Intensive Testimonials

Reading about other's experience at Intensives can help you to decide if this is something you want to do. It can also help to allay any fears you might have about attending an Intensive. While most people are nervous when they first come, by the 2nd or 3rd day they are having a wonderful time and wishing it would go on longer!

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Testimonial
"The couples intensive is the best gift anyone can give to themselves and their spouse." Couples Intensive, Lucerne Valley, CA - 8/01 Danielle Koprowski Lombard,Illinois dkopDELETE_HERE@core.com
"I came here [to the intensive] with no knowledge of Inner Bonding and with the intent to prove it wasn't for me. I walked through the door and into the garden of Eden, and I realized that this isn't the final destiny, but the beginning of a wondrous, awesome, beautiful journey. And I am grateful." Lucerne Valley, CA - 7/01 Tina Graves,Teacher Lomita,California 310/530-7303 swampdreamsDELETE_HERE@aol.com
"I am so thankful for having the opportunity to experience this intensive. I want everyone I love to go and experience it. I've never been exposed to a group that was so supportive, loving and nonjudgmental. No where in the world can you find a more empowering process." Couples Intensive, Lucerne Valley, CA - 8/01 Cindy Marks,Financial New York,New York 212/452-3285
"I experienced a deeper connection with my authentic self, with others and with my Guidance. I learned so many useful pieces of information and tools for the journey, and I experienced immense love and support from each staff member. I am profoundly grateful for this blessed [intensive] experience and I will carry the peace, love and joy into the world." Santa Fe, NM - April 2002 Diane Wagner,RN, Reiki Master Quincy 217/224-1611 dmwagnerDELETE_HERE@adams.net
"Intensive is definitely the right word. Very, very helpful. I feel I made progress I would not otherwise have made. Thank you so much for this experience. Margie's instruction and wisdom are great and the others in the group were beautiful souls." Santa Fe, NM - April 2002 Marian Watson,Attorney/Writer Emigrant,Montana 406/333-4142 tmeadowsDELETE_HERE@direcpc.com
"This is a rare gift which Spirit has brought to us through Margie. She is a model of courage, dedication and compassion. Now, it is up to us to do our work." Santa Fe, NM - April 2002 David E. Watson,Information Technology Emigrant,Montana 406/333-4142 tmeadowsDELETE_HERE@direcpc.com
"It has been a good way to become more aware of the ways in which we operate out of the wounded self, and how to take better care of oneself and a good way to learn about oneself regarding aspects that would not normally be revealed in society or normal social contacts." Santa Fe, NM - April 2002 Eileen Hutcheson,Flower Essence Practitioner St. Louis,Missouri 314/821-0325 eileenehDELETE_HERE@aol.com
Although it is impossible to actually describe the intensive experience, I will make the following attempt. I experienced true healing of emotional and spiritual wounds, the warmth of an open loving environment, and the grace and love that is God. Prior to the intensive I was a carpenter with no hammer and no diagram. The intensive experience and Inner Bonding have given me the tools with which to build the "dream house" that is my life and access to the plans. Since the intensive I have felt like a caged bird who has been given the freedom to fly. Just as a side note, the accommodations were wonderful. The food was excellent. Lucerne Valley, Royal Way Ranch and the desert were more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. Lucerne Valley, 7/01 Danielle Koprowski,Accountant Lombard,Illinois email: dkopDELETE_HERE@core.com
"All couples who are looking for an answer, this seems to be the place to go. This has helped where everything before didn't." Couples Intensive, Lucerne Valley, CA - 8/01 Steven Shore,Owner, Retail Business New York,New York 516/829-4730 ext. 7 steveDELETE_HERE@steveandbarrys.com
"I've known the power of the practice of Inner Bonding for several years. As I've taken this journey I've found the intensive experience to be the safest and most compassionate place I could ever imagine. It is always amazing and joyous to experience deep, transformational work and to watch as others go to a deeper level of healing. I can think of no greater gift that I have ever given myself than to participate in the intensive experience. I found Santa Fe incredible. The retreat center has a wonderful serenity that contributes such a calming energy for this deep work. The closeness of a wonderful and challenging hiking trail up a nearby mountain was one of my favorite things. I often had profound experiences of clarity there." Santa Fe, New Mexico - 4/2001 Patricia Gerrish,Nurse Hazel Park 248/414-7409 rnpatti371DELETE_HERE@aol.com
"My second intensive here has been a wonderful experience. I noticed I was different from the first intensive by a large degree in that I did not feel the overwhelming need for approval. I feel I was here to work and that's what I did. The space held was extremely safe. Margie, Valerie and Colin really supported each person often through some very difficult work. I could really feel their love for us and the work. The repetition of the Six Steps really helps to start to get it in your body. The issues others worked on often related to my own issues and their work brought up mine to look at. Retreat Centre - loved it - felt comfortable - the views are magnificent, the energy is peaceful and alive - food exquisite." Santa Fe, New Mexico - 4/2001 Nancy Cronyn,Psychotherapist, RN Toronto 416/483-0993 n.cronynDELETE_HERE@sympatico.ca
