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Summary: A deserving award winner!
Review: I completely understand why "Your Present..." is an award-winning work, it is truly deserving. As someone who suffers from stress-related insomnia, I can count on Susie Mantell's narration to put to rest all the demons and lead me into a calm and relaxed state that allows me to sleep peacefully and awake refreshed. However, I am most grateful for the copy of this tape that I gave my Father, who suffers from severe tinitus. This hearing disorder has at points come close to ruining his life. He finds great relief in putting on the headphones and letting Susie's voice in guided meditation exorcise the awful background noise that has become his constant companion. Thank you Susie!
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Summary: You deserve this tape!
Review: I first heard this tape while I was living a highly stressful life working for a company in Japan. I received it as a gift from a friend, and it was something I truly needed. We make so much time for stress in our lives, but rarely do we say, "I deserve 30 minutes of relaxation. CONSCIOUS Relaxation." This tape takes you where no mere slumber can - heightened awareness of your own organic existence. I recommend you use it daily or every other day, for at least five sessions, without asking yourself why or how you think it should work. The answer to those questions will come naturally after having used it. And then you will simply want to use it more. It may be difficult for some people (i.e., myself) to get into the right mood for something like this. It takes a little practice and an open heart and mind. So do away with any skepticism you may have, try it for a week or two, and if you can't Realax... Intuit yourself, send me an e-mail and flame me. I am sure you'll find it worth it. Five stars!
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Summary: a powerful relaxation tool
Review: I have been very stressed lately which resulted in me not being able to sleep. I searched and found this CD, and honestly I doubted that it could help. For the past week now, I have been listening to this CD everynight right when I am about to go to bed. And instead of staying up all night looking aimlessly in my room, I fall into deep sleep and wake up relaxed and refreshed.
So far, I haven't listened to the whole CD, after 5 min. I fall into deep sleep. But the CD recommends that you keep it on even if you sleep. Your mind listens even if you are not awake.
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Summary: Finally... A good night's sleep!
Review: I have heard many relaxation tapes but I've never heard anything as truly soothing and comforting as this. It really works! After years of sleep problems and aches and irritability from waking up unrested every day, "Your Present: A Half-Hour of Peace" is like magic...I fall asleep and stay asleep, and even wake up feeling more cheerful and ready to face the day. I bought copies of this amazing CD for my daughter who is away at school, and a nephew who has ADHD and they love it too. I even gave a copy to my neighbor, who is in her 80's and she bought it for her children and grandchildren. "Your Present: A Half-Hour of Peace" really IS the perfect gift not only for the people I love, but it has worked wonders for me... I am so happy I found it.
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Summary: Outstanding "present" that never fails
Review: I have listened to this on tape many times and in the process of ordering the CD decided to write a review because i see this is unreviewed. I have listened to a variety of stress-relief and this is simply the best I have ever encountered. First, Susie's voice is simply wonderful. Not cutesy or overdone, but like your best woman friend pointing out to you what you already know. Second, many tapes are ok for a listen but feel wearing or repetitive on repeated listens. Not here. Most important, i have listened to this frequently in times of high stress and it has never failed to help me relax and feel more peaceful.Also, there are at least two levels of "present." While you can find inhere a beautiful reference to "present" as a gift, you can also view the present as the "now" that we always have with us. Absolutely excellent!
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Summary: Outstanding "present" that never fails
Review: I have listened to this on tape many times and in the process of ordering the CD decided to write a review because i see this is unreviewed. I have listened to a variety of stress-relief and this is simply the best I have ever encountered. First, Susie's voice is simply wonderful. Not cutesy or overdone, but like your best woman friend pointing out to you what you already know. Second, many tapes are ok for a listen but feel wearing or repetitive on repeated listens. Not here. Most important, i have listened to this frequently in times of high stress and it has never failed to help me relax and feel more peaceful. Also, there are at least two levels of "present." While you can find inhere a beautiful reference to "present" as a gift, you can also view the present as the "now" that we always have with us. Absolutely excellent!
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Summary: This is tape is such a relief!
Review: I have really been struck by how much relief this tape has brought me - not just the first time I listened to it, but each time. This has impressed me because I have listened to all sorts of other "relaxation" tapes before and, while they've been somewhat helpful, I never really was as transported into a completely new mood as I have been when I listen to Your Present. There's something unique about Susie Mantell's voice that I really bond with. Her tone is so reassuring - it makes me feel like everything really IS going to be ok, even when none of the things I'm stressed about have changed! This tape really shows you how a changed in attitude or point of view can be everything! My favorite time to listen to Your Present is on a long plane, train or bus ride. It really helps to make the time pass in a relaxed way. And if I'm in a plane and there's turbulence, it really helps to calm me down. My second favorite time to listen to it in bed before going to sleep - really helps me drift off. Thanks, Susie Mantell, for creating something so soothing and helpful.
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Summary: New Mom, Sleeping Like a Baby!
Review: I just ordered more for my friends! I've been raving about the power of this
relaxation meditation. I always feel so energized and rested after
listening--the whole process is so refreshing. I used this CD through my
pregnancy to help me relax, calm my fears, and send positive energy and
health to my baby. I was so happy during my pregnancy. Especially amazing
benefits came the first week we came home--a stressful time and without much
sleep. I would be so overtired that when I was able to lie down--I couldn't
sleep. One night I played this CD 3 times (between feedings) and sometimes
I don't think I got past the first minute without falling asleep. One of
the first days we were home, after a full day of visitors, my husband
ordered me to put my headset on and listen to it! My son will be 3 weeks
tomorrow . Now I am just elated to have this precious baby and I know if I
do start to feel depressed or depleted, Susie' Mantell's "Your Present: A
Half-Hour of Peace" will help us through!
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Summary: The most important tape you'll ever listen to...
Review: I was given a copy of this wonderful tape as a gift several years ago...and it was indeed the perfect present then...and still is. I have now listened to it literally hundreds of times and know that I will never get tired of it. Every time I start to feel overwhelmed by life...due to the stresses of being a parent, running a complicated business, etc....I remember that the BEST thing I can possibly do is to get this tape out and put it right on. And whenever I do, within moments I start to relax, and feel so much better. Susie Mantell's voice is so incredibly soothing and beautiful...and the soft background tones that she uses also make me feel like I am letting go and entering into a whole other realm, where I can relax and just begin to unwind. Everything she says, too, is just exactly what I need to hear in any given moment...it is so tremendously affirmative, just like a wonderul, dear friend there to be of total comfort and support. I truly believe that EVERYONE should have a copy of this marvelous tape, becase we all have so many challenges to deal with these days,and we all need something like this to help soothe us into a better state of mind ...every day. I have listened to this tape more than any other one that I own (and I have quite a collection of tapes, so that says a whole lot !) I recommend it as the perfect gift for yourself and for everyone you know... there isn't anyone who won't appreciate it and listen to it time and again. I am just so grateful that Susuie created this tape, and I really do hope that she's planning to create more like it. ( And a book to go with it would be just great, too.) THANKS, SUSIE, for making such a wonderful gift available for all of us !
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: Ms. Mantell has done a wonderful job with this CD. I am a person who ocassionally suffers from insomnia and after a week of listening to this, I fell asleep! Her soothing voice lures you into a relaxed state without you really realizing what has happened. My husband, who has a very stressful/busy type of job likes it because he can listen to it during his lunch hour and feel refreshed for the rest of the day. This is a must have. I recommend it highly.
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