Artwork
by Mari Kono
About 10 years ago, (as I entered my 30’s,) I found myself eager to create art but unable to complete projects. When I’d sit at my computer or try to put a studio space together, conflicting feelings would emerge and quietly freeze my abilities. I’d find myself confused, depressed and exhausted before I could really even start a project. I knew that something was blocking me from manifesting my true nature. but didn’t know how to address my issue or who to ask for help, so I began a quest to move through the blocks that were limiting me. I began to practice Iyengar Yoga and studied Feng Shui. I read many self help books including Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain, The Artists’s Way by Julia Cameron and Personal Power by Anthony Robbins. I listened to countless tapes by Zig Ziglar, Napoleon Hill and Wayne Dyer. My goal was to find a sense of purpose, become productive and create a successful career as an artist while finding peace and happiness in my personal life.
As I began this quest, I was very fortunate to meet John Hoyle. Though the many self help books and tapes gave me numerous insights, my VAI sessions with John allowed me to directly and specifically address the issues that were creating tension and unease in my life. After each session, I could feel that the characters that emerged had been deeply addressed and I made significant progress in freeing myself from being monitored by any force other than my true self.
I trust VAI more than traditional talk therapy, (which I also tried,) because it’s experiential. In our sessions, we always address what my body is feeling and let it be the guide. It’s not a mental process but a feeling one. It’s about uncovering and letting go of the yucky stuff, and the best part is that I’ve noticed how much greater I feel and how much more in sync with the universe I’ve become.
My best friends and family have noticed the change in me, too, and some have been inspired to try VAI – with excellent results! It’s a very simple, non invasive way of clearing blocked energy and I feel it could be of help to any one seeking a more productive, happy life. Another beautiful aspect of VAI is that you can learn to use it yourself in the moment. I occasionally do sessions with John or his practitioners, but for the most part I’m flying pretty much on my own thanks to his work.