationships. It discusses finding happiness with someone you love through simple moments not focused on sex. It also references enjoying seeing your loved one happy and being a good listener. Childhood memories are mentioned as providing hope, love, peace and unity. The author discusses wanting to get away from their mother and achieve things on their own. They hope to someday have a loving family like cousins in another state. Multiple personality disorder is also referenced.
The document discusses the themes of solitude, loneliness, and finding strength within oneself. It provides quotes on how loneliness can be overcome through solitude and learning to value one's own company. Solitude allows one to gain self-awareness and compassion for others, while loneliness leads to using others as escapes from being alone. True companionship is being alone together, and one must learn to live alone even when with others.
Ben wilson using poetry in psychotherapy (idsaid) doneWilliam Kritsonis
This document discusses using poetry in psychotherapy. It provides examples of poems in six categories - general, love, abuse, death, depression, and violence - to illustrate how poetry can reveal a client's feelings and thoughts. The summaries also examine how poetry is ingrained in society and can be a helpful therapeutic tool for free expression. Specific poems are analyzed to demonstrate insights they may provide into a client's state of mind or potential areas for the therapist to explore further.
The meaning of life is unique to each individual. When one is ready, they enter a warehouse containing boxes, each holding a sheet declaring that person's personal meaning. Not all meanings are positive - some, like Hitler's, aimed to cause harm. However, people with seemingly opposite meanings, like Hitler and Churchill, could share similar philosophies. Truly understanding one's purpose requires actively searching for it; most will remain ignorant of their meaning. Finding it rewards the seeker with self-knowledge.
This document expresses love and commitment between a husband and wife. It shares happy memories, expresses devotion to each other through good and bad times, and reaffirms their eternal love and commitment through trials of military service and life challenges. Faith in God and covenant promises made in their temple marriage are referenced as the foundation of their relationship.
This document provides guidance on learning to trust yourself through four steps:
1. Finding your inner truth by believing in your own experiences and perspective.
2. Trusting yourself by accepting yourself as you are and not fearing mistakes.
3. Believing in your dreams and fighting to make them a reality despite what others say.
4. Trying new things and breaking out of old habits to have fun and take yourself less seriously.
It then promotes the coaching services of Nora Femenia to directly support learning to trust yourself and develop self-confidence, and includes testimonials from clients who benefited from her coaching.
The Story of Denise Jones | A Diamond From The RoughDenise Jones
Learn more about Denise Jones' personal journey. Escaping a life of violence, addiction, and homelessness, Denise Jones, with the help of God-fearing advisories, campaigned for her own sanctity and righteousness.
The document discusses the author's experience coming out as bisexual during their senior year of high school. They first told two close friends but never revealed it to their ex-best friend, with whom they had drifted apart, fearing she would not accept them. Coming out strengthened the author's relationships with supportive friends but ended the one with their judgmental ex-friend. Overall, coming out helped the author better understand themselves and identify true friends who accept them for who they are.
The document appears to be notes from a peace conference, containing quotes and reflections from various attendees on topics like building relationships with students, recognizing privilege, and maintaining hope and compassion. Sections include reflections on tools for tolerance shared by attendees, stories from survivors, and words of wisdom around themes like go with the flow, keeping students inspired and helping them develop internal peace.
The document is an acknowledgement, dedication, and beginning chapters of a story titled "Tears from Heaven". It acknowledges God, the author's professor, parents, and groupmates. It dedicates the story to selfless people who sacrifice for others, and those suffering or recovering from struggles. The first chapter finds the main character reminiscing sadly at their favorite restaurant about losing their parents, questioning God, and choosing to remain alone rather than face more "sick advices" from others.
The document discusses Wednesdays, a weekly meditation gathering that originated in California and has expanded worldwide. It provides an overview of the values and principles of Wednesdays, including generosity, community, gratitude, and selfless service. It also shares stories from people who host Wednesdays in different locations and how the experience has impacted them.
This collection of messages from family and friends wishes Anthony a happy 30th birthday and reflects on memories over the years. Anthony is described as sweet, caring, funny, and loyal. Well wishes are expressed for Anthony's future and continued success. The messages demonstrate the love and support Anthony has from those in his life.
The document discusses how making good choices, even if they are costly, can help build character. The author recounts befriending a lonely classmate in 6th grade despite their friends complaining. However, the friendship ended when the classmate betrayed the author's trust by sharing secrets with popular girls so they would befriend her. While it was painful, the author does not regret the choice and believes it taught valuable lessons about trust and people's motivations for popularity. Overall, costly good choices provide character-building experiences and lessons that help personal growth.
