"Dearest Jane, I just want to thank you for an unforgettable few hours. With you, I touched places in myself I haven't touched in as long as I can remember. I think you are right that I am "ready" to enter into this relationship with myself through this process. You are a wonderful person, kind, present, giving, appropriate, professional, caring, real, honest, loving--the list goes on. You have a gift that I feel comforted to know you are sharing and putting out there in the world. (And I thank you for sharing the kind of work you are doing with hospice and of course for the personal experiences that drew you into the work in the first place.) I really appreciate your understanding and quiet, open-armed reception. It was not easy to come today, for reasons I think you already understand, but you made it easy to be there, and to be ME, in all my dark and light, my complexity and ambivalence, my traditional and "Western" orientation (albeit openness for something other), my "polarities" such as they are. I am grateful for who you are and that you were willing to listen and try to help me in my journey toward self-understanding and acceptance, toward a greater gentleness and love for myself and my own needs. This trip--"retreat", as it were--has opened up a dimension of possibilities and emotions that I knew on some level were there, but just needed some gentle prodding and space to make themselves known. Thank you for your opening that field a bit wider. I am just glad to know that people like you are out there for people like me. Thank you with all my heart. And speaking of which, I thank the bleeding heart (flower) that drew you in so many years ago... I will be in touch." S.M., Easthampton, MD

"Jane, you helped me immeasurably already, just in our encountering each other! Perhaps it is your sincere presence and loving self, apart from your truly acute intuitive and healing skills. Thanks…for this would be enough! However, regarding these professional skills…I felt 'seen' and understood in my session, and very affirmed. I began to feel exhorted to meet my pain and heal through it! And, one week later, I believe the beautiful flower essences are beginning to support my healing from within. Thanks!" Fran Nelson, Therapist, Santa Fe, New Mexico

"Jane Ellen has taught Flower Essences classes and workshops at the Scherer Institute to the delight and appreciation of our students. She is knowledgeable about the flowers and deeply intuitive and respectful of working within that particular energetic realm. Jane imparts the wonder and curiosity inherent in a deep exploration of the natural world. I have personally consulted with her several times and found the flower formulas to be deeply healing and helpful during some very challenging times. Jane is sensitive and respectful of her clients' processes. She approaches sessions as a learning and exploration - always with awe and respect for what may unfold. My sessions with her were empowering for me. I highly recommend her both as a teacher and a flower essence practitioner and guide." Lonnie Howard, M.A., Director, Scherer Institute of Natural Healing, poet, birder, Santa Fe, New Mexico

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