A few unsolicited comments from my clients...
"Thanks most of all for the quality of your attention, which has been
outstanding. You've done the work-the internal work on yourself, in
addition to living the creative life. Combine that with your ability to
relate to the creative struggles of others, be compassionate and
emotionally articulate-everything you need, as far as I'm concerned.
It's been a wonderful experience for me and I am more in touch
with strengths and weaknesses. And more aware of how I take a
weakness and exaggerate it with negative self-talk and feelings of
hopelessness. And thanks for the structure and examples-couldn't
have done it otherwise."
—Karen D., writer,New York
"The past couple of months have been fantastic. ... Even though I'm
a little sad to end our correspondence, I honestly feel strong
enough to fly alone. My productivity improved, the blocks faded
away and my life is much more structured than before. I may need
your help somewhere in the future. In the meantime, I'll dip into
your letters regularly for support and wisdom."
—Tinus H., painter/animator/script writer, South Africa
"Thank you for your very great advice about carrying on with my
painting. I have been using the ideas you gave me over the
weekend and it does seem to be working. I am not as scared to
look at the painting now and I found myself getting excited about
starting it again.
I have found your advice to be invaluable and I will keep referring
back to your letters for a long time to come. You have made me
realize that I am not going crazy or that I am weird or strange. You
have also given me the ability and confidence to figure out any
problems I have and I am not feeling so anxious about my future
as an artist and carrying on with creating."
—Debbie A., painter, New Zealand
"Thanks John, I've noticed I have a lot less hesitation in my life
when it comes to trying new things. ... instead of having the anxiety
making my decisions I've come to control it, instead of it controlling
me. I've actually starting working with my kids to just do things
instead of worrying about how they can handle something or what
someone else will think! I really appreciate your help."
—Mark J., graphic designer, New York
