What a wonderful world for both you and me
Thank you for Discovery,
As it has given me wealth,
A priceless gift of mental health,
With an interpretation that has changed,
It can take us so far,
So much further than the fanciest car,
My emotions came out, even cried on the floor,
A healing process and an open door,
When the context has changed and you learn to BE,
Everyone will get a four and never a three,
So spread my word for I have come,
From pain and sorrow and being numb,
To a place so peaceful the whole world should see,
What a wonderful world for both you and me.
-Paul Lambrakis, (2009)
Discovery,Transformation, Leadership
Before I saw life with limits….. Today I see life with endless possibilities
My experience taking these classes has been remarkable. Not only has is impacted my life but also the people around me. Upon going into Discovery I made a decision to listen intently with an open mind, heart and soul. I received more than I could have ever imagined.
Before~I loved.
Today~I love with Passion.
Before~I spoke with fear of being judged.
Today~I speak with confidence, and no fear of judgement.
Before~I saw life with limits.
Today~see life with endless possibilities.
Before~I lived in the past and tomorrow.
Today~I live in the Now (this has been extraordinary)
Before~I was shy.
Today~my confidence has no room for shyness.
Before~I did because I had to.
Today~I do because I choose to.
Before~I blamed others for my life.
Today~I take full responsibility for what I create.
Before~I gave up on my dreams.
Today~I LIVE MY DREAMS.
-Emmie Gabbay, 68 (2009)
Discovery,Transformation, Mastery, The Power of Be-Do-Have, Inner Child , Matrix
Life, after Transformation is truly extraordinary!!!!!
Discovery: (January 2008)
It was a “weekend” of self-understanding and awareness, something that I did not realize I had lost, many, many years before. Discovery allowed me to recognize why I made the choices I did and how patterns developed. It helped me to see why I was always “busy”, seemingly spinning in circles, not getting anywhere. It allowed me to see so clearly that I was so conditioned to reacting to life, circumstances, and situations. I had lost my sense of self. I had no idea that things could be different, because I was not aware of the tools, and did not have the understanding how to get there, or to even know that there was a “there”. The decision to take Discovery was one of the most gratifying decisions of my life, and best of all, my husband participated in the program with me.
Transformation: (January 2008)
It was the workshop that made the difference, as it taught us how to apply all we “discovered” to our real lives. It helped me to let go of anxiety, fear, frustration…it brought my husband and I to a deeper level of understanding and respect for one another. There seems to be an unspoken language that exists after one goes through Discovery and Transformation, and it stays with us even today. We share it with one another, and the many that have traveled this path with us. What an amazing journey to now live a life that is more peaceful. I can respond rather than react. I can be totally present with people. When I am “with” others from the core of my sole, rather than the business of my mind, it is truly amazing. There is a new meaning to relationships, to nature, to ones self. There is respect, and just more possibilities than ever before. Opinions are just that, and I am no longer torn apart or held back because of them. Life, after Transformation is truly extraordinary!!!!!
Mastery: (May 2008)
The Mastery course brought Discovery and Transformation full circle. It adds to the wonder of all that is around us. It brings you to a higher level of life as you know it, and only there can you find the unimaginable. I will not elaborate on this as it is nearly impossible. It is to be experienced.
When I think back to January 3rd 2008, I can not believe the year has passed. I never expected to be faced with breast cancer or the loss of my Dad last year. You never know what “life” has in store for you. These workshops can be such core ingredients that can assist anyone, at any age, to accomplish any thing imaginable. And to continue long after your classes are over. I never thought it possible until I experienced it all myself. I am grateful to have had the honor of being in your workshops.
This work will be with me for the rest of my life and I am eternally grateful to Sam for his dedication, and endless hours of commitment to us, and Haleh for having the courage, stamina and belief to bring CEC to NY, to my entire Staff and Staff Support for their never ending support, love, time and dedication to perfect strangers, and to my beautiful CEC family, especially my husband, as you are the ones who I travel with every day, in my heart.
-Kim Sparaco, 49, Independent Consultant, VP of Operations
Discovery, Transformation, Mastery
This work has completely transformed my life, my husband’s life and therefore our child’s life
It was with mild trepidation that I took my seat that first Thursday evening of the Discovery Workshop. What began as a fluke became an exuberant journey full of new and endless possibilities for me. I walked into that room a bruised flower whose petals had shed and by the end of the Transformation workshop, I left a powerful woman who had discovered peace and light at the end of the tunnel. The value of the work became undeniably clear.
