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Journey client stories - in their own words
Perhaps the best way of describing how these tools and resources impact our lives is by reading about others’ experiences. They are an inspiration to me, and may I never cease to be awed by the strength and the beauty of the human spirit. There is always hope, the possibility of healing is always present, and the outpouring of love and friendship that occurs from the willingness to be free is a constant blessing in my life.
The stories and statements here are written by people who have worked with me on a one to one basis or participated in my groups and courses. But this work has only been part of their story. Our lives are a blend of many teachers and years of personal work & investigation through many different avenues. Everything you’ve done, read and been through contributes to the whole. I am here to acknowledge and honour each chosen path, and to offer a place to rest and let go a little more, as we travel along the way.
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‘The Man in the Mirror’
by Peter Haddad ~ Company Director and Entrepreneur
As you shave in the morning and look into your own eyes do you catch yourself thinking:
‘I have everything money & people can give. I have worked hard all my life; sun, sea, sex, property, holidays, money, et al… I have it all!
So why am I still so unhappy? Why do I have this anger in me and feel the need to control everything and everyone around me ?’
And then… five years on, this once angry and controlling man looks at himself and a smile breaks into his cheeks. He knows that what he is looking at is the person he always ‘knew’ he was.
He likes it that way, he is not narcissistic, not al all; but he really ‘loves and forgives’ himself. His eyes are limpid but strong. He's not afraid to stare at himself anymore. His self esteem is at the highest level that it's ever been.
He knows who he ‘truly’ is and in his vision of himself, his family, his business, his colleagues and all the people and things he comes into contact with, have their rightful place. He is now on the way to true ‘freedom’ because he is ‘detached’ from the tethers that were keeping him tied down and suffocating his ‘soul’.
Living for the moment and being in the ‘now’ takes a new meaning, as he strives to be a true existentialist through the conviction and the knowledge of the impermanence of everything and everyone, even himself. It is almost an ‘unbearable lightness of being’!
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Ann Davies ~ Therapist and Author of ‘Sunshine for your Soul’
When I first met Marion several years ago, my life was pretty stressful. I had three young children, a husband, a large house and garden to look after, plus I was running my own complimentary therapy business from home. I had not found the transition from being a professional to a mother of three very easy, and consequently developed chronic fatigue, IBS and post-natal depression. I spent a lot of my time screaming at the children or in floods of tears, alienating my family when I needed them the most.
I then started attending Marion’s meditation class on a regular basis and gradually learnt to take control of my life again. I found I was able to go into a very still, calm place with Marion’s expert guidance, and from this stillness often there was a release of emotion.
I always felt very safe and supported in her groups, and I later attended her self-enquiry course which encouraged everyone to look deeper at their behaviour and emotions. All of these were extremely valuable to me in my growth, and now I feel so strong and joyful a lot of the time, I have progressed with my business, written a book and have learnt the skill of manifesting what I want. I have a much happier family life and all in all enjoy life to the full.
Marion is a wonderful person, very experienced and talented therapist who combines her passion for her work with love and laughter and compassion. She's magic and so is meditation!
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Gordon Jesssiman ~ Facilities Director
When I first came across The Journey by Brendan Bays it literally landed on my lap whilst I was in a waiting room, a friend of my wife’s passed it to me and said ‘whilst your waiting, have a look at this book’. After reading the first 3 or 4 pages I realized that this book was exactly what I needed in that moment. I then asked if I could keep the book to finish reading it. Two days later I had finished it and I went in search of a Journey practitioner. I came across Marion after doing one Journey therapy session with another practitioner.
My first session with Marion took me to a deep place within, which I hadn’t experienced before with any other therapist that I had worked with, which included Psychotherapy and general healers. I felt extremely safe to release a lot of unexpressed emotions. So after my first session I realised how powerful Journey work was for my personal growth and how safe I felt. It wasn’t long before I realised that things had started to change within me, so I decided to go back for another two profound experiences.
My life has certainly shifted for the better and I’m eternally grateful for crossing paths with Marion.
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Marilyn Humphries
My name is Marilyn and I am 55 years old and I am writing about my Breast Cancer experience.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2007. The lump was 2cm in size. I was told by the Royal Marsden that I was to have the operation sooner rather than later. After I had received my diagnosis I was stunned and shocked but something was telling me deep inside to stop and think before making any decisions. This is where my story begins on the pathway to WELLNESS.
I explained to the Consultant that I wanted time to think things through. I went to a healer and I was advised to read the book ‘The Journey’ by Brandon Bays. I ordered it immediately. When the book arrived I could not put it down.
Once I read the book I went onto the internet and found a Journey Practitioner who lives in my area of Surrey. Her name is Marion Howells and I confirm that I have not looked back since, with the help of Marion and a very special lady whom Marion introduced to me, her name is Barbara. Barbara has been there for me during the various stages I have gone through. She has guided me, given me Journey Processing, reflexology, and whenever I needed support she was there and still is there supporting me. I cannot express that without their help and support and guidance I would not be where I am today. I also attend Marion’s meditation classes, manifestation classes and Secret Evening courses.
I also won a Journey course for Breast Cancer Wellness out in Denver, Colorado just last month, where I was able to share with them my experiences also. Claire Timmerman took the course and she was just amazing too. The whole team were just wonderful, supporting us during the course which was solely on Breast Cancer Wellness.
Since my first diagnosis in August 2007 my lump has decreased in size from 2cm down to 1cm and it is still shrinking. My last visit to the Royal Marsden (NHS) for an ultrasound was only last week (May 2009) and all is good news!! I actually saw my ultrasound results on the screen and the radiographer was fascinated by what I was doing and between us we looked at the previous ultrasound and the present day ultrasound, and part of it is very fuzzy which is good news which means I am energising it and it looks like it is decreasing in size again.
My Consultant was fascinated also at what I have been doing and was very excited with my results. Everything was very positive and I was told to continue on as before. I am sensible obviously and I am working with the Royal Marsden and my Doctor but the results are so good I do not need to return for another ultrasound until September of this year.
The reason for my writing this is to explain that there are alternatives out there, although it may not work on everyone… it certainly has done wonders for me!!
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Erica Watkins
Marion, all contact with you teaches me so much, gives me more specialist tools for my own toolbox, shows me the right signposts if I have strayed from my path, replenishes my inner strength and wisdom, and restores focus and serenity in my life.
The recent Self-enquiry course was amazing - time and space for deep guided meditation, valuable experience and suggestions on poetry, readings, books, courses and materials available to aid us on our journey paths, tools to support us as we deepen into our personal truths and self-enquiry work.
The humour, sharing and warmth of a small, special group working in harmony and supportively together and, as always, your shining bright light leading the way. I learnt so much about my past, my present and the possibilities for my future, but the most important fact I learnt is that I am fine just as I am - what an enormous revelation to me and huge relief!
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(Some names or details have been withheld to protect privacy).
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‘The best thing you can do for the whole world is make the most of yourself.’
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Wallace Wattles
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