"Now my life has changed because I feel like I have the tools to overcome my negative thoughts"

Before this programme, I was frustrated about my past and struggled to forgive myself. I had a lack of self-compassion and that held me back from achieving my goals. I would sometimes look in the mirror and say I hate myself and I wished I was a better human being. I really believed that I did not belong on this earth and I was undeserving of life when other people in the world are currently fighting to survive. Thanks to this program, I began to learn self-compassion, especially doing the eye-gazing task. I was apprehensive at first, but I knew I needed to do it. I did not enjoy the idea of regular meditation, and I would often feel like it was pointless. 

However, I felt that I could trust Vishen and I allowed myself to listen and engage in the tasks to the best of my ability. 

Not only am I more able to express gratitude to my surroundings, but I have now begun to constantly remind myself to express gratitude to myself and my achievements, as I often neglect to appreciate my accomplishments. 
And now my life has changed because I feel like I have the tools to overcome my negative thoughts. I have accepted that this negativity may be a part of me, but it doesn't define my existence and being. Despite having a vision of who I want to become in the future, I have become more accepting of who I am today, and I understand that happiness can start now. I now understand my purpose on this earth and it has become my new quest to follow the universe's guidance. Thank you Vishen for this priceless gift.