I know what it feels like to take a chance on someone you don’t know. So to help you reduce your sense of risk please take a look through some of the feedback I’ve received from clients. Wherever possible I’ve included full names and identifying information by either location or company affiliation.
In the beginning I wasn’t sure what to think about this online coaching stuff. I was concerned how it would work as a format. I was thinking: How do you make a connection with someone when they’re not in room with you? It’s not so much an issue when you’ve already met them, but what if everything is virtual from the start? People considering working with you might be worried because of those questions, but by the second session I was surprised because it actually worked out quite well. I think part of it is your great facilitating and part is that people who are attracted to this type of work are more mature.
The format that you set up is very good. All of the written material, the exercises, the email, being there to answer questions. Everything mutually reinforced everything else. Plus the exercises are such a simple way to bring yourself into calmness. It fits in well with the whole approach.
—Robert Calkins, Denver, CO
What I love the most about Matthew is he really demystifies the concepts that this is only for spiritual figures or religious types. First, he insisted that there really are step by step skills and tools that can be learned by anyone. Second, he breaks them down in easy to understand analogies and descriptions, and third he provides real exercises that are easy to follow so you can teach yourself these skills. Similar to a fitness coach, I view Matthew as someone who sets me up with a program to meet my needs, teaches me the basics, and coaches and motivates me along the way.
He’s told me numerous times, “I don’t want to tell you the answer, I want you to be able to FIND the answer” any time you need it.” (Similar to the don’t give a man a fish, teach him to fish.) Honestly, having him remove the barriers that only “naturally gifted or special” people could access this stuff was the springboard I needed to open up to whole new experiences I never would have imagined.
After working with him I can now access clear guidance any time I really want it. And I can honestly say that my awareness and perceptions of “reality” has been greatly expanded because of my work with Matthew.
—Allison Saltzer, Microsoft
It was a very helpful and important session for me that helped to remove all doubts from my mind. There is nothing better than a practical, logical, organized presentation of ideas to convince a practical and logical mind. Going into detail, giving definitions and examples are actually the best ways to assure me (the skeptical part of me) that the ideas behind what you are saying are in fact very real and very true. Also, your personal examples and sayings like “do you control your thinking, or does your thinking control you?” really stick with me.
I especially liked how you broke things down and explained how I already have the tools and skill sets to do all these things. Once in a while you touch on things I think I already know, but when I hear it from you I gain a much deeper understanding of my knowledge. Last night you made me realize just how important and fundamental awareness is to everything.
—Diane Koh, Mountain View, CA
I earned my first Arbonne promotion to District Manager this month! Those patterns are paying off!! My head has been spinning about patterns since we spoke. I see them everywhere! It is a very exciting thing for me to see my business grow and get more people involved in this opportunity with me. It is very much a “Yes-this” feeling! Next month looks to be a very positive Arbonne month too! And I know I will continue to have good news about my business to share as time goes on. I thank you for the “pep talk” you gave me! I know our talk has been a positive influence that is reflecting in my success.
—Mary Clark, Arbonne
It changed my life! It gave me the trust I needed in my own ability to mold my world the way I want it. Because of your training, I negotiated a work schedule change where I’m transitioning from being a full-time employee to being a contractor (more pay and more free time to pursue my true callings). I’ve been wanting to make this transition for years and you blew open the door of opportunity and believability to make this happen for me. I’m going towards my dreams in a confident, joyful way. I keep singing REM’s “The Great Beyond” in my head, “I’m breaking through, I’m bending spoons, I’m keeping flowers in full bloom, I’m looking for answers from the Great Beyond.” I couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you!
—Jayne M, Boulder, CO
I kept experiencing weird things I couldn’t understand and I needed to talk to someone. But more than that, I wanted to work with someone who could help me resolve them. That’s when I called Matthew. And in a single phone session with Matthew, I moved through some significant life blockages. Now I’m starting my own business! I am forever grateful for his assistance, guidance and support.
