None had previous meditation experience – it is not necessary!
All completed the 4 part programme!
Carole Mc Nulty – Blackburn 31.5.16
Before I began Soul 2 Sole’s 4 part Meditation Healing Programme, I felt totally lost, as though I was down a muddy pit. In the past I looked forward to the end of the day, willing night-time to come around so that I could go back to bed. Although once there I couldn’t sleep due to anxiety, but I just wanted the day to be over.
My biggest problem then was a lack of hope and I couldn’t find a way out of it. It is hard to find hope again when you feel trapped in your life and the future looks bleak. I felt like I had nothing going for me and had no fight left in me.
During the 4 part programme the high for me was finding that I did have hope after all. My struggles to find hope were influencing my meditation in Hope House, yet Pamela taught me how to persevere by breaking the meditation into its component parts so that I took small steps through the meditation. This was my resistance to hope within me!
I still had the strength to get through things, but I needed to see my strengths highlighted, that there was more to me. The biggest indicator of this was, The Desert Island Meditation, that being alone on a desert island I had no fear, this meditation helped me put everything into perspective; that I was back in touch with me.
I had my feelings mixed up in others, my personality had become embroiled in others and Soul 2 Sole’s programme helped me to understand this.
Following the programme I feel a lot stronger both mentally and physically, I am positive and calmer, not reacting negatively to others and so my relationships have improved. I am looking after myself as I used to neglect myself previously.
My sleep has improved and I wake looking forward to the day, in fact there are not enough hours in the day, as I’m getting so much more done. I pace myself better and get everything done. My days are more productive, where once I would sit and think about things. I still get blips of depressive thoughts, but now I don’t get hooked into them.
It feels like such a long time ago that I was depressed, yet it is less than 12 months!
I’m still unsure of my path and where I am going, none of my circumstances have changed, but I have changed, I am enthusiastic and enjoying life. Life is good!
Paul – Gt Harwood
From diagnosis of clinical depression, life was a constant battle, my self-esteem was nil and this could have quite easily destroyed my life. It is the worst feeling in the world, I was lonely, isolated, frightened and apprehensive, a lost soul in a barren land; in despair with no feelings, empty with no love.
Then meditation began to make my life more bearable, my depression was lifted by 60% as my hopes rose by 80% – I started to love myself and enjoy life, although still living with the pressure and triggers to my depression. With a vast increase in awareness, I have hope for my future, although I don’t know where I am going – what will be will be!
I am not the person who I was – I found my soul!
Soul 2 Sole healing meditations was the way forward – I can relax and strip away the layers of stress in a hectic lifestyle. I make time for myself; just 5 minutes can make the world of difference. Putting further practice in place is empowering and strengthening; I am proud and privileged to have such beautiful meditations.
I came out the other side as meditation changed my life.
At the end of 8 weeks I feel unburdened, enlightened, fresh, strong and vibrant. I have massive hope for the future and will not go back – meditation saved my life. It gave me something to live for. I am now content and happier. Life is not a bed of roses – but I have the skills to deal with things, as I can detach from them. If I can’t always sort out a particular problem – I set it aside till I can deal with it.
I have got purpose again, I came out of a long dark tunnel and at the end was a beautiful light. There is no point going into the tunnel and then turning back – keep going till you get out the other side. It is a journey – you don’t get on a bus/train/car and get out; you go all the way, seeing the journey through – it is like being born again.
Nobody gives you something worth having for nothing. Put the effort in. Believe
Gwynneth – Whalley
In 2009 I had cancer and became seriously depressed. A friend told me about her success with Soul 2 Sole, healing her depression. At that time I was stressed and anxious, worried about my family and life situations, irritable, impatient, lonely and tearful. So much so that I had tension pain in my arms, legs and back.
I felt lost, wanting to recover and yet afraid my feelings were so ingrained – it was hopeless. With such low self-belief I was overwhelmed with sadness and therefore not wanting to see people.
I wanted to be free of depression and the medication I was taking!
