Dear Sann:

I looked a bit more into The New Life Foundation website and googled it as well to see if I find input from other sites about it (did not, but didn’t do a thorough research). It is located in Thailand, beautiful scenery. Founded by a Belgium man, in 2010, who was addicted to cocaine and discovered Mindfulness as a skill helpful in his recovery from his cocaine addiction. I understand the founder is dead at this point. Mindfulness is the focus. Therapists are available, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques.

I can understand why the website attracted you. It reads: ” If a sense of alienation and loneliness are some of the major ailments that afflict many of us, then the antidote to this is the feeling of connection. A sense of openness, kindness and acceptance towards all who pass through at New Life”-

There in the quote is that word: Connection, which is what you need and looking for.

If I was considering attending that, especially if it was expensive, I would do more research, ask someone there questions and evaluate those. If you’d like to do that- if you are still evaluating going there, and would like to ask someone there questions, let me know. I can help you perhaps with coming up with questions and evaluating the answers.

Following (how long?) of being there, what is the plan afterwards? No matter how good it can be THERE, you need to plan your life ahead, best you can, so that you are indeed CONNECTED to others. This is very important to you.

anita