Learning to understand ourselves: an inquiry into feelingsclairweston
The Kindergarten child enters a new classroom environment,
encountering the new faces of children and teachers. As
facilitator the teacher becomes aware of the process and
journey through which the individual identity of each child
will need to be celebrated and shared, in order for the group identity or class community to emerge, develop and grow. The individual child needs to be given many opportunities to discover his or her own identity to enable him or her to feel comfortable to share with the group. We were determined to continue on this path of identity, because we knew that the young child’s thoughts are continually evolving. We wanted to pursue the notion of what it is to be somebody. We could see the children’s faces. We were able to identify a sense of self but what was that child really like? A sense of self has to develop gradually. Being yourself is about knowing who you are. Fortunately time is a component that will play a huge role in the path of this investigation that we have chosen.
Rev. In Jin Moon gave a sermon at Lovin' Life Ministries on January 24, 2010. She thanked the congregation for their support over the past 40 weeks in making Lovin' Life a reality. She discussed how initially there was doubt about starting Lovin' Life in Manhattan, but through perseverance and teamwork it has been successful. Rev. Moon encouraged practicing true love in daily life and relationships, as exemplified by the True Parents, and overcoming obstacles through faith and love.
Wisdom From The Inside Out by Barbara Robitaillerebeccaporter
The document discusses the author's experience with soul coaching and how it helped her gain freedom and truth. Some key points:
1) After the deaths of her parents, the author felt free for the first time to define her own life instead of living to please others.
2) As a soul coach, the author helps clients uncover their true selves and let go of past influences through exercises like composing vows to themselves.
3) The author realized she was meant to conduct soul coaching sessions at her kitchen table, finding her true calling after trying an office setting. Reflecting helps clients and the author find their inner wisdom and live more authentic lives.
Wisdom From The Inside Out by Barbara Robitaillerebeccaporter
The document describes the author's journey of self-discovery after the deaths of her parents freed her from trying to please them. As a soul coach, she helps clients uncover their true selves by examining their lives honestly and letting go of beliefs and behaviors that no longer serve them. The author found her calling when a client session at her home reminded her of her roots and the comfort clients felt at her kitchen table, so she returned her soul coaching practice to being based in her home.
Wisdom From The Inside Out by Barbara Robitaillerebeccaporter
The document describes the author's journey of self-discovery after the deaths of her parents freed her from trying to please them. As a soul coach, she helps clients uncover their true selves by examining their lives honestly and letting go of beliefs and behaviors that no longer serve them. The author found her calling when a client session at her home reminded her of her roots and the comfort clients felt around her kitchen table, so she returned her soul coaching practice to being based in her home.
Dementia innovation sarah reed presentation - open forum eventsAlexis May
The document introduces REAL Communication as a tool for care that involves reminiscence, empathic engagement, active listening, and learning a person's life story. It discusses each element in more detail. Reminiscence involves reflecting on past experiences to understand each other better. Empathic engagement creates feelings of connection, understanding, kindness and compassion. Active listening makes life better when people truly hear each other. A person's life story shapes who they are through their experiences. The document advocates using REAL Communication to get to know people more deeply and promote relational care.
Courageous Leadership: Pot of Gold PCD UUA LREDA 2013 SixWordsOneImage
This document summarizes a presentation given at a Unitarian Universalist Church on practices for developing courage in church, work, and family settings. The presentation discusses the importance of sharing stories of struggle and strength, making mistakes and making amends, practicing gratitude, embracing vulnerability, and engaging with the world from a place of worthiness. It emphasizes living and loving with whole hearts and daring greatly. The goal is to teach courage and compassion through compassionate living.
gift of imperfection (facts, points to remember, guide)PrashantGunjal8
The document discusses themes of shame, courage, compassion, connection, and authenticity. It provides quotes and tips related to loving oneself, sharing one's story with others, practicing self-compassion, and living authentically. The overall message is that owning our stories, even the imperfect parts, and loving ourselves fully is the bravest thing we can do, and allows us to experience true belonging and connection with others.
Fire Across the Land Youth Suicide Prevention Workshop E-Flyer Brad Marsden
The document discusses a youth suicide prevention workshop for Aboriginal youth that focuses on the historical trauma of colonization. It explains how the collective trauma experienced by Aboriginal people for centuries has led to feelings of anger, fear, powerlessness, guilt and shame, and how these disempowering feelings have become ingrained and contribute to social problems in oppressed communities today. The workshop aims to bring awareness to the root of these conditioned feelings so that youth can understand what happened to their families and communities due to colonization, move from negative feelings to forgiveness and compassion, and change how they feel about themselves. Feedback from participants shows that the workshop helped them feel stronger, learn about their history and its impacts, and view the world as a better place
The document describes a virtual space called the Wummin House that aims to provide women a safe space to explore their authentic selves. It offers various rooms and activities to encourage self-reflection, expression, care, and connection with other women. These include spaces for journaling, ritual, exercise, tarot, and more. The goal is to help women feel fully seen and supported in their journeys of self-discovery.
