• Who you authentically are.
• What your heart’s desire is.
• How to deal with any unhelpful resistance, sabotage, or habits that get in your way.
• How to inspire yourself to stay focused.

• How to access compassion 86,400 seconds out of your day.
• How to guide yourself through any challenging situation.
• How to begin creating the life you want.

I expected a deeper analysis of becoming mindful and learning more about my present self and how to continue down the path of becoming a better “me.”

Among many other things, I learned so much about self-compassion, mindfulness, and how to view the world in a more patient, present, and compassionate way. It has helped with my personal and business relationships and given me a platform and energy behind further study and growth.

I know that I have a long way to go, but I am so grateful for this practice. It has helped me become a better business owner, friend, father, and husband. It has opened my eyes to what is possible, particularly by reminding me of the best of who I am from my childhood.

This practice is amazing and transformational. Like anything important in life, it isn’t easy. It takes commitment, humility, and deep inner striving. But, I have enjoyed every day of it. I wish there were 31 days in this month!! 😊

Incredible gratitude goes out to the patient, compassionate, and so-wise, Master Alex (my appellation, surely not his. 😊).

—Rich H., U.S.A.

Before signing up for the retreat, I thought I didn’t have the time to really engage in it as I was going through a month full of exams. But the retreat turned out to help me with my studying habits and with my performance in the exams.

I was also going through a period of confusion and I believed that there were too many things in the spiritual realm that I had to figure out. I felt that this retreat would simply not help me with that. I was reading everything I could get hands on, and making the snowball bigger by overthinking it all.

From doing the course, I’ve experienced deeply profound insights in understanding what-is-what and who-is-who in this life game.

I’ve learned that it is not books that really teach, but your life experience, and that REALLY, there is an amazing treasure inside of me, and of us all.

I have learned that I really do care and want the very best for myself, and that I don’t have to work very hard to obtain or gain self-love. Self-love is already in here, and it is always waiting for me to come back home.

I have learned that what the mind THINKS is the wisest thing to say, or to do, is often times not in alignment with what the heart KNOWS is needed.

Reading and reading and theorising about who you are, is very different from knowing who you really are.

I have also learned from this retreat that the mind will do everything to avoid experiencing pain, and that who you are simply wants the best for you, and that means very compassionately calling and opening to your pain to be experienced, without fear, and with such a trust and warmth that it is astonishing how sweet it can be.

My biggest transformation (even though it is still tiny), has been, in brief, to switch my attention to a compassionate voice inside of me that I never believed I myself could have. I always thought that this “compassion thing” was only for a few people, but I am learning that if I focus on it, it is always there, AND that truly is the answer to everything.

I have learned how desperately I need my own compassion because I have always been very hard on myself. Just a glimpse of it is healing.

Also, I would like to highlight Alex’s guidance through all this process. In my experience, we all participants in the retreat show up with our most frightening vulnerabilities, and Alex shows up with such a joy and compassion, absolutely 0 judging and appreciation for you and the work you are doing. He makes you feel like you are loved and very welcomed. His love for life glows even through a screen!! He gives such potent insights that just that is worth experiencing.

—Belén, Spain

I had known about Alex’s Heart to Heart: Compassionate Self-Mentoring online retreat for a number of months before I made the decision to take the plunge. I’m glad I didn’t wait a month longer. (Or worse yet, allowed resistance to talk me out of it all together). I came out of it happier, kinder to myself (and others), and equipped with practical tools to provide myself with the wisdom and compassion I’d been seeking from the outside.

Alex has put together a fun, solid, and well organized program which he leads you through with humor and compassion. It’s obvious that he loves what he is doing and is excited to share his wisdom and insights with others. Alex truly cares about you as an individual and it shows in the personal responses he gives each participant. It’s a life changer!

—Rick, U.S.A.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this retreat. It is EVERYTHING Alex claims it to be and MORE. Which is nothing short of refreshing in this day and age of “coaches” taking our money and not delivering the value. This retreat is life-changing and Alex offers deep wisdom and insight. Sign up today!!

—Sally, U.S.A.

