Testimony Six | zencowboy

Erica Cornwell

I have been a student of Alaric’s since 2011, working with him through the cycles of life. When I became a mother something within me shifted, and it was no longer easy for me to feel joy in my life. I am a stay at home mother of one, and experienced postpartum depression and anxiety after having my son. Nothing else mattered to me besides my son and I became increasingly neurotic in my every day life. I felt like over time—though I loved being a mother—I no longer felt like I knew who I was as a person. I became someone whom I did not recognize, emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. I had so much anger and sadness within me. I had also routinely stopped going to Earth Spirit Center for Healing, where I received my nourishment on every level.

Without getting too deep into it, I turned to my friend and teacher Alaric Hutchinson. Being a mother brought up memories from my past, which became a constant trigger for me. Alaric listened, and continues to listen with unconditional love, non-judgment, and acceptance. Alaric helped me look through my belief systems, and guided me to my inner peace. Through the nine tenets of Living Peace I was able to release the subconscious beliefs that were causing my sadness and anger. The tools I learned helped me with my self-worth, self-love, and acceptance. I was able to sort through my thoughts and re-program my mind to create more peace in my being. Alaric’s Zen program gave me the tools to change my life, and each time I went to ESC I received a nugget of wisdom to bring home to my family. I no longer suffer from depression, and the anxiety is improving.

Healing is not linear—life always has its ups and downs, yet I have found my alignment as a mother, a wife, and most of all—as a person. I continue to focus on peace, and I am eternally grateful to have Alaric as a life coach and Zen teacher. I highly recommend him to anyone who is willing to do their inner work to help improve their lifestyle, and to anyone who feels they are stuck in a cycle of suffering not knowing where to go or what to do. Though the journey of growth can be sometimes difficult, you are worth it. You will bring so much happiness and ease into your life by working with Alaric.

Please invest in yourself as Alaric is a remarkable person, and it is apparent that his work equally brings him much joy and peace as he lives and breathes what he teaches.

With all my love,

Erica