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Mel Steiner

“Within one year of the intensive I left my business and took a chance on a new career…money is not important, nor is status. What is important is the feeling that I am now doing what I was originally meant to do with my life!” —Mel Steiner, Artist

David Warburton

“The intensive gave me a deep experience of my Self, so that now I have a kind of internal gyroscope that lets me know when something is true to me or not” —David Warburton – Landscape designer, Orangeville, Ontario

Steven Kovacs

“I’ve learned that the greatest gift I can give to others is myself, to give from who I am and not from some false personality or ego”  —Steven Kovacs – Lighting Sales, Toronto, Ontario

John Penturn

“The intensives really opened me up & I learned something profound about deeply listening to, accessing unconditional love & acknowledging others – that I leveraged into much deeper self awareness that helped me work through very deep issues..” —John Penturn, Executive Recruiter and Management Consultant

Elaine Priese2

“I KNOW WHO I AM and no matter what they say, this is ME and I’m totally happy with myself and who I am! This is such a break through for me. I’ve had my ‘downs’ as well since I left the retreat but the ‘downs’ don’t even come close to the highs that I […]

Andrew

Not only did I have this huge boost to myself, but also I met other participants and you and the other staff members who I now can truly call my friends. I will definitely be taking another Retreat. Thanks so much.”  —Andrew, Ontario 

beth clark

“Russell had just given his afternoon talk – encouraging us all to continue to pursue the truth and to accept what ever was arising. To begin the contemplation, he said “take a deep breath, and hold your breath for a moment, then when you feel ready, exhale slowly”. As I exhaled, and held my question, […]

Elliott Rosenbloom

“Russell’s commitment to help people surmount their limitations, contact their real concerns and aspirations and make them a reality is very strong. And because he can pursue this not with an overly zealous heavy hand but with great patience, acceptance, humour and adroitness, he is extremely successful.” —Elliott Rosenbloom – Human Resource Consultant

Elaine Priese

“I have a total new life! I’m totally out of the dark and dingy prison that I lived throughout all my life. I’ve broken the shackles that I created and I feel totally free! Love and Compassion have a total different meaning and feeling to me. I truly feel that I’ve got a second chance […]

Why I Don’t Recommend a Sub-Arachnoid Hemorrhage to Get Enlightened

By Russell Scott From the 7th to the 13th of November 2011, Russell spent time in two hospitals diagnosed with a sub-arachnoid hemorrhage (burst blood vessel in his head) facing the possibility of dying. Out of this came some important realizations about life.