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"By being in a group with others learning the process, not only was I able to benefit from my own work, I also learned just as much and more from everyone participating. The intensive gave me the tools, through hard work, to give myself the greatest gifts I have ever received: connection to the Universal Energy (or Spirit); freedom from fear of being alone; discovery of my personal power; and joyous anticipation of my life's journey and lessons. I believe Inner Bonding saved me from having to be numbed out with drugs (antidepressants, etc) to get through life. It literally saved my life. I was able to heal my deepest shame (that I'm currently aware of)."
Tom Thorpe

"This has been a highly unusual experience. The communal acceptance and the facilitator's skill allowed me to do painful work which then freed my creative spirit. I have never felt so able to be myself without being judged. It resulted in high hilarity and leaps forward in growth." Ossining, NY - August 25-29, 2000
Kate Goldsborough

"During the 5-Day Intensive, I felt released from my wounded self's need to work so hard to control myself and others.  Now the Spirit flows through me, teaching me how to use my emotions as information.  As a result, I am learning to love myself and others with fewer expectations." Colorado Intensive, 6/08
Susie Keown

"The two main reasons I wanted to come to the intensive was to work on recent and past anger issues and address the shame I'm feeling about a failed marriage. At the conclusion of the workshop I feel I got even more than what I was looking for. Not only was I able to successfully resolve the above two issues but I also feel a much deeper sense of connection between my spirit guides and my inner core child. This was the greatest gift of all."
Janet Hamilton

The Inner Bonding Intensive and Dr. Margaret Paul's wisdom, attention, and love brought out things that would have taken years to uncover in traditional therapy. I am more present, in the intention to learn, and have forged a stronger connection to my higher guidance - all in 5 days! I now more readily acknowledge the many deeply painful feelings that I formerly ignored. I also recognize the varied addictive behaviors I employ to avoid those uncomfortable feelings. Ive uncovered a slew of false beliefs that were causing me grief. Importantly, I've learned that I need to acknowledge my essence (innate talents and gifts) and to insure that I make time for the things I love in my busy life. Best of all, I now have the tools to heal and comfort myself and I own the fact that only I must learn to give myself the attention, approval, acknowledgment, and love that I need. Besides all that....the other participants were kind, supportive, and loving, the retreat compound was breathtakingly beautiful, and the food was delicious, healthy, and plentiful! Hiking in the desert hills, soaking in a hot tub with a view of the mountains, viewing a full sky of constellations (for the first time in many years) were also a special part of my Inner Bonding Intensive journey in Lucerne, CA. I highly recommend the Intensive to anyone seeking a deeper sense of self love and appreciation along with a solid connection to one's spiritual guidance. I will never forget this experience! L.A. Intensive, 2/05
J.W.

"Came desperate, left happy." Santa Barbara Intensive, 11/04
Monte D. Umphress