I wanted to have a genuine, compassionate and loving relationship with myself. I’m so versed in being this way for others, but was lacking my own value and recognizing it in myself. My inner child was needing some serious love, and I was able to do that for her. She is happier and healthier than ever!

I also wanted to reconcile all the anger and blame I put on myself and my mother for the way my life has turned out. It was a breakthrough to speak honestly with her and then to forgive both her and myself.

OMG HUGE!!!

Thank you 😊

I learned that it is all within/in me. There are endless ways to support myself and live compassionately with all that I show up to be…which I thought in the past was too much.

I discovered that I really can make decisions, love without conditions and speak my authentic truth. And live IN the present moment, which is a big shift for me.

This retreat has something for absolutely everyone!!! The lessons are so valuable and life-changing, it should be a required course in schools, churches, and other self-help institutions.

—Jillian, U.S.A.

Before starting the retreat I was plagued with self-doubt and negative voices in my head telling me all sorts of things I couldn’t do or at least could never do right. I ate poorly even though I knew it was making me sick and overweight. I lived between moments of happiness and self-loathing.

I really can’t put into words how much this retreat has changed my life! This is well worth any amount of money! I feel much more confident and capable of making decisions. I haven’t beat myself up over anything in weeks! I’m much less stressed and eating better. I feel less sick and worn down because of it. I feel more connected with other people. Being more compassionate with myself has allowed me to be more compassionate with others!

I can’t recommend this retreat enough! It is truly a Life-Transforming experience! Thanks Alex!

—Greg, U.S.A.

I was not too sure of doing an “online” retreat as I have not had much success in the past with them. I tend to like “live” events. My desire to do it was increasing my level of compassion. I originally thought for others, but also liked the idea for myself.

I learned so much about how I’m able to let myself be heard, taken care of, supported and loved. I understand more now after the 30 days that everything I ever need is right here with me. I had heard and read that in the past, but now I actually have experienced it first hand through this program and really, really get it!!

The most powerful aspect for me was hearing my own voice and hearing the wisdom that resides within. I never actually heard it for myself and when I did, it changed everything! I’ve gotten more clarity, in sync with the rhythm of the universe and am much gentler with myself and others around me… unbelievable difference!!

I highly, highly recommend this course!! Alex’s years of experience practicing compassion and the interaction with you throughout the course is what makes it come alive! Even though it is “online”, I still felt like Alex was with me all the way through, day-by-day!

—Sherry, U.S.A.

I feel my inner kindness towards myself has increased. I have also adopted a good meditation habit from the 30 days. Up until this point, I do not recall ever meditating for more than a few days without drifting off the habit for weeks or months.

I thoroughly recommend this course. It is a truly unique and transforming experience, like no other I have engaged in. It really does have an effect and is not shallow, but deep and meaningful. It has made an everlasting impression on me.

—Mike, United Kingdom

I did expect to learn something about myself, but I did not expect to lose weight without trying, completely wean off Celexa, a low-level antidepressant, and be able to access my full creativity again during the four weeks of the retreat.

—Erin, U.S.A.

From Erin 2 months later: I continue to benefit from increased inner permission to lean toward joy, less worrying about what others think, heightened awareness of when I need to give myself a pep talk or hug, and a steady meditation practice 2 months past completing the retreat. I describe it to people as “life-changing” and can’t recommend the course enough! Thank you for your generosity in sharing this with the world. 🙂

Awesome retreat. Recommended to anyone who wants to fight resistance, procrastination, and self-hate or who just wants to develop a better relationship with her/himself.

—Szilvia, Germany

Before the retreat, my problem was overcoming resistance and listening to negative self talk — just enough to take me out of action.

I learned, and soon understood, just how active the voice in my head actually is. The commentary literally rarely stops. I also noticed that this commentary is rarely compassionate or helpful. It is usually judgemental and negative. It is full of shoulds, can’ts and commentary on others.

I realized early on in the course how to overcome and even laugh at resistance and that negative self-talk. To notice the voice and watch it, but not allow it to consume my whole mind or act on those impulses. To allow the thoughts and voice to just be, however not allow it to create emotions that affect my actions. I also believe this helps me live more from deliberate choices and less from habit.

