Melanie Neuman
MCH, MCLP, AOLCP www.fsgardens.com
Owner of Fiori Secchi Gardens in Sudbury, MA
Fine Landscape and Garden Services
Melanie wrote:
"The beautifully heart-centered approach Ned brings to his offerings really spoke to me when
I considered doing his workshop and I was most delighted and uplifted by the experience. I
came in to the start of the weekend feeling very individual, separate, isolated and stuck in my
own head and within my own experiences but left feeling united with the other participants in
our common humanity, deep in an awareness of love and with a greatly opened heart.
Very soon in the beginning of our time together as a group I was able to feel as if I had "arrived
at my right place", that I was "at home", through Ned's gentle invitation and leadership, his
creation of a safe, comforting and peaceful atmosphere for growth. The workshop was a
perfect place to explore many issues of personal awareness, intimacy, self-acceptance,
compassion for self and others, and attunement to the existence of and importance of love
in our lives.
Ned gives his whole genuine self to the group, demonstrates an openness and unassuming vulnerability, and creates an environment of acceptance, open-spirited curiosity and
encouragement of awakening. By giving his full presence and being at ease with his own self-disclosure, he is able to demonstrate a wise affirmation of the issues we all face on the
often inscrutable journey of our lives. The deep and important ways in which we are all the
same within is made so alive and clear, and brought to heart during the course of the time
together as a group.
I came away from the workshop feeling buoyed and glowing with loving energy, the barriers I
often take for granted in my head, heart and spirit seemed set aside and transparent, no longer looming or hindering me. I recognize even now what a remarkable experience I had during
Ned's workshop and can still see its transformative influence in my life. I whole-heartedly
and unreservedly recommend the experience of a workshop with Ned, it's a beautiful gift
to give oneself."