—Antoinette Brockman: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
I knew what I wanted, but I couldn’t bring it about until I realized that I’m the biggest obstacle to my own joy and happiness. I’d reached the point where I wasn’t experiencing the joy I wanted in my life and I decided to move. For weeks I envisioned the kind of place I wanted to live and made all the right moves to find it, but it was as if there was an invisible barrier keeping me from it.
“As I used your method I realized I was terrified of the change and it had nothing to do with finding a house. Acknowledging that allowed me to push forward with lightning speed, and in less than two days I found the perfect home. Now I can apply this to every single corner of my life. It’s probably one of the most valuable lessons that we can all learn.
—Cecily Wilson, Boulder, CO
I don’t usually spend that much money at once for something I’m not sure if it will pay off, but making the time to do the work really primes the pump. You made it easy to connect and make progress while at the same time it was fun! For me it was the effort and discipline that I lacked and I ended up feeling motivated to do the exercises at home because it is working for me and I want to keep doing it. I’ve already recommended it to a friend because it helped me take a big leap forward with little effort and because I thought everything was done very comfortable and professionally.
—Kim Sitton, Fort Collins, CO
There are so many different programs out there that make claims of grand results. It is a bit overwhelming and confusing as to which one is best. I have seen many programs link using triggers, NLP, associative memorization and several others. Your stuff looked interesting and simple. Being “simple” makes it more attractive. So when friend e-mailed me I decided to take the training with her. For me it is not necessarily new, but it is simple and it brought on the recognition that I can and should apply this every day to stay focused on my goals with a greater ease. I think the benefits are endless really. If you use what you learn, you can affect so many areas of your life. Thank you. I think you will see more of me.
—Dan Chevalier, Connecticut
My initial meeting with you was pivotal. You provided me with a window into understanding myself and my gift better. It brought me peace just being able to communicate and have a dialogue with someone who understands and knows what I am talking about. I didn’t realize, until after our conversation, how alienating this has been for me for years. The biggest shift for me was to look at my gift truly as a “gift”. Following our call, I realized that up to this point I have shunned it, kept it hidden. Now I’m embracing it with joy and appreciating the experience that’s taking place.
—Jill Archer, TX
I used to worry and ruminate and it caused a lot of drama in my life, but in just eight weeks I learned that I have the tools within me to live my life with joy and contentment despite any experiences or hardships that I have in my life circumstances or in my relationships. I learned to focus on the present moment and access the Still Point, and then to think and act from that place of stillness and clarity. By first changing things within myself, I’ve made amazing changes in my life. Now I’m bubbling inside. It’s a really joyful feeling and it’s just coming out of me all the time. My friends have commented on how happy I am now and they want to know the secret. I tell them you’ve got to work with Matthew.
—Irene Blanck, Melbourne, Australia
Just wanted to say thanks a million for all the chat about what to do to manage the process. I found it just great to get rational, practical info from someone who has experienced similar things. I have thought in the past that these sort of experiences are complete bollocks 🙂 but now I am open to them and part of the process for me seems to be breaking down the thought forms of my ego that have previously rejected anything spiritual.
—Andrew Peters, Director, Wisdom Executive
I actually cancelled after signing up because things had been progressing really well in my (virtually) lifelong meditation practice and it just seemed like this would just be a step backwards or just in a different direction to no good end. Then I retracted my withdrawal after I came to a different conclusion.
As I see it, this is not like learning to do something basic. Instead it speaks to the very nature of our existence or of reality. Therefore, if someone were serious they would make whatever arrangements they had to make it happen. As a result of the training I felt like I had some blockages removed and I gained new tools in expanding my awareness. In particular I learned that some of the messages my mind had been giving me about limitations I had on internal awareness were in fact false. Thanks again for the warmth you showed in addition to the training itself.
