There was no single crisis that brought me to her but rather a mixture of long-running self-created problems that were catching up with me, a few difficult life experience bombs that seemed to come out of nowhere, and “life in general” as a middle-aged woman exhausted by the typical American experience of multi-tasking work, family, and home.
Skipping ahead to the benefits associated with Deborah’s teachings, I am a different person, fundamentally different. I agree that meditation is the single most important thing I have ever done for myself. Being naturally a bit schizoid, I am open to the possibility that the pathway, at least out the top of my head, is well worn. But connecting with the Unified Field is like nothing I ever experienced. And the positive changes that result are real and many. The most important one to me thus far, is the great reduction/now near complete loss, of my inner rage and explosively expressed temper. I was beginning to lose hope that I would ever get a handle on this weakness and that conclusion was worrisome as my husband was reaching a saturation point with it. I don’t know that he would have ever left me but his ability to trust me was eroding. I honestly am so happy for myself. I am able to "sit with things" now. I can finally employ Harriet Goldhor Lerner's admonition to: "Don't just do something--stand there!"
The healing continues within my family. Our younger daughter came out last summer after her freshman year in college. She is so much lighter and happier and is realigning her life in wonderful ways. Our older daughter is reconnecting with her father and loving it/him, adjusting to a mother who is no longer randomly volatile, and appreciating herself and her accomplishments in the field of art.
Finally, I love doing hands on healing. I love doing chelations—my whole day is structured around and given meaning by the ability to work with someone. I am so thankful that people seem to get so much out of the process. I won’t try to explain this ridiculous remark—but must say that I am continually amazed, jolted with enthusiasm, by the fact that the stuff Deborah teaches works. It really works! Just like she says it will! I will never forget the moment my pendulum--a little piece of wood from the backyard tied with twine--began circling in a strong clockwise fashion when I said: "My name is Laura." My mind was blown. That's where I still am with all of this.
And finally, finally, I know that I know so little. I am very new to this. I have so much to learn. I'm sure there are many additional layers to peel back on myself and that I will likely be surprised at most of the findings. I am so blessed to be a part of Deborah’s community. Thank you!