Sheryl

In a very short period of time, I felt a shift in my way of thinking.

“During an in-depth, intimate conversation, with a close friend, she observed that, I was talking about the exact same frustrations, during this particular conversation, that I’d been talking about two years earlier.

This simple, yet thoughtful observation was a lightbulb moment for me. My friend’s observation, coupled with those from several other close friends during the past two years, was the moment when my unconscious mind woke up. I awoke to the reality that my life, my thoughts and my actions were following a circular rhythm that kept me stuck in a holding pattern. I realized I needed help in moving forward and that I needed help in getting unstuck.

My work with Maari began with the stated goal of getting unstuck in aspects of my career and in my personal life. After a lengthy, in-depth initial consultation, we created a course of action that felt comfortable and well paced for my needs. We spoke at length, every other week which gave me a chance to dig deep and share a great deal. In-between our bi-monthly sessions, Maari texted me or emailed me, not only to stay in touch and check-in, but to offer suggested readings, mantras, positive feedback and support. Maari’s outreach made it clear in words and actions that I was not alone in my journey.

Both Maari and I approached our work together with a seriousness of purpose and a commitment to the stated goals. On a personal level, Maari’s generosity of spirit gave me the emotional comfort that I needed to open up to her and to be vulnerable/willing to change.

In a very short time, I felt a shift in my way of thinking. I saw, in my actions, ways in which I was achieving my goals. New career paths began to emerge and in some cases, I began to create opportunities where none had previously existed. I took steps in my personal life as well that months before would have been far too frightening to take.

My success is attributable to hard work and the careful, thoughtful, deeply knowledgable and open-hearted guidance of Maari. There is more growing and learning to do. In this brave new experience of living outside of my comfort zone, I find that I am scared and at times, timid. Despite these obstacles I’m committed to facing the challenge(s) and am willing to do the work to complete my journey.

I am grateful to Maari. Thanks to her, I am no longer stuck.”

Sheryl Brooklyn, New York Brooklyn, New York February 1, 2016