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'The combination of Dr Menis Yousry's expertise and the structure of the course can create miraculous change in people. I have seen it happen over and over again'
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Steve Nobel, Co-Director of Alternatives
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| 'Connecting in such an honest way with yourself and others is an incredibly powerful, productive experience. I am still reaping the benefits years later.' |
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Naomi Fowler, Global Radio Producer
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| 'Essence Courses are by far the most life changing and profound of all courses.' |
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Ben Brophy, Online Publisher
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| '...the course for me was absolutely magical.' |
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Leesa Daymond
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| '..the environment was very safe but remained constantly challenging. I feel that this is a rare and valuable micro-climate to create...Everything was very professional and well organised.' |
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Anna Hart
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| 'I now have a small and adorable son and I would like to think I am passing on part of what I gained to him.' |
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Catherine Olden
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| 'I saw something about myself...which I hadn't seen before.' |
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Alison
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| 'Thank you for showing the value of integrity...I saw the faces of every parent, every mother, every father, brother, sister, son and daughter in the eyes of the group. I felt their joy and pain...thank you for your humanity.' |
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Avtar
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| 'Thank you for inviting me to the celebration of life.' |
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Anonymous
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| 'THANK YOU for the experience of myself on the Foundation course...It's scary looking into ...the space of my future but here I am excited and yet a little shy of taking steps ahead.' |
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Helen Holmes
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| 'It was amazing! It's great to get to know myself again! So thank you sincerely.' |
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Jess
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| 'Since attending Essence my courage has grown bigger and bigger whilst my problems seem smaller and smaller. The problems haven't gone away, but my courage has grown so big, that I can now see a lot of chances to grow. I have learnt to change my poison to medicine.' |
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Miriam
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| 'This Essence Foundation seminar was the break through event in my life. I feel like I have woke up from a bad dream and began to dream consciously in my life. A few months later and I can say that I am constantly happy and in harmony with my family and surroundings. I have totally changed my mindset and attracted a new lifestyle, job, friends , experiences and opportunities. Everything is possible. I believe! I have a totally new understanding of life. Thank you.' |
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Ralitsa
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| 'Wow - 4 very precious days. Amazingly powerful and so much love. Out of my comfort zone 'Big Time' but what a stretch and what a feeling. So much gratitude for a very special gift indeed.' |
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Renard
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| 'I just wanted to say thank you for inviting me to attend your Essence evening yesterday. I found it very insightful and I think you have a great energy...with the people you work with.' |
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Mindy
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| 'Thank you.... everything has changed for the better since the Foundation course....can't wait for the Advance course.' |
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Sherrie
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'After a heavy break up with my partner, I was left without any belief and hope, angry at my dad for never being there. Blaming him for setting a pattern for everybody else to leave me, just as he did when I was a child. Today - 6 months later things are different. I am sure that doing the Essence Foundation course was what changed my point of view and results. My life has changed immensely. I am now willing (and able) to be friends with both my dad and the man who left me.
You noticed that I was a proud and shy person with a potential for stand up comedy. Nobody ever knew that I was shy. People laugh when I tell them that you were the first person to truly figure me out. Well I am working on those things as well and have signed up for acting classes. The shyness is in the waste bin.
Helping people think and motivating them to locate the three main sources of Hope, Belief and Love - well what more could a good man do?' |
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Vera
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'My name is Evelina. I’m Bulgarian. I’ve attended 1st and 2nd levels of Essence courses in 2009 and 2010. This is an incomparable experience – you have to live it. It’s magic, it’s unique, it’s special - it cannot be described.
For me it changed my entire world. After the 1st course my life suddenly became very easy and simple, very light and bright, full of joy – all the complications, I used to deal with in my life, simply vanished as if they have never existed.
The relationships with my friends and relatives improved significantly – I used to have conflicts with a lot of people. I didn’t like, understand, accept many of them and, vice versa – they also didn’t like me much. After the seminar all these irritating and annoying people became close to me, lovable and as my attitude towards them changed – their attitude towards me changed as well.
I had a lot of conflicts with myself also. I was confused about many things, I had many fears, many dilemmas, many complications – all of them were erased. After the 2 levels of the seminar I didn’t change, but my relationship with the world, with life, with people and with me changed - I found peace, now I’m calm, I’m confident, I feel full of joy, light, love and serenity and in the same time I know that I can do whatever I want, I feel very powerful and strong. Before the seminars I used to read a lot of books, looking for some answer, even though I didn’t know the question. I only new I needed something more besides the daily routine. I used to feel that something is missing, I used to feel trapped. The seminar gave me freedom and wings. It feels like you are born again and you don’t have any problems - like a newborn baby.
Additionally, the things that now happen to me are in harmony with my good mood – it’s like the Universe sends me more good luck, pleasant surprises, new friends, responds to my wishes.
I would recommend from all my heart to everybody to experience this seminar – it’s the best gift that you can do to yourself and to your family. Dr. Menis Yousry is the most remarkable person I’ve met and you can trust him 100% to lead you through this extraordinary experience.'