UPDATE: I give you much credit for helping me drop some long held barriers and I thank you for that. I completely expect the experience is just the beginning of a deeper awakening I have been pursuing for aeons. I am doing very well and hope the same for you and your family.
—Christopher Hill, Longmont, CO
There are so many forces in our society that pull us towards lack of awareness, automatic behavior, not questioning what we do or what we think. It’s damaging to us and everyone. So I can’t think of a single person who wouldn’t benefit from this unless it’s a person who isn’t into personal growth or isn’t into raising their level of personal awareness. I used to feel like other people and circumstances were in charge of my life. Something would happen and it would cause me to get really stressed out and I’d react. Reacting and stress were the guiding principles of my life.
After the training none of my life circumstances changed, but I realized that what creates stress for me has less to do with the actual circumstances of my life and more to do with my perception of things. Now I recognize when I’m making choices about what to put in the foreground and what to put in the background of my awareness. The choices are up to me. So now when I’m stuck in a meeting, dealing with a difficult person, or ruminating on a problem, I see how I’m giving it my emotional energy and it’s making me unhappy so I can say ‘I’m going to put it in the background now.’ It’s been profoundly positive for me to be able to do that. It leads into the whole idea of – are other people and circumstances in charge of your life or are you? Now I finally feel like I’m in charge of my own experience. And that changes everything!”
—Name withheld on request
Three things almost kept me from working with Matthew: money, time, and not knowing what I was going to be doing. But I appreciated how Matthew created the safe zone. It helped to know I could say anything and would not be put down for it. I also appreciated how he let others share the stage when they had techniques to teach that would help the rest of us. As a result I gained an understanding that I have created my own false starts in some endeavors. And since then I’ve been deliberately casting my thoughts to the wind and having some of them come back to me already.
UPDATE: I just wanted to take some time to say thank you for believing and to share with you that my goals are starting to take place pretty much as I programmed for. I also wanted to let you know that my car park spaces have been coming up more often. I must have patterned that one subconsciously when we had our creation course! So thank you.
—H. Brockway, Fawkner, Victoria, Australia
I could have found excuses about money and that I didn’t have the time. But truth is I have started listening to myself and following what my inner self tells me. After participating in the workshop I have a better understanding of my consciousness as well as about energy and how it relates to me and the surrounding environment whether that’s physical or non-physical. This makes understanding the possibilities more real. This was just a “taste” and I am hungry for more. The experience was truly one to be remembered. Thank you!
—Chet Buhrmann, Lyons, CO
The information you provided helped me take THE LEAP!!! It’s amazing. I’m moving to Bozeman MT! I just wanted to express my gratitude. I love the information, the heart, the compassion and promise of what you provided. Thank You!!!
—Claire VandenBroeck, Lafayette, CO
I didn’t want to spend money on more training, but I realized yours would be quite different and cover new material. Plus your materials are always well-thought out, well-organized, and thorough. This one was excellent and I liked your analytical approach explaining the process of creation. It covered a lot in a condensed time frame.
Most people experience life as something that happens to them instead of being something that they create or co-create. You showed me that’s not the case unless we accept that belief. I’m amazed how quickly I learned how to avoid traps like that, how to identify the building blocks and assumptions that I’m using, and how to create new patterns, both physical and non-physical, in my life.
Now I find myself getting glimmers of how creation takes place all the time. By being more aware of my thoughts, beliefs and actions I can see how they impact my life. By knowing that I can change or refine them, I can control the outcomes that manifest in my life whether they are important outcomes and events, small things like getting a parking place, or meeting my spoon bending goal of looping the spoon! Yee haw!
—RC
Although your price was reasonable, I was concerned about it not being anything I hadn’t heard before, or that it would just be too vague to really help. I ended up looking at your website, and going by my intuition, which said that I was being guided to it for a reason. I’m glad I did. Since working with you I’ve realized that I can include myself among those who can expect and allow good things, and that I’m capable and tuned in too. I particularly liked being able to see what my energy can create (with the rods and spoons). I’d recommend it because it’s fun, affordable and it felt good.
