After meditation instruction and practice, and using the Wonder Anew questions to unravel personal difficulty, people anonymously comment on the experience.

"Meditation is an eye-opener. It allowed me to meet a part of myself that I have never seen before. It was a feeling of a new beginning. The bell was a big portion of the new beginning. It allowed for a fresh start when I began to explore my difficulty." - 16 years

 

“Using the eight Wonder Anew questions forced me to think really honestly and admit that I kind of ignore my problems…'I don’t have time right now...' or 'I’ll think about that later.'  – female

 

 

“I learned that I tend to live on thoughts from past events." - 15 years

 

 

"I saw that I preferred complaining about a problem and the person I dislike. That kept me stuck." - female

 

 

"At first I was very unopen to the idea of meditation. I was afraid I wasn't doing it right. But as I accepted my thoughts and we kept trying it and relaxed again, it really helped me to calm myself. My headache went away." - 14 years

 

“In meditation, I felt like I could feel every part of my body and breathing and heartbeat. I have had extra stress lately. I actually had a dream last night about my difficulty and this in some way was perfect timing. Thank you.”  - 16 years

 

“Before I came to class I actually needed a moment to get myself together mentally and emotionally and this helped me get relaxed. After the Wonder Anew questions, I just assured myself that I can get through things.” -female, 15 years

 

“I learned that I get caught up worrying about things that may not matter in a while.” –16 years

 

 

"I learned that it was hard to relax. With more practice and times, I think I could get more out of meditating and that it could be helpful. Thank you for introducing me to a new experience." - 16 years

 

 

“It was strange to be focusing on such a specific sound, on one specific thing.” – 16 years

 

 

“This was rejuvenating for me. Meditation benefits me a lot. I learned that I suppress my feelings and usually don't share with anyone, but I would like to change that.” - 15 years

 

 

“How I would work with my problem became more clear because I didn't hurry through the questions. I waited and didn’t rush to make myself figure out how to work with it. I gave it some time and room.” – male, 16 years

 

"Using the questions, I separated my problem into sections and thought about each individual piece. I learned that I am able to connect with myself if I try and that I can use these questions for other problems." - female, 16 years

 

"Sometimes doing nothing can be powerful when you face a time of despair. I learned that being in denial of my problems won't do me or my problem any good. Facing the issue I'm dealing with using the questions feels like a first step in getting over it. This was a great experience, especially the writing." - 15 years

 

 

"For the first time in a long time I was able to relax and focus on one thing." - 15 years

 

"I didn't really meditate, but I did sit by myself and breathe. It was calming and I intend to do it more." 16 years

 

 

"It was so difficult to stay still. My mind was constantly running." - 16 years

 

 

"I noticed that I felt lighter and less stressed because I learned new ways to deal with my problems. I learned that not everything happens in life is predictable and I can't control what happens but I can face it in a positive and healthy way. I can look at my problems." - 15 years

 

"The questions help me process personal difficulties by allowing a progressive framework to direct my energy in a positive way...like a stream leading to a larger water source rather than a maze that gets me going in circles." - Lyndsey, age 28

 

“My dear brother passed away in May of 2015.  I did not have much of an emotional reaction at the time.  In fact, it was more like numbness.  Susan introduced me to the Wonder Anew questions, and the entire process was profound. I had been in therapy years before. However, answering the questions and asking Susan to listen to what I wrote did more than talk therapy, leading me both into my own heart and into the heart of my lack of reaction to my brother’s death.”  - Susan, age 65

“Writing the answers to the Wonder Anew questions relaxes me and lets me think about my patterns with less emotion.” -female

 

 

“I love that I can now see how the magic of answering the questions happens.  I do the questions once and then go off to learn and absorb. Then I return with new understanding (again and again) – and it’s okay. I don’t have to have all the answers.” – female, age 38

 

“About question #2. Thank you. I don’t think I can underestimate the importance of acknowledging feelings and a sense of self, and finding the freedom to do so... My cousin committed suicide just after high school, and no one even knew he was unhappy until after it happened. Writing today helped me feel empowered to focus on what I can learn to make positive developments in my life.” – student, female

“The questions helped me realize the pressure I was putting on myself to have all the answers. I assumed that I should be able to easily solve parenting challenges. The questions helped me see that the problem I was struggling with was much deeper than getting my sons ready for bed. Uncovering that my problem was an attitude I adopted—that, as a mother, I should carry the weight of my children's problems—helped me see the stress it imposed on them and me.” – Danielle Poling

“I meditated. For 7 minutes the whole world and time slowed down. I became calm and more aware. Using the questions, I learned that I use assertiveness in order to repress my emotions.” -female