So after the 6 week Gateway course, I was pleased the meditations helped me cope with stressful situations and keep me calmer and therefore sleeping better too! My depression had eased and I was generally feeling better. I would use breathing meditations daily and chakra meditations 2 – 3 times a week. I felt stronger and more confident following Soul Lights course. I found it easier to make decisions and follow my career path. After the Soul Healing course I had a depth of understanding to heal and grow, calm and confident, feeling great! The Doorway Through Depression course, alleviated my depression; I broke free of depression, I am ok now, I like myself. Pamela explained the process, guiding me through, supporting me with constructive feedback – to explore myself!
Pamela is a truly skilled and caring practitioner; thank you Pamela for your time and devotion.
I no longer take any medication!
Mandy Buchanan – Rishton
When I came to Soul 2 Sole Open Night, I was stressed and depressed, moody with negative thinking, tearful and lonely with grief. I was also anxious and worried about my future. I wanted to feel calmer happier and more confident by believing in myself! But I was lost, empty, confused and stuck down a black hole; I didn’t know how to change. From the Gateway course I found inner peace, which helped me to relax and sleep better. I worried less and so was less stressed and depressed. Even my fiancé noticed how less panicky I was! I had Reiki session 121 combined with Soul Healing for the grief I had felt for 3 years, this helped a lot! After the Soul Lights course I felt generally uplifted and more confident about life and myself. I recognised my own spiritual growth as I worried less than previously! The meditation process was getting easier for me and I was by this time meditating regularly; a different and good chapter in my life had begun.
I thank Pamela from the bottom of my heart as I came through the Doorway of Depression. The service she offers is 100% and worth every penny, because I have come such a long way. I can see the light as I have changed my life completely. I am a lot better and am not the person I was 12 months ago. The work you do Pam is incredible, you do an amazing job!
Mary – Clitheroe
I saw Pamela 121 needing help with my depression as I lost my job. I felt like I’d lost my life and was useless. I felt wretched, lonely and cried lots. But as true to form – old patterns – I soldiered on, surrounded by my dark and gloomy cloud of depression. Then coincidently I met Pamela, she taught me how to see my depression in a whole new light with all its different features. She made it all seem manageable – where not only could I cope – but help myself too. She taught me a series of healing meditations and a process to use with the different aspects of my now receding depression. Now whenever I am upset I use meditation to resolve my situation. I still have odd depressive days – but I am now able to recognise what’s going on – to then make time to do my healing. I use Soul 2 Sole’s – Inner Circle for guidance and help if I get stuck, or make a 121 booking. Pamela has shown me how to change my life – by changing my feelings and thoughts to those that preserve my wellbeing; using the spiritual practice of meditation. I use all 3 of Soul 2 Sole’s CD’s to practice at home; keeping me well and ensuring a good nights sleep. Pamela is a professional, with knowledge and experience; she will guide and honour you through your feelings and healing. Our meeting was meant to be. A miracle I feel, because I no longer take any depressive medication!
Dianne Etchells – Clitheroe
Many people, when they hear the word meditation, will think something on the lines of “Hippy mumbo-jumbo” or “Buddhist religion.” If you are one of these then it’s time to change your thinking. In creating Soul 2 Sole, Pamela has brought together eastern philosophies and western cognitive techniques and therapies and produced a series of self-help, self-healing courses that can fit in with anybody’s lifestyle and belief system and it works! As an Atheist, I am probably more sceptical about such teachings than most. However, when I first heard about Soul 2 Sole I was severely depressed and had been for a number of years. I was on high dosage antidepressants and had tried all the therapies and counselling that the NHS had to offer as well as some independent counselling and courses but, although all these methods seemed to have helped to some extent, nothing ever seemed to have reached deep enough to have lasting effect. I was beginning to lose hope that I would never feel any better. I decided to give Soul 2 Sole a try, believing that if nothing else I might learn how to relax. I’m so glad I did because the results have been amazing. I feel that in signing up to Soul 2 Sole I made a great investment in my own future; money well spent. Pamela’s enthusiasm and conviction in her teachings make learning and practising the techniques an absolute pleasure and the support she offers throughout the course and after is invaluable. Whatever your reasons for seeking help, I recommend you to sign up, turn up, relax and enjoy!