—Carrie F, Boulder, CO
This is something completely new for me and unlike anything I have ever done. The process you took us through lowered many of the barriers I had about what it would be like. I feel excited to learn more. It is nice to know that tangible tools and techniques exist (coming from a thoughtful and credible person) to do this type of self-improvement work.
—Matt B, Boulder, CO
All meat and no potatoes! The information was detailed, precise, to the point, and easy to understand. The way you explained the process showed me that it is doable and repeatable. Plus, I realized there is an easy way for me to set intentions while doing something that I already love, meditation. I’ve used meditation for stress relief in the past. I now know I can incorporate intention into my meditation to make a better, happier and healthier life for myself. The whole experience was well over a 10 on a 1-10 scale.
—Julie Isernhagen, Louisville, CO
Money just shows up. I read the Manifestation Game, and tried to get into the mode you described. The same day I found 60 Euros when I was expecting an empty envelope and 30 more appeared later that day! Then I really felt elated! It seems like doors are opening where there were walls before. Appreciating all the work you’re doing. It will indeed make the world a better place!
—Marja van Kooij, Comblain Fairon, Belgium
It even works in prison…
Dear Sir,
Some months ago I received a copy of your Manifestation Game and How to Play It from my mother with a request to give it a go and see what’s what. Well, shortly after implementing your instructions, in a somewhat modified form, I began to receive what it is I requested.
Now here [in prison] what passes for currency is not common to the outside world. What passes for currency is packets of Ramen soup. Yes, you read that correctly. So I put in a request to experience the receiving of Ramen soup packets and soon I began to experience receiving them. First one, then three, then varying flavors. The success proved real. Wow! Weird, but wow!
Since that moment of wowwy weirdness I have made my early release the object of my considered interest, and so I practice the game daily. Before I sign off with a thank you and farewell, I would like to relate another story that will act as confirmation for your works work.
Recently I found myself in need of a thesaurus. I was unable at the time to do more than simply desire having one and imagine looking up synonyms in it. Not two days later a fellow inmate and classmate hands me a thesaurus while telling me he just had to give it to me. Now I did not tell anybody about needing a thesaurus. It seemingly happened out of the blue.
Like Bruce Lee said in Enter the Dragon, “Do it with feeling.” The emotional content is the key.
Thanks and farewell,
—Miguel Lord
I knew your training was having an effect when some drama happened at work. My coworkers were taking it hard and worrying about the future. I just shrugged and knew that worrying about a future that might not happen is a lot scarier than just dealing with what’s in the here and now. Being in the present moment stops stress from getting a grip. Now it never gets to master me.
—Bob Hardy, Santa Clara, CA
What an extremely powerful, accessible, helpful website. I am blown away by your generosity of time, spirit, care and love. What a gift you are presenting to the world. You should be proud of your accomplishment. Thanks for your being and well-being.
—Suzun Brackenbury, Santa Cruz, CA
I like your teaching techniques and reinforcement methods to help gain and retain a skill. I can now apply it to other situations, e.g. to remember happy when sad, or joy, or other mood changing situations when needed.
—Dr. Sue Hookey, Melbourne, Australia
I didn’t even hesitate to sign up. I knew how important it was going to be. After we finished the relaxing exercise, I fully recognized the difference from being stressed and being relaxed. Stress contracts us, relaxation expands us. I didn’t even realize how stressed I was until we did this exercise. Once I relaxed, I could feel “everything” flowing thru me easily. That in itself was a bookmarking moment. Thank you for that.
I also liked the fact that you were instructing us on what to do and I didn’t have to break the flow of the bookmarking process by referring to the manual to make sure I was doing it properly. Plus, I liked being able to ask you questions. Thank you for the description of the scene in Harry Potter where he pulls out the thoughts so he can look at them. That answer triggered something for me.
I want to personally thank you for developing this technique and sharing it with others. It is profound and easy. Thank you!!!
