Testimonials about meditation & Friends of the Heart

General Testimonials

"Meditation has had a quiet yet profound affect on me and those around me. The changes are often small and cumulative. Sometimes you just notice that things that used to rattle you no longer do. Sometimes you have creative insights. Sometimes a prayer or a quick word can profoundly alter a situation. I started meditating because I really needed to do something differently. I continue because I know it works, and because somehow I can be a better instrument for change in the world as a result."

-- Meg, member of FOH.

"Friends of the Heart has helped and is helping me to see what is really important in life. Not only does this small group of people have so much love, but they also have true knowledge about what is required to awaken. Our wish is to share this knowledge with others."

-- Myra, member of FOH.

"Friends of the Heart came into my life at a time of extreme hardship. The practices I have learnt & the continue support I received, enabled me to turn this experience into a profound journey of discovery & growth. For that I will be eternally thankful."

-- Andy, member of FOH.

Retreat Testimonials

"I am less anxious, more open than before I began to meditate. Meditation has brought me a deeper attentiveness to the patterns my mind subconsciously replays, over and over. This awareness helps loosen, bring an element of conscious choice into the picture - 'ah, I'm doing it again' - which really feels liberating."

-- Member of FOH.

"The retreat provided a great space to deepen practice. This was not only a time where concentration, attention and focus grew, but where joy and deep peace and a sense of the wonderful intrigue of dharma exploration soared (or got more grounded). The opportunity to sit deeply with others, to have teaching, and to be provided the space to work is a priceless gem in my life. Thank you!"

-- Meditator's 3rd retreat with Friends of the Heart in Winter 2005

"Deep personal work, outer silence encouraging inner silence, the support of beautiful surroundings, comfy beds, great skiing, delicious food, the fellowship of others and the encouragement of the teachers --- there's nothing like it."

-- Retreat with Friends of the Heart in Winter 2005

"Joy, warm sunny days skiing over frozen lakes--mind stopping with the silence of deep forest in winter. Body relaxing, softening with yoga and release in meditation--heart opening with joy and kindness."

-- Retreat with Friends of the Heart in Winter 2005