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If you want love, be love.
If you want peace, be peace. If you want truth,
be truth.
Kate
Bares-Johnson
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R&R has lent itself
to the strongest, deepest soul connections I have
experienced with human beings. In those moments,
I have known God. That would be the bottom line
for me.
Laurie
Austin, Texas.
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The Center
for Well Being offered me the amazing opportunity
to know the truth about myself. Taking that opportunity
transformed my life. I'll be eternally grateful
to this organization and the work of Kate Bares-Johnson.
Barbara Koonce
Austin, TX
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Amazing...Inspirational...heart-warming...spiritually
uplifting... supportive.. I could go on forever
expressing what a wonderful experience the Release
& Renew program was for me. The knowledge that
I gained from the weekend, such as, communication
techniques and understanding feelings and emotions,
has redirected my thinking about the truths in my
life and it has changed my outlook and focus for
my future completely. Kate Johnson is a truly
unique and special individual. Her ability to see
inside all of us to help guide us towards discovering
our truths for ourselves is a real gift. I will
cherish the blessing I have received from her in
offering this emotionally awakening experience.
Thank you Kate. I will honor this program by doing
my best to live in my truth...
Stacey Hurst,
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A most profound experience...looking deep into yourself,
it is a journey of self discovery...a beginning of
making sense of who I am, accepting who I am and asking
myself, "where do I want to go next?" It
is also about healing a "wounded heart"
and taking control of one's life through learning
to counter balance self defeating behavior. Conducted
in a safe, caring, healing environment, I highly recommend
it to those ready to venture into the discovery of
self.
Gary DeIorio
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I commanded
the universe to answer that universal question
of all questions "Who Am I?" when I
was 23 yeas old. I felt guided to read books,
and attend classes and workshops on all methods
of personal growth. I discovered that I was a
compilation of experiences bound by shame, guilt,
survival, and blaming, as well as, joy, love,
and ecstasy. BUT, I still was not personally fulfilled!
For me, R & R is an incredibly spiritual,
gentle, loving experiential journey into the discovery
of Self communication, where I remembered how
to tap into MY truth and My desires. R & R
provided a safe place to practice a variety of
methods for getting answers to My questions from
within myself. Answers that I could Trust!
Linda A. Newsom
Austin, Texas
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I wanted to take a minute and thank you for
all that you have done for me!! It is so amazing,
I am helping others now get in touch with their
true self too, their heart and soul!
Lately, I have had so several people comment
to me on how I have touched them. It is so great
living in your true self, in love!!
Thank you. You are doing amazing work and
I thank you!
Jodel Manning
Austin, TX
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I've
read many personal growth books and been to many
workshops and seminars. I love Kate and appreciate
all the work she does to help others on their
journey. She is a very special person with the
kind of patience and understanding to really make
this work. I've seen her work miracles in helping
people learn about themselves in many courses
over the years. I've made many true friends through
the work she does. The "family" is a
wonderful support for whatever challenges I'm
going through. I'm comfortable sharing in the
safety of the group. Kate and The Center for Well
Being family are a blessing to us all! If you
haven't had the experience yet, what are you waiting
for? There's a whole lot of life that you
are missing out on!
Lori
Reynolds
Pflugerville, Texas
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I
know that all the work I have done so far is now
integrating in ways that I was not capable of before.
A lot of awareness coming in---really fast right
now. I so appreciate you and the amazing work you
do to support us all in becoming more, becoming
closer to ourselves and for letting go of those
residual issues of each of our sorted pasts.
Cheri Lemons
Austin, TX
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When I first came to The Center for Well Being in
1998, my "truth" was buried deep beneath
a lifetime's worth of caretaking others, codependent
relationships and false beliefs about myself. I did
not even know what my truth was independent of my
relationships with others.
Working through The Center, I discovered my truth.
Kate Johnson's fearless guidance provided the
encouragement and support necessary to dive deep
into my soul to find my truth and then...stand in
it.
Today, I am actively and reverently engaged in leading
the creative life I have denied myself for far too
many years. I am learning to care for myself and to
allow my own dreams to live and breathe; I am creating
healthy, interdependent relationships, and I am learning
to integrate my truth into my daily life. In short,
I cannot overestimate the importance of my experiences
through The Center for Well Being in facilitating
my spiritual and creative growth. In fact, I can't
even imagine being in the space I am today were it
not for the courses offered there. The experiences
have been priceless and I am forever grateful. Without
hesitation, I recommend The Center for Well Being
to anyone sincerely interested in discovering and
living their truth!
Rick Busby
Austin, Texas
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The challenge continues
to be about me standing in front of me and being
totally comfortable, renewed, and honored. To
know that I am the best thing that ever happened
to me, for me. I love how this "work"
has not only changed my life, but taken it to another
level that I previously didn't even know existed.
