by James Nicholson BNat, Somerset, UK
Why is it that it seems to take something major to happen to us, or someone close to us, to say something to stop us, to get us to look at how we are living? Depression rates are at an all time high, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, etc. are all now a common issue, whereas they used to be an exception. Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine have stepped out from the crowd and said, “hang on, surely this is not right, let’s look at the way we are living and live a life that we want” – and call for us to be part of a society we want to be a part of.
I know the mess I was in when I first met Serge, just over nine years ago. Whilst I am by no means perfect (far from it), the commitment to life and humanity which I now have has brought a whole new purpose to living my life. I have extremely loving and supportive friends, and have grown and developed into a man. I used to hide, cover up or deny my faults and imperfections, as I saw them as bad things I should be ashamed of. Now, I look at them and accept them, and if they do not support me, I let them go… at least, eventually I do!
I have learnt to express how I truly feel, rather than saying what I think the other person wants me to say. I am learning to express without any need of an outcome. I am not struggling to get through life or looking for my next crazy moment – which used to be alcohol, drugs or gambling. Instead, I am happy and content being me… and mostly look forward to the day ahead.
I could go on, but let’s stop and say: All of this as a result of one man stepping out from the crowd and presenting about living lovingly… how awesome is that and how lucky am I…?! Thank you to Serge Benhayon and to Universal Medicine for the ongoing love, support and inspiration.
The Truth about Serge Benhayon 
What you have shared with us all James is enormous
“I have learnt to express how I truly feel, rather than saying what I think the other person wants me to say. I am learning to express without any need of an outcome. I am not struggling to get through life or looking for my next crazy moment – which used to be alcohol, drugs or gambling. Instead, I am happy and content being me… and mostly look forward to the day ahead.”
How many of us truly express what we feel without fear of the outcome? We have manufactured so much to distract ourselves; we are so very far away from being content, that when someone comes along and suggests a different way, many are left wondering where’s the catch? Surely life cannot be so simple. We don’t do simple anymore, the more complicated a situation the more distracting it is for us. What Serge Benhayon has shared with the world is a simple way of living by connecting to our inner essence which leads to that contentment within our bodies that everyone is really yearning for if they were to be honest with themselves.
Through the workshops and presentations of Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine it is possible to understand that we say yes to an energy which then moves us, depending which energy we chose we can be negative and abusive or truly loving towards ourselves and others. We are not taught this life changing fact, When we chose negative energy which the majority of us do, we think those thoughts we are given are ours, we think we think, we think we are in control, when actually we do not think when we align to negative energy our thoughts enter our body from a soup of consciousness that holds all the thoughts and actions we have ever done, it’s a regurgitation, and if we ‘think’ about it, isn’t that what education is a regurgitation of everything that has happened to us so far on this planet.
When we choose positive energy there is a joy to life and people say to you I don’t know what you’re on or what you’re doing but I want some of that too, because they are inspired by the joy they can feel in you that has become so rare in these days of negativity, you stand out in the crowd, after all who wouldn’t want pure joy in their lives?
“I used to hide, cover up or deny my faults and imperfections, as I saw them as bad things I should be ashamed of. Now, I look at them and accept them, and if they do not support me, I let them go… at least, eventually I do!” – it is best to be honest and allow ourselves to see all parts of us and not try to cover up or hide any parts. Those parts that show themselves is a blessing as we can then let it go or address it in any way needed.
“Stop moments” (often happening when we get a diagnosis of cancer, of heart disease, or an accident etc) are an opportunity to really stop and feel what is really happening and to recognise that we are so much more and that what is happening is because of our choices.
“All of this as a result of one man stepping out from the crowd and presenting about living lovingly… how awesome is that and how lucky am I…?!” I feel the same James, I feel so incredibly blessed by Serge Benhayon’s work and the ongoing support of Universal Medicine. I’ve been through so many changes that I didn’t think were possible, like having such a deep self love and self worth as a woman, the feeling of joy most days, more ease to express and be love in the world, and much richer friendships and relationships. Instead of being filled with hurt and withdrawn, I feel full with me. And the changes keep on rolling out as I return to life with my soul. How to even say “Thanks” to Serge for providing so much, the word doesn’t really hold the fullness of how to express the appreciation – I am truly blessed.