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Evelina
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| 'Thank you, Menis, for being the person who you are. Your job and the Essence courses have a great impact on my life. The first two weeks after finishing the second level course I was charmed, fascinated and full of energy and love, then I feel awakened. It is amazing to feel my wings grow thanks to the work of ESSENCE, to share my essence, my true inner self to people, who I did not know and to realize that there is magic everywhere. A person needs only a smile and an open heart. I broke my limitations and I left my heart opened. I thank ESSENCE and Menis for making this flight possible for me.' |
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Christina Ventzislavova Ivanova
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| 'I used to be afraid to speak in front of people at all but was tricked into it at my essence 1. Soon after I made various speeches in front of people including at weddings. By the time came the essence 5th birthday awards in Bulgaria, I presented part of the awards in front of 400 people (in Bulgarian). I was unable to stand and speak in front of 10 people in English before. I still find it terrifying but I learned that it's ok to be afraid and it doesn't need to be a boundary to achieving things; I can be afraid and then act. For that I thank Essence for giving me this opportunity and self-belief. I haven't changed, I've just become a little more aware of my strengths.' |
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Thomas William Brailsford
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| 'I met Essence for the first time a year ago when I visited the Basic course in Bulgaria. Six months later came Advanced course and I have just finished the Leadership course now. In the meantime I was part of the assistant's team of two Basic courses. Essence changed my life completely or to be more precise, Essence inspired me to start a lifetime journey back to true myself and to changed my attitude to myself and to my life completely. Now I live my life with more awareness, self-confidence, compassion, acceptance and joy and my real life is changed accordingly. Now I know that everything is possible and I see miracles happening every day. In my journey I was strongly supported by Menis and Essence team with plenty of love and care. From the bottom of my heart - thank you, Menis!' |
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Milena Yotova
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| 'One Sunday evening in the autumn of 2008 I said to myself: "I would never want to feel this way again in my life". I was and am a happy person by something was always missing and something was always wrong and difficult. ... The next day I found this seminar that was starting on Wednesday the same week. Since then, nothing has been the same. I've found my lost soul and started to love and cherish it. The times with Essence have been one of the most difficult and one of the most meaningful experiences in my life. I wouldn't replace them for anything that might have happened to me. Now, having just finished the third level and meanwhile gone through the first and the second one (a tough choice but the right one for me), I can say to myself: I am alive, I can and I deserve. I love Menis as a human being and as a teacher. The most caring and devoted teacher I have ever had.' |
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Antonia Pavlova
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| 'Essence has given me a much better perspective on life and people, made me realise that everyone has the potential to be a loving person it is just the layers that they accumulate over the years that can stop them. Also THAT I am a loving person and it is NOT scary to show it! In addition that I can come out of my comfort zone AND it is exciting!' |
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Jacquie Hamel
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| 'First time in my life, when I feel, that everything is on place. Somehow I mixed up everything from my childhood and Menis gave me the opportunity to restart the whole system. I feel reborn, clean and ready to live a life without borders and limits, life full of challenges and adventures... MY LIFE! It's honour to know all of you. Bow to the ground.' |
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Irina Borislavova Barzanova
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| 'I have attended the 1st level of Essence Courses. In few words, it helped me to find the way to my innerself, as before that it seemed to me that I have lost the route to it and there was no map. I found out that I can love and respect myself, and that when I am doing it, then this love radiates from me and reaches and inspires other people. At this moment my dreams become reality. And this is possible for everyone, just imagine that 'dreams'' are like birds, some of them fly lower, others fly higher and all that you have to do is just stretch your hands and catch one. You may face some difficulties (I learnt at the course that this is an evidence that the chosen path is the correct one). Now I am accepting difficulties in everyday life as a challenge, a kind of adventure and opportunity to gather more experience. That is why I recommend everyone to share the magic of Essence' |
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Sonia Pandelieva
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| 'Like a burden had been lifted and the effects aren't just temporary.' |
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Priya Mehta
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'Menis Yousry is one of the few really effective therapists I have worked with in the last 30 years. His success comes from three sources, his manner of being with people, his academic background and credentials and, his understanding of the human condition.
He has a way of creating a safe space for his clients; in one on one therapy, family or in-group facilitation that enables them to feel supported and cared for at a profound level. His clients appear to take bold steps in personal honesty with a sense of freedom as they expose, examine and shift whatever the barrier is which prevented them fully enjoying being alive.
That is probably why people love him; he teaches us how to be free.' |
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Sam Westmacott, Chartered Psychologist
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| 'I experienced a lot of pleasure and pain through the courses. It helped and is helping me to grow a lot.' |
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Mikos
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| 'Often Menis has helped me focus on clarifying my qualities and intentions on a daily basis. So, I remember to take practical steps, however small, and often I end up with what I wished for - with interesting consequences! The journey can be bumpy, but I feel supported by many friends on a similar journey!' |
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Cary Whitworth
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| 'Menis is a talented facilitator who really 'gets' people - he understands what makes them tick. This really allows the essence material to work it's magic. I can truthfully say that I understand myself better, my strengths and limitations, and am able to challenge myself far more effectively as a result of the 2 essence courses that I have done. Highly recommended.' |
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Karen Speight
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| 'Grealty! I was in another system for years but in Essence for the first time in my life I understood what knowledge is with my heart. And that yea, we do not need more information, theories, concepts - we need experience to know really. And Menis made it to compose such a courses - fairly fast and inexpensive - so that every human being should be able to get in touch with this knowledge according to his own level of awareness.' |
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Vasssil Bunkin
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| 'Attending the Essence personal development courses has had a profound and beneficial impact on my life. We are not taught at school the mechanics of the mind and how to understand our own thinking at a deep level. If this type of self analysis and self realisation was taught at school then the world would not be facing as many challenges as it is now! It is life-giving stuff!' |
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Robert Irwin
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| 'I am 46 years old & needed a dad that accepted me, I needed to talk & let go of something that had been worrying me for quite sometime, it wasn't until the end of the Foundation course, that I was brave enough to speak to him personally, he became the dad I always wanted, totally accepting & non-judgemental, which helped me become the man I am now, I thank you Menis :) May you go on to help many more. Love you.' |
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Mark Mason
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'My whole life (26years) I was pessimist, after few days of course I became optimist. I felt that there are no impossible things. I started loving, believing, forgiving, and understanding myself better. Relationship with my mother, friends, colleagues, etc improved. I saw a lot of confused people like me, not only me having problems. Also saw people with MUCH worse problems, which made me feeling lightweight and to appreciate thins around me. I growed up spiritually, my business improved, I made new social contacts and Countless other positive things ...
I believe world need sharing of Essence courses.
Yeah, Menis and his team did great, and I am recommending them :-)' |
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Gashluk Vladimir Viktorov
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| 'I've been a facilitator and worked in the world of professional facilitators for 25 years: Menis is the best facilitator I have ever seen.' |
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Petya Simeonova Koycheva
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| 'Amazing things happened with me. THANK YOU MENIS!' |
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Resli Costabell
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'Essence helped me to love myself and trust myself.