Now I spend more time looking forward to what comes
next no matter what it looks, feels, tastes like.
To understand that there is joy even in my sorrow,
that there is peace even when someone departs from
my immediate circumstance. To understand that I
am the light in my life. My soulmate.
Absolutely nothing in my experience (life) thus
far can compare to the euphoria of finding me. Thank
you for being on my journey with me.
Denise Ross
Austin, TX
When I first heard about the R & R retreat I
was very skeptical but a remnant of hope prevailed.
The moment I entered the room I felt a nurturing
presence and I knew the moment I was waiting for
had come. Kate welcomed each one of us with open
arms and the warmest of smiles. As our journey was
underway there was an opening up of my spirit and
a cleansing began. Exactly like the restoration
of an old house. I learned, or shall I say, was
reintroduced to the real me, not this dastardly
evil disappointment I believed I was. There is so
much more I could say but time and space would not
allow. Suffice to say R & R is a priceless
sacrifice to those who have invested more time and
effort in beating themselves up or allowing others
and circumstances to do so. Nothing has to stay
the way it is..... A miracle can and will take place...but
the magic of the moment is yours to reach for and
experience........Blessing to you Kate !!!!!
Cathy R. Black
Austin, Texas.
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If it were not for The Center For Well Being and
Kate, I would not be the person I am today. That
person is more secure and confident than she ever
has been in her entire life!
I have participated
in numerous Release & Renew workshops, as
a “newbie”, as a “reviewer”,
and as an Assistant and each has been very powerful.
Not once have I ever regretted doing the work,
for if I had not done it (and continue to do
it), I would not know that I am truly surrounded
by love and the light of God. That I am
Love and Light, always!
I have made many new friends along the way whom
I consider my family. Each and every time I sign
up for a class or workshop, it is amazing that exactly
the right group of people show up and the experience
becomes even more powerful.
Thank you Kate for showing me a better way to live
my life! You are a blessing and your gift(s) are
worth more than words could ever say or convey.
If you want to find peace, love and light in your
life…PLEASE do the work that The Center
For Well Being has to offer. You won’t be
sorry!
Adriane Daniel
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My name is Christine Arnold. I am a thirty-six year
old computer programmer, mainframe, that is. I have
been blessed to experience three courses at the
Center for Well Being. Each of the two Release and
Renew courses gifted me with a huge piece of myself
-- a greater understanding of myself, a deeper love
for myself, and an openness to what the universe
has to offer me. Through the R & R for Couples
course, my relationship with my partner, Billy,
is stronger. My fears of our future together have
diminished and I now trust that we are meant to
be with each other. I think also that the
courses have helped me develop my own spirituality
-- something beyond organized religion. Just a deep
faith that there is "something" out there
guiding my life. And, I almost forgot, I did attend
the Letting Go course. This shed the light on all
the codependent behaviors that I thought I had let
go of. I love Kate Johnson. Simple as that.
She exudes a strength and vulnerability that I find
mesmerizing. I respect her ability to guide those
who want something more out of life and to let go
of those who decide that they are not ready. For
those of you who have experienced other work, you
will find Kate's methods gentle and individualized
for your own growth and healing. Take care and God
Bless.
Christine Arnold Nelson
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I remember how petrified I was when I first walked
into the course room. I had absolutely no idea what
the hell I was doing or why I was doing it. Looking
back at the experience I am amazed at how the energy
was calming and it made me feel completely at home
and secure. Over the next 3 years of doing this
work I am amazed and humbled by the people that
I have met and shared this work with. No matter
what my expectations are, they have always been
exceeded and the experience has always been exactly
what I needed to take my next step. It has made
me appreciate this perfect creation of life we all
participate in. It has been a tough but wonderful
journey and I am blessed to have had such a wonderful
guide to let me find and take this journey down
my own path without telling me what to do or how
to do it. Someone who has given me the tools to
take responsibility for my own journey and get the
most out of it. As much as the "JUST DO IT"
logo has been so over commercialized, it does fit
so well. You do not have to justify it or have an
agenda or even know what's going on...JUST DO IT
and trust yourself and your journey and it will
take care of itself!
Marc Millican
Austin, Texas
I
cannot even begin to explain the impact this weekend
had on me. I have never witnessed such a powerful
and collective shift. I, too am humbled and stunned
and not altogether recovered from the shock of it
all. I feel like my mouth is hanging open. I fully
get that there is immeasurable power at work in
our lives.
It was
a beautiful experience and I thank you. Without
your willingness to trust, we wouldn't have had
that. Without your courage to stand in the face
of all that swirling energy, we wouldn't know such
love and capacity for ourselves. All of our work
and our efforts were possible because of your efforts.