1. Get Real Youth Weekend Next one: October 14 th and 25 th 2009, Brisbane AGES 12-18YRS
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3. We made agreements with each other to really give each other permission to totally play, to give others their own space and time out, not to judge each other, to allow the stories around emotions to fall away, and be really honest, give each other total respect and privacy, and to honour each other. We played games, really fun activities to get to know each other, and learn to trust each other. Then we started exploring what has been holding us back in life. We used movement, and art, activities to help us really start to share and explore where are blocks are, and where they began for us. We started to really uncover how all of this plays out in our lives, and Get Real about it! Even just seeing all this, and getting the chance to speak about it was so liberating for us all!
4. On the Saturday we all woke with a real desire to clear out the issues we had uncovered the night before. Everyone had deeply healing Journey Processes, each learning how to both give and receive a process, so these tools can be used again and again through life with any issues that may arise. We shared together all that had been realised, and how free everyone was experiencing themselves and each other! We used other processes and activities to clear out any beliefs that we may have taken on as a result of these experiences. We cleared all of these old beliefs out, and in their place the youth chose beliefs like “ I am lovable, fun, real, comfortable with myself, outgoing, energetic, looking forward to life, I am free, special, trusting and trustworthy, brave, I have the courage of a lion, I am powerful, I am beautiful in every way, I love myself, I surrender, I follow my heart, I am worthy, My love is worth it, I am a healthy weight, I am healthy, I am unique, one of a kind, strong, confident, I am everything I want to be… I believe in myself!” These are just some of them! Can you even begin to imagine the change this will allow – for us all!
5. As a family we learned to support each other to really go where they have never felt safe enough to go before. With the total acceptance that surrounded us all we realised as if for the first time that while experiences happen… and feelings come and go, we remain whole untouched by any of this… Piece by piece each of us remembered the truth of who we are… and in this we all had permission to shine. We realised how supported, how loved, how honoured we all are – and we offered this to each other. We were all willing to be seen as this amazing light we are! What a relief!!!
6. To see the truth in ourselves, allowed us to see the truth in each other… and everything that would have had us playing small in life just melted in the presence of this. Everyone experienced the Freedom it is to just be yourself! To finally speak the truth about who you are… and to see that in each other. This let friendships come from the very deepest and most true place inside… This lets life be lived from this very same place. This is our commitment to each other and to ourselves… To live life from this place… from the Heart!
7. On Saturday night we offered to the campfire everything that we had cleared out. We burned our old pictures, and limiting beliefs, and let the purifying fire represent the total letting go. We each had a cleansing smudging ceremony to get it at every level of our beings the healing, the purifying, the release that has taken place.
8. Making room for the Truth… for our empowering beliefs and realisations about ourselves and how we live life. Welcoming each other Home - to ourselves!
10. We played, and sang, and hung out, enjoying the freedom, and the night!
11. We opened our hearts and shared our experiences and lessons, gave thanks and honouring to each other and to life - and really enjoyed sharing each others talents!
12. On the Sunday we began to explore the mystery of letting life guide us a moment at a time, and really deeply trusting the process of life, each other and most importantly… ourselves! Everything we played with showed us that when we open ourselves we open to all creativity, abundance and all possibility. With limitations no longer in place, we are open to the limitless possibilities in which we can experience our lives. We realised that we are not defined by what we do, or achieve, and so in this we can do and achieve anything our heart most longs for – from a place of freedom and wholeness.
13. Through games and activities we explored what it is to communicate openly, starting with opening our hearts. We learned how only 7% of how we communicate is what we say, the other 23% is from the way we say things, and a whole 70% is communicated through our body language! So we experimented what happens when we communicate consciously with our body language… and how this effects our relationships with others in our lives. We shared in our Journal writing, and then with each other what we are most grateful for in life. Realising all the ways we are so cared for and looked after by life! From our full hearts then came an intention… something that we wanted to really put out for our lives. What do we really want?
14. LOLLIES!!!! YES... AND WHAT ELSE DO YOU REALLY WANT?!
15. So in a very sacred setting, each of us one at a time stood in the middle of our circle of intention, and asked the universe what we most wanted of life! “ Let me know the Truth, Let me Be True, Let me continue to deepen in allowing and in really knowing myself, Let me be totally in my power and do what I came here to do…” These were just some of the beautiful things asked for by these amazing Youth, these inspiring lights!
16. We took time to share with each other what we really see in each other, what we had been so touched by in each other during our time together. We took time to really honour each other, and receive this love and honouring ourselves. We learned that giving and receiving come hand in hand, and complete the circle… and that it feels really great to really receive!
