Finding medicine in creative expression

Before Similimum, I was stuck in a never-ending cycle of self hatred and frustration. "Why won't my body just do what it was told?!" 7 years of infertility put a heavy weight of despair on my chest and I felt like it would never let up. After just the first week of Similimum, learning about my vital force and how to connect with her, actually listen to her needs, and wholeheartedly show her compassion, I found out I was pregnant with our miracle baby! Similimum has absolutely changed our lives in so many ways. Paula helped me see that I didn't have to live in such an isolated, angry place anymore, suffering day in and day out. I really can't put into words just how impactful this group has been for me and for my family. Thank you Paula -- with all of our hearts!!!!

Before Similimum I looked at my symptoms as a "list" of things that needed to be addressed --- and now, I see them as expressions of my inner world, waiting to be seen, heard and understood.

Similimum helped me love my symptoms more. I was kind of seesawing back and forth before this... some days I was more accepting and other days I was outright pissed off that I still haven't healed after all these years.  Week 2 really changed the way I saw my skin. I see it with more grace now and have a DEEP appreciation for what my vital force is doing. I catch myself going down the old road and I can quickly remind myself that that road wasn't working and causing my body more stress.  I basically aim not to stress my VF out more, give it time, love, appreciation and the SPACE to help balance me again! I'm no longer getting in its way.

Paula's energy is reason enough to join Simillimum. She holds the space with compassion and curiosity which encouraged me to approach myself with equal compassion and to be curious with whatever came up in session. If you like to write and nourish your connection with yourself, join Simillimum. ​

I was able to explore big emotions in a safe, creative, and fun way. A risk worth taking and an investment worth making.

Before Similimum, I was not in touch with my vital force. I can now feel where it resides at any given time. I can connect with myself quickly and deeply. I am listening and holding space for myself in ways that I never have. I now relate to my symptoms and my body in a way that brings ease and healing rather than stagnation and suffering. ​ I feel vibrant, confident, connected, clear, and capable again, and that is pretty incredible. Thank you, Paula, for creating this amazing container for expansion. Not only was it elevating, it was SO FUN! I am forever grateful.

I entered Similimum after receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer. This container allowed me to explore my own voice and become clear on my own needs. It allowed the diagnosis to be seen more like a guide instead of something to defeat. The community sharing allowed me to see myself in the struggles of being a human and bring more self compassion to my own journey.

I feel much more equipped to share and express myself and what I am experiencing. I have new tools that can be explored as often as I like. I have greater confidence in my abilities to facilitate my healing. Thank you Paula

I loved the process, the journalling about the symptoms, it gave perspective. I loved the session on the favourite play and the character I admired and disliked and how I could see myself and those aspects in myself​

After taking Similimum, I feel more curious towards symptoms. There's a space between the symptoms and spiral into frustration and self pity, more room for curiosity and compassion.

I loved being given the space to show up, free of expectations, and be given the beautiful gift of a quiet, supportive space and a new perspective on exploring my own depths. My journal from BTS is full of huge realizations that have contributed to small but seismic shifts in my being, allowing me to engage with my body's expressions less as obstacles to health and more as catalysts for spiritual and creative growth.​

I would recommend Similimum to anyone who wants to get to know themselves in a simple, easy and fun way that at the same time provides very valuable, rich and deep insights. Week after week, BTS opens up new perspectives and views on ourselves and our everyday lives, and gently changes the way we treat ourselves.​

Before Similimum, I was constantly searching outside of myself for the answers of how to heal. With Paula's gentle guidance into reflection, I feel like I understand my body and symptoms so much more. It is easy for me to hold compassion and understand how each symptom has been a way for my body to protect and communicate with me. With this new connection, symptoms aren't feeling like they have to scream to be heard anymore and I am better able to meet my body's needs for safety, connection, nourishment, and rest. So grateful to have been part of this course.

Before Similimum, I was scared of my symptoms. They felt foreign and not a part of me - I just wanted them gone. After Similimum, I felt such a deep connection to Myself and realized that symptoms are an invitation to meet myself. I was able to connect to my Vital Force and to parts of me that have been hiding. I've realized through this course that nothing is outside of me - I am the remedy; I am what I need, and I can trust myself and my body. Paula was wonderful as always. I have taken many of her courses and always come away with something profound. I would recommend Similimum to anyone.