Many of the exercises made me a bit uncomfortable! Gently pushing the edges of my comfort zone day-by-day. This continuous expansion of my comfort zone and day-by-day triumph over resistance has made running my business much more enjoyable and I feel much less resistance throughout the day. Another huge benefit I have found is an increased feeling of the spaciousness of time. No need to rush.

—Dave, Canada

Over the years, I’ve participated in many activities in an attempt to still the “inner critic”, to have self-compassion, to practice mindfulness. I would push and push myself, believing that if I could just find the right technique and perfect it, then I could learn to love myself. And while I learned a lot on that journey, I often felt like I was going through the motions, doing someone else’s technique, and never connecting with any feelings of love.

This retreat was different. Alex’s ideas, assignments, and personal support helped me discover my own way to care for myself. He showed me how to take the natural love I’m able to express to others and turn it toward me.

Now, as we reach the end of the retreat, I find love, joy, and gratitude bubbling up in unexpected places, as if by magic. There’s still criticism, negativity, and judgment bobbing around in my mind, sometimes quiet, sometimes loud. But now kindness, compassion, and wisdom are there too, to help me weather the storm.

—Maile, U.S.A.

I signed up for the retreat after reading Alex’s book, A Shift to Love. I was at a point in my life where I felt I needed to grow in certain areas and decided to sign up for the retreat to facilitate in that endeavor.

The retreat was more than I could have imagined. It gave me a base from which to work from so I could become more confident in my decisions, love myself, appreciate my good qualities, and be open to the possibilities that lie ahead.

The result of the retreat was that I became more capable of making really good decisions for myself. I could use the love I had for myself to not beat myself up for any thing I was struggling with. I had myself as the support I needed to get through any tough times.

If you feel that there must be something more out there, that you are missing something in your life, that you need help with getting through difficulties, or that you have patterns you want to change, I believe this month long would be of a great help! I am so grateful I took the plunge. It was fun, challenging, enlightening, caring, and kind. Also completely unexpected. Alex does an amazing job of building the month long in a systematic way so that each day builds upon the next. He is there every step of the way to support you so that you have a successful program. I am forever grateful.

—Marion, U.S.A.

I expected the retreat to be great. It turned out to be transformational.
Before I started, I felt I had a good level of self-awareness yet still experienced lots of ‘noise’ between my ears.

Through completing the 30-day online retreat, I feel I have a closer relationship with myself and I have a better understanding of the real me vs. the voice of resistance.

I find myself treating myself kinder, more compassionately and I feel generally happier! My romantic relationship has improved greatly over the last 30 days, something I didn’t expect to happen. My level of presence has increased, which is having a positive effect on my business as well as my personal life.

I’m excited about the future!

—Will, Germany

Before starting this online retreat, I had a difficult time being with myself. I wasn’t even sure who I was. I had very low confidence in myself and often stopped myself from doing things that would help me grow in a positive manner. I would allow the voice to constantly badger, beat me up, and hold me back from a lot. It even stopped me from creating new relationships and taking new opportunities at work. I thought the voice was just me thinking of every possible outcome and was trying to keep me safe. But I was wrong.

What I learned is that the voice is not me!

It is there to keep me down. This retreat awakened me to that and showed me how to counter that voice! How to stop it dead in its tracks.

In doing this online retreat I have learned how to be a support for myself. I don’t need another person there to make me feel good about who I am because I can do that for myself!

I learned more about who I am, my laugh, what my real voice sounds like, how supportive and compassionate I can be, how to listen, how to be comfortable with myself, and how to mentor myself in times of stress and worry.

This retreat also gave me tools to stop habits and to create new practices! I experienced a ton of growth!

As a result, I have established new friends the voice often told me I should not engage with for silly reasons. I have taken on more responsibilities at work teaching classes that the voice told me I could not teach — but here I am killing it with new permanent classes on my schedule and looking into a potential raise!! I have become more confident in myself and learned to communicate with myself and those around me in a more compassionate way, thus making my relationships better! I have been given a practice to continue on with knowing that whatever hardships may arise I am here for me!