I believe in myself to aim for what I want to change.
I trust myself to do the best I can.
I forgive myself for the mistakes I make,
because when I fall down I will get back up again.' |
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Adam David Lacey
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| 'Essence seminars gave me understanding, confidence and balance. It is an award to see the positive change in my closest people and I know - they reflex the good that happened to me. The best thing is that our group grows bigger and makes the world around a better place to live.' |
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Iliana Tashkova Voynova
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'The course impacted my life in a very different and powerful way, showing me the path towards the real ME. A way that leads to my essence, a way to know myself!
After the course, I was feeling like a new man, being able to feel the power of awareness and acceptance, realizing there is much more in the world beyond our zone of comfort.
Menis is an excellent teacher, facilitator and psychologist has shown us the way to love, the way to our essence.
The Essence course is an unforgettable experience, which I recommend to all my friends.
Huge thanks to Menis and all facilitators in the course.' |
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Dimitar Toshev
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| 'I have been able to let go of so many self limiting beliefs and shed fear that I have had for years. I am now so excited about my life and the possibilities and opportunities open to me. The Essence Foundation and the work of Menis and all the volunteers and assistance has made a profound difference in my life. I want to offer my thanks and love and light to them all' |
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Ellie Pidsley
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| 'I have done a number of courses and in my opinion; Menis provides something truly precious to the personal development community. Many seminars make grand claims about what service they can provide whereas Essence does what it says on the tin. It brings awareness to what is working and to what isn't. Through awareness and compassion comes choice and this is a very fertile environment for growth to take place. Sometimes I think of Menis as a bit of an Oxytocin pimp but I trust and guess that this is just part of the extraordinary experience that is Essence. It is breeming with love!' |
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Oscar Anaya
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| 'It has given me a lot of inner strength and made me do things I wouldn't have ever though I could do. Also it has made me believe that everyone is potentially good deep down once you strip away the layers of fear hurt and pain, which have built up as you grow from a little child into an adult.' |
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Jacquie Hamel
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'Menis Yousry is a truly gifted and undoubtedly compassionate facilitator in the spiritual/personal development field. My own life experience has been deeply touched and powerfully moved by his unique approach to human beings as individuals and communities connected by love and not fear. In his work in personal development, I have seen Menis help people open towards meaningful change at a deep level within themselves and in relation to the external factors in their lives. External change always starts within. And Menis's approach combines some of the more insightful achievements of the personal development field and within psychotherapy with a spiritual clarity, which has an experiential grounding in a loving consciousness. In my experience, Menis's work makes a difference to the world and would make a significant contribution to the existing field of published works in related areas. He communicates his understanding in a clear, sustained and meaningful way, which in my view potentially places his expression alongside some of the most influential spiritual teachers in print today.'
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Dr Suzy Gordon
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'I have gained immense insight into my own process of healing and growth since participating in the essence courses. I have learned to accept loss and disappointment in personal relationships and gain acceptance for continuing with my life and goals. For example, I have been able to move forward and get on with my life after a close family bereavement, despite extremely difficult feelings.
The essence course has also helped me to develop my psychotherapy practice, both professionally and practically. I continue to learn and grow in my own wisdom as a result of my experience with essence.' |
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Delia Gray
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| I have known Menis for quite a few years now and I can safely say he is the wisest, most insightful person I have ever met. And unlike many of those who hold themselves up as teachers and guides, his work is based in solid academic principles. On many occasions I have seen Menis gently, safely and with great compassion lead a person from confusion and unhappiness to a genuinely life-changing new perspective - indeed I am one of those people. Not everyone can have the privilege of attending a course he facilitates, so his book will be a great step forward in disseminating his wisdom further afield.' |
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Sue Spenceley Burch
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| 'I went to an essence course only a matter of weeks after the two people who I most trusted in the world died within 3 weeks of each other. Menis allowed me to understand my grief and put me in a frame of mind that put everything in perspective, something that I found impossible to do before.' |
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Pete Wilkins
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| 'The Essence Foundation course let me feel that there is a lot more in the universe outside our comfort zone. I can’t wait for the next one.' |
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Dimitar Toshev
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| 'I've just completed the Foundation course and as a result I feel uplifted and much more confident about the essential goodness of my fellow human beings. I'm smiling more and connecting more easily with other people. Thank you, Essence.' |
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Tom Bourner
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| 'Hope this is helpful. My cynical mind is not cured (well, not in three days). But now, I spot it in action, before it can defuse the explosion of a moment of joy and realisation.To usurp old beliefs is easy only in intellect. Experiencing new beliefs and insights in-group work is the deeper change I took from the Essence Foundation Course. Thanks to Menis and the Assistants.' |
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Richard Allen Irwin
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| 'Impressively and sensitively designed, the Essence foundation course was a challenging, healing and life changing experience - in that order - both during the course and each and every day to come. I made many friends during those three days; not my usual one or two but 29 of them (30, including me). The essence of these 30 friends will guide me through my future choices and decisions. I will always be grateful to the ever perceptive and brave Menis as well as to all his kind and capable assistants for giving me the opportunity not to feel miserable anymore!' |
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Corinne Fowler
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| 'I have participated in level 1 and 2 of the Essence courses. As a whole they made me see many things in my life from a different angle and gain a new understanding. This helped me find a lot of answers to the questions I have been asking to myself. And finally, as a result, I have been able to reach some of the goals which I pursued but did not know how reach before these courses. And I am still working on myself :-)) Thank you, Menis, once again! You helped me make a big step towards myself.' |
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Rumiana Ancheva
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| 'A friend recommended the course, and, amazingly, it took me 8 years, yes 8 years, to actually go along. I was rather apprehensive and lacking in trust, and found out a lot about myself prior to, during and particularly after the course. I then went on to do Advance with my daughter, and my son was there, assisting, too. Both courses were an experience that enhanced my life and contributed to a fuller and richer existence, both for myself and in my relationships with the rest of my family. Menis was an inspirational course leader and lots of fun, and I felt rather badly about my initial reaction to the Essence experience before I met him and all the other generous people there along the way.' |
