
TESTIMONIALS
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I cannot adequately express by written words alone the fullness and gratitude that fill me as I continue to know and integrate the Truth that has come to me through the vehicle of Enlightenment Intensives.
Sarah
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What a complete transformation has happened to me in the three years I have been participating on Enlightenment Intensives. Really - from wishing life would end to now being fully self expressive and passionate about every aspect of life.
Stuart
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This was my first Enlightenment Intensive Barry and Emma held the space really well. There was a lot of deep and authentic content being voiced in the dyads and so holding the integrity of the space is vital. As a participant I was very reassured by the safety of the space to hold my truth. Care and attention to detail: full marks!
Ayesha
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I have had my world turned inside out and upside down by truth. I have always wanted truth and this process blows me away. I can think of nothing else that has set me so totally free.
Amala
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Amazing. Extremely difficult. I got a clearer sense than ever before of who I am, what I am going to do, what I need to do and the path to take. It reinvigorated me. One of the best experiences of my life. Fantastically well run and supported all round.
Nicholas
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Absolutely fantastic! It provided far more than I was expecting. I have a clear personal mandate for the next year and also feel as though Intensves should be an integral part of my life! Words cannot express my thanks to you both.
Guy
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Life changing. You were all amazingly selfless which is humbling to witness. Thinking about it has just made me feel love and realise that I am love, which has made me cry (again). It is an incredible service you do people in giving Enlightenment Intensives. Thank you so much.
Stevie
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Life-changing. Gobsmacking. Confirming ⎯ in a way I never expected to happen ⎯ the existence of something divine and bigger than all of us, a force. I now know this to be true. And that the Absolute Truth is jaw-droopingly, eye-wideningly extraordinary, and will change everything about how I lead my life going forward. I wish such understanding of perfection, and of one's own value, to everyone.
Emily
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Mind blowing. I discovered myself several times sitting or walking with my mouth open while thinking about the thing that had just made itself clear to me. Speechless. Fantastic. My gratitude for you, dear Emma and Barry, for enabling and allowing this Intensive to take place is enormous. Thank you So much!
Astrid
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Mind-blowing! Blown out of the ways - ah, the joys of no mind. I loved being here and am grateful for this opportunity to experience myself and others. I have understood so much about me and leave with faith.
Dominique
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The experience moved in waves from physical pain, hunger, struggle and sadness and tight and closed, to calm, released, blissful and in awe at the beauty of the world, of people, and even, just once, of me.
Tina
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As a bit of an initial sceptic, I can honestly say that this has been an intense, rewarding, emotional and life-changing experience for me. The difficulties I have had all of my life in verbalizing and expressing my feelings have been overcome during the Intensive. I am hopeful and determined that I will take this into my everyday life.
Stephanie
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This was the first EI I have participated in. I was very sceptical at first and all I can say is – it was the best experience of my life. I never imagined getting this much out of it. It was eye-opening to experience so much personal growth. Emma and Barry are amazing! They always knew what to say with their expert advice. The warmth and compassion they both showed was very touching and I will never forget this experience.
Lesley
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This was exactly what I was looking for at this time in my life. The whole experience felt somewhat surreal and yet very familiar. When I think of it the image comes of a quartz crystal – transparent, structured, edgy, sharp, natural and mysterious. It was an incredibly important and significant experience of my life!
Nithya
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A space for you to truly be yourself and open up. A space where constant curiosity and openness open up doors you never knew existed. You go in with one question and leave with many answers you were not even looking for.
Tanja
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This was a tough intensive for me, but I felt the loving support and attention to detail that was skilfully applied by Barry, Emma and the team. I am deeply moved by their unwavering commitment to the flowing of truth within a well held container. I could travel deeply within myself and discover things at a more profound, satisfying and meaningful level.
Anthony
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A great invitation into openness and telling the truth, living from the truth. Everyone was allowed to be who and what they are. I am inspired by others’ passion for truth. I am so grateful to Barry and Emma and the staff for all their input into this. I was loved and welcomed at all times – a stranger and yet totally precious. The love and faith/commitment shown towards me enabled me to open in entirely new ways. It’s the attitude here I find astounding. It inspires me to uncover what’s real in all areas of my life. Thank you!
Mark
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I have a whole new perspective – that everyone is in exactly the right state and place all the time. What I now see is exactly how and why that is absolutely true, and it's such a relief. It's as if the whole jigsaw of how everyone is, has been completed. And I can now let it go and enjoy living my life, and leave everyone to live theirs. I'm immensely grateful for this understanding.
Sally
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I learned about being with the truth of who I am in each moment, the power of expressing it, and allowing it to be seen by others. Not hiding from myself. Seeing and hearing clearly my heart's desire and intention to awaken to the truth. A desire to really embrace life and to move into joy. A desire to connect and really be seen and see others, to listen to myself and others. To embrace love, compassion and gratitude.
Emma
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Using the dyad technique over and over through the weekend, I was able to cross through my self-dislike and self-admonishment, and brush up against utter beauty. The utter beauty of myself, just the way I am. And the utter beauty of the absolute truth and its transformative power. Those sound like grand words but the exquisite, extraordinary delight I felt at those moments will change my life.
Emily
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I feel more clarity about myself and life. I feel physically cleansed and spiritually nourished. I had a direct experience of truth which, though short, was a real eye-opener – simple, beyond duality, clear and precise.
Christine
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I've found that the answers to the deep meaningful questions of life are already within me, and me alone, if I dare to look within without fear and with appreciation of my inner wisdom. It has confirmed to me that I am not alone in this search process, and that the inner evolution is a never-ending flow.
Inessa
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I realised what it takes to be honest. To find the courage to reveal oneself no matter what it is. I realised the true commitment required, and felt that this grew stronger as each day passed. I learned it's important to be a good listener and how this truly helps in the sharing of yourself with another.