This retreat was fun and full of new surprises everyday! It allowed me use my creativity to the fullest and it unlocked secrets about myself I never knew! It gave me universal tools I can use in every aspect of my life.

Above all, it gave me a relationship with myself ❤

—Sierra, U.S.A.

I believe this retreat has changed my life. This is not something I say lightly and, in fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever said it about anything.

A month ago the negative self-talk would have been swirling around inside my head, beating me up, tearing me down. The tone and content of the conversations I have with myself are so completely different now! I feel more confident and able to deal effectively with the tough things life throws in my path. I’m so excited!! It’s so amazing to know a new way.

I feel unstoppable!

—Anita, U.S.A.

I feel more in touch with myself, more willingness to celebrate my achievements, and more delight in just being me. Commit to the whole nine yards — the whole month — and it will pay you back greatly in a better understanding of self-compassion and growth.

—Trace, United Kingdom

Knowing that I was being way too hard on myself and wishing there was a way to be kinder to myself, I learned (by doing the assignments in this retreat) that there is an innate part of me that is kind, compassionate, wise, and loving.

I learned that I can fall down and then get back up again and feel good about my efforts to complete the course, which was an accomplishment for me since I have so often “dropped out” of things like this in the past.

Alex was incredibly encouraging and patient. He even took the time to help coach me over the phone when I was feeling really stuck in the middle of the retreat.

I think anyone who ever struggles with the voices in their heads would benefit from doing Heart-to-Heart: Compassionate Self-Mentoring. Anyone that is ever unkind to themselves or imagines they are not enough, not doing enough, not good enough, not ____ enough, this work will help you to see what’s really true and how to live into that truth with more grace and ease than you could have before.

—Tal, U.S.A.

Alex truly does provide insightful guidance through this month long retreat of empowering self-discovery that flipped my view of the world downside up and upside down, the result being a much more kind, compassionate, loving relationship with myself that translates into all my interactions with others. People notice the difference!

— Michele, U.S.A.

Before I started this online course, I was struggling every day to enjoy my life, to move forward from divorce and events that I thought defined me and had me feeling like I was stuck in thick mud.

Heart-to-Heart taught me to identify and separate my TRUE self from that of thoughts/feelings that are just habitual, fear-based dialogues I adopted throughout my life experiences. I have transformed into a Robyn who more easily recognizes herself and makes decisions rooted in my genuine interests.

Alex is a heart-full, deeply compassionate and committed guide. His presence, support and spot-on encouragement made this course have the BRILLIANT impact that it did. The course AND Alex together are the magic. Thank you, dear one.

—Robyn, U.S.A.

Before starting this course, I was feeling quite stuck. I was caught up in my day-to-day tasks and perceived obligations. I was wanting to create more in my life; I was looking for a boost out of the stuckness.

By doing this online retreat, I learned the many tactics that are used to sabotage my growth and happiness. I appreciated the perspective of ‘the voices’ because it allowed me to separate myself from the limiting thoughts that arise within me. In separating myself from them, I was able to clearly see that they only have power over me if I allow them the power. I can choose the more loving, compassionate and encouraging thoughts.

—Jessica, U.S.A.

I wanted to find a way to identify the “voices” of resistance in my own head and learn not to let them control me.

Heart-to-Heart: Compassionate Self-Mentoring helped me realize that I am actually doing much better than I thought and that I am a better person than “I” (the Voices?) thought. Through one particular exercise, I discovered that I already possess many of the qualities that I admire in others and that was very surprising to me.

Additionally, I learned so many techniques and strategies in this retreat. One very important one was to be my own mentor in any given situation.

In another, I learned how to be a better listener to myself and those around me. It inspired me to be a more present and attentive listener with my 4-year-old boy. And that’s been transformational to our relationship. If this one, seemingly “small” thing was the only thing that came from me signing up for this retreat, it would have been worth 10 times the cost!

—Bret, U.S.A.

