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Appreciation
Dear Reader,
I hope you will find it useful to read these heartfelt words and reflections from those who have experienced Live Awake Mentoring in one way or another. Perhaps you will see a bit of yourself in their stories and feel inspired to give yourself the gift of exploring what's possible for you.
With gratitude,
Robear
To honor client privacy, some photographs are representative and do not depict the individuals quoted. Those images have been thoughtfully chosen to reflect each person’s unique characteristics and spirit.
While so many guided processes seem just imaginary, Robear has tapped into something very real [with the Embodied Presence Process]. He has created small easy steps to help you move through blockages and open to more of how you want to be in a way that may be beyond your expectations. He describes subtleties of experience in a way I’ve never heard anyone else describe. Robear has developed superb and precise language skills that speak to the depths of who you are. It is very possible that even in the first session you will experience a profound shift.
Richard Shane, Ph.D.
Behavioral Sleep Therapist and Developer of Sleep Easily
Working with Robear has both calmed my system and furthered the opening [of spiritual awakening] I wanted more of —that was previously kicking my butt a bit—in a more sustainable way. He has excellent skills for helping create, stabilize, and deepen states of awakening, and is very clear and pragmatic in teaching those skills. More interesting than the skills themselves however, is his ability to transmit those skills through his presence and his embodiment of them, which makes working with him very potent. He also radiates an incredible amount of heart.
B.M.
Lawyer and mother
Robear is one of the best teachers I have ever met. His teaching goes beyond being prepared. He is conscious of each individual and searches for the process that works best for them. He has a way of penetrating the noise of the emotions and thoughts in difficult times to reach the more useful and essential understandings. Grounded, eloquent, loving and clear, I highly recommend Robear for those in need of guidance.
Rob Woo Du-An
Shaman, healer, teacher, and co-author of Allowing God
As a brain injury survivor, immigrant, and bicultural woman navigating chronic pain, ancestral trauma, and purpose seeking, I feel deeply grateful for Robear and the Awaken to Reality program. We all want to live awake, but how do we cultivate awareness that's endlessly patient, curious, and loving—able to hold all our pain and joy? How do we reengage when our nervous system is frustrated, agitated, or brutally self-critical? And how do we recognize our true nature when we're feeling unworthy?
In this program, we learned all of this through simple structures that helped me get curious again. Learning to relax back into open loving presence, I reconnected with my body and inner teacher. Once, while listening to my chronic pain in a new way, deeper pain and grief got released—and I experienced a moment of profound freedom! Living in this human mind-body isn't meant to be done alone. Robear's loving presence made it accessible for us all to feel the Loving Presence that is always here. Thank you, Robear, for this transformative work.
Jade Z.
Former corporate worker, Unified Mindfulness teacher/trainer and coach
The Embodied Presence session that I had with Robear was profound. Through his guidance, I found myself being awareness with very little to no thought. People often talk about getting out of your head and into your senses and being here now. This session allowed me to experience what this really means in a rich and full embodied way—truly on a whole new level. I am very grateful. Awesome!
Elizabeth Powers
MSW, Certified PSYCH-K™ Instructor
I was in crisis mode in my awakening experience and Robear was just what the universe ordered. He gave me foundational tools that were immensely helpful that I use to this day. The greatest value that I received from Robear was his huge heart. I could feel his love and desire to help me at all cost, like it was more than a job for him, but rather a passion.
Cajardo L.
Lawyer, actor, and family man
As a longtime seeker and spiritual practitioner, I greatly appreciate the simple, practical, and subtle yet profound practices of the Awaken to Reality program. Rather than trying to fix my situation with the same mind that created my predicaments and suffering, I was able to step back and more clearly see the layers of self-created distortions within my perceptions. Consequently, my body has healed deeply and is thanking me for the ever-deepening somatic calming that occurred during the course. My nervous system is healing on a deeper level, more than ever before, and I'm so grateful!
Rigpa
Kundalini yoga teacher and cosmetologist
The gift that Robear gave me was his ability to see through my ego which was acting out terror and fear like a frantic dog chasing his own tail. His simple word “stop” pierced me with his loving heart and my mind stopped! His own life experiences of the dark night of the soul makes him a perfect facilitator and guide in knowing exactly how you feel with your struggle of recognizing and living the truth of who you are.
Ray Viggiano
Massage therapist, actor and Rolf Institute coordinator
To me, there is a difference between trying to be present and actually being present. Robear’s work is all about the latter. Through Embodied Presence, he establishes what I can only describe as an energetic field that allows for the natural state of presence to emerge of its own accord. Though his sessions he creates a lot of space for this experience of presence to reveal itself—showing up with well-placed, clear guidance when he sees an opening for the participant to invoke more self-awareness—and let go of rising constriction.
I remember at one point in a session when I was feeling content in my body, my mind quiet, and Robear spoke just a few words to encourage me to connect even more intentionally to my breath … and lo and behold, even more ease and contentment arose as a result. This is just one example of Robear's tremendous sensitivity and integrity of intention, always empowering his client to find their own source of personal strength and resource. A true gift to be experienced.
Kimberly Jonas
Reiki Master and Founder of BodyMantra
Robear is here for you. Totally living in the truth of his being and totally committed to your awakening. This is not psychotherapy—you’re okay just the way you are. He won’t try to help you get “better” but he can help you “see.” He is constantly “on point” which keeps me on point. He accepts and loves you without reservation, facilitating a very safe space. Since working with Robear, my meditation and breath practice has deepened considerably, becoming more enjoyable, and I’m taking more conscious time with things.
John Walpole
Reflexologist
Robear is a great teacher and mentor! He is really easy to talk to and so understanding! I feel I can rely on him for supporting me in a clear, loving and to-the-point kind of way. In difficult times, troubles seem to just vanish after a few minutes talking with him! Robear's natural approach and humor make our sessions not merely enlightening, but also very enjoyable. I look forward to these meetings every time!
Elaine Thomas
Life Coach
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your time and deep listening... and for laughing at the dark with me! I so appreciate how you listen from a place of deep self-knowledge and open-heartedness. Your skill at weaving insights from your own experience with powerful reflections of my journey has brought a new clarity and sense of possibility to some of my most challenging issues. I am so grateful for your support in the profound work of learning to truly care for myself.
Tanya A.
I have been using the Embodied Presence practices with the breath, pulse (I can feel my pulse now!) and sensations in my body and WOW!!! What a massive effect this has had on my comfort around people and general happiness! That two hours I spent with you might have been the most valuable two hours of my life. Thank you Robear!!
J.T.
College Student
The experience of Embodied Presence stayed with me long after the session itself. I found I was able to contact that deep center of presence and peace easily within a breath and a heartbeat. Robear's sensitivity as a guide was exquisite. I felt held in safety and honored in my journey. I still use this practice on my own to this day.
Danae Shanti
Spiritual Mentor, Breathwork Facilitator, and Voice Coach