Maxine
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I've discovered how to surrender: by accepting what is true, in both the ordinary sense and the totally humbling divine sense. I know it is going to be difficult to surrender in ordinary life but at least I know what it is now so I have a journey to set out on.
Stevie
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As I write this now, I realise that among the very few things one can count on are the Truth and myself. These two are always present and so, so close by. An endless and immediate source of reassurance and advice.
Astrid
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I managed to let go of my mind/ego and to experience with my heart. I danced with my partners' eyes and opened my soul.
Dominique
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I realised truths, first hand. Truths that I have read in books over and over without understanding or being able to truly believe. That I am perfect, right now, just as I am, with all my neuroses etc - and so is everyone else!
Tina
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It’s made me realise that I want to live serving truth. I want my whole life to be a reflection of truth and to live in openness and compassion.
Caspar
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I have spent my previous 61 years avoiding the truth about my own feelings. I have not been open with others, particularly those close to me, and as a result have spent years feeling guilty, frustrated, and even more scared of the truth. I now feel empowered to deal with this in the future.
Stephanie
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The EI experience has shown me that if I open to the truth I can: accept the present moment; relate openly with other people; process my emotions; have confidence in the future; and not fear death.
Martyn
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We share so much more in common, not only our stories and issues but also on a deeper level. There’s also a deep sense of unity that is wonderful to see when looking into each other’s eyes.
Tanasu
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The care and attention to detail in teaching the technique was impressive. Connecting to the truth of what is happening internally is the foundation of love, spontaneity, and making life work. And that this is a lifetime practice. The journey has to be taken with attention and focus in the moment. The intensive is like filling up with petrol. I thought Emma’s openness, honesty and ability to communicate were all profoundly amazing.
Gabriel
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I experienced an intense love of others. All my fear, irritation, criticalness, simply fell away. I felt safe, at last, among others.
Chris
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There is a blessing in all things if we are open to knowing the truth that lies at its heart. Speaking and expressing the truth is truly transformative and leads me closer to my heart’s desire: closeness with others, authentic contact, self-acceptance and oneness. I experienced that death leads to life. In healing my grief at the loss of my son, I have a new journey and direction to undertake if I choose to.
Anthony
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I learned that I am not defined by my fears!! The fears are not real, they are memories the mind has stored from traumatic past events. I didn’t understand this straight away but it was blindingly obvious when I did. Thank you!"
Lesley
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The truth is always here, always available. The truth is a safe haven always waiting for me to surrender to it, so that it can embrace me in a warm hug of love. And the professionalism and kindness of the staff, always watchful, always ready to help, like divine guardians – silent and dedicated to guide us to truth – it has impacted me deeply. There are no words which can express my respect.
V.
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The EI process showed me the way to what I am. Through being seen and witnessed with your ordinary truths you align yourself with the truth of who you really are. You clear the way to love by summoning the courage to speak the truth of your present moment. If I ever get lost again I know that my route back is through truth.
William
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I now know that the answers we are seeking are much simpler than we realise. Yet the simplicity of it is very much a part of the profundity that comes with a realisation. And the truth doesn’t care how tired you are. You can be so utterly exhausted, dejected, lost even, and the truth can still hit you smack bang in the face.
Sean
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This openness and clarity, this sincerity of intent, are key to not only the technique but also to life itself.
Julie
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Expressing hidden things/issues to somebody who can understand the meaning requires courage. Nevertheless the effect is so great, I encourage anyone to do it. The reward is huge!
Milan
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Not only did I fully understand that everything including myself was vibrating with Love, Energy, Light, call it what you will, but that everything I had ever read about a sense of Unity, in fine wise books, was true. But True in my heart, not just in my head.
Frances
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I did not have a direct experience of truth on this intensive, but that seems somewhat irrelevant compared to what I have received from it. I hadn’t realised how open I had become over the three days until this innocuous but amazing experience that was just grace. Sitting on the sofa around dusk on day 3, I was listening to one bird singing loudly and cheerfully. I’m usually quite a hard-headed, sceptical type, but this just felt extraordinary, like pure love.
Ayesha
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Quite simply, pretty much everything I’ve ever heard or read by realised spiritual teachers about the experience of knowing who you are is absolutely true. And I have absolutely no doubt whatsoever that EIs give to people something that is of the highest possible value. I only wish that in the future more people will find their way to this wonderful process.
Sean
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This is the way of truth. For the first time I understood how small, seemingly irrelevant truths lead the way to a feeling of immense freedom.
Neal
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With the freedom to say anything about myself without consequences, I came to trust the process more and felt safe within the group The lectures were well done and those in charge showed a caring attitude.
John
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The Intensive was very well held with constant attentiveness to support our process, necessary for us to withstand the fear, boredom, pain, etc. The structure, food and rules are all designed to ensure our will is engaged.
Chris
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The Enlightenment Intensive was extremely well organised, down to the tiniest detail, which shows a level of thoughtfulness that went into the preparation. The physical environment was very congenial to the purpose of the retreat, comfortable, and felt homely. I felt taken care of on many levels, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Inessa
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You took very good care of me, from the very beginning when I arrived so early and exhausted. You were always attentive to anybody's hand raised, and gave a response. Thank you for your explanations and personal experiences of truth, and giving the example of being vulnerable and not perfect. I loved savouring the silence, enjoying the calm, and the expressive eyes in front of me, the beauty of the person inquiring about his/her truth. Just being a witness, a Silent Witness.
Ingrid
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This was one of the best Intensives I have been on. I felt utterly safe, cared for, and truly inspired by the lectures. The house and surroundings added to the pleasure of the overall experience.
Christine