From the first session, when Julia said don’t be so consumed with taking notes. See if you can just sit and be present.  I knew that this program was different. It was raw and real and exactly what I truly needed, even if I didn’t recognize it at the time.  I was just going through the motions, broken and exhausted. My body was clenched and I didn’t want to know the truth.  I was scared, angry and afraid of the past.  Julia beautifully guided me to lean into my “triggers” that there is wisdom there.  Julia picked up on subtle cues and nudged me towards the insight and enlightenment that only I could unlock within myself.  Julia recognized I wasn’t fully prioritizing this practice along with self care, eating and sleeping well, long before I realized this on my own.  I was so bruised and disheartened from my past failures, I was holding myself back without even knowing it.  She is truly gifted at what she does.

I am so grateful everyday for the beautiful baby that I hold in my arms and how lucky I am to be her mother. But I am also so grateful for Julia, her books and the Fertile Heart program. I cannot thank her enough for teaching me how to meet my baby halfway.  And for what has been awakened inside of me. Without recognizing my deepest orphans I wouldn’t have been able to see my beautiful visionary who is rooted in my own wise truth. She is nourished and knows she is in a perfect place at a perfect time.

Just as Julia says, there are no failed experiments.  For anyone thinking of joining this program please know you are not alone. And you don’t have to hold it all inside. Someone is listening. And that someone is Julia. You are in the best hands. She will guide you down your special path, a journey that is singularly yours.

Lina P

Lina was an active participant in our circles and she also worked with me privately. To inspire you, here are some examples of our communication, to give you a sense of what it looks like when someone is genuinely engaged with the practice.

Hello Julia,

This week was I really enjoyed the video.  I watched it several times and each time had different answers for the questions which was interesting.   The story of B resonated with me and I realized some truths about my relationship.  I have a reoccurring orphan who wishes I had more support of my husband.

I’m very excited to continue doing the work and see what comes up. Along with recording my dreams I’ve been practicing imagery when I wake up and before I go to bed.   Thanks for all these wonderful tools and I’m looking forward to next session.

See you Tuesday,

Lina

Hello Julia,

I was few days late on my cycle and I woke up this morning expecting to take another negative pregnancy test…and it was positive! I am so excited but also so very nervous about having a miscarriage. A lot of orphans telling me I am too old to have a successful pregnancy or a healthy baby. Could you recommend some imagery that I should use now? I have been doing the nine hearts but any more suggestions would be great.

Thank you, Lina

Hello Julia,

I really appreciated the circle yesterday. As I have been adjusting to my early pregnancy it is also full of uncertainties. I am around 5 weeks and had some light bleeding and spotting yesterday. It really sent me into a tail spin and I heard Gloria’s orphans as if it was myself speaking. It was so powerful how you challenged the “I don’t deserve this orphan” and it really helped me get to the truth of those feelings.

I am going for hcg checks this week but if you have a minute I am wondering what imagery you might recommend during this time.

Breathing deeply,

Lina

Hello Julia,

The story of B resonated with me and I realized some truths about my relationship.  I have a reoccurring orphan who wishes I had more support of my husband…  He has expressed some fears about me going through another pregnancy loss or worried it won’t be successful because of my age.  It is as if he wants protect me from disappointment. I have expressed to him my confidence and resilience but just like with doctors expressing opinions, his doubts make me feel very depleted.

The ultimate mother is not afraid of his doubts.  Which is what I was feeling before. Rather she is nurturing and compassionate.  Just feeling this has been so helpful. I also love the idea in the video of my visionary adult self being in the driver’s seat with the orphan in the back seat.  I feel the strength in that.  My visionary coming forward is one of calm and ease.  This self is not depleted by outside conditions; she stands strong and confidently trusts that her inner guidance is moving her towards her child.  It is empowering to know that as my visionary self is born it can also call forward a visionary in him.

I’m very excited to continue doing the work and see what comes up. Along with recording my dreams I’ve been practicing imagery when I wake up and before I go to bed.   Thanks for all these wonderful tools and I’m looking forward to next session.

See you Tuesday,

L