I participated in Alex Mill´s Heart-to-Heart: Compassionate Self-Mentoring online retreat twice and it has been an absolutely astonishing experience, which I can whole-heartedly recommend attending. I loved how he uses unique tools and techniques to help us gain very important insights. The daily assignments are a lot of fun, go deep, are never boring and very effective. The sequence of the assignments is very well chosen and contains some really good surprises. I learned a lot about myself during this process and it has been absolutely eye and mind-opening to me. Thank you so much, Alex, for all your work. Very grateful for you.

— Arzu, Germany

The big shift for me was being able to observe resistance within myself against the things I know will make my life more enjoyable in the long run. This awareness gives me the freedom to CHOOSE, which I am so deeply grateful for. Also, taking on the role of being a compassionate mentor for myself has helped me to trust myself more and feel more relaxed.

—Jolijn, The Netherlands

It might seem small, but there have been HUGE differences in my life. I’ve been looking for a job for the past year with no success and I just got hired for an amazing position making double the money of my last job. I think I have been more confident in my abilities, which helped a lot with the interview process.

—Michelle, U.S.A.

Friends and I have noticed my wife’s new aura since participating in your online course, Alex. The other day she came out with this little gem: “You are created to be exactly who you are.” Our love has always been strong but thanks to Heart-to-Heart it has reached new heights.

—John (Mindfulness Coach), Australia

It is an empowering feeling to let go of extra baggage that I had unknowingly been carrying around for years! I feel like the butterfly emerging from its cocoon; my world seems so colorful, shiny, and bright now! I see it in a whole new perspective! xoxo 🙂

—Cindy, U.S.A.

SELF COMPASSION: Do you have it? Do you want more of it? Are you ready to turn down the voice of the inner critic? I did Alex Mill’s 30-days of self-compassion practices a few months ago. You just listen to his recorded instructions (or read) each day. Every exercise is a gift to yourself.

I LOVE how Alex says, “LEARN HOW TO BECOME THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE.” This is so true and in such a beautiful way! My 21 year-old son was so inspired by me that he is on Day 4 now. I encourage you to check it out and reach out if you would like to know more. This program is a best-kept secret 🙂

—Karen, U.S.A.

NOTE: Terri is one of 3 employees from Extendicare, a healthcare company in Canada, who were registered by the company to participate in this program as part of their performance program related to work ethics.

I realized that I am my own worst enemy and also my own best friend. I’m learning to replace the self-critical voices with positive reassurances. I’m learning to be a mentor to myself. I realize now that no one can make these changes in my life but me. I’m not claiming to be 100% fixed. I still have a ways to go, but this retreat has given me the tools. I’ve noticed I’m more compassionate with residents and co-workers at my job.

I would like everyone to know that Alex Mill is a great mentor and guide on this retreat. He will tell you how it is and make suggestions to help you along but in the most loving, caring, supportive way. You will not regret it. Put in the time and the work and you will be surprised what you learn about yourself.

—Terri, Canada

At about the three-week mark, my life was forever changed. So many doors are opening for me.

Do the work. Make it a priority. Give yourself this Gift!!

❤️ You deserve it.

—Linda E., U.S.A.

I was experiencing fear and self-doubt. I have been meditating but was not experiencing the progress or the results in my life like I wanted.

I learned that I am my own coach and mentor and it’s all inside me.
I learned that negativity and resistance are voices that are not the true me.
I learned how to support myself through trying times and how to use compassion when things are dark.
I learned how to truly love myself and be compassionate to myself.
I learned the process to make this possible and I learned it’s never too late to begin again.

I now know how to encourage and appreciate myself through a practice that is designed to support, mentor and coach myself.

Alex is loving, kind, honest, authentic, and encouraging. He will lovingly guide you to the next level in self-awareness.

—Linda P., U.S.A.

I had read The Power of Now and A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle, but I hadn’t quite grasped the concept and still found myself being led by unconscious behaviour. I really wanted to explore this deeper. I then read books by Jack Kornfield and found the Buddhist teachings resonated with me at a deep level. When Alex posted a comment in a Facebook group, I was curious so I looked him up, read his book, A Shift to Love, and then curiosity brought me to this retreat.

