"The trip was brimming with cycles and circles, beginnings, endings to the point that they were one. Infinity signs. Day turning into night into day. The cyclical movement of the tropical storm, the low pressure juxtaposed with the high pressure. The rain and the sunshine at Don Gabino's. The bird feasting on dead carcasses. The green turtle laying eggs in the sand and the newly hatched ones being released. The moon growing to her fullness and then waning. The tides moving in and out. The circle moving in and out, almost rythmically. The grandmother energies and the energies of the young ones and all those in between. Nathan beginning with you at age seven carrying what he was carrying at that young age, now returning for his own healing and renewal, reworking of wounds. The ones who have buried husbands gaining a new breath of life and love and moving toward healing those relationships. The ones who have had painful divorces opening to the ho' oponopono. Continuing the mother, father, child work and all its permutations. The wobbles and finding our way back to ourselves. Reexperiencing old pains and finding redemption of them. Into meditation and out to the point that everything felt like a meditation. Tears and laughter until they were one. Coming off the airplane from time space, finding that place of no time or space and taking that with us back to our sacred daily lives. Varying degrees of opening, closing, opening again wider and wider. The circles brought by the homeopathic remedy. The Sacred Heart in the center of the circle pulsating with ours and all of ours together sending energy back to the center, all of the directions, above, below and for all our relations. Shiva dancing on the baby within the circle of fire."
Margaret Williams, M.D.Feb 23 - March 3, 2007
"Thank you, thank you, thank you, for these precious ten days. A journey home. At times I am like a bird flying effortlessly who loses trust and faith and begins flapping her wings, making such a struggle of flight forgetting that it is the wind under her wings, the very breath of God that lifts her and creates who she is. Thank you for the remembering - the gracious and loving way that you hold us and taught us and challenged us and laughed with us brought me back to my heart. I have a lot left to learn but if my heart remains open, I will be different with more to offer those around me and those I seek to serve.
Returning to my patients and clinics has seemed almost effortless and graceful as if I am carrying "the field" with me. Interactions with staff and patients have been smoother than ever and there is no struggle. I'm not surprised by the presence of the circle's energy; additionally, it feels as if Don Gabino's field and that of the jungle is present as I'm seeing patients-- deeply moving experiences that stir heartfelt gratitude. Thank you for your loving teachings, patience and kindnesses.
V.V. Feb 23 - March 3, 2007
In my experience the energy becomes even more profound when leaving. With sincere appreciation...
Jamia Feb 23 - March 3, 2007
"Shifts are occurring in my energy field, my mind, my cells. My alignment with the flow of the universe and that which I serve. My energy field is so very light. There is an innate joy of being that has been enlivened. A weight lifted. I believe I will never know what that ancient energy was, but I know the Deeksha treatments cleared it. Quite amazing. My ability to "see" has been transformed. I can tap into the projections and see and move through very quickly. The ability to pause, center, shift is at lightning speed. Even in the depths of my most significant shadow reflections, I feel so centered and if not I can get back quickly and process the material. My self discipline is solid where before I was slack. And, it is not efforted - exercise, meditation, nutrition - it's as though there is no question as to what to do. The path has narrowed and yet seems so wide."
Ann Marie Chiasson MD, MPH, CCFP
"The healing trips to Mexico with Maria Elena have brought me physical and psycho-spiritual healing beyond my wildest dreams. It has also led me to the awareness of the unified field, personal vibrational fields, and introduced me into the shamanic field. I use what I have learned on a daily basis in both my medical practice and my energy healing practice. On a personal note, the ability to stay aligned in all situations is remarkable, and it is if a subtle life-long depression or dissatisfaction is lifting. Her ability to teach with the heart center makes even the most difficult transitions possible."
Sherry Folb
"My soul and body cried out for help...which I mightily received on my trips to Mexico with Maria Elena and Jacqueline. If your soul needs nourishing, this is the place to go."
I.B.
"The journey with Maria Elena into the shamanic world of Yucatan opened my eyes to new realities; a retrieving of ancient powers and unburdening of much that was extraneous."
Ephraim Mallery
"I couldn't help but think of you as I traveled through Phoenix. The effect of our time together in Mexico has totally reshaped my life and continues to do so. I build and build on a foundation built in glorious myth. I see glimmers more and more often of the importance of this life, of every moment, the importance of relishing everything that comes my way. I struggle to put words to it...and perhaps that is part of my task. To put words to the visions that unfold for me, in hopes that Creation can flow through me clearly enough that the attempt is more than infantile, ineffective writings. I have the vision, respect its lights and shadows - and to dance it into creation, to perhaps benefit another with the vision, has been a driving force throughout my entire life."
Kathleen Hosner
"I will attempt to write into words, which are limiting, what I received on this trip, which is vast, multidimensional and full of all possibility.
The best way I can describe it is that parts of me became integrated and I had more joy, bliss and clarity. I was vibrating love. I could see, hear and sense so much and things just made sense and when they didn't, I just trusted, period. I used to have to work so hard at trusting and now I just sat in it.
Since I have been home it has been a continuation of the same. Any negative thought, any judgment or any fear it showed to me right away and it is transformed without effort or guilt. Love just penetrates and transforms. It is bliss and the connection is an opening to all that IS. I can send love like never before. I wish I had better words to describe all the dimensions that have opened up. I have been gifted with myself and the essence of who I am. Service is an extension of that and not a duty. It just flows because that is the nature of who my essence is."
Marsha Blair
"This is a trip we couldn't possibly have taken on our own. We watched your continual effort to hold a center that each of us could be somehow held by; even at the times we were unable to do so for ourselves. Your ability to help us through the "technical" part was also profound."
Michael
"I have found in my life that there are many people who are willing to share the knowledge, reach, guide me, and extend themselves in a good way, but, although every teacher has something to share, not all of these gifts mix together well in the same pot. I feel strongly that the blending of you, Don Jorge and Don Gabino is the mix that feeds my soul, spirituality, and love. It is the right and continual path for me."
Judy Doerr
"I feel privileged to have experienced this soul journey to Mexico with Maria Elena. The journey was difficult, but with the loving support of Maria Elena and the Circle, I was able to see through blockages and discover my gift of being an empathy. This is a wondrous and miraculous journey that I will stand in awe of for the rest of my life. "
Karen Pressman
"The Akumal Journey opened the door and invited me to lovingly remember who I am. To sing my song, dance my dance, walk my walk., with love and respect. Maria Elena offers a safe space to deepen and to awake to possibility. I had a malocclusion that realigned to a correct bite after just one of the psychic surgeries..."
Nancy Boyce
"I write this with a heart wide open in love and gratitude. These ten days in Akumal have shown me what miracles really are. You have given me my life back, or rather, you have provided the love and support with your sacred gifts that enable me to take my life back. I have known down to my core that all the answers are within me. You have helped me to begin the process of finding them. I am not the same person who got off the plane ten days ago. This has been a transforming experience. The Sacred Circle is indeed sacred. I thank you and Jacqueline and each person in our circle, the extraordinary shamans and the lovely people who lent their support to keep us well fed and free from household chores."