Jelena

I was born in Holland but I have been living in Canada since 1984. We also lived in Chile, South America from 1972 to 1975. Vancouver has been my home now for about 20 years. I just graduated from a 3 year practitioners program in Transpersonal Psychotherapy and Counseling. The theories of the work are largely based on A Course in Miracles and Bowens' Systems Theories. My second year academic studies were largely self-directed and I chose to focus on the discoveries in the field of Quantum Physics and how they relate to our perception of "reality". I am a heart-felt advocate (at least in my own life) of the "new paradigm" and I feel closely (experientially) connected to the shifts in consciousness that are taking place on this planet. Currently, my main source of inspiration and understanding comes from reading more channelled works (the way A Course in Miracles, the Urantia, are also channelled). This material provides me with a feeling of understanding about what is happening "behind the scenes", spiritually or energetically speaking; beyond the reach of our immediate ability to perceive. The result for me has been a progressive increase in my sense of trust (peace) and a progressive decrease in feelings of anxiety. I am experiencing the grace to be able to shift from a mind/intellect/ego dominated perspective to a more heart-led appraoch to my life. This heart-led orientation is leading me into more and more frequent experiences of 'being' (as opposed to 'doing'); like time is standing still more often, and in those moments, or days, of stillness, I feel a profound feeling of optimism, joy and safety. I feel that we are blessed to be here during this time of birth, and I want to share my sense of optimism with others, and I want to express my gratitude for all of us who are here during these challenging times. My vision right now is all about creating a live/work space in Vancouver that would be home to different types of therapies; like dance-movement classes, group-therapy groups - especially for women, focusing on empowerment, cathartic breathing sessions, discussion groups on the topic of Hope and the Future, and individual counselling. Those are my areas of focus but I like the idea of this space becoming a center where other activities (yoga classes, lectures, movie nights, dance nights, pot-luck dinner nights, classes) take place as well, in collaboration with others. I'm looking for other creative and like-minded people who would be interested in talking about this. With love, Jelena Marda. If you would like to check out some of the art that I love to do (graphics, photography and poetry) then check out my website at www.dutchiedesigns.com. You can contact me through my website!