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Summary: Well advertised but too touchy feely
Review: After reading all the online reviews for this CD I was really anticipating its arrival. Once I popped it into the CD player I was kind of disappointed. There is about a 5-minute intro into the meditation, which is fine at first, but there is no way to skip the track and go write to the meditation. And well, for the meditation itself, Susie does have a nice voice and the music is relaxing but I just thought a lot of the stuff she was saying was very touchy-feely. I was hoping for more of a guided meditation but her exercises are more of a visualization and kind of require you to participate so if you want something to just zone out to and nap or sleep then well it does not offer much in that way. You have to stay some what conscience to follow here visualization and sometimes her terms like "exhale all the Grey smoke from your body" ...that was a strange way to describe stress. The CD seems to have won an award and be highly acclaimed but I feel it is over exemplified and does not really deliver. If you are looking for a good visualization CD and you like the touchy freely stuff then this is for you but if you are looking more for something just to listen and zone out to then I recommend looking elsewhere.
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Summary: Finally... A good night's sleep!
Review: As a physical therapist in private practice for 28 years and treating patientswith chronic pain, I utilize Susie Mantell's masterpiece as part of a Fibromyalgia (and pain management) program. Our patients come away feeling relaxed and in control of their pain. Her beautiful voice, combined with her soothing words, allows our patients to feel more relaxed and live a better lifestyle. A fter listening to Susie Mantell's magical , "Your Present: A Half Hour of Peace", I have been able to not only enrich the lives of my patients, but my own as well.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: But it has not met my expectations. To me it seems to rushed and does not give good imagery or any relaxation exercises such as breating, or tense/relax. I rarely listen to it. For an excellent relaxation CD, buy Kalamalka Colors
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Summary: I'm so relaxed!
Review: I am caring for my mom who has Alzheimers and this CD has helped me get back to relaxing and taking time for MYSELF everyday. I like that it is only 30 minutes. Also, Susie's voice is very soothing and easy to listen to. (I had to return a Wayne Dyer meditation CD because his voice wasn't conducive to meditation.)
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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: 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: 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: A Rare Find!
Review: Susie Mantell's "Your Present: A Half Hour of Peace" is a truly wonderful gift. Susie's beautiful and relaxing voice coupled with soothing backround sounds, takes the listener on a peaceful journey that changes each time you listen. I have been listening to Susie's tape for a few years now,and have listened during both stressful and non-stressful times, including my pregnancy. I love the fact that at the end of that half hour, I am relaxed, re-focused and at peace. As a busy working mother, I am ever so grateful for that "half hour of peace" that can be so rare. Thank you Susie for a wonderful gift!
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