'Today, I met with my contractor. I was angry that he hadn't taken responsibility for miscommunicating about a substantial charge on my invoice. I released before our meeting on "wanting to control" and wanting a certain outcome (i.e., him sharing in the financial mishap). In getting together, we talked about our very different perspectives on what happened. I could see that there was no harmful intent on his part. I mentioned that I wanted a "win/win" outcome for us both--he agreed. What was so miraculous was that in the end, the outcome did not look like what I was hoping for-- but I was so happy that we were able to discuss our differences without blame or trying to make the other person wrong--it was simply a miscommunication. For the rest of the day, I reflected on our conversation and realized that him sharing in part of the financial mishap was not what I really wanted. What I wanted was to be heard--that during the mishap it was clear that I was not being heard--that was the source of my anger. During our conversation, it was clear that we both agreed to slow down and we were more deliberate in listening to each other's needs--it was soooo much more gratifying, to simply connect in our innocent confusion. Trusting that "I didn't need to control anything"--was a huge leap of faith. And, I couldn't be happier with such an unforeseen outcome. How amazing... thanks to the power of releasing and letting go of happens next.' -Maxine D.

'On the Support Call today, you mentioned Gratitude. I'm certainly familiar with being grateful for the things and events of life. But you brought my awareness to a deeper level by suggesting that we move into the sense/the awareness of Gratitude itself--that's not dependent on any external event for it to be felt. That sense of beingness, I found it to be true. My heart opened wider, allowing for my awareness to take me deeper. Thanks, that was beautiful.'

-Maxine D. , Los Angeles, CA