—Jean McDoniels, FL
The training was an excellent walk into the quantum field. Instead of being thrown in at the deep end of the pool you led us carefully and by the time we got there we were swimming. It works very subtly but it definitely works.
—Deb Aaron, Toronto, Canada
Your methodology was very helpful. I liked the specificity with which you broke down the process into its components and the solid instructional approach of receiving the PDF beforehand, then going over it, then being told what we were going to do, then doing it, and then recapping it. Keep up the good work!
—Bob Bows, Boulder, CO
It’s pretty basic stuff you’d think we all know. But the truth is, it’s amazing to have things taught to you in such a way that you didn’t notice before. Then you find out you already knew these techniques and already use them, you just didn’t realize you did. The benefit of this is now I can consciously decide to use these techniques in my life. Too often in life, we are hurried and spread too thin, leaving ourselves feeling wiped out. So knowing you can be in control of your awareness and energy is really beneficial to any situation.
Also I was hesitant about being in a group, but I found it was really nice to meet new people and be in that kind of atmosphere. It’s very helpful to hear other people’s thoughts and viewpoints, because what you are teaching can be used by anybody, no matter what their previous experience is.
—Vicky Short, Westminster, CO
Your wisdom is enlightening the world! Thank you for being you!
—DJ, Boulder, CO
Many people (like myself) don’t understand these spiritual concepts. So the thought of getting drawn into some kind of cult might have stopped me. But I’m glad I joined the call. It was a well-organized, no pressure meeting. People could talk or not talk as they pleased. I liked that. I didn’t say much but I enjoyed listening. The people on the call seemed very helpful. It’s nice to know there are others out there to talk about these things with. It gave me a desire to learn more.
—Tom Norman, NJ
The biggest obstacle is always the unknown. But since I feel comfortable in your workshops, I opted to forgo a golf trip as I felt that this would be more to my benefit. I discovered the immense energy that we are walking around with and that we all have enormous ability to create, yet most of us don’t realize that. When my intentions and ideas are set, my life becomes very satisfying and revealing. It was a wonderful experience and I’d recommend it.
—CB, Colorado
One of the things I liked was having the ability to do the post training follow up since sometimes questions arise after processing the information. I got a real sense of Matthew wishing to educate and empower others.
—Karl Meyer, Longmont, CO
I think of relaxation/meditation as akin to a still lake in the early morning, it’s like a clear mirror. Silence is something one has to find, and that is one of the best aspects of your training – to be able to bookmark silence.
—Jane Tilley, Australia
Because Leland spoke highly of you I trusted the time would be well spent, and it was. It’s exciting to see and feel the potential of a new technique that is very tangible, easy and effective. Driving home at 65 mph I noticed my relaxed state was really changing so I used the method and it really helped. As the week moves along and the challenges increase, I am using the method and sometimes it is like magic and sometimes it isn’t! For BIG stuff I need to take some time with it and breathe to sink in more. Other times it really is quickly effective.
—Darlene Rooney-Keller, Longmont, CO
The time commitment was a potential obstacle, but I was glad I went. I really enjoyed the whole weekend. I felt very comfortable and I enjoyed the laid-back presentation and the well planned out schedule. More than that, I realized that I am indeed more than my physical body. I would definitely recommend this to people who are willing to try something new and different.
—Brian, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
I enjoyed like minds coming together and hearing other people’s stories and teachings. I also liked the setting for the workshop. I would take it again because of Matthew’s personality and the richness of his experiences that can help others move forward or be okay with where they are in the scheme of consciousness. I particularly appreciated the idea and techniques of active vs passive arising and recognizing that I am more of a feeling than a visual person.
—Laurence Zankowski, Colorado Springs, CO
I got your CDs. Absolutely beautiful recording, powerful on all levels! Many thanks for great execution. I am anticipating more with each listening, dynamic process for sure…
—Irina Breslav, Stamford CT