This photo shows my favorite moment from Bill Baren’s Big Shift Experience in San Jose. Even though I brought home a serious cold/flu from the event, which I’m still recovering from, I’ll always remember this moment with tears and gratitude.

A woman stepped up to the mic to share an Ah Ha she got from a partner exercise. Bill invited her onstage. She acknowledged her male exercise partner for the respectful, loving and compassionate energy he brought to her that made her feel safe enough to work with him.

She brought him up onstage with her to hug and thank him, and she shared that she had been abused by many men for much of her young life, including her father.

Then, this happened.Continue Reading