So......from Thursday until Sunday, I was "on vacation" at the Tony Robbins seminar in San Jose. I'd wanted to go to this forever, but for whatever reason, this seemed to be the right time. I turned my phone off and didn't go online because I really wanted to be "present" and enjoy this experience. (also, it was a 50 hour seminar!) Little did I know it would be a HUGE news story that "21 people SEVERELY burned at the Tony Robbins event in San Jose."
First, I walked on the hot coals and was FINE. He gave us instructions for 3 HOURS. And, it was optional! Secondly.....this story was fabricated by someone who lied to the press. I was there; there were no ambulances and people "screaming in horror" as described.
Anyway......I had an absolutely INCREDIBLE time. It took me a while to get into it because I was tired, bitchy, and too "connected." Once I slept, turned technology off, and let go...life happened. Also:
* One day I slept in and ordered room service. I wanted an omlette and pancakes....but couldn't justify paying full price for both. So, I ordered an omelette and "kids" pancakes. I had to lie and say there were 2 people in my room. It was quite possibly the lowest food-moment of my life. Still don't regret it.
* The "hot coals" experience felt like a cross between "Survivor: Hawaii" and "Survivor: Silicon Valley." Midnight, 6,000 people, fire pits, and bongo/island music playing. My feet are fine. They're ugly, but that's because they're a size 10.
* At first I HATED interacting with people around me. Didn't want to high-five them, hug them, or even make eye contact. By day 4 I cried in their arms. Also, I got a massage from 2 strangers at the same time. It felt kind of slutty and I LOVED IT.
* On the first day, my stomach was CRAZY gassy. I don't know how or why this happened, but I'm blaming my Cliff Bar. And of course, what did we end up doing? Jumping up and down- repeatedly! Suddenly "Unleash the Power Within" hit a little too close to home...
* Overall, this experience was exactly what I needed at exactly the right time. I'm very excited for what the future brings! (Including Mastery University. OH SNAP!)

(Sorry about the red-eye. Bleh!)
-Sandy
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