What people say about taking the LEAP
JAI MA! LEAP 2008 |
"Ignorance is darkness. LEAP facilitated and continues to facilitate my journey to LIGHT-to my truth. Facing myself. Being honest about facing myself to myself. Speaking my truth-LEAP holds me accountable to my highest self. All done in Amma’s Grace-surrounded by Loving Support and Care." "Finding the willingness to Let GO of all that which no longer serves me! The process of LEAP facilitates that. LEAP is about Amma’s teachings. LEAP Facilitates clearing all the inner junk that stands between myself and Amma. LEAP facilitates my practicing Amma’s teachings by making it possible for me to be more loving , honest, truthful, focused, mindful, caring, forgiving, accepting, present, compassionate, understanding…of myself and others." |
Lisa, LEAP 2008 |
“Taking the LEAP has been one of the most amazing experiences I’ve had in my life! Here, I have been nurtured, understood, and loved like I’ve rarely had before. It has been a safe place for me to be real, and feel accepted, without any judgments or prejudice. Here I have learnt to look a person in the eyes, hold that gaze, and allow that person to look through my eyes and into my soul." "Here there are no lies, no secrets, there is no place to hide from yourself, and there is so much beauty in that honest integrity. Through taking the LEAP, I have gained a conscious awareness to my surroundings and my relationships to myself and to others, and I know now I have the tools to create the life I’ve always wanted to live, the life I deserve.” |
| Drew, 2007 |
| "Although I am often full of words, I suddenly find them inadequate to express how grateful I am for the LEAP process. I had heard of unconditional love and acceptance but had never actually experienced it until I came to LEAP. The entire process of coming together with complete strangers and healing the inner depths of my soul has been the single most transformational gift that I have ever given myself. In the beginning I was so hesitant, especially because of the cost, but what I have learned very clearly is that I am worthy." "Although I am still growing, learning and healing I can’t even begin to describe the profound changes that I have experienced. I have learned to trust and be trusted. I have learned to love and be loved. In LEAP I have found inspiration, answers, encouragement and undying support. Through the process of LEAP I have become transported to a place where my troubles seem so much farther away and my joys feel like they’re going to stay in my life forever." |
| Knight, 2007 |
| Looking back on my personal experience of LEAP from my business perspective, I can say only one thing – this was by far the best financial decision I have ever made. Do you know why? Because LEAP assisted me to find more of inner balance, happiness, and authentic relationship with myself and these are things that you usually can not buy with money. |
| Jyoti, 2006 |
| "LEAP has allowed me to cry, scream, dance, play, love, release, and explore all the parts of me that were buried under rage, shame and deep pain. I recovered my inner world, my inner essence and have relearned what it means to truly love myself as I am. For the first time, I feel whole, loved and hopeful about myself and my place in the world. I finally feel that I belong here. I have developed strong intra and inter-personal skills that guide me daily in remaining strong within myself and centered in my strength." |
| Dhanya, 2006 |
| In taking the LEAP: I have a voice and know that it is okay for that voice (my voice) to say NO! I have successfully asked for help and accepted help. I have successfully embraced my spirituality. I trust unconditional love and truly know what that looks like for me in my life. I have successfully acknowledged that I have needs and wants and have stated those needs and wants in my interactions with the people and beings in my life. I am a better friend to myself. I have successfully continued to move forward regardless of obstacles my FEAR manifests before me. I am embracing the woman I am. I am successfully stepping outside myself and watching my mind, without getting trapped in it. I am successfully maintaining presence. I have successfully let go of attachments that perpetuated abuse in my life. |
| Mary, 2006 |
| I never thought I would LEAP so far to return home. The journey was long, at times exhausting, but I kept moving. Finally I arrived home at my destination - I am home. The love and the joyous light here is what I have been waiting for. How ecstatic I am today after my LEAP! In a soft warm nest I rest, ready for rebirth. |
| Harry, 2006 |
| I hate alluding to monetary metaphors but LEAP was worth every penny. I feel that my angels led me to LEAP so that I could finally open up a vista to healing and a whole lot of healing I received in the most loving environment I have ever experienced. |
| Mahadevi, 2005 |
| LEAP has been the most amazing experience I’ve had in my entire life. I do feel like a different person. I have been able to break negative patterns I’ve had my whole life. |
| Scott, 2004 |
| To accept an invitation to love yourself initiates a journey that will likely last a lifetime. It is amazing what a head start one LEAP can give you. |
| Anjuli, 2003 |
| "I remember the girl hiding out on the porch of the LEAP retreat house that first weekend. It was raining, cold, and gray and my heart was like a fist curled uptight and angry in my chest. Five weekends later I had said all the things I had never said before and learned that the world would not fall apart at the sound of my voice. I shed every angry, sad, and shameful tear and found my eyes crystal clear at their end. I owned my secrets and addictions only to discover I was loved for all of myself. I sank into my victimizing, persecuting, and rescuing patterns so that I could stand in healthy relationship. I remember the woman standing in the garden of the LEAP retreat house on that last weekend. The sun was shining, warm and bright, my hand was held and my heart broken open." |
| Kayla, 2003 |
| This is by far the most powerful personal growth program I’ve ever participated in. I have experienced lasting change in areas where I had been feeling stuck and anxious. I feel more freedom and freshness in my creativity. I am able to be more present in my relationships with friends, colleagues, students and family, and I have built a love relationship that I don’t think I would have been able to build in the past. I have a deeper understanding of people and I am able to be more perceptive and sensitive which has helped my teaching immensely. I am stronger now and finally really understand what it means to love myself. |
| Patrick, 1999 |
| From being trapped and unaware, to having the locks undone around my heart, I’ve discovered my power that has been there all my life. |
| Deb, 1999 |
| When I first heard about the LEAP, I was skeptical and reluctant. I was never a "group person" and came up with dozens of reasons why the LEAP wasn't right for me, but I felt stuck. I was reevaluating my career, was in an unfulfilling relationship and had a powerful sense that something was missing in my life. So I took a chance on the LEAP and it was the one of the best decisions I've made. I enjoyed a five-month courtship and fell in love during the LEAP, with someone I had overlooked - myself. I now know how to share this love and create truly intimate relationships by keeping my heart open, speaking my truth, living with integrity and creating prosperity through releasing what no longer works. |
| Laura, 1999 |
| The LEAP workshop came into my life at just the right time. I had a year of individual therapy and was ready for the next step. The struggle I was having with relationships has been absolutely transformational by working through my fears with a group of loving people. I have found such peace in letting go and trusting others. I now feel ease in life that I never imagined was possible. The love and support that the LEAP has brought is priceless, and I wish everyone could have this opportunity to find freedom with releasing old patterns and shame and embracing the richness of living a conscious life! |