"I attribute this course to my ability to remain centered and present while I supported my ill father as he passed away"
Elizabeth credits this course with helping her stay centered and present through profound life changes—supporting her father in his final weeks, navigating an international move, and processing grief with gratitude and love rather than overwhelm.
I started the quest two months ago as I witnessed Juan's extraordinary presence and joy at Mindvalley University 2023. At the time, I did not know I would be going through some of the most eventful changes in my life.
I attribute this course to my ability to remain centered and present while I supported my ill father as he passed away. At the same time, navigated moving from Estonia to Brussels, visiting family in the US in-between, all within a 30-day span. I never felt overwhelmed and handled the emotions of losing my incredible father with joy and gratitude as I cherished our memories and stayed present with love in his final weeks of life. I was able to be present with the evolved soul he was with no ego or judgment for the challenges we had in the past.
Thank you, Juan, for making this journey one of loving connection, ease, and flow instead of overwhelm and regret.
Elizabeth Joy Shaffer
Occupational Therapist
Brussels, Belgium
Written 14 February 2020 From our original stories site
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