Marieke, Amsterdam

The Relax and Restore retreat was an absolute gift to myself. I tend to armor feelings I'd rather not feel, with cliché expressions, generalizations, and out-of-bounds placements. Tendencies that are also ‘heard’ by my body but are not always serving. As part of my loving inner quest, I participated in a retreat from Ellen. It was special to experience that looking at yourself and practicing the art of allowing yourself to lead to so many profound insights. Sometimes I got through it so quickly, other times I noticed that the opening happened slowly. An unforgettable quest, with Ellen by my side. Ellen is a very attentive listener; a gentle supporter in silence, word and gesture and above all a loving and encouraging person who gives you the confidence to connect with your heart, big enough for anything there is. - Marieke