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Dorothy Smallman
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| 'In 2003 I went on my 1st Essence Foundation course. I began a journey which I didn't even know I wanted to travel on... 7 years on and the way I feel about life has changed beyond recognition. The other courses such as the Advance and more importantly the Leadership course have assisted me in finding clarity, purpose, personal empowerment, strength, peace, wealth and happiness! Put simply, my life would look very different now if I had not attended; the best way is to experience these powerful courses your-self. Enjoy!' |
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Gary James Merrington
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| 'The Essence courses have re-connected me with my heart through love, compassion and forgiveness. The relationship with others and myself have changed, I am now true to myself, my values, the choices and actions to take into my life. Menis' s patience and compassion creates a loving and safe space for everyone in the group to share, grow and transform.' |
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Muriel Guennou
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| 'It is hard to know where to start. To say that Menis has paid an enormous part in my self-development is an understatement. I have always been a strong, powerful and authentic woman with very strong ideas and leadership qualities but deep inside I never felt truly happy. I struggled with my parents divorce (some 20 years after) and felt frustrated by many things. I had a library of Positive/Self help books all read and rehearsed had on and off for years attended different types of therapy. I attended the first Essence seminar ever and it started the most amazing and challenging journey for me and got me to look at things from a different place. I have since completed the Advanced course and assisted at seminars many times. Menis is the most wise, patient wonderful man that I have ever met. I have learnt so much from him and he has pushed me to limits like no one else but if it were not for him I would have drowned. I like to think through my sharing so openly I have helped others open up and be honest. The entire team at Essence is fabulous. I could write pages and page but in the past 6 years or so I can say whole heartedly there is not a single day that something or someone from Essence has not factored within my day and in moments of absolute desperation I have found comfort talking to Menis or Sukhy and fellow participants whom I have forged life time friendships with. Thank God for Menis anyone that truly listens to him and plays back what has occurred cannot fail to feel free and happy Paula.' |
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Paula Allsuch
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| 'Essence is something not easily put into words, like love it needs to be experienced to truly understand its beauty and magic. It feels like a journey into oneself but also a beautiful sense of being connected to everything. After Essence I see life through new eyes, I know who I am now. I feel a sense of clarity and purpose in all areas of my life, which I didn't have before. I am so grateful to have had the privilege to be guided by Menis Yousry with such love, humour, humility and humbleness. His years of professional experience shone through. It was remarkable and humbling to witness the positive, beautiful changes happening to everyone in the group, including myself. Those memories will stay with me forever. Essence has impacted my life enormously. Since leaving essence I have returned to study to become a midwife, I love what I do and feel so grateful to have found my purpose in life. I have a renewed sense of understanding, belonging and love for my family but also the global family. I feel a deep sense of purpose and meaning in my life and love and compassion for others and myself. I have learnt so much from Menis, his wise words and honesty come to mind in all sorts of situations. It’s been quite a journey, I feel lucky and blessed to be a part of this transformational experience. Above all I have learnt and experienced directly that being kind, loving and true to myself, honest and always speaking from my heart is truly how to awaken the spirit to life.' |
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Nicole Bradley
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'If truth be told.... the impact of the course isn't something to write about. No words can really be used, as Menis himself would say, "The work and the healing is really done in the silence".
So I find myself now trying to find words to accurately explain what I got from these courses!
Well... For a start, I was aloud to completely break...and grieve! I finally allowed myself to feel all my pain, but without shame, guilt or Judgement.
My problems my fears, although nowhere near as great as others; were still respected and treated with care; simply because if they were traumatic to me; then they were a trauma!
To finally express feelings that I have harboured and painted over for years is complete liberation.
I was allowed to finally break....and with the help and love of Menis and the group I was put back together...NEW.
I'm so proud I opened my mind; that I found the courage to search my soul, face my fears and get completely and utterly out of my comfort zone.
I would highly recommend to anyone that they invite Menis into their lives; through whichever medium they can.
He carries the messages of angels within him.' |
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Sherrie Payne
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| 'Essence has been a lifeline for me, not because it has given me a life, but it has reconnected me to the life I want and deserve. I feel free to be myself and at peace with who I am and that has had huge positive implications in my life. Essence has bought me closer to people and closer to myself, because until we have compassion and understanding for ourselves it is hard to have it for others. It was so much fun and there was so much laughter, as well as tears naturally, but I really feel like a blossoming flower, but it's thanks to Essence that I have strong roots to support it. Love, peace and joy to all of you incredible people!' |
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Jessica Pidsley
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| 'I have completed the Essence Foundation, Advance, and Leadership Courses. Each course has given me gifts that I cherish. The "aha" moments when a light went on and I suddenly understood with great clarity what drove my mother to do something that destroyed my family of origin, and from that understanding to have a deep compassion for her, and for the first time, to move to a place of acceptance of all that had been. I have greater compassion and love for myself, and an expanded view of who I am, and what I am capable of. I have only admiration, thanks, and love for Menis Yousry. He is astonishingly effective in enabling healing and growth, and with amazing compassion, gentleness, and modesty.' |
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Guy Larri
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| 'The Essence courses, meetings and events have always brought me down to earth - I feel very grounded, clear and confident after them, in touch with myself and the others. More than a year after my first course I'm still focused on the aims I set for myself then and feel extremely grateful for the confidence the courses instilled in me. They have also provided me with a network of other intelligent inspiring seekers and I love that! Thank you!' |
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Evgeniya Petrova Ruseva
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| 'Essence has helped me to understand myself better and to become more aware of the beliefs and patterns of behaviour that limit me. It has helped me to connect with my heart and to focus on what I really want in my life. I have made some wonderful friendships and seen people totally transform over three or four days. Essence is magic, and Menis is the best facilitator ever in my opinion!' |
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Sarah Brooking
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| 'Essence is the best self-development course I have attended and truly opened myself up to the loving world that does exist and the boundless possibility of changing my life for the better. |
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Alex Sinclair Maddocks
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'I did the "Towards the Essence” seminar (first level) in February 2009. This was a different experience for me. It made me think about my entire life, the relationship with my relatives and friends, about my work, my goals and my dreams, about this who Am I and what Am I doing here.
