Tina_T, Age 32, 7DW Level 1, Introduction- volunteer counsellor

[Tina_T]

Hello All,

After months of vacillating, I'm finally here. It's good to be here and I'm looking forward to commencing my formal cleanse in 3 weeks.

I'm here because I want to address the lifestyle choices I have made, which have lead to a general decline in my wellbeing over the last 5 years. During this time I worked as a Legal & Policy Officer in the Queensland Government (Australia) where I felt over-worked, under-valued, and consumed too many cups of coffee, and sugar, to try to compensate for my loss of vitality.

After watching my colleagues suffer from stress-induced CFS, cancer, Krohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other ailments, I left the Queensland Government, and studied permaculture and horticulture and worked as a gardner for several months. My health improved, but my vitality was not fully restored.

Shortly thereafter, I began work as a volunteer counsellor and commenced counselling studies, yoga teacher training and work with childen in the care of the Department of Child Safety. At this time I also sought the advice and guidance of a naturopath, and spent an inordinate sum of money on supplements, organic produce, and all sorts of things. Alas, good health and wellbeing still seemed to elude me.

This brought me to HPS Cleanse.

Shortly after signing up to HPS, my doctor advised I had cervical dysplasia (III). I have just finished a 3-month treatment of alternative medicine. In fact I return to my doctor this week to have more tests to see where things are at. Whatever the outcome, I'm committed to this cleanse. I want better health and will not stop until I regain it. I want to do it the natural way, and it sounds as though the most logical place to start is to get cleaned out and start afresh!

I'm looking forward to meeting you all over the coming weeks, months, maybe years. .... Until then ... keep smiling ... Tina.

[Jos-hua Medicine man]

Greetings Tina,

:D Welcome to our community of cleansers.

I heartedly welcome you!!!!

You can relax, you can bet the bank that the health issues you had in the past are going to become history...

I would stop those doctor visits and jump full force into one place, one space only, taking personal responsibility for your own wellbeing...

Continuing with those visits are going to lead to the continuation of a fear based health care culture... the "they" know better, the I am "dependendent on them" culture, the "tests' culture, the I 'Can't" culture, only "they know and can help me" frame of mind...

We are talking here of mindset, and well, anyone who has any experiene in cleansing and healing the human body will tell you it's not a body thing, it's a mind/body thing.

Wishing you all the best, you can now activate NW :D , sit back and glide into your cleansing and renewal.

Peace sister,

[Alan_A]

Hi Tina, you've been working your way here for some time, and now you've come to a place that will give you what you need to really take control of your being's health.

W!elcome to the community

[Tina_T]

Dear Jos-hua and Alan, thank you for your kind words and assurance.

It's a done deal - I'm cancelling my colposcopy, which is scheduled for tomorrow morning, and I'm focusing on my cleanse and healing right here and now. Onwards and upwards.

Thanks for your vote of confidence. It means a lot to me. xx

[Ronald_H]

Tina,

One more warm welcome to HPS!! If you want to take charge of your health care, then HPS is the base camp to settle down in!! Once you work through and incorporate the health practices here, study all the materials that Jos-hua has assembled for us, and begin to experience changes in your own body, it will be difficult to return to a health practice which relies totally on someone else to "fix the problem".

This is an amazing and unique place to land! Again, this is about self-education and taking personal responsibility for what is happening. It's not easy or quick, but it definitely is thorough and you will see wonderful and exciting changes. I have never felt so "empowered" as I have since coming here and working on my health. I now know from experience that I can change my body's condition and create a totally healthy house in which to live and function.

Take your time, absorb a little more each day, and read and intereact here at the forums. You will be amazed at how the journeys of others impact you and your motivation. I call it group momentum! :)

All the ailments you mentioned concerning your former coworkers are totally avoidable and need never darken your door. Engage and reap the rewards!

Ron

[Stephen_C]

Welcome Tina,

Great to hear that you canceled the doctor appointments and have scheduled your cleanse. This will be an exciting time for you and I look forward to following along with you as you start your pre cleanse and onto your formal....

Know that are in the right place and time for reclaiming your health and vitality... Good luck on your start...

Stephen_C

[Dawn_S]

Welcome, Tina! You are definitely in a great place to clean up those lingering problems and rebuild your body's tissues.

I just finished my Level 1 and noticed a lot of big benefits during the pre-cleanse. Completely eliminated my candida symptoms by changing my diet to the pre-cleanse diet!

And since then, I've experienced weight loss, increased mental clarity, more energy and positive attitude, and regularity in my BMs (this is very important as it has been a life-long problem). So after only 6 weeks here, huge shifts in my health have taken place on all levels.

With your open-mindedness, desire to learn and teach, and holistic background, this program will be very supportive and natural.

[Adrian_S]

Welcome Tina!

You have made one of the most important decisions in your life, and you made it right. Going forward, you can only expect for the better, but you need to remain dedicated. I'm also glad that you cancelled your doctor's appointment, you won't need them in the future.

Congratulations!

[Jaigi_T]

Tina_T,

I am new in this program as well and feel it would be preposterous of me to start out welcoming you into a community I am on the htreshold of entering myself.

This said, I do think however that this group consists of reflected, independent and good people who have tried and learnt in life. You seem to me a serene person who follow through on projects with forethought and eager readiness. I am sure you will get as much out of the program as the next guy or gal. And since they all praise the program for no other reason than from what appears the joy of sharing, no one of them can be suspected of having undergone a secret agreement with Jos-hua of being rewarded for their comments, we must conclude they know what they are talking about and therefore reliable in their statements. Let's hope we will benefit as much as they have. Maybe the cleanse will exceed our expectations. One cannot easily picture another state of being from the one one is in.

Best wishes.

Jaigi_T. :)

[Seena_T]

Hi Tina-

You are just a few weeks behind me – today is my first day of formal cleansing. I, too, wish to welcome you -and congratulate you for taking the responsibility for your health into your own hands. There is so much to learn – and this is the place to learn it! You will be given everything you need – when you need it… and there is so much support!

The two things I felt right away here were a sense of empowerment- and a sense of not being alone. I no longer have to passively sit back while I am shuttled around the medical rounds- and I now have like-minded people to share my renegade “out side the lines” health plans with. You are in good company- and you are in control.

Settle in and read the forums and read the books- and most of all enjoy!

seena

[Linda P]

Hi Tina,

Welcome to the fold!
Where better can one learn than from those who have traveled a path with and before you?

Jos-hua was truly inspired when he set up this spot for us to communicate with one another. There are so many common threads and we truly enhance the program by this communication.

I believe we get out of life what we are willing to put into it. This community is simply another example of that belief.

Love and light,
Linda

[Rhonda_M]

Hi Tina,

Welcome to HPS! You've come to a great place. So glad to hear that you're skipping those doctor appts.; nothing good can come of it. The cleanses, knowledge, support, etc. are going to put you on the path to well-being.

All the best,
Rhonda