Finding My Smile and Self Again

In the year following my graduation from college I went from being a college athlete to barely being able to walk around the block, sleep, or concentrate at work. Along with crippling anxiety and depression was a series of unexplained health issues that prevented me from doing basic activities with any joy. The medicines that I was taking were not helping and all of the doctor's tests did not give any results illuminating what was wrong. I was losing hope every day and was feeling stuck.

After I heard about the Lightning Process from a family friend and read the testimonials I was excited out of both desperation and hope. However, I was still skeptical because everything I had tried with medical professionals did not work or provide any relief. But once I read about the Lightning Process and listened to the audio, it seemed to be a good fit. Firstly, I was ready to change, I just did not know how. Secondly, the Lightning Process did not offer some miracle cure or guaranteed results, but a platform to discover how to change. For the first time that I could remember I was cautiously optimistic. However, the first time that I truly knew that I had found something special was after my interview call with Amanda. She turned the Lightning Process from something abstract that made sense in theory to something that I could master and apply to all facets of my life. 

Through the audio file, Phil Parker's book, and seminar training I found something that, while easily comprehended, is only mastered with hard work, consistency, and openness. During the seminar and my follow-ups with Amanda I discovered a sovereignty over my mind & body, trust in myself, and sense of self worth even greater than before my health issues began. Through this self-discovered sovereignty, my health problems have drastically improved in the months since the Lightning Process. I did not make such great improvements with a miracle drug, a higher power, magic or luck. I did it with my own wits and talents (and the guidance of Amanda). The Lightning Process gave me not only the tools to deal with my health problems and difficult situations but a philosophy to live by. It is compassion towards myself and a philosophy of caring that has truly turned the corner in my life. 

Today I have been able to work with full mental acuity again and received a promotion in my job. I have been able to rejoin my various sports leagues and tournaments as well as train for a 50 Kilometer race. But most importantly I have found the joy and compassion in my life again. When I look in the mirror today I see my smile reflecting back at me and appreciation towards myself for finding the life I love.

Brenden Barrows
Portland, Oregon