Having completed my battle with cancer just 30 days prior to the Discovery Workshop, recovery and closure to that chapter in my life seemed unattainable. This work proved otherwise. These workshops created a bubble of possibility in which I was able to try on new opinions and experiment with fresh behaviors.
This work has completely transformed my life, my husband’s life and therefore our child’s life. I often find myself wondering, ‘What if I never stumbled upon CEC and this work? Where would I be right now?’ The truth is that CEC and the work it stands for, helped me, a cancer survivor finally learn how to live my life. I feel an overwhelming desire to give away what I have gained which is why I choose to remain in this space of growth, love & breakthroughs. As for the woman who enrolled me, I am eternally indebted to you….
-Roula Zogopoulos, 32, Teacher (2009)
Discovery, Transformation, Mastery, Matrix
Love and excitement are now so present in my life
I’m not one to embark on self discovering journeys. I don’t make leaps of faith and until recently, I considered myself immune to anything that remotely resembled a breakthrough. Meditation puts me to sleep and yoga bores and frustrates me.
I reluctantly agreed to enroll myself in the Discovery Workshop and had no expectations. For four days, I lived an unforgettable experience. It was a roller coaster of life. The interactions that took place within the class led me to some life transforming realizations.
This work has led me to believe that there is no relationship too dead to be revived and no love too cold to be warmed. I was touched, moved and inspired. I left the workshop with a number of practical tools that continue to improve the quality of my life. As a result, my relationship and communication with my wife of 9 years has reached levels that I never thought possible. Love and excitement are now so present in my life. And my six year old son reaps the benefit of our interactions.
-Chris Zogopoulos, 42, Teacher (2009)
Discovery, Transformation, Mastery, Matrix
Absolutely a life changing experience!!!
Hey NEW YORK, or should I write, HEY WORLD!!! I am fortunate to say that I enrolled myself into three of the workshops that the C.E.C. offers, Discovery/Transformation and Mastery. When the question is posed to me, “What have the workshops offered you and provided for you?”, I first think, WOW that is a great question, that is really a great question. Then I realize I can answer that in so many different ways.
If it were possible to answer that question in five words or less I would respond with…
ABSOLUTELY A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE!!!
If it were possible to answer it in four words or less…I would say: I make a DIFFERENCE!!!
Had the challenge been proposed to respond in three words or less, I’d respond; I CHOOSE LOVE!!!
These workshops create for me the tools to bring to life those responses. Discovery, Transformation and Mastery combined have brought me an immeasurable amount of vision where there were very real blocks prior. The work in the workshops handed me the keys to the doors that were once the problems in my life. Being COACHABLE has taken on a completely NEW meaning and that in turn has created NOTHING but SPACE in my life to BE and CREATE my dreams!!!
The C.E.C. and its workshops have provided me with some of the worlds greatest coaches. If success and victory is something you dream of and enjoy relishing in, I recommend this LIFE work to you. In two words or less; I AM!!!! And to close with one word; BE!
Thank you C.E.C. for all the love, respect and professionalism.
-Dr. John Balsamo, 37, Chiropractor (2008)
Discovery, Transformation, Mastery
I have gained clarity about the past, future, and present- oh what a gift it is!
Looking back, my goal for Discovery was to live the best life possible. By surrendering and letting the workshop take its course, I emerged feeling a new sense of faith in possibilities for the greatest, most powerful and compelling visions for my life. I have no doubt it can be created as I know the success of me lies in how I show up for myself and others. I have gained clarity about the past, future, and present- oh what a gift it is!
I am deeply grateful for the commitment and the breadth of this work. The result can be found in all of us who are reaching out to others in hopes that they choose the path of creating and recreating an extraordinary life.
I knew this class would be beneficial to my life but what I experienced and what I continue to experience is incredible. Part of me is speechless- A part of me can’t say enough and in the midst is on-going growth and continued self-discovery.
-Kristen Mehran (2009)
Discovery, Transformation, Mastery, Matrix
For the very first time, I could be my unique self
Over the summer of 2006, my parents took the Consulting and Educational Center’s workshops. Upon completion, the level of peace and happiness in our home reached a level I had never known could exist. I was curious to ascertain what it was that brought such harmony into our lives. As a result, I decided to take the workshops myself in October of that same year.
Prior to the workshops, the biggest obstacle I encountered was fear; more specifically, the fear of judgment and failure. The mere thought of talking to a group of strangers would make me cringe. I now realize however, that fear is a normal additive to life; symbolizing that there are new, sometimes extraordinary things to face.
