Testimonials

Dear Simonette,

Thank you so much. It was beautiful talking to you and I felt my heart opening throughout the interview and I felt so grateful. It would be great to speak again.

Thank you and much love, C

Simonette,

Re-creation... great! I will definitely be there, count me in I am so ready for action!

I have one week before I leave for the retreat. I am very excited. I just want to say thank you for creating Wild at Heart. Your motivation, spirit, nd joy are a continual inspiration for me. As a mentor and teacher I have great respect for you. You've contributed to my visions coming true and I am so grateful for that.

I would love to read your manuscript. Send it my way and I will give it a good read.

Much love, A

Simonette,

I found your work initially on Napster searching for meditation music. I teach children the art of language and theatre. Finding your offerings has at this moment in my life enriched and inspired me. I have embraced Taoism and returned with full vigor to my true path in life. I find your special gift to be a sacred treasure that I will hold dear to my heart, work, spiritual development and friendships. Thank You so much for sharing your talent and spirit with such gentleness, grace and poetry. May you always be well.

D.O.
Denver, Colorado

Thanks Sim!

I love your idea about meditation mornings! Sundays would work perfectly for me. I could bring the kids... they are into creative visualisation and it would be interesting to see how they would go with meditating... they'd love the idea of going to the beach afterwards and so would I! Keep me in the loop!

I was quite inspired by yesterday too! I forgot to mention that I just did a screenwriting course and after my meditation this morning had a trememndous writing burst and the makings of a short film script. One of the things that has been on my plate as a creative pursuit is writing and directing... film or theatre (not sure). That's where the spiritual drama idea comes in. I am trying to piece together an education in this area. Working around the kids and partner is a challenge but after yesterday I know it will manifest perfectly.

I also forgot to mention that in my spare time (LOL) I have been studying ceramics at TAFE in Brookvale. I have started a creative project called The 7300 Project. I intend on making 7,300 ceramic tumblers in reverance to 20 years of sobriety. One tumbler for every day. I will be putting up a website for it by March of next year.

Thanks again for the wonderful day yesterday. Let your beautiful strong self shine! You are an inspiration and I feel fortunate that I found my way to Wild at Heart and you.

Cheers, hugs and love,
A

Dear Sim

Thanks so much for yesterday and this morning's email.

For me it was really a confirmation that I am exactly where I am meant to be and very clear on my purpose - and a letting go of struggle - rather a flowing with my intuition and wise mind. I started my morning meditation this morning and had some wonderful insights around a workshop I am presenting this week.

For me, weekly sessions might be a bit tricky - given the distance and the busyness of my life at the moment. I would prefer a "seasonal day retreat" for the purposes of reconnecting to my wise self, my vision and my purpose. I would very much like to bring my daughter to one sometime. However again for me, having time for self, without children is essential in helping me to be a more calm and loving mother. So perhaps having some options for workshops with children or no children would be good too.

I have a few friends that would enjoy a day similar to yesterday. Connecting to self and life purpose and visioning living that purpose is a wonderful opportunity for us to grow and contribute.

On a more personal note, I have also been thinking about you and your current experience. You are a strong woman Sim who has a lot of resources to draw on. Being yourself - strong, compassionate and loving - will help you to act respectfully in this situation to your self, James and your family. This is where trusting your wise self is essential. I send my love to you and if I can support you in any way, please don't hesitate to call.

I look forward to seeing you at our visioning ceremony.

Love, S

Dear Simonette:

My Name is Gerry and I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I wanted to drop you a line to thank you for your CD "Guided Meditation For Sleep". It is absolutely great! I have been listening to it for about two months and I just love it. I love your voice and the music you have selected. Your Australian accent adds that little extra gentleness, sweetness, romantic peacefulness, it's just perfect. You are a joy to listen too. Keep up the great work.

With the deepest of respect,
G

Dear Simonette

I have had such a profound experience that I thought I should let you know. I was doing your 'opening your heart' meditation, the one after the Chakras. Suddenly from being in a very peaceful mode of relaxion I started sobbing uncontrolably with tears running down my cheeks. It was totally spontaneous and not brought on by any conscious will. It was a most cleansing and healing moment for me and just totally remarkable.

Just very briefly. I was rejected by my parents and even though I had 3 beautiful sons, they were indifferent to them, and never ever took them out, had them for a dinner or gave them a birthday present. So of course I was hurt and disliked them immensely. Anyway they are no longer alive and I have hated them and could not forgive them for depriving my children of grandparents.

Why I was so shaken during the meditation, was because when I began welcoming people into my heart, they came in, uninvited, and since then I have let go of all my anger against them and have found a new peace in acknowledging to myself that like most children, I suppose, I do not know what experiences they had been through in their lives to make them as they were, or much about them at all as they never spoke about themselves to us.

Thanks once again.
C

Dear Simonette

Thank you very very much for the CDs. I have already managed to listen to them and am absolutely thrilled with them. They are superb.

Once again my deepest appreciation.

Kindest regards
C

6 week course:

The topics were good, the experience was excellent. I would like to look at issues within my inner child.

I feel that the workshop was nurturing and successful. I have no real comment except to say I enjoyed it and felt totally relaxed and comfortable. Thank you.

D - Aged 28

Wild Women Workshop:

Simonette encouraged participant's to express their feelings and emotions and helped give some understanding to them. No one was isolated. Your approach, enthusiasm and participation to the Wild Women Workshop made one feel comfortable and made it easier to allow freedom of expression in a trusting environment.

I was surprised at how much personal relevance there was. Personally I gained some insights into myself through the expression of others in the group. Their openness and honesty gave me better sense of me, and also my own look at myself from the inside. Perhaps you could incorporate a one day workshop with the course of things.