Alex explained the concept of the voices in your head in a way that I finally understood. I now know what is real and what isn’t, who is speaking and how to tell the difference. I really enjoyed the 1:1 session with Alex, exploring my concerns, probing deeper into old behaviour patterns and why I thought the way I did, and how to see things differently.

I have learned how to treat myself with compassion and how to show more compassion to others, how to listen properly and give myself better self-care and love. This, in turn, gives my family more love and compassion.

I would encourage anyone to do this course (and the meditation course), it really helped to establish the mediation routine to be doing the retreat at the same time. You get from the retreat as much as you put into it. Alex is right there with you—but you need to do the work too.

—Vicky H., U.K.

I felt stuck and hopeless. I didn’t know how to cope with my beliefs about feeling not good enough all the time. Whatever I would do, there was always this judgemental voice in my head. It would hold me back from doing things because whatever I did it would never be perfect or good enough. Or it would spoil my singing performances afterward by making me feel bad about myself.

In the retreat, I learned to recognise the voices in my head when they would make me feel bad or hold me back from enjoying myself. Or make me feel I wasn’t good enough. Writing them down and listening back gave me room to breathe. It gave me more space to feel free like I have wanted to feel all my life.

Discovering all the things I love about myself and finding someone who loves me unconditionally was an emotional turning point for me because I was always looking for someone outside of myself to do that. I never expected it would come from me! I understand now that the voices were holding me back from loving myself.

Doing the retreat, and all the fun assignments and the coaching I received, made me overcome my fear of doing what I thought (or the voices told me) was impossible. It made me aware that what I thought I feared was actually fun. By the end, it freed me up and gave me confidence.

People in my surroundings noticed the changes in me and commented on them. It encouraged me to do things differently than the way I was always doing them. I am a singer and even my singing coach couldn’t believe how my singing has changed.

I was hesitant in the beginning to start. But the daily assignments were really fun to do and they gave me many insights. Getting encouragement after my comments every day and the coaching made a huge difference and always left me with hope. I found myself looking forward to the next assignment!

—Corrie, The Netherlands

If you are on the fence about this…do it! I could go on and on about how amazing it is, but instead I’ll simply say that it changed my life. You are worth the investment and if you don’t believe that now, take the course and check back with me in 30 days. It is that powerful!

—Jennifer, U.S.A.

If you’re thinking of doing this retreat, Go For It! It has been a real Blessing to me! Put the effort in and get a fantastic reward.

—Maureen, Australia

I didn’t have a lot of expectations going into this. I didn’t know what to expect. I was hoping desperately for some insight into my thought process and some tools to move beyond feeling stuck inside my head.

Not only did I realize that I am not at all alone in this human condition, but I’m actually completely normal! I have learned incredibly practical and useful tools to work through the things that confound and confuse me. I have gained a greater understanding of what is happening when I’m feeling confused or stressed or frustrated. I now have a practical guide for thinking things through.

I feel really ready, for the first time in my life, to take on the transformational breakthrough I want desperately and I now know is coming. I will not hide from it any longer.

—Jill, U.S.A.

There were a lot of the things buried deep inside of me that arose in the process. I learned that I am not my thoughts. I learned that I have a lot of answers inside of me if I just search deep enough with the right strategy. I became aware of my negative thought patterns and how to challenge them with empowering thoughts. I learned how to gain clarity when things seem really difficult by tapping in to my inner self.

This is amazing work and something I could not have ever imagined would be possible.
I always thought all the answers would be found externally from someone. Now I know most of them can be found internally.

—Rich, U.S.A.

I recently attended this on-line retreat. I have to say I was blown away (and I am rarely blown away). It was a wonderful experience. I garnered many insights about myself, especially my lack of self-compassion!

I would highly recommend this retreat for anyone struggling with negative self talk, busy brain, low self esteem, or any struggle that keeps you stuck, and unable to move ahead.