The most interesting realization for me was that everything I ever wanted was right in front of me; I just needed to open my eyes and be more in tune with my feelings in order to realize it. The key was just to trust myself; I discovered that just being me is enough. My serendipitous courage and epiphany made me realize that for my entire life, I had been fighting myself. My own mind and asinine sense of judgment was the source of discontent in my life. Once I finally acknowledged this fact, it was as if every single shackle that had been keeping me enslaved within myself was immediately dissolved. The road to indifference to what others thought was finally being paved. For the very first time, I could be my unique self, and I’ve never relished anything as much. I can’t help but always think about what Michelle Branch, a favorite musician of mine, once said: “Who wants to be ordinary in a crazy mixed up world?”
This new outlook was introduced to me at such a perfect time in my life; a few months later I began my studies at NYU. I’m not one to trust others very quickly but I found myself opening my heart to people I had just met, and who two years later I now consider like family.
The aforementioned experiences resulted in my decision to volunteer as a staff member, in order to help others have the same experience I had. While still continuing on this journey of self discovery I constantly encounter questions that foster more growth. The constant questioning of society continues to instigate new creative alternatives in my life. It is hard for me to give a definite proclamation of who I am; my identity unfolds every day as my experiences grow. I am 19 years old and life has a lot of unfolding to do. The path to finding is a long and exciting one, but one thing I know is I will ALWAYS be my own person.
-Emily Sohayegh, 19 (2007)
Discovery, Transformation, Mastery, Inner Child & Matrix
The smallest things used to bother me
Two years ago, one of my good friends referred me to the C.E.C. workshops. Since then my life has changed dramatically. I have gained a much better understanding of self and the people around me. My relationship with my father and sister is deeper than ever. I am a lot more complete with the loss of my mother. And, although she is not in this world anymore, my relationship with her and appreciation of who she was is also deeper than ever.
Before I used to react to situations. The smallest things used to bother me, make me uncomfortable, and take away from my peace. Now I have learned how to interact and deal with different situations and enjoy winning in life.
I have recognized how fragile childhood is and how the smallest of incidents impact the rest of your entire life. Even more importantly, I have learned to let go of a lot of pains associated with my childhood experiences which used to control my way of thinking and every day life as an adult. As a result, I have created a new way of thinking and a new way of looking at life, and recognizing how peaceful and beautiful life really is. As a single male, I can say I will choose my partner in life based on the new me, and not based on my shortcomings. Therefore, I can cherish my partner in marriage for a lifetime.
Today, I have gained an inner peace which I never had before in life, and I can say that I wish I had started these workshops a long time ago. Knowing what I know today, I recommend everyone choose to impact his or her own life and open new possibilities for the future.
-SG
Experience how it feels to be ALIVE every day
I started attending the C.E.C. workshops in order to overcome my depression due to my father’s tragic death. Not only did I become okay with my father’s death, I also gained a new perspective of life. Prior to attending the workshops, I just lived day-to-day but didn’t really know HOW to live life. The workshops opened new doors for me and gave me the opportunity to see the light and experience how it feels to be ALIVE every day. I came to the realization that once you get to know the person inside you (your true self), your vision and understanding of life broadens. My relationship with myself and everyone around me (including my husband, children, friends, and even strangers) has been influenced significantly. I find my relationships to be more powerful, meaningful, peaceful, and much more beautiful than ever before. What I gained from C.E.C.’s workshops are irreplaceable and I find the value to be limitless.
-SR
I overcame my fears
C.E.C.’s workshops have allowed me to overcome my fears, be able to love myself and be able to receive and feel love — something I was not able to do before. As a result, my relationship with my son is closer than ever. I am very grateful to C.E.C. and its team for creating new possibilities in my life.
-KZ
I have come to realize that there is no limit to what I can achieve
I used to think I knew everything I needed to know about relationships and about myself to be happy. Once I started attending the C.E.C. workshops, I realized that all along I had my eyes closed to other possibilities that existed for me in life. That no matter how great or how happy I may be, there is always room for improvement and personal growth. I realized my presence makes a difference, and, for the first time ever, I experienced that “if it is to be, it’s up to me.” I can’t rely on others to bring me happiness or satisfaction in life; I am responsible for my happiness and must create it myself. I have come to realize that there is no limit to what I can achieve and what I can contribute to others. Today I stand as the powerful, loving, happy and beautiful woman that I am, and I believe in myself more than ever before.
Having attended several of C.E.C.’s workshops, I not only must acknowledge C.E.C., but also Soheil Navidbakhsh (trainer) for his personal insight and commitment to each and every one of his students. I truly believe that he has a gift, which makes his workshops extraordinary.
-RK