What an amazing, cooperative beauty! I appreciate
each of you. I love and honor you wholeheartedly.
Kristin Braun
Austin, Texas
Well I too would like to let you know
that I appreciate you very much. I know that I wouldn't
be able to have the type of relationship have with
Kristin without being an active member of the work
that you do.
Thank you for your willingness
to share this work with us and the rest of the world.
I will continue to do my best and make as many retreats
as I can.
Allen Smith
Austin, TX
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The Life
in Balance Coaching Series has been a wonderful
experience for me. This class woke me up to my
unconscious habits that were perpetuating the
things I was dissatisfied with in my life. Each
week a new exercise demonstrated the fact that
there were choices I could make to change my habits,
thoughts and perceptions that were hindering my
ability to achieve personal goals. Additionally,
I felt great benefits from just sitting in the
circle with this group of people. After a few
minutes of class my mind would focus, I would
feel calmer and by the end of the class I usually
left with a sense of serenity and renewal.
Mare Bruno
Austin, TX
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720 degrees!!!!!
That's the best way to sum it up. That is exactly
how far around my life has turned in the in the
last ten and one half months since I first met
Kate and was introduced to the Center for Well
Being.
I've been through
the R&R course once and even assisted one occasion
after that, and granted...I had to make the journey,
but I give a huge amount of credit to Kate and the
Center for Well Being for the support, guidance,
and LOVE that helped me make the changes in my life
that I've made. For the first time that I can recall....I
can HONESTLY say that I am actually HAPPY!!!
For anyone debating on whether or not to take the
R&R course....and wondering whether or not they
can afford it....my words to you....."you can't
afford not to" My life has become so much more
full since my involvement with all the wonderful
people I shared my life with through the course,
that I urge anyone and everyone to "Just do
it"!!!!
Kate,
I Love you and I appreciate you helping me see
the things I needed to see, so that I could end
up where I am now. I thank you from the top of
my soul and the bottom of my heart.
Brian J. Pousson
Austin, Texas.
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I am so grateful for every
last experience, every person who has been a catalyst
for this amazing journey towards the freedom I so
crave in this life. These moments are the most precious
to me...and so thank you...too...for being here, right
now, for me, on my way.
Gabriela R.
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I've been
meaning to drop you a line just to let you know
how GREAT things continue to be between Dean and
I! It has been ABSOLUTELY AMAZING at the transformation
and the love that has been rekindled!!! I can't
think of one single complaint that I have as all
I can think of is how incredibly blessed I am to
have married such a WONDERFUL man, and I wouldn't
trade him for anyone. So, MANY THANKS to you!! I
pray that I might be open so that the Lord could
use me to impact other people's lives, the way you
have. How AWESOME to know that people's lives are
changed because of your willingness and openness
to be a vessel for God to work thru you! What greater
purpose in life could there be??
Lisa Blackman
Austin, TX
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Wow, what
can I say? It was an amazing weekend. We laughed,
we cried, we shared more with each other than we
have in a very long time. I feel so calm and relaxed
right now and know that I am loveable and full of
love for myself. Kate, I thank you so much for guiding
me to this place of peace.
Kathy Lawson
Forth Worth, Tx
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Thank
YOU for choosing this path and being willing to
keep facilitating...you change lives. What an
AWESOME weekend...I feel so much lighter!! THANK
YOU for helping me re-find my skin I left. I truly
feel, today...peace. Thanks for doing what you
do.
Marnie
Long
Austin, Tx
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I highly recommend
the R&R courses. I participated in R&R
a few weeks ago. Anyone can benefit from this
course. Young and old, male or female. The best
thing I found is that there is no script or
doctrine to follow, it's all in you. I am now
on my way to being a more fulfilled person.
I've been to many seminars and retreats that
get you all pumped up and within a week I'm
resorting back to old ways. The tools I've gained
here are powerful and for life. The people in
the Center have a great ability to guide you
on your journey to find your truth. I always
had a feeling about some of my truths and beliefs,
but never before have I been able to uncover
them. Now I know where to dig!
Thanks
Kate, and to all your assistants, Thank You!
Frank C.
Austin, Texas
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All I can say is it was the best thing I ever
did! I learned so much about myself and it has
changed how I look at my life now. The tools
I have come away with I use every day, and what
a difference they make! I have met and made
new friends and feel I am in such a loving,
caring, supported circle of wonderful people.
I have also taken the Letting Go and Life In
Balance classes. The tool box just keeps growing
and things really start to click.
If you really want to see a difference in how
you feel about yourself, life and relationships,
I highly recommend getting to know Kate and
participate in some of the wonderful sessions
The Center for Well Being Offers.
Kathleen Garrett
Austin, TX
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