"This 5-Day Intensive has been the most profound inner experience of my life! It is a very powerful process. And it really works!!! I've learned to be mindful of my feelings, aware of my resistance and compassionate to my inner child, while connecting to my Spiritual Guidance. Inner Bonding changes my life and positively affects the life of my husband and children. I highly recommend it to anyone who is open to learning." Lucerne Valley, CA Marleen Guffens,Teacher Hong Kong 852/27924419 MagelaDELETE_HERE@netvigator.com
"I came not sure of what would happen. I left feeling in my power and how to be in my power." CouplesI ntensive, Lucerne Valley, CA - 8/01 Sean Davidson,Teacher Huntington Beach,California seansharrumDELETE_HERE@aol.com
"The couples intensive helped illuminate the common dynamics (resist/control, etc.) that we experience in our relationship. I learned from everybody's work (including our own) how I can lovingly learn through conflict." Couples Intensive, Lucerne Valley, CA - 8/01 Sylvia Poareo -,Social Worker Huntington Beach,California spoareoDELETE_HERE@hotmail.com
"I find it hard to put into words, mostly because I cannot put love into words. I know now what it means to be my own best friend. What's more, I have the tools for being that friend. I'm profoundly thankful." Lucerne Valley, CA Linda Joanou,Artist Poway,California
"Absolutely mind-shattering. Inner Bonding is an incredibly powerful tool to use on the journey of life. I've had an outwardly successful life, but have felt for a long time that something was missingÖ´hat life was less than full (sometimes totally empty). I came to the Intensive hoping to find some guidance about being more fulfilled in life. What I got was so much more; real, personal connection to Spirit, Energy, the higher force that I had theoretically believed was there, but NEVER had more than a brief, experiential glance." Lucerne Valley, CA Erik Blum,Technology San Francisco,California erik_blumDELETE_HERE@yahoo.com
"Relief. Internal relief. I knew something was missing in my heart and life. A heaviness was weighing me down. I was able to discover why I was feeling aloneness, codependency, addiction and pain. Now I can allow myself to discover and enjoy the real me. The environment & love through an intimate group setting is relaxing and very comforting. My belief in a Higher Power, and guidance from Spirit is a strong rediscovered comfort." Ossining, NY - 7/01 Lisa M. Davis,Interior Designer Coronado,California 619/522-6976 ldavis02DELETE_HERE@san.rr.com
"April 3 is the day I was born. July 27, 2001 is the day I began to live! I thank the wonderful people who shared from the heart (throughout this intensive). I started the intensive with tremendous turmoil mixed with an inability to get in touch with my true feelings. I'm leaving these 5 days with a glowing feeling inside. It shines bright from the love I feel for my core essence and from the hope I have for my future based on the "tools" I've been provided. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Margie, Patti, Nancy, Bob and my fellow intensive attendees." Ossining, NY - 7/01 Erika,Marketing Director Philadelphia,Pennsylvania
"I came to find a process to connect with & develop a spiritual process. I was very impressed with the simplicity and profundity of what we did. The process was not mystified and very accessible. I also found the sharing of other tools and techniques to be very generous ad useful. The tapping energy process was absolutely healing." Ossining, NY - 7/01 Tanya Marquette,Bldg. Proj. Consult./Homeopath New Paltz tamarqueDELETE_HERE@frontiernet.net
"I found the Intensive to be a focused, safe and intentional space where I was able to work on issues current in my life and receive insight and support and expert coaching in creating new ways of being with myself with Spirit and with others." Couples Intensive, Lucerne Valley, CA - 8/01 Tom Pemberton,Massage Entrepreneur Washington,Massachusetts 413/655-0102 btlcmDELETE_HERE@aol.com
"The Intensive experience brought home the reality that we are all responsible for our feelings. In a couple, it's so easy to blame and not realize that it's the inner child that's needing attention. I am grateful to have witnessed 5 other couples work on similar issues as my husband and I. So much thanks to Margie, Nancy and Bob. I'm certain we will return!" Couples Intensive, Lucerne Valley, CA - 8/01 Nancy Swisher,Counselor, Writer Washington,Massachusetts 413/655-0102
"There is no more succinct way for me to describe my experience with Inner Bonding, than to quote from the song, Amazing Grace: 'I was blind, but now I see.'" Lucerne Valley, CA - 11/2000 Rick Fria,Construction Management Seattle,Washington 425/641-9295 FriaDELETE_HERE@ricochet.net
"It has been my second intensive. I can not say with words how the whole Inner Bonding process has affected my life. For the first time in my life I'm feeling hopeful. I feel that there is a way out and that it is in my hands. I deeply thank God for bringing me here, for the people, for the space, for the assistants and for Margaret Paul. And I thank my Inner Kid for forgiving me and still loving me. Thank you all." Lucerne Valley, CA - 11/2000 Pedro Alvarez,Marketing Consultant 011-34-956-25-24-51 PedromDELETE_HERE@cadizweb.com