Anonymous

Wild Women Workshop:

I loved the way we opened and closed our sessions. I felt it was a very special time for me. I really looked forward to my Saturdays at Wild Women. Initially it bought up a lot of anger for me. I really had to question whether there were any gains. But then I had to question why I was so angry. Once I bought up that for me, I had so much to gain. Wild women bought up issues that I thought I had dealt with, but I had not. So I had to really dig deep. I have had many personal gains. Including my new coat. It made me realize that I always wanting things that were not good for me and made me unhappy. I feel free.

The Guided visualisations were very important to me - bought many things to surface.

S - Aged 41

Wild Women Workshop:

Simonette was very understanding and showed a great ability to listen to what was actually being said and thought.

The topics discussed by both Simonette and the other women were always relevant to my life. This meant I gained a greater understanding of myself and others and the processes we go through in life.

I gained an understanding of the solid ground that is me. To know that if will always be there and this gives the strength to do what ever I want in my life. I never really knew that I was living my life in a box until Simonette's classes bought this into my conscious.

V

Wild Women Workshop:

Dear Simonette,

I want to thank you so very much for helping me deal with some old skeletons and teaching me in the benefits of meditation. The differences now to when I commenced the course are enormous. I finally feel I have a sense of direction in life. The small groups of women provide a loving environment where one can feel totally at ease talking about anything. I hope the bonds we have made will survive, if only to get together for coffee and a chat to see how each of us is getting along.

Once again, many many thanks and I look forward to keeping in touch. All the best for the future of the Wild women.

D

Wild Women Workshop:

Wild women was a liberating and fun experience in which we explored our inner selves, our wild sides and our motivation. The result for me was a positive and successful look at my circumstances and a step in a new direction. I thoroughly enjoyed attending the Wild Women sessions and I would recommend them to women of all ages and interest.

C

Wild Women Workshop:

You are a very good facilitator getting each of us to talk freely of our experiences and great feedback in meaning of our own processes that were not obvious. Dance had plenty of relevance to me as I love it and don't do enough. It is my form of self expression. The painting was a very flowing medium from the subconscious. Time to get the paints out and create. I enjoyed the artwork and need to do more.

I've started to meditate again. Awareness, I need to incorporate my paintings into my life. To live my life less out of fear and more in excitement and speak up for myself more in difficult situations. I see the funny side of confronting a perceived fearful person/situation.

P - Aged 38 - Teacher

Wild Women Workshop:

Each person's issues/experiences were so important in the group. It's the first time I've ever felt close to understanding my sexuality. Its always been difficult to explain and finally I've started to deal with this. Has opened a whole new understanding…Thank you Simonette!

I wanted to understand myself. I now feel a real sense of who I am, so much has been released, unveiled and now so much to look forward to. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the course.

V - Aged 32 - Sales and marketing

Wild Women Workshop:

A peaceful safe supported space at a difficult time. Learning to trust my inner knowing similarities in our experiences and friendship. The topics were very relevant and lovely to share and meet beautiful women and have understanding without judgement.

S - Aged 48 - Dentist

Wild Women Workshop:

Opened up access to my emotional path. I feel more "together". More empathetic. More creative in thinking process

Thank you Simonette. You are a great person. I am so glad I met you. I am actually privileged. Not many people get the chances that I get. Thank you and thank "God".

S - Aged 39 - Business owner

Wild Women Workshop:

Would actually like course to be longer - say 2 more weeks to really experience/live the core issues being raised. The talking circle is valuable for validating oneself and others; provided opportunity to be present. The claymoulding process was a different experience but allowed for focus. The artwork was fun, but not really revealing or expressive enough for me. The writing was easy and helpful alternative, no inner critic chatter involved when free writing so what was written wasn't desensitized. The movement Dance was very powerful for me and the catalyst for surrendering control of my destiny (ie detachment) The meditation and guided visualisations were interesting and successful tool for me and one I use regularly. However a new guide and approach was stimulating.

I want to learn the art of detachment from an outcome! I have! I'm living thru and being tested on this currently'so far, so good. Thank you.

M - Aged 45

Wild Women Workshop:

I've spent my whole life asking other people what I should do. Now, thanks to the guidance of Simonette, I ask myself and I follow my own path and the consequences of self responsibility."

J.B. - Aged 30 - holistic beauty therapist/mother

Wild Women Workshop:

Both and enjoyable and challenging experience. I came away from each session feeling positive about myself and the week ahead. What I enjoyed most was the regular contact with other women. Through your guidance, Simonette, we listened to each others stories, gained a wisdom and insight of ourselves, shared laughter and tears…and grew."

S - Aged 40 - Teacher/mother

Wild Women Workshop:

I learned to value myself (and my quite unique skills), I learned how not to be so hard on myself, allowing my sense of self worth, fun and sexuality to blossom. I have benefited in so many ways, in my health and wellbeing, in my relationships with my children, my parents and my close and extended family. In my work and play I am beginning to learn the joy of "being", free form those pressures I thought I had to accept."

A - Aged 51 - editor/therapeutic massage

Wild Women Workshop:

"Wild women has been a journey of self discovery, spiritual awakening, sharing and learning. I came to the group in all sorts of moods, sometimes anxious, down, happy or sad, but I always left enlightened, uplifted and in touch with the joy of living."

N - Aged 55 - corporate Psychology/writer

Wild Women Workshop:

Discovering Wild Women was a turning point in my life. Daily, in many different situations, I call upon one of the many tools I gained from Wild Women. The guidance, given with love and compassion from Simonette, has helped me to shed many layers of emotional baggage. As a result of this I am free to feel joy and to live, love and laugh more. Thank you Simonette for teaching me to hold on to my power and become a stronger person. Because of these skills I am a much better friend to have. Power to the wild women.

M - Aged 40 - therapeutic massage, counselling, hairdresser, mother.