My retreat feedback – Very beautiful, the eye gazing was very powerful, very uncomfortable at times, but it really shone a light on what my crazy mind is capable of inventing and the bullshit stories it comes up with – You where a pure light and anchor point for me to return to when my mind inevitably wonders. I still don’t think I fully comprehend the unconditionalness of what you’re actually reflecting – I found myself at times having “bad thoughts” and then waiting for the usual look of disapproval I’d get from a childhood caregiver, but when I looked at you it wasn’t there – just love. I was thinking to myself – no way, how about this terrible thought – surely you can’t accept that, and this and that and it was the same look of love the whole time – made me tear once or twice. Made me think if I was raised that way then life would have been so much different.

I felt seen for the first time. I believe this is why I struggle so much with public speaking and social anxiety – for fear of being seen and rejected as has happened so many times before. But when you see me I feel you see the real me the deeper me that I don’t think I even see in myself, you act as a gentle reminder of what I’m missing- and I feel it is true honest reflection not the fake compliments I may get from parents (all be it well meaning) but I could never accept them as they seemed inflated and bias – your love felt true and real.

It was sometimes a strain to meet you as the magnetic pull of stories and bullshit destructive thoughts over came me too often, but the retreat showed me hope, a light, a possibility of being at peace as you so amazingly embody – you are a shining light to the world, a north star. You made me want to go deeper rather than being afraid of being annihilated as has been the case since that mushroom journey, and as is the case after watching some non dual videos online.

Thank you wonderful Imogen. – Jul. 2024