Spiritual Journey 

"For many lifetimes I have wanted to know the truth of my being - a multitude of embodiments, entering into life to wander around in search of true love and freedom. Lots of stumbling, falling into ditches, climbing endless peaks, taking on the world, retreating to the hut, soaking in these tears, looking for love in all the wrong places - what a messy concoction of confusion and unhappiness.

In this particular lifetime, the seed of the intention to know and love myself completely, no part left out, has been in place from the very beginning. Looking back it seems like that seed was tended to and nurtured by every experience I have ever had, including a difficult early childhood, a sense of self that was wrought with doubt, anxiety, loneliness, and fear, and a tendency to not want to fully embody this life form. Yet, incredibly, there has always been, and is, a powerful knowing that I am loved and somehow okay despite the appearance of things.

It is this knowing that was reminded of itself and touched so deeply and compassionately during my first Integrated Awareness session with Mark. What an auspicious day back in the summer of 2003 when my co-worker urged me to try Integrated Awareness. I had been feeling unwell for several months: sped up, more anxious than usual, disconnected from my body, mentally and emotionally depleted, ready to collapse but unable to rest or relax. So, I said yes.

Three years and many Integrated Awareness sessions later (both with Mark and with Mark and Rachel together), it feels as though much of what appeared to be blocking and obscuring the full expression of my being is simply gone. It has been and continues to be a fascinating and fulfilling journey. A lot happened during those wonderful sessions and during my own living and exploring in between.

Mostly I’d say that a deep trust in life has begun to flow, and with that a delicate enjoyment of it all. My heart is filled with love and gratitude for the incredible kindness, compassion, skill, and wisdom that Mark and Rachel have shared with me through their practice. I look forward to more explorations in the months and years to come. Meanwhile, it feels great to be getting to know myself as I am - whole, happy, loving, free."

- Kim

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