“As I sit here trying to put my experience with Ellen into words, I still struggle to encapsulate the lessons, so deeply are they woven into the fabric of my days. All I know is I cope with life and its setbacks better, much better, with greater serenity and strength and a depth of emotional insight that I didn’t have before we met. She brings to the surface fundamental truths and gently helps you feel them, and then think them, for yourself. From that you emerge with a trove of tools to question, to grow, to engage better with others — in short, to evolve daily into better appreciating this small lease of ours on earth.  I couldn’t ask for a greater gift. She’s a beautiful soul and I can honestly say that she quickly, very quickly, became a mentor and a friend. I hope to stay in touch for the rest of our long lives.”