Hosted Chat
The hosted chat is hosted by Dr. Margaret or an Inner Bonding facilitator. Often a subject, such as relationships, addictions, boundaries, or parenting is chosen for the topic. Other times, it is open to any discussion.
Times: The times posted are all Pacific Time.
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Daily Inspiration
What do you do when you are feeling badly - feeling anxious, hurt, jealous, angry? Do you blame someone else, making others responsible for your feelings? Do you shut down, numb out, use substances or processes to not feel? Instead, try opening to learning about what you are doing or not doing, or what you are telling yourself that is causing you to feel badly. Your upset feelings are a signal that there is some way in which you are not taking care of yourself.
By Dr. Margaret Paul
"I find it so difficult to give feedback on the intensive, on this incredibly complex experience. The only thing I know is that ever since I have come back, I feel so much better. I was afraid that all this "magic" wouldn't work in the daily reality, but it does. It seems that a ton of weight has been taken off my shoulders, both metaphorically and literally: The tensions in my shoulders are gone. Life is fun again and I can appreciate every little moment (ok, almost every little moment). And even my environment (work and friends) notices this change, this new-found joy. What is most amazing to me is that we ourselves are able to accomplish all this, "just" by being loving parents to our inner child. This is such a powerful instrument. And the greatest gift that I took away from this intensive is that I could reintroduce my father in my life as my spiritual guidance. What I liked particularly is the safe environment (not to speak of this wonderful place in the desert); being guided on this quest of your inner child so lovingly by Margie and her team as well as through the work and the compassion of the fellow participants." Los Angeles, May, 2000
Christine Meusburger
"This workshop has been an enlightening experience for me. Inner Bonding has taught me to be compassionate with myself and the people who are important to me. I am grateful for the learning and for sharing my experience with a very special group of individuals." Santa Fe Intensive, 10/06
Ted Tobias
"The experience has been truly life changing at a core level. I feel like I finally understand myself and where all of my problems stem from. Getting to the root of the problem and knowing how to help myself is so empowering. It’s such a better way to live by learning to take care of yourself and to realize that you only have control over yourself. Learning the tools of Inner Bonding gives you freedom to be happy and to love deeply! My life will be forever changed and I am so grateful for Margaret’s wisdom." 10/2018
Suzy Robertson
"The Inner Bonding process has been a journey of highs and lows, and highs againand through this process I can say that I know Love - for the first time in this life of mine, I know the truth about giving and receiving Love. It is an experiential process like no other!" Santa Barbara Intensive, 12/05
Linda Selvage
"It was a wonderful experience. I learned so very much and believe that what people learn here can radically change the rest of their lives. This is only the beginning to an incredible new life for me. Sharing this experience with me were others searching for answers and a pathway to make the rest of their lives the best years of their lives (and we will!)" Santa Barbara Intensive, 12/05
Kathy I. Norman, Ph.D.
The most outstanding moment for me in the intensive was when I saw [a member of the intensive] as a one and a half year old, isolated from family and all that was familiar, faced with the decision of whether to live or die. And she chose life. As I understood the majesty of her decision, deep respect for her poured into me and filled me to overflowing. I was awed and honored to be in her presence.
I had similar moments with many of the others in the group. I believe that it is from that position of deep respect for a person that I can actually be a conductor of love and light from God to his child. I want to do that.
Today is Sunday, our Sabbath. We are fasting today, and I was reading in Isaiah:
Is not this the fast that I have chosen? To loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thy own flesh?...
And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noonday:
And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.
...and thou shalt be called , The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.' (Isaiah 58:6-7, 10-12 King James Version)
So, Margie, that is my name for you : Margie -The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in. I think it is a beautiful name that fits you well.
I love the new path that I dwell in. There is more light here. Thank you for the true reflection of who I am. I remember the look on your face when you told me about meeting me for the first time. It has been a great source of peace and comfort to me. Thank you."
Jill Kimball