Alex Mill mixes his insights with his experiential methods of working. He presents the material in an inviting and innovative way that encourages learning, insight, and application (and his art work makes this retreat fun!).

—Marsha, U.S.A.

To say that this online retreat has been transformational would be an understatement … I’ve gained a new perspective, found out some very insightful things about me, developed new tools and new ways to communicate with myself.

IT HAS DEFINITELY BEEN ONE AMAZING RIDE!!! 😀

Alex … thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

—Cosset, Mexico

If you want a way to move through thoughts and not get yourself wrapped up in them, then committing to this 30 day online course is a powerful start. It’s a way in to living a more fulfilled, happy life with a lot less work and greater ease. Thanks, Alex, for this incredible experience. I’ve already encouraged many people to participate.

—Melissa, U.S.A.

I knew I spent too much time in my head, listening to the voices and giving them power. I allowed them to influence my thinking which in turn impacted my actions and decision making. I signed up for the retreat to learn how to handle the voices so I can show up as the me I truly am.I now have the tools I need and understand how to deal with them.

Since completing the retreat, I view myself in an entirely new way. I had always been hard on myself and put myself down if I failed. Now I see how damaging that is and the impact it had on how I presented myself to others. The ability to forgive and accept my mistakes and limitations has changed not only how I feel about myself, but how I show up to others.

—Todd, U.S.A.

What’s changed? Everything. I found me. I have joy, kindness, compassion, humor and love of me in me. I looked to others to give me these and was always disappointed. I now know that I only have to look inside me to find out how perfect I am right now. Yes, I do have moments of doubt and anxiety. I had a tendency to procrastinate and not finish things. As scary at times the retreat was each day I came out seeing me more perfectly and liking what I saw.

I am meditating, listening to my recordings, finding three things I am grateful for, and exercising daily. Why? because I said I would. My word now means something to me.

For too long I allowed the voices in my head to convince me that it was all right to do what I knew was not right. I suffered, I was anxious, I had high blood pressure, I had panic attacks, I had sleepless nights. Now I just breathe. So simple. I now know when I hear the infamous voice start off with “You…” I know it’s the resistance and I know its objective is to make me suffer. “No thank you.”

The unknown can be scary. Yet I came through meeting me and my mentor. I am different. I am perfect the way I am and I love me the way I am. I know my path is to take this next retreat and I will find deeper beauty, love, joy, happiness, communication, kindness, and, most importantly, me around each bend.

Thank you, Alex, for offering me this opportunity.

—Dick, U.S.A.

Having already done a long road of self-development and healing for personal reasons, I was called to challenge myself on an even deeper journey into self-discovery. Some barriers in my life included the difficulty of giving myself credit for anything, having low self-esteem and lacking self-compassion. Having spoken to Alex before the retreat I felt compelled to try it in order to address these beliefs that I had been carrying.

I learned so much, both about myself but also gained a deeper understanding of both people and happenings in and around my life. It brought me a true sense of awareness of my own worth and my own power to guide myself, through compassion and kindness.

As a result, I began believing in myself, in my own worth and that all my dreams and desires can be achieved, and that any voices trying to talk me out of believing in these are just companions on my path of life, but that they don’t determine my worth.

I truly recommend this retreat for anyone! The results become visible in a very invisible and subtle way, but once they are installed in your awareness, you’ll be elevated to another level of life.

—Hanna, Finland

Alex’s course is a gentle procession of consciousness that guided my spirit, nurtured my soul and encouraged my higher self.

—Steve, U.S.A.

I wasn’t sure what to expect before the retreat started, but I knew I wanted a change. I wanted to live differently and feel differently.

And I gained so much! I really understand how important it is to be your own coach, mentor, and supporter.

I really feel like I transformed tremendously. I am so much more aware of the voices in my head. I’m more aware of how I talk to myself and about myself. I really am my own best supporter and I don’t think I would have said that before the retreat.

This retreat is worth every penny, if you are on the fence, go for it! You’re worth the investment and you will be thrilled with the outcome if you put in an honest effort (ten to 20 minutes a day with an open mind).

—Becky, U.S.A.