Sleep Made Easy

Sleep - Improving Patterns

Story from B.L

Three weeks before I attended Sandy's seminar I was diagnosed as having "severe sleep apnoea" and by the time the seminar came around I was exhausted.  I built my PP on the Saturday and used it to relax me that night and told myself "Tonight I sleep well and wake refreshed in the morning"  AND I DID! I also use my PP to help with poor self esteem and have given two public addressed on arthritis which I never thought I'd do, and I am also working on weight release and have lost 3 kg in 3 weeks.

Sleep - Improving Patterns

Story from F.S

I sleep better and wake up with a clear mind; I go into meditation with ease.

Sleep - Improving Patterns

Story from G.K, Vic

I have been wallowing in despair for six years and I could not rid myself of that constant feeling of dread, nor could I sleep at night.  It took Sandy MacGregor to show me how to help myself.  Since using the techniques I have now slept 7 to 8 hours every night.  I've had interruptions to my sleep, and still have been able to return to sleep easily.   Furthermore, I have just returned from Canada and USA.  In years gone by I have needed to take a Rohypnol sleeping tablet on these journeys.  This time I slept for 7 hours during the flight over, and on the way back, with no drugs.

Sleep - Improving Patterns

Story from K.B, QLD

My cycle of insomnia began in 1968, following divorce, and having to surrender my four-year-old son to his father. What followed was an endless treadmill of visits to doctors, therapists, hypnotists, relaxation classes, yoga, then the advent of medication — which I took to with great reluctance, and alcohol which I took to with great enthusiasm. I seriously considered a witch-doctor, however none were listed in the Yellow Pages.

On the recommendation of a close friend, I attended the CALM seminar in Brisbane. At last a 27 year cycle — which doctors vowed would stay with me forever — was finally and permanently broken.

This seminar was by no means a temporary fix. I am still experiencing normal sleep patterns 17 months down the track.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you Sandy for restoring me to normality, and now to my astonishment, I am even civil to people in the mornings!

Sleep - Improving Patterns

Story from M.G, SA

On the afternoon of Monday 29th July 1996, I heard you being interviewed on ABC radio (by Phillip Satchel, I think). I was struck by your evident concern for the well-being of others, and the practical approach you took to the question of what can be done.

For months previously I had been suffering from insomnia, and had used a variety of prescribed medications in a desperate effort to get some sleep. Even so, it was 6 weeks before I became so desperate for restful sleep, that I borrowed  a copy of your book, “Switch On to Your Inner Strength.” For about a week, I read the book daily, and re-read it. Since I didn’t have any of your tapes, and felt uncomfortable asking someone else to read to me, I sat down and talked myself through the transcript that appears in the book.

In this way I established my Peaceful Place and meditated 3 or 4 times a day, every day. There was an immediate benefit, so much so that on the night of Wednesday September 11, I went to bed without taking my sleeping tablet. I didn’t go to sleep — well, not that I noticed — for the whole night, but I meditated. Using the version of a PP I had developed, plus your Induction (Page 68), I relaxed, and went out to meet the sleeplessness that had plagued me for the previous 6 months.

On the following night I again went to bed without taking my sleeping tablet. This time I slept to 01:40! Although I didn’t sleep for the remainder of that night, I did meditate, and ‘woke’ feeling fresher than I had done for ages.

In the subsequent months, sleep continued to be interrupted and turbulent. However, my PP and associated meditation withstood the onslaught and finally, on the night of Thursday, October 17, I SLEPT RIGHT THROUGH!

Throughout the months that followed, I continued to work on refining my understanding and application of PP and using it to set goals. I was greatly assisted in this by the warm and friendly support provided by CALM personnel in Sydney, attending a 2 day CALM Seminar in Adelaide and your own personal responses.

Thank you so much for the birthday card. It was the first one I received. My PP is going well. I still ‘porpoise’ 10-20 times a day (most days), a well as having two dedicated meditation/goal-setting sessions of 15-30 minutes. I never had much success with using the ‘coloured clouds’, induction process — though I probably haven’t given it much of a go. Lately I’ve noticed changes associated with my PP procedure. I often find it easier and more effective with my eyes open.

Indeed, the process has become so effective, that I can ‘porpoise’ with my eyes open, in most circumstances.

Currently I am working on optimising performance in day-to-day situations, through use of PP, Goal Setting, and Visualisation. I also continue to work on controlling waking times, making steady but unspectacular progress.

Meditation for sleep

Story from  F.P. NZ

Sleep improvement

Story from V.V.  NSW

The result of your wonderful Seminar is "TERRIFIC".  Thank you so much, my sleeping pattern is as follows - going to bed - finding my Peaceful Place - "Land of Sleep" - so restful for 8 hours, no need for tossing and turning, as you explained, 8 hours sleep is sufficient - Bed 9.45 pm awake at 6 AM.  Well, healthy and invigorated!

Sleep

Story from B.L. Vic.

Three weeks before I attended Sandy's seminar I was diagnosed as having "severe sleep apnoea" and by the time the seminar came around I was exhausted.  I built my PP on the Saturday and used it to relax me that night and told myself  "Tonight I sleep well and wake refreshed in the morning"  AND I DID!  I also use my PP to help with poor self esteem and have given two public addresses on arthritis which I never thought I'd do, and I am also working on weight release and have lost 3 kg in 3 weeks.

