About Alison and Geoff

Both Alison and Geoff are from the UK and came to NZ in 2001.

They have been married for 45 years and have 2 married children and one grandchild.

Alison

From being a very small child I wanted to know who I was and why I am here. As a daughter of two doctors I remember at 6 years old, thinking I was under an anesthetic and had lost my memory, and didn't know who I was, but would remember when I woke up.

I began waking up in my thirties, and had extraordinary connections with Jesus in my teens after and during great suffering. Then I closed down, trained, married and had children. I spent my professional life as a family therapist in Derby England. Once more after and during suffering I turned to connect through meditation and prayer. Soon this connection seemed more important as I connected again with the burning questions of 'who am I and why am I here'?

Having worked 15 years in Derby Children's Hospital, I felt more drawn to meditation and healing. Geoff's career allowed this to happen after a move to near Stratford on Avon. I was able to give up work and focus on meditation, absent healing and contact healing. I was a member of a healing organisation - White Eagle Lodge in Hampshire.

In time I developed a close relationship with a guide who taught me many things. Later he guided us to live on the west coast of Scotland, at a time when I could not see how this could happen, but it did seamlessly. We lived there for 8 years and I ran a meditation and teaching centre, with the invaluable support and help of Geoff.

After looking after my father before his death, we were then guided to go on holiday to NZ and loved it immediately. On our return we were told to sell up and come to live in NZ in Akaroa. It was a challenging time to leave our family, friends, country and pets, but we had no choice as it seemed that the answers to the questions that pushed me would not let me rest. So we embarked on another adventure into the unknown. Having arrived here, the guidance was now at a close. My beloved Guide departed saying we must now stand in our truth and be it.

We did discover why we were in Akaroa. It was here we found a connection that allowed us to stay in NZ as residents. Together we ran a centre celebrating unity and diversity and invited everyone to come and share their joy and wisdom.

I decided after 4 years in Akaroa I was still unfulfilled and still did not have the answers to my questions. I felt I needed a complete retreat, and we moved to North Otago for 3 years. I lived mostly in silence for 3 years, and found it hugely challenging and gifting.

After a short time in North Otago I felt great despair and disillusionment. I felt I was still no nearer to my answers to my questions even though we had crossed the world. Praying for help, I received a book called Diamond in Your Pocket by Gangaji. This book changed my life. I felt I had to go immediately to see Gangaji. A visit to be with Gangaji changed my direction as Gangaji pointed me to look at what I had avoided. Finding courage at last, I finally faced the void/death and discovered the truth of myself.

I felt Home at last and at peace. I found my answers within, but had had to be willing to give up everything and cross the world to do this. We all have our own unique journey, I awoke from a dream or a riveting drama to remember and be who I really am; consciousness itself.

Since first meeting with Gangaji I have had the great gift of Grace to be with Gangaji on several occasions in America, Canada and Australia. Each visit deepens awareness and peace. I feel so blessed and gifted by all that my life has given me. I am eternally grateful to Gangaji for pointing me home.

Diamond Awareness Retreats are the result of this journey and a way of sharing the fruits of the journey and pointing others to what is already here and perfect.

Together we can wake up and be the change we wish for.

Geoff

I spent my career in Aerospace working 25 years for Rolls Royce, managing many departments. I then moved to be MD of an aerospace manufacturing company.

Leading a full and stressful life meant I had little time for family or relaxation.

As a scientist I trusted science and needed proof of the world that was unseen.

After visiting a medium in London I began to change my perspective and with Alison's help I developed an interest in the unseen realms and was happy to follow the guidance of her guide.

After a chance to retire early, I fully supported the move to Scotland and was able to rest, restore and heal, working and creating a beautiful garden. I became interested in meditation and new ways of doing things. The move to NZ excited me and I have found peace and joy here.

The visits to be with Gangaji have greatly enriched my life. It has allowed me to deepen my awareness and know I am Nothing. But in Nothing I realise is everything.

As Nothing we can be the peace we wish for, and be creative, loving, intelligent beings, when we are awake and present.