About six months later I participated in the “Sharing The Essence” seminar (second level) and it was something really “shaking” for me. I cannot describe with words the emotions I felt during the seminar and a long time after its end.
After the seminar was over, I made steps in my life, which I didn’t dare to make before. I faced my limitations, fears, anxieties and pessimistic predispositions and I changed. This positive change in me influenced immensely also my family, my friends, the relations I had with my colleagues at work. Everyone was asking me what the reason was for this tremendous change in me; they saw me as a much more mature person.
Today, almost two years later, I am fully enjoying the benefits this change has brought to my life. I am much more self-confident, I stand for my interests without feeling uncomfortable about it, I follow my goals consistently, I make decisions a lot more easily, my reactions in everyday life situations are more adequate, I do not panic or overestimate the problems I stumble upon.
I feel much stronger, cherished, respected and loved for what I really am, without having to play roles in order to please someone.
I would like to express my gratitude for the people from “Essence-Bulgaria”, who organize these wonderful seminars in my country, and, most of all, I would like to thank Menis from all my heart... The support, the patience, the love, the warmth, the wisdom, the understanding... words cannot express how grateful I am for all Menis has given me, for all he has done for me.
Menis, you are a Great Man and I thank you for everything with all my heart.
I am happy that “Fate” has given me the chance to participate in these seminars and meet Menis.
If you want to do something good/beneficial for yourself, here is the best thing you could possibly do- pay attention to yourself, participate in the seminars of “Essence” Foundation.' |
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Delyan Zagaryov
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| 'I've done the Essence courses several times over the past few years and they've helped me to grow immensely. They are always fun and rewarding and also challenging and educating. I learn something new about myself every time. The courses are run by an incredibly gentle and caring man. Forget Deepak Chopra.... Dr Menis Yousry is the REAL deal! |
| 'I've done the Essence courses several times over the past few years and they've helped me to grow immensely. They are always fun and rewarding and also challenging and educating. I learn something new about myself every time. The courses are run by an incredibly gentle and caring man. Forget Deepak Chopra.... Dr Menis Yousry is the REAL deal! |
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Nick Neocleous
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| 'I completed the Foundation Course a week ago in Debrecen, Hungary. Although I did not share all through the three days, my whole world has begun to change since then. On the first day I just thought that Menis somehow bears an uncanny resemblance to Colin Powell, which was a bit distracting, but I did feel that he has a charisma. On the second day I just could not stop crying and I realized that although I am only 25, I have already spent years on developing strategies so that I can cover up my fears. On the third day I felt that somehow I was in contact with the others, and that I do not find it so hard to embrace them (and the idea behind the whole thing) any more. Now I feel that I am able to let go the fears that have paralysed me for so long and that if I keep on working on myself I shall become able to let in more of the good things. I study literature at the university, and the course has also made me realize that I basically do this because I use literary texts as pretexts to tackle my own problems. Now I want to use words to find out more about myself, and as a teacher of literature I also want to be able to help students to get in contact with themselves. Although I have not spoken a word to Menis, I am very very grateful to him for sharing his aura with us, for being so wise and still so human… When I think of Menis, somehow Freud comes into my mind as well. I do think that Freud had a special gift to explore what makes us „human”, still, the way he vivisects his patients in his case studies and the way Menis opens up a sharing person are worlds apart. If I had the courage to share, I would not be ashamed of myself in front of Menis, because his eyes are full of attention and love, and I think that is something only few people are lucky enough to experience once in a lifetime: to be really seen. Thank you!' |
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Eszter Ureczky
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| 'I got more insights about myself attending 2 Essence courses (foundation and advance) than in 2 years in therapy! I was deeply moved by Menis' magical way of working with a group with such compassion and gentleness yet the impact is totally transformative as you benefit as much from people's experiences as your own. As a direct result, the relationship with my family, friends and myself has grown into a deeper more loving and joyful connection. I have learned that to inspire others I need to take care of myself first, which was a big turning point for me as I spent years doing the exact opposite! Something magical happened for me at the advance where I felt I saw myself for the first time.... I discovered how empowering it is to be in my feminine energy. I feel so much gratitude and love THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU' |
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Sandrine Renard
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| 'I didn't do the Essence course but I have a assisted to one of your seminars and it helped me to get rid of my negativity.' |
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Paola Siles
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| 'On this course I realised what was always there in me. ME. And to be at peace with myself. Since these courses I have treated each obstacle in life with the same approach to a stretch, taking what knocks me back as a gift, something to learn from and move on. Every time I get up one more time. I don't know where life is taking me, but it feels right to me. No destination in sight but always on a journey.' |
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Adam Lacey
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| 'The work of Essence has helped me manifest many positive things into my life. I now take more notice of my own behaviour and reactions and realise that I can be far more in control of my life than I ever have been before. I would recommend doing an Essence course to anyone and I will certainly be booking onto the advanced course at a later date. Many thanks to Menis and the rest of the Essence team.' |
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Stacey Burch
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'Hard to describe. I experienced so deep and immense changes in my personality and so in my life too. Actually to make a course is the beginning of a long-lasting chain of changes and hard work too. I changed from someone who was "sleeping" in unconscious darkness, to whom life happened - into a conscious Me, who takes responsibility for her life and who trusts that she is the shaper of her destiny or life. I woke up. That was the greatest point of essence for me. I woke up to Me. It was a long journey and it is still not ended. So now I don't know but I have a personal experience about how is it to live unconsciously and how is it to live your life consciously. It was not from one minute to the other. It took long years - and as I said it's still not ended.
