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What did you get out of being in the program?
What I got from the program? I ask myself this question, and there is so much that I have realised about myself, others and my life. This program challenged every part of what I “thought” I was. The journey seemed to be longer than 10 months. This is now a life journey, a journey of discovering my true self. It has made a difference to everyday life. I wake up wanting to experience the day, instead of sleeping in till the afternoon. Before the program, I was heavily into drugs and alcohol. I thought that was it - drugs, meaningless job, and alcohol. I can safely say that that the reality I was living was an illusion, I didn’t know what I was missing out on, until I began this program. There was a life I was not living. I entered the truth of my reality. I experience joy every single day and I feel I can not relate to the drug world anymore. It is the most relieving feeling.
I realised that I am the only person who is responsible for my life. I would blame everyone but myself. At the completion of the program a new view of life emerged. Life to me is now important. My family and loved ones are number 1. on my list of importance. The exercises, challenges and daily practices expanded my mind and heart to a world of infinite possibilities. The only person that was holding me back was myself. I am now true to who I am.
I have learnt how to truly love people. I spent most of my life in this illusion, where I would keep my mouth shut to avoid hurting people. As a consequence, the truth would never emerge.
I now live in the world of possibility and when I don’t, I have a team of warriors and a teacher supporting me every step of the way. I would have never finished that line without them
Every single student in the program has made a difference to my life from speaking the truth to kicking me the arse. I have a deep love for all students. It is unbelievable to watch how courageous human beings can be. They are an inspiration to me. Last but not least, my teacher. He has taught me the most important lesson of all, to be who I am. From the late night phone calls to the full days of conversations, I have never experienced such humility, compassion and love for human beings.
What difference has it made in your life?
Career
I have clarity in my career. I have realised the importance of purpose, passions and dreams. My career is now based around what my heart wants. My career is now based on contribution and making a difference to children on this earth.
Relationships
My relationships with men have dramatically changed. The way I would view myself would impact my partners. One I woke up, realised that I respect myself and as an effect I began to respect the men that came and gone in my life. My relationships in past are now at a great place filled with love and gratitude for the other.
The relationship with my family has made a difference. Especially with my mother, I met her for the first time. She is a wonderful, beautiful and amazing woman. Our relationship was diopolical before this program. It was filled with deceit, hatred and anger. In this present moment, I can safely say that our relationship is filled with respect, love, and serenity. It is a beautiful thing.
Family
I have realised that my family are important. I have recently been treating them like they are nothing, and resulting in conflict. I held NO responsibility for it. At the completion of the program I have had conversations with my Mum and as s consequence, my mum and I are talking honestly and sharing. I still need to have conversations but the journey of the flourishing this relationship has only just started. I am responsible for my family. I am responsible for my actions.
My existence on this earth is because of my parents. I have eternal gratitude for their existence. They are my creators. I could of not ask for such amazing parents. I would not be the courageous woman that I am, without my mum and dad.
Finance
My view of money has shifted. I am a student and I am at a place where I have enough learning to create money and not be afraid of it. We have learnt certain disciplines which has completely shifted the value of money.
Dreams
When I first started the program, I was studying business. My future was working as a legal sectary then a lawyer earning a huge amount of money then partying every weekend. I really believed that’s what I was going to do. I had dreams but I couldn’t live it out due to my own frame of mind. I felt unworthy to fulfil them, I felt I was not smart enough, not old enough etc. That all changed when completing this program. I experienced a glimpse of what I would like to create. My dream is to empower children by allowing them to experience the joys of dance. My dream is to make a difference to early childhood education.
I am now studying a children’s services course and I am completely in love with it. It brings me joy every single day. I feel extremely grateful to have discovered this at a young age. I am 20 and already I know what I want to do. WOW, what a gift this program has been. I will be eternally grateful for this program, my fellow warrior students and my teacher.
Health
My view of health has shifted. However, it is still a challenge for me to breakthrough my stories of health. At the completion of the program, I have the courage to face and confront my fears about health. Health has been something that I avoid or run away from. Health is now something that is important to me. Health is mind, body and spirit. When I signed up for the program, health was about being a certain weight and ‘looking fit’. Health is a struggle that I have faced ever since I was a teenager. When facing the stories about my health, I am learning so much about who I am and who I am not. It is one amazing journey to travel. However, it is the support that got me across that finish line.
Did you achieve the promises of the program?
To be honest, I never really researched what the promises were. I attended Sonny’s Monday classes and heard about the program and just decided to just do it. Although, promises were made during the program and they were definitely achieved.
A promise that has been burned into my scull was that in this program you confront oneself. This program definitely confronts who you think you are. It confronted every single thought, every single behaviour. It was challenging but inspiring.
To be on this journey with 17 other warrior students was a blessing. To witness those who I love have breakthroughs, breakdowns, realisations and having the courage to continue this journey is something that is indescribable. This program has developed into a family, a family that stands for every other student, a family that unconditionally supports you and most importantly a family who will always be by your side. These human beings are as I put it my second family.
What worked well in the program?
I found that the daily practices and weekly challenges marvellous. In saying that, the support of the group was the real difference. Without the consist support, I wouldn’t of crossed that finish line. I loved how Sonny just went it, there was a structure initially, but as the journey continues he altered the program to suit our growth and development in the program.
The one-to-one conversations were inspirational, confronting and challenging. I was able to sit down with my teacher and go through everything with him. It was a space of non-judgement, a space where you could cry, laugh and scream. I have not experienced anything like that. Only with my own mother.
The weekly sharing in class were amazing. You could put your hand up and share how your week was, how your challenges went, and how you generally were, without judgement. You understood that everyone was travelling the same. You were NEVER alone.
What did not work well?
I have been contemplating about this question. I cannot say nothing did not work well.
What would you like to see in future programs?
A program that is available all over the world. It would begin with cities, then states. I never knew this kind of program existed. Everything I experienced is something that I would love to give to someone as a gift. I would love the awareness of the program be created. When I speak of the program, I have friends who would love to sign up. This program is unique. This program has made a difference to my life.
I would like to see more opportunities of a session of an introduction of the program. This allows people to meet the teacher and the students who completed the program. It the experience of the people, not the program. It is the experience of being in a non-judgement, open and free space. Talking about the program will do nothing.
In saying that, workshops could be held. Workshops that a shortened version of the Warrior Being Program and if those who want to continue can.
Will you be recommending this program to anyone? If so, who?
Simply put, people who want to make that difference within themselves/ others or the world. People of all ages, religions, sex and culture.
I would recommended this program to anyone that is interested in having a fulfilling, enriching life filled with courage, love, respect and honour. Or anyone who has the tiniest incline to find themselves. This program is not a program but a journey. A journey that when you sign up, you will be continuing it once it has completed. This program will stay with me forever, the connections, the breakthroughs, the breakdowns but most importantly my fellow students and teacher. They will always have a special place in my heart.
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