17. When the parents came to meet us we had a graduation celebration. We got to really be seen for the lights we are, and the coaches shared with the youth, and the parents what they truly see when they look at these beautiful beings, and what a gift it is to be together in this way!
18. I am so proud of you all… each one of you are burned in my heart forever. You are so brave to have the courage to totally Get Real, in everyway one can be Real! You are an inspiration and a gift to everyone you touch. I am so grateful that you came into my life, and that we were so blessed to share this time together. I know each one of you will live your life to the full, authentic and free… true to the magic you are. Swah-Ha!!!! In all Love and thanks, Tamsyn and the Get Real Team!
19. Feedback... “ It was really amazing, and I came to some big realisations! I had so much fun, and I definitely want to come back next year. It’s amazing how well we get on together, I hope we all stay in touch with each other and support each other.” Lucia – 13yrs (Participant)
20. Feedback... “ I opened into the truth of my masculinity, I can’t wait to carry this into life… purely by remaining open and true.” Zac – 15yrs (Participant)
21. Feedback... “ This was the all time BEST experience of my life so far! Thank you for having this weekend – AMAZING! I loved all the activities, I loved having time to hang out with each other – really making a second family. The coaches were awesome – they were always there when you needed them – thank you!” Sarah – 14yrs (Participant)
22. Feedback... “ I’m doing really well, I took it easy for a couple of days and now am back into the full swing of things.....everyone that knows I went on Get Real camp has noticed a big change in me not just physically but also in my personality… its been really great!” Elle – 16 yrs (Participant)
23. Feedback... “ I enjoyed realising and facing problems I had. It felt good to let out so much that I think I had locked away. What you all did for us, it’s hard to name my gratefulness… Thank you, from the bottom of my heart! I WOULD LOVE TO COME AGAIN!” Amalia – 14yrs (Participant)
24. Feedback... “ Yeah this was pretty cool, I had a stack of fun and learned a lot about myself. I enjoyed the Journey Process and found it was pretty wicked and enlightening! It was choice I was cared for and fed… but… there wasn’t any steak!!! ” Jordan – 15yrs (Participant)
25. Feedback... “ Being a coach at “Get Real” had so many gifts for me. At the end of the weekend, I was filled with so much gratitude… Firstly, to experience each teenager open and reveal their deepest fears & hurts with such humility. Then, being able to assist them in learning the tools to identify and penetrate these lies and limiting beliefs. I was awed by their willingness to dive in & clear out these emotional blocks. By the end of the weekend, the transformation was incredible - there was so much love, excitement and “I can do anything” attitude in the room - it was electric! To see such amazing shifts and healing in just one weekend was humbling to say the least. Tamsyn, the facilitator, was an inspiration and has a beautiful way of connecting with teenagers & provided the perfect embrace. And, there’s more - my own healing… In all honesty, this weekend was one of the most powerful events I have attended. The teen’s openness & humility gave me permission to speak my truth as I have never spoken before. I left the weekend a changed person. During the weekend, I developed a deep inner trust and belief in myself – it is so refreshing. Thus, more gratitude! This is a powerful and empowering youth camp and I am excited with the support it is providing the youth of today. Leanne – Get Real Coach.
26. Feedback... I want to express my deepest gratitude to you for following your true path, you have opened up the most precious healing space for my daughter & the other beautiful souls present at the weekend, not just these, but all those who are going to attend. You are truly gifted & I thank you so much for your presence in our Healing path. Yes the camp was for my daughter, but I too had a huge amount of healing, with intense physical confirmations, the ripple effect, believe me is VERY LARGE, & this is just the beginning!!!! Leigh (Mother of participant)
27. Feedback... “ When people met my daughter they would generally like her as she has many good qualities, but when you live with someone you experience the real person with no pretences & no rose coloured glasses. Even though you try to love them unconditionally it really is a tall order, one that you really have to work at. Living with her previously was like always awaiting the explosion/s, it was only the depth of the anger that varied. I totally recognised it was her "baggage" creating this. Every thing that was said or done or not done was viewed as the end of the world, I can’t describe the anguish that our family lived in just in the anticipation of her angry explosions. Her sibling was showing real signs of hatred & resentment at just being around her… I recognised it was her "baggage" creating this and since her participation in the Get real camp, she has changed! When she first arrived home from camp I automatically held my breath, ready for the eruptions to begin, I cant explain why but I know they wont return as they didn't come back with her from camp. She hasn't told me anything that happened that weekend other than making lots of friends, but I don't need to know because the girl that came home is a joy to live with & one i can love unconditionally without any effort.” Mother of Participant
28. Many thanks... To the Get Real Coaches and supporting Team, and for these Grace given tools that allow us to open again and again to Truth. If you want to read more about Get Real, and upcoming events, and how you can get involved or support the program and our Youth please click here to go to www.getreal4youth.com