Sleep

Story from G.K.  Vic

I have been wallowing in despair for six years and I could not rid myself of that constant feeling of dread, nor could I sleep at night.  It took Sandy MacGregor to show me how to help myself.  Since using the techniques I have now slept 7 to 8 hours every night.  I've had interruptions to my sleep, and still have been able to return to sleep easily.  Furthermore, I have just returned from Canada and USA.  In years gone by I have needed to take a Rohypnol sleeping tablet on these journeys.  This time I slept for 7 hours during the flight over, and on the way back, with no drugs.

Meditation for sleep, etc.

Story from K.B.  Qld.

     My cycle of insomnia began in 1968, following divorce, and having to surrender my four-year-old son to his father. What followed was an endless treadmill of visits to doctors, therapists, hypnotists, relaxation classes, yoga, then the advent of medication — which I took to with great reluctance, and alcohol which I took to with great enthusiasm. I seriously considered a witch-doctor, however none were listed in the Yellow Pages.
     On the recommendation of a close friend, I attended the CALM seminar in Brisbane. At last a 27 year cycle — which doctors vowed would stay with me forever — was finally and permanently broken.
     This seminar was by no means a temporary fix. I am still experiencing normal sleep patterns 17 months down the track.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you Sandy for restoring me to normality, and now to my astonishment, I am even civil to people in the mornings!

Sleep

Story from M.G.  SA

     I heard you being interviewed on ABC radio in Adelaide on July 29. I was struck by your evident concern for the well-being of others, and the practical approach you took to the question of what can be done.
     For months previously I had been suffering from insomnia, and had used a variety of prescribed medications in a desperate effort to get some sleep. Even so, it was 6 weeks before I became so desperate for restful sleep, that I borrowed  a copy of your book, “Switch On to Your Inner Strength.”  For about a week, I read the book daily, and re-read it. Since I didn’t have any of your tapes, and felt uncomfortable asking someone else to read to me, I sat down and talked myself through the transcript that appears in the book. In this way I established my Peaceful Place and meditated 3 or 4 times a day, every day. There was an immediate benefit, so much so that I went to bed without taking my sleeping tablet. I didn’t go to sleep — well, not that I noticed — for the whole night, but I meditated. Using the version of a PP I had developed, plus your Induction (Page 68), I relaxed, and went out to meet the sleeplessness that had plagued me for the previous 6 months.
     On the following night I again went to bed without taking my sleeping tablet. This time I slept to 1:40am! Although I didn’t sleep for the remainder of that night, I did meditate, and ‘woke’ feeling fresher than I had done for ages.
     In the subsequent months, sleep continued to be interrupted and turbulent. However, my PP and associated meditation withstood the onslaught and finally, on the night of October 17, I SLEPT RIGHT THROUGH!
     Throughout the months that followed, I continued to work on refining my understanding and application of PP and using it to set goals. I was greatly assisted in this by the warm and friendly support provided by CALM personnel in Sydney, attending a 2 day CALM Seminar in Adelaide and your own personal responses.

Meditation to improve sleep

Story from K.B.  Qld

My cycle of insomnia began in 1968, following divorce, and having to surrender my four-year-old son to his father. What followed was an endless treadmill of visits to doctors, therapists, hypnotists, relaxation classes, yoga, then the advent of medication - which I took to with great reluctance, and alcohol which I took to with great enthusiasm. I seriously considered a witch-doctor, however none were listed in the Yellow Pages.  On the recommendation of a close friend, I attended the CALM seminar in Brisbane. At last a 27 year cycle - which doctors vowed would stay with me forever - was finally and permanently broken.  This seminar was by no means a temporary fix. I am still experiencing normal sleep patterns 17 months down the track.   I would like to take this opportunity to thank you Sandy for restoring me to normality, and now to my astonishment, I am even civil to people in the mornings!

Two colours and I’m gone

 Like some of your ‘satisfied clients’ I have found the meditation for helping one sleep very effective.  Now I generally don’t get more than about two colours in, and I’m gone!
        Last year, in August, I attended a residential seminar with awesome New Zealand poet and children’s book writer Joy Cowley.  A couple of the quotes from Joy’s seminar resonated with me as I read your words below.  One was “We’re not human beings on a spiritual journey; we’re spiritual beings on a human journey.”  She also quoted a medieval monk who said, “Find thyself; ‘tis half the way to God, then lose thyself, and the rest of the way is trod.”
        If you’re interested in her poetry books at all she’s written the following, which I would warmly recommend.  She has such an original, fresh way of expressing herself and talk with God as an ‘old friend’.  You can google her to find her books (or email management@pleroma.org.nz) if I’ve intrigued you! FP, NZ

Inner Peace and Harmony

I mainly use the Inner Peace and Harmony CD almost every night when I wake up with my mind racing. It puts me back to sleep. I know it is not necessarily designed for that but that is what works for me.  HC, Qld.

nurse working shift work

 I use your Peaceful Place CD very regularly. If I have trouble sleeping I have it there to grab and yes i know I should be using it to meditate with but it also helps me nod off. I am a nurse and work shift work so it's been invaluable to me. Helps me get back on track.
Thank You for all your advice and help it really helps me get through some stressful times.T.J. NSW

after much self work

I wanted to let you know that I got accepted into University (Bachelor of Behavioral Science) and will soon commence studies. I am light years away from the young woman I was a year ago and after much self work I am pleased to say I have had a massive growth spurt and am now the person I always knew I could be. 

I still listen to your meditation CDs almost every day, actually I use them to go to sleep (and wind down) and am sure the positive messages have woven their way into my subconscious and have contributed to my excellent state of being. Thanks for your support. M.R.  WA.