“Live fuller and more aware”

I am glad that Marieke guided me through the mindfulness training. Although I already had experience with meditation in the Goenka Vipassana tradition, I gained new insights during the group lessons with Marieke. She has answered all my (sometimes skeptical) questions calmly and often responded with a counter question: How does it feel when you have doubts (about mindfulness)? What is happening in your body? Can you pause for a moment? These kinds of questions helped me see my thoughts from a different perspective and recognize patterns in my questions or doubts from a distance. I am convinced that a change of perspective depends on an expert trainer; not just from the mindfulness practice itself. Marieke created a group atmosphere in which I felt safe and free to share my thoughts. I especially appreciate that she also did this when the corona pandemic broke out in the Netherlands and we continued the training online. It was important for me to be able to continue the training during this time. Thank you, Marie!