"I came with the intention of being open to learn and I was highly rewarded. I have new insights into who I am, what I need and, with Margie's help, how to get it all! The group experience added to the effectiveness as we all worked and openly exchanged our thoughts, feelings and experiences. This was a really safe place to explore my demons and realize the beauty of who I really am." COUPLES Intensive - Lucerne Valley, CA - October 2000 Mark Lininger,Financial Services Los Angeles,California 310/915-0559
"These 5 days have been an immersion in exploration and love. An opportunity to integrate a healthy approach to learning to care for ourselves in a spiritual way into our daily lives. Remarkably effective - The benefits of learning from the group - catapult our individual experiences - exciting, inspiring COUPLES Intensive - Lucerne Valley, CA - October 2000 Sharon Lapid,Retired Businesswoman Coronado,California 619/435-2046 sharonDELETE_HERE@slapid.com
"The intensive was a wonderful experience for me of loving exploration. One of the most important things I learned about was how I give up my personal power in various ways through pulling, making someone responsible for my own acceptance and love towards myself, and for the healing of my [inner] children's wounds." COUPLES Intensive - Lucerne Valley, CA - October 2000 Catherine Sacre,Program Manager Seattle,Washington 206/378-0154 CsacreDELETE_HERE@becu.org
"Another step in the ladder of growth. It has given me a handle on working with my resistance that has been a pervasive part of my old self. I am truly grateful to you, Kevin and Lindsay for your work." COUPLES Intensive - Lucerne Valley, CA - October 2000 Carl Spetzler,Management Consultant Portola Valley,CA
"An excellent tool for breaking the pattern and destructiveness of addiction. In a 5-day period, Inner Bonding helped to heal the wounds that my 17+ years of 12-step recovery haven't reached. There is surely more healing to be done, but I am so hopeful. The process is very thorough. It really works. You'll be so grateful to have tried it." Davison, MI - September 2000 Melanie Morris Sawyer,Land Manager Denver,Colorado 303/751-5817 melanieDELETE_HERE@morris-sawyer.com
"Amazing, Amazing! I found an unequaled connection to everyone here, and more importantly, to myself. Thank you so much, Margie. Loved the center! Santa Fe, New Mexico - 4/2001 Kacie Stetson,Writer Santa Monica,California 310/395-3246 blissnjewellDELETE_HERE@earthlink.net
"Very safe, loving, nurturing and eye-opening. The experience of each and every person somehow hit home. I will treasure this experience always!" Santa Fe, New Mexico - 4/2001 Carol Day,Real Estate Broker Santa Fe,New Mexico 800/775-5550 x331 suniebuniedayDELETE_HERE@aol.com
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A Testimonial

"Dr. Paul's illuminating new book, DO I HAVE TO GIVE UP ME TO BE LOVED BY GOD? looks at the disconnection we feel within and with others as a result of (in the broadest sense) "spiritual abuse" that we have suffered. As Dr. Paul says, "Giving children anything other than love and compassion is spiritual abuse because all unloving behavior toward children creates an ongoing problem in their relationship with God. Any behavior that teaches children that they must be different (smarter, more polite, more obedient) in order to be loved [emphasis mine] by God -- or by their parents -- is spiritual abuse. Any behavior by an adult which disconnects a child from God is spiritual abuse. And any behavior that undermines a child's belief in God as an infinite source of love and compassion and wisdom that is always available to that child is spiritual abuse" (p.18). I particularly liked learning more about the false beliefs we have about God and our relationship with whatever term we each use to name our Higher Power. The Inner Bonding definition of loving intrigues me: Loving behavior is that which contributes to our own and others spiritual and emotional growth. Often, what looks loving is just codependent, and in our addictive society, much confusion results when we act out the belief that if others really loved us, they would do what we want. If you read this book, you will learn about a new way of looking at behavior -- not in terms of judgment (a major controlling device of many religions) -- but in terms of the good reasons that parts of us have for our behavior. Life, according to Dr. Paul, is a journey about learning and loving for everyone, not about hellfire and damnation and the chosen. I know that just about every person on a journey thinks that s/he has just the right tools and resources for healing and personal empowerment, but in my experience there are few, if any, approaches and processes that are as encompassing, simple yet profound, practical, and portable as the Inner Bonding process. DO I HAVE TO GIVE UP ME TO BE LOVED BY GOD? builds on Dr. Paul'sother 6 books that have so much to teach about one's relationship with self, others, and Spirit. Yes, there are many books and people and therapies and techniques out there promising us love, success, happiness, etc., but my whole world -- self, family, friends, career, spirituality -- is different because one of Dr. Paul's books literally dropped in my path 8 years ago. We live in times that are often filled with much conflict and pain, but also have so much potential for soul growth with new ways of learning to bring the best of ourselves to ourselves, to others, to the planet. Margaret Paul's work is a powerful tool for transformation. You owe it to yourself to read this book!

Nancy Weston,Inner Bonding Facilitator
Danbury