Riddhi Vijay Rajendran
They say, 'When the student is ready, the teacher appears,' and this phrase has resonated in my life multiple times. The universe has a unique way of introducing you to the right mentor when you are prepared to receive guidance. Paula has been one such Guru in my life, a teacher brought into my journey when I needed her most.
After experiencing a profound betrayal by someone I considered a soul sister, I was left shattered and numb. It was during this difficult time that I attended the Core Empowerment Retreat in Goa. Over the course of seven transformative days, Paula guided me, and the other participants, from early morning until night. Her practice of Shamata brought me back to self-awareness, something many of us lose in the hustle and bustle of life. Each day revealed new insights and awareness about myself, helping me to center my being and embrace self-acceptance.
By the end of that first retreat, I found peace and forgiveness, not only for the person who betrayed me but also for myself. This profound shift inspired me to continue through Core Empowerment Retreats 2 and 3. In the second retreat, I delved deeper, learning to forgive myself and release feelings of guilt and shame. Paula’s teaching on karma was eye-opening—understanding that karma is not merely cause and effect but our deep desires, unresolved resistances, and self-identification. In the third retreat, I realized that my attachment to one of my businesses stemmed from my deep desire and self-identification with running a restaurant. This awareness allowed me to detach and view life more objectively.
The greatest lesson Paula taught me is, "Whatever comes, let it come; whatever goes, let it go." Her guidance during the Core Empowerment retreats helped me open up to myself, becoming more aware of my desires, resistances, and ego-driven identifications. For anyone seeking a spiritual path, Paula is an exceptional guide, offering a hand to lead the way toward self-realization.
I am forever grateful to her and deeply inspired by her energy, passion, and dedication to teaching and empowering individuals on their self-awareness journey. I was so drawn to her energy that I attended several of her courses, including the Sacred Sexuality retreat with my husband. I have always believed in the sanctity of intimacy and was intrigued to learn more. This retreat brought my husband and me closer, allowing us to bond deeply without inhibition. For much of my life, I suffered from vaginismus, which made intimacy painful. During one of the retreat sessions, I uncovered a childhood trauma that I had suppressed, which caused my tension. Paula introduced me to the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), which helped me release the shame, guilt, and pain associated with those experiences.
Impressed by the effectiveness of EFT, I decided to take Paula's EFT course. Her approach was simple and practical, and throughout the three-week program, I both received and gave EFT, addressing emotional issues that had been weighing me down. Paula also shared protocols for overcoming fears, anger, and emotional blockages, all of which contributed to my personal growth and healing.
As part of my continued journey, my family and I completed Reiki Level 1 with Paula. The experience was profound. We felt the energy flowing through us almost immediately, and our daily practice brought peace, better sleep, and pain relief to those we treated. Words cannot fully capture the impact Paula has had on my life. I feel blessed to have her presence and guidance, and I am deeply thankful for the transformation she has helped me achieve.
Love and gratitude to you, Paula—thank you for everything!