To be more specific:
my life was bad. I mean I felt bad. Bad things happened to me. And they really happened to me because I didn't know I created them. I didn't know anything about how a human being works. I carried a very heavy burden on my shoulders - a very strong emotional pain, a wound in my mind. So in Essence I stared to dig. Deeper and deeper, until I found the biggest wound of my mind. After discovering and facing the biggest wound that was literally sitting on my life, which was not moving because of this burden, I freed myself. It took two-and-a-half years to come to this point where I can say: I healed the biggest wound of my mind. So I can START to live. But also since I did the first seminar my life accelerated hugely. I started to know and feel my-self better. I started to love myself better. And so I made better choices. I started to do things that served me better, that made me feel better, made me feel more "Me". And still I'm just starting to Live. After a long period of "sleeping" I just start to be even more Me. More sure, more beautiful, more loving, more successful in every fields of my life.
.... it is a long journey. And it is a particularly good one.
Still there are ups and downs. Always will be. But the mind, the consciousness that is creating and witnessing all of it is Awake now and more centered, so that it can stay centered - no matter what happens. I have a strong sense of being, of existing, of Self - so I can stay centered in the storm too. Not only on the sunny side. But of course I create both and I intend to always walk and look on the sunny side. And if I can dream it, I can do it.
Lately everything seems to fall at it's place in my life and if not, than something much better comes out of that which seems to be bad at first.
And without Essence I couldn't have healed that which needed to be healed so that I can live a whole life. For me everything begins there: Healing childhood wounds that are so deep that they lead us to our root of being, our essence and Real Life starts than, by healing the smaller wounds, and knowing and loving ourselves more and more.' |
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Tünde Szalai
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| 'The work in Essence made me more happy, reminded me who I am and what I would like to be, met me with different people sharing the same problems as mine, found new friends, very nice people, need to take Essence 2,t o improve the feeling and thoughts from Essence 1. Trying to find my self again, I have lost somewhere.' |
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Krasimira Kirilova Tamnishka
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'I realized that a better life exists.
I accepted that I am the most important person in my life. Hence - I deserve love and care.
Indignation is with no use.
Acceptance the life as it is is the key to happiness.
It does not hurt to allow others to give me their love and support.
Don’t even think of trying to change somebody else.
I am enough as I am.
Thank you, Menis. |
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Konstantin Ivanov Kovachev
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'With Essence Foundation course and especially Essence Advanced course I started the journey towards myself... forgiving and embracing my personality and my soul. The courses provoked my interest in human psychology and I continued "experimenting" with myself in other self-development programs and trainings, ending up in the masters program of "Artistic Psycho-social Practices" at New Bulgarian University in Sofia.
Essence gave me an enlightment and understanding of others and myself. I started "healing" my relationships, removing the unnecessary cover-ups I've developed so as to protect myself from being hurt by others. I started "encountering" people and get connected through my heart and not through my fears...
THANK YOU MENIS, THANK YOU ESSENCE!
I would never forget what you've done for me!
Hugs' |
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Lora Velichkova
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'This seminar was the best thing ever happened till this moment in my life!!! Thank you Menis! Mani other people were invited for the essence in Bulgaria!
Wish you the best' |
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Rosen Dimitov
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| 'This work has encouraged me to be more open and loving to others and myself. I almost always put others before myself, which actually wasn't as useful as it seemed when I was younger. Now I attempt to be myself and live in my life more fully. I paint and sing as a result of the work I've done with Essence.' |
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Delia M Gray
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'I had forgotten what it is like to be focused on yourself, to be connected with others, to go back to your own source. I had forgotten the magic of vibrating in rhythm with the universe. I had forgotten to leave the burden of vain hopes and ineffective choices somewhere on the road. I had forgotten how wonderful it is to play and how easy it is to live without pain and fear…
Essence reminded me all that. Thank you!' |
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Elena Nikolova
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| 'The Essence course has been a journey of a lifetime for me. Trough the help and support I got I am now more in charge of my life, I have a better connection with my partner and family and I have much brighter perspectives of the future. Truly an amazing experience.' |
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Tsvetan Vassilev
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| 'Essence Courses have marked a "before and after" in my life. From total lost, confusion and years of depression to better clarity, light heartedness, hope and specially empowerment. There are no words to describe it. I came out of the Essence Advance Course thinking that EVERYONE IN THE WORLD should do the course and that it would be a far better and different world if they do. Now after 5 years of completing the course, with more perspective and having done similar courses both in the UK and abroad, I still do!' |
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Gabriela Awad-Burgos
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| 'I attended the Essence Foundation programme in October 2009. WOW - I have found that I am ok being me, actually I love being me. I assess new situations differently, and have learnt what to let go, what to let be and what to let in. I am kind to myself and kind to those around me, we all have our own baggage, and realise not everyone has been fortunate to experience what I have, so be compassionate with others...their journey can be tough! I am lighter, brighter and look forward to my future. I am very blessed to have this experience, as I know now how to access my own behaviour, which previously I would blame others. I have taken control of my life. Thanks Essence, and good luck to all those other wonderful people you will help' |
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Melanie McLoughlin
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| 'Essence was the place I feel my growth started: I've had my own specific reasons to do a few other workshops since, but Essence was the first workshop I did and I'm sure its the very best way to start - I always recommend it to anyone who is thinking of personal development or of first attending a workshop. Growing out of Menis' heartfelt skills of facilitation, the way the group becomes united by its humanity and they way its focus and power amplifies each members shared experiences is unforgettable. And the single understanding that it gave me, which has taken me forward, is that every experience in life - including all the hard ones - is a gift to be seen and used for change and growth. It also opened my eyes to the transformative power of just accepting myself and being kind to myself. Thank you.' |
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Dick Neale
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| 'Essence helped change my life' |
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Ben Brophy
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| 'The course for me was absolutely magical - so many beautiful reminders
of the magic that exists in this life' |
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Anonymous
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| 'Menis has a rare depth of perception, powers of rapport and the intuitive capacity to uncover the roots of people's issues with sensitivity, wisdom and care, facilitating deep and lasting healing. This frees the individual's essence, enabling them to contribute fully in their world and to fulfil their potential like never before.' |
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Siobhan Soraghan
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'`Essence` opened up doors that had been closed for a long time.I was just `getting on` with a difficult life, having had a catalogue of hurt from the age of 16yrs, onwards.
