Epiphany
Hi Anil,
Compassion
Anil,
The gift of mindfulness
This is M**. You saw me about 2 years ago when I was going through a rough patch. I’m currently studying abroad in Tokyo right now and will be graduating when I get back. But being here has made me realize and appreciate how much I have grown in the past couple of years, and talking with you was a big catalyst in enabling me to undertake this great adventure, and I just wanted to email you thanking you for that. Of course, there are some days when anxiety comes on and remaining present and mindful becomes difficult and my mind starts to swim in worrying thoughts, but you helped me learn not to follow every nervous thought but to notice it, accept that it had arisen within me, and let it go without judging it or fearing it. The gift of mindfulness that you showed me has allowed me to live my life so much more fully, to appreciate each moment truly. I have come to appreciate that dark patch that I went through a couple of years ago, as it has actually helped me grow as a person. I just want to say thank you so much for your help and counseling; it is deeply felt and appreciated.
Best Regards,
M**.
Transitions
Dear Anil,
You were very important in several transitions I made. Â I still think of you when things come up that seem confusing and rely on some of the skills that you taught me to deal with feeling overwhelmed by responsibility. Â I often remember the visual image you gave me – I don’t remember your exact words, but the image was of someone who is trying to carry the world on his shoulders – that visual image often makes me smile – actually laugh quietly at myself as it helps put things in a functional perspective.
Best wishes,
Aaron
Thank you
Anil, I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated you helping me the other day.  I really respect and admire you. Thank you so much for everything.
-Blake
Support
Dear Anil,
Thank you so much for your support today. You are amazing. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Yours, Jeremy
Thank you
Just thanks, Anil…I appreciate you so much. Take good care, Karen
Alcohol addiction
hello, anil. Glad to run across you again!  I am glad to be able to thank you personally for all your help. I still use some of the techniques you taught me. Also, I haven’t had a drink in nearly two years.
Learned to take care of self
Hi Anil,
Over the past year and a half, I have learned to drive and got a license, and began living independently, and I am currently a full-time student who will have enough credits to graduate next quarter.
Have a nice day,
Mark
Couples Therapy
Anil,
I wanted to thank you for meeting with us this morning. We are excited about the upcoming meetings.
Thank you for giving us a renewed sense of hope that we can learn a better way, a more peaceful and loving way, to be with ourselves in this life.
We’ll see you on the 19th.
M***** and M***