6 week review – I feel fine; having reduced my medication again, in my situation 12 months ago I would have been a hopeless wreck! I can switch off and now do not react the way I once did in life. There are some features of depression I will continue to work on to reduce their intensity; otherwise I feel pretty good.
Jeanette – Clitheroe
When I began this course I felt quite depressed, not sleeping too well – emotionally anxious, angry and intolerant. My concentration could be poor and I easily lost focus, where my motivation then suffered, because I felt so “spaced out.” My speech then slowed because I was thinking so hard to keep up and concentrate in conversations. Tired I found making decisions hard to do. Low in mood, my appetite increased so I put on weight! With ALL of this I felt tension in my neck and shoulders; I just wanted some joy in my life and to feel well.
In the space of eight weeks on the “Doorway Through Depression” course, the meditations focussed on hope, it was excellent. This is the only thing that has worked for me; I have tried many different therapies’ previously, but this “makes sense.” Pamela makes what appears to be a “mysterious” subject into plain language. So much so that I feel peacefully calm and detached. I have a feeling of “wellness”. As I have come out the other side.
6 week review – At the moment I am excited about what is possible in life; it’s dawning on me and I believe it; I have an excitement about my future. I can do lots of things and feel excited about how I could change my life if I wanted to. I have stopped my medication.
Michelle – Accrington
I have been depressed for quite some time now, since my early 20’s and hit a head when I was 32ish! I never seemed to “switch off.” I took the world on and put every one else first. I was so tired and was constantly sleeping, also to add to it, my back and neck ached most of the time. My concentration was slowing down, together with my memory and motivation. Emotionally I was anxious and intolerant of myself and others, so much so I was crying lots; everything in life seemed such a challenge. As a result I felt worthless because nothing was getting better; I was stuck in depression, with no enthusiasm for life. It’s like I was in a long tunnel, the nearer I got to the end, the glimmer of any light and hope of getting out of the tunnel – it got longer!
6 week review – Whilst there are things that I cannot change in others, I have become more laid back and let things go over my head more. This has been gained through my 3 favourite meditations; Hope House, Paint Pots and life observations in detachment.
The Doorway Through Depression course was fantastic, just what was required, meeting other like-minded people, I didn’t feel so alone. During the course I had a “life experience” that previously I would have remained stuck in; depressed and hopeless. But I moved through the feelings and could recognise how others are the same as me and I can move on too! Without coming on this course I would not have got through this experience as well as I have! I have now discovered the cause of my feelings and am now able to do something about them, deal with them – to heal! There is hope and light at the end of the tunnel, I can see it! I am looking to see what’s out there, I am looking towards the future.
Rachel – Altham/Clayton
I have been depressed for the last 2-3 years; I couldn’t concentrate on positive thoughts as I think about how negative my life was, stuck in a rut of how in life nothing gets better. I found my concentration was poor as I was angry and guilty about being this way. I couldn’t think straight as I felt hostile or would then be sad and tearful. Nothing was good anymore! To make matters even worse I started with sciatica, the pain wears you down and I feel so apathetic. But then a friend of mine who had been to some of Soul 2 Sole’s classes, told me about a course to help people specifically with depression. I wanted to get off my medication and be happy again, to be more proactive in managing my depression, so I signed up! (At present, I have reduced my medication by a third and I do feel that this is due to the recent meditation course – Doorway Through Depression. It was good to meet other people whilst learning new skills. The course was excellent, down to earth, with clear and concise information, always accompanied by handouts and email contact. I now have a very strong sense of hope, where I feel that although I was stuck in a rut it no longer matters. I take each day as it comes and have a “feeling” that I will know what / when I need to climb out of the rut and onto my next pastime / job/ place in life etc. What will be will be!
6 week review – following this course completion I feel fantastic. I have reduced my medication once again – feeling more like I did before depression. I am more accepting in how I see myself, I see myself as others see me – out of the box – detached. I am determined not to go back as I have the skills to go on and can always do another course with Soul 2 Sole. I feel a better person having been through this.