The `Foundation` course rang bells in my head, the `Advanced` course, banged a `Gong`! well, that was the volume of it! the process unfolded with so much love and genuine support, care and unity within the group.' |
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Tia Penfold
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'Honestly said i did not have a clue what was going to happen, i knew it could be emotional but for me it was like a volcano with emotions and extraordinary experiences. When on Monday I went to work i had the feeling that at least two years have past from the real life outside.
From my heart i want to thank you for organising the seminar, and to Menis who is an extraordinary person and so professional. I don't want to sound excessive but I am not sure if someone else could touch our deepest feelings in such a fine way, touching ourr souls. I am grateful to him so much.' |
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Elena
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'Dear Menis,
How are you?? It is Huia here - you probably have so many people but Essence Aug 2006.
I have now returned to NZ after 9 years away.
I have attracted into my life that wonderful partner that I was always hoping for and am now 4 months pregnant.
This all happened so easily about 3 weeks after Essence but I am convinced I had not done the courses this feeling of completeness will have happened much further down the line .. if possibly at all.
I thank u I thank u I thank u for all your wonderful work.
What I am now annoyed about is that (I am now a Naturopath & Herbalist, also teaching Yoga and doing massage treatments) you are not here in NZ. I have seen a few clients and all I can think is ..... cripes, they need to do Essence and clear all that shit from their lives before I do my work on them. Then I'll get great results.
What do u recommend ... of course I will try and send them to London
but you are really the one I trust and I'm just not sure if there is anyone else like you who I could refer people to here??
Sending you so much love across the miles of the world
Huia xoxxo' |
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Huia Crosby
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| "hm, I see some familiar faces; looks like this is the foundation course I attended... Could it be only 4 years ago?! It seems to me that it was soo long ago - so many things happened since then, my life has changed! Thank you Menis! Thanks to the team and all the participants too! I feel so grateful for that experience! :)' |
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Anna Zlatarova
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| 'I have attended the 1st level of Essence Courses.In few words, it helped me to find the way to my innerself,as before that it seemed to me that I have lost the route to it and there was no map. I found out that I can love and respect myself, and that when I am doing it, then this love radiates from me and reaches and inspires other people.At this moment my dreams become reality. And this is possible for everyone, just imagine that 'dreams'' are like birds, some of them fly lower, others fly higher and all that you have to do is just stretch your hands and catch one. You may face some difficulties (I learnt at the course that this is an evidence that the chosen path is the correct one). Now I am accepting difficulties in everyday life as a challenge, a kind of adventure and opportunity to gather more experience. That is why I recommend everyone to share the magic of Essence.' |
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Sonia Pandelieva
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'Dear Menis,
would like to share with you my results from the Essence Foundation Course I attended on 10-14 july 2009 in Sofia. This seminar was the break through event in my life. I feel like I woke up from a bad dream and began to dream consciously my life. Few months later I can say that I am constantly happy and in harmony with my family and surrounding. I have totally changed my mindset and attracted a new lifestyle, job, friends , experiences and opportunities.Everything is possible! I believe! I have a totally new understanding of life and the Universe. Now I get clear messages and so much insight when tap into the unknown. I feel so confident and balanced that I am radiating my positive attitude everywhere. I start every new day with thankfullnes for this new life. I have a vision of my purpose in life and that makes me so enthusiastic that nothing else matters. There is so much to share in this flow but I think you know what I am talking about.
The most amazing experience for me was the celebration of the Essence Foundation Fifth Anniversary . When I got home after the event I felt totally changed. I repeated my affirmation - Christian Larson's Optimist Creed and knew I was manifesting it! Then something extraordinary happened ...first I felt a great inflow of joy and positive emotion ... the room became brigher and brighter and then I received the Universal energy . Three words were repeated to me thousand times while this spring of energy flowed into me through every single cell of my body: LIGHT, PEACE, LOVE- this was the message from the Universe. I saw the Light and felt it.I stayed receiving for about two hours.Since that moment everything changed. I realized I have a mission in life and lessons to learn. Now I can see people are creating doors in the plain out of nothing and waiting to pass through these non-existent doors. I realized the hardest door to pass is in ourselves - the ego. Now I feel my comfort zone is growing bigger and bigger every day. I noticed that many fears disappeared. I feel true love for everything and everybody and it's the greatest feeling ever. I can see i have so much to give to the world.This separate "me" is the limitation because we are all one. This was so hard to be realized.
This is a great leap for me as I read my first self-help book- John Kehoe's 'Mind Power' 5 months ago and I have never before been interested in psychology, relgion, meditation or any other kind of self knowledge. I study civil engineering and the last four years I have been reding only technical literature and living in negative surrounding. I didn't know anybody who had attended the Essence Courses before and hadn't read any feedback about it. I came trusting my intuiton and knowng deeply it was the right thing to do at the right time. I had no expectations. The information and exercises were totally new to me.I am so glad now I started this journey. I am getting deeper and deeper every day . Rereading 'the Black Book'
http://www.theblackbook.eu/book/ebook_eng.pdf helped me clear my mind and life from the negative thought models and see bright light.
I started going to Indigo School few weeks ago and now everything makes sense. I learned how to help and cure people using this indigo energy . I learned how to find my inner peace when I am not in peace. I see SO bright future for the world.
I am writing this letter to you only to share my greatfullness about the event that changed my life. Thanks for BEING , Menis! Thank you SO much! The flow you are giving changes the world. I am 22 years old now and don't have much experience in this New World. Any advice from you will be useful as well as recommended literature.
Greetings from Bulgaria with the video for the National Campaign 'I Believe in Goodness' :
http://www.azviarvam.net/
With Light, Peace and Love |
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Ralitsa Rumenova
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'Dear Mr. Menis Yousry,
Christmas is coming up ;) I am sitting down to write you a letter before everybody else ;)
Wanted to say Thank You & keep up the good work !
I attended your Essence class 1 in Bulgaria back in June.
After a heavy break up with my partner, left without any belief and hope, angry at my dad for never being there. Blaming him for setting a pattern for everybody else to leave me as he did when I was a child.
Today - 6 months later things are different. I am sure that meeting you had an impact on my point of view - leading to : putting an effort to change it and act accordingly.
My life has not changed distractingly. But I am willing and able to be friends both with my dad and the man who left me. That game of "Voting Black" in life is much heavier than on the course - but surely more fulfilling.
You noticed I was a proud and shy person with a potential for stand up comedy ;) Nobody ever knew I was shy. People laugh when I tell them that you were the first one to figure me out ;) Well I am working on those things as well. Signed up for acting classes. Set the pride in the closet for special occasions - so it will not stop me forgiving myself and the people around me. The shyness is in the waste bin - otherwise I would have never sat down to write you this long letter.
Once again : Thank You!
Helping people think and motivating them to locate the three main sources of Hope , Belief and Love - well what more could a good man do?! ;)
All the best whishes for the upcoming holidays and future achievements!
Sincerely Yours' |
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Vera Dramova
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| 'I have attended the 1st level of Essence Courses.In few words, it helped me to find the way to my innerself,as before that it seemed to me that I have lost the route to it and there was no map. I found out that I can love and respect myself, and that when I am doing it, then this love radiates from me and reaches and inspires other people.At this moment my dreams become reality. And this is possible for everyone, just imagine that 'dreams'' are like birds, some of them fly lower, others fly higher and all that you have to do is just stretch your hands and catch one. You may face some difficulties (I learnt at the course that this is an evidence that the chosen path is the correct one). Now I am accepting difficulties in everyday life as a challenge, a kind of adventure and opportunity to gather more experience. That is why I recommend everyone to share the magic of Essence.' |
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Sonia Pandelieva
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'Hello to everyone of the November 2005 Foundation Course.
My passion is honest and meaningful communicatiion with other people. The e-group has presented me with an opportunity to communicate with you my afterthoughts regarding our encounters in November. So with a deep breath, here goes. First I must use the M word. Menis, you have been blessed with many gifts. Thankfully you share them as much as you are able, with as many people as you are able. Your most important gifts are those of compassion and kindness. In times of suffering sometimes these are all we have left to give. To be unable to show compassion and kindness at such times I have found to be the saddest cruelty. On your Course in November I did feel that everyone received according to their needs. An amazing achievement and very satisfying to witness. I did not have to go home upset that myself or any one else had not been treated fairly, or had not received the appropriate understanding and support. Your ability to share with us your own shortcomings and oddities of character, was most welcome. Saviing you from being showered with custard pies, for appearing too self-righteous or too clever for your own good. Menis, your gift of understanding in relation to human nature is astonishing to observe. The Essence Foundation can only go from strength to strength with you and associates like you at its centre.
What about the management of the Course?
Perfect. Thank you Sukhy for being the best ever Manager. The fact that everything ran so smoothly, meant that there was a lot of hard work going on in the background. Those who assisted were as dedicated to our well being and comfort as Menis and Sukhy. Thank you to every one involved your caring and sensitive contributions were totally appreciated.
How could the Course be improved?
There is just one addition that would make the Course more rewarding. That is if you Menis, would make a recording of the meditations. As your voice is ideal for this, very gentle and calming. I know other group members asked you about this in November, and you said you had thought about doing this. I have purchased several such tapes, only to end up throwing them in the bin. The voices have been so painfully boring and monotonous as to have the opposite desired effect.
What did I learn?
So many many things. Thank you to everyone who shared. I didn't realise I would learn so much through everyone else sharing their feelings. It soon became apparent that mainly those occasions that affected me the most, were the very issues that I needed to look at.
The sharing process was illuminating in so many ways, but essentially for me it highlighted our common humanity. When I thought, what on earth is the matter with that person, they have every reason to feel good about themselves - I thought again, well I can apply that to myself. I'm not such a bad person after all. The exercise What do you want? proved important to me. I found myself evading the question with humour and triviality. My last partner was persistent, "What do you want?" I found myself almost choking, unable to say or think anything at all. Then a quiet voice from the back of my mind said - "You don't deserve it." This was quite a shock to me. This is one of the reasons I have given myself a special christmas present. I am going to sign up for the Advanced Course in the new year, because I definitely deserve to be there. In these weeks following the Course I have experienced feelings of renewed inner strength and confidence. I am feeling more positive about my future, and believe I will overcome many fears. And that my horizons will be far reaching at last. To summarise: The Essence Foundation Course through its many experiences, has provided me with an emotional oasis, a place that I can return to for comfort and strength. A precious gift indeed. I look forward to meeting many of you again in April next year.
Merry Christmas wishes to everyone and ...
Let me whisper in your ear
My message for the bright new year "Look after yourselves and be brave."
With love and gratitude' |
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Janet Shelley
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| 'In the 1990's I completed part 1, 2, 3 and Leadership. I have also assisted a few times. This was a tremendous experience both in consolidating all my experiences in Essence and in offering Service. Involvement with Essence has enabled me to make peace with myself and work through the inherited memories from my parents that had affected my life deeply. Through my new "peace" Essence has helped to create the opportunity to change my disabled daughters life so that she is better able to separate from me.' |
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Linda Edwards
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'Hello! Participated in the seminar in Varna and the only thing I can say - a huge thank you! I will never forget the Sunday morning when I woke up with a big smile and insight to the game with a stick! I was just smiling and speechless in amazement!
Come back in Varna, many people we need you' |
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Anastasq Kostadinova
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'Essence Advance Course 25th - 29th Nov 2010: 'What an amazing weekend I will cherish for the rest of my life, at 2.37pm today Monday I spent 20 minutes in my back garden, clearing 10 inches of snow to stand on grass in my bare feet doing my affirmation. Absolutley marvellous! I want to thank Manis with whole of my heart for his connection, compassion and the gift he as shared with the group over the course. It's been a painfully beautiful and heart warming experience, so many open souls together as one, sharing an amazing experience, so true, real and magical. Essence is the key to life, potential and purpose in the world,
Much love and peace' |
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Carl
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