It is awesome James to the point of almost being miraculous, even though such massive life changes can come about quite simply and practically with the support that Universal Medicine and Serge Benhayon offers. “I used to hide, cover up or deny my faults and imperfections, as I saw them as bad things I should be ashamed of.” This has really helped me understand someone in my life, it makes sense that we can see ourselves as either good or bad because of mistakes or what we see as our faults, instead of simply learning and letting go of mistakes as we grow and strengthen areas within ourselves. We can shy away from being aware of ourselves if we hold ourselves to perfectionism or feel shame, instead of embracing opportunities to grow.
We can and do see ourselves as being worthless because we feel we have stuffed up in life and we can hang on to this perception, rather than pick the perception apart to see what is behind it. We are choosing an energy that is not loving to ourselves and others and we believe this energy is us when it is not us at all. There are only 2 energies to choose from positive or negative, if we choose negativity then that will become our reality, if we choose the energy of love then that is what we will be with ourselves and all others.
Expression is such an important part of our daily lives, ‘I have learnt to express how I truly feel, rather than saying what I think the other person wants me to say. I am learning to express without any need of an outcome’.
I wouldn’t call it luck per se because as it is simply a choice to observe what Serge Benhayon presents without judgment and give it a try for yourself. It just so happens that when practiced for ourselves what Serge lives and presents is universal, is simple and it works.
Leigh I appreciate this comment because really what you and many of us are saying is what is all the fuss about?
Here is a person who as James has said, is saying
‘“hang on, surely this is not right, let’s look at the way we are living and live a life that we want” – and call for us to be part of a society we want to be a part of.’
But the way that Serge Benhayon is being portrayed by the media in particular you would think he is some sort of monster. There have been many dictators who have committed heinous crimes against humanity but I feel certain that if the media are to be believed they would put Serge Benhayon up there with these people and for what… Because he has had the audacity to confront the consciousness that rules our thoughts so that we have become mere puppets and put the consciousness on notice that the gig is up and that by living in a more harmonious way we can all break free of this consciousness that holds us in it’s grip. And it is no surprise therefore that the media is gunning for Serge Benhayon as is many of the established pillars of our so called society as they too are owned and so therefore are vessels of this consciousness and will say what ever they are being told to say. We are totally owned and we do not even know it. And one of the few people who can see and read the consciousness that owns us is Serge Benhayon. So the fuss is to stop him from exposing the consciousness we have all fallen for.
“All of this as a result of one man stepping out from the crowd and presenting about living lovingly” – yes, and more keeps unfolding. It’s like we have been growing then got uprooted to face the sun from another angle and we still keep growing the same but completely different.
How devastated are we until that point in life comes where we live “a whole new purpose to living” a true understanding that as history has been sharing for eons that “Expression is everything”, “The pen is mightier than the sword”, “In the face of weapons of war, my songs avail as much as doves in the face of eagles,” “the tongue is mightier than the blade,” are all quotes and we look at the physical as the problem when it is the energy behind the scenes that is the most devastating. And as you say James, “I have learnt to express how I truly feel, rather than saying what I think the other person wants me to say.” Plus all our movements are part of our true expression as expression is everything so therefore it must be able to be said that everything is expression, that then plays a huge role in our life and leads to the thoughts and words we speeeeeak and where that expression is coming from! As everything is also energy and the energy we are in therefore must be a part of the everything that is expression.
gregbarnes888 we could say that what Serge Benhayon presents to the world is the missing link in our evolution, that everything is energy, we cannot escape from this fact of life, what we have done is buried the truth by controlling what is permissible in society and what isn’t. Our history attests to this fact, that if someone is prepared to voice the truth the dissenters of truth will do all they can to stop the truth from emerging from the rot we call life. we can see this happening right in front of our eyes today, many are waking up to an awareness that we are and have been totally controlled for eons. This is causing unrest everywhere as those in control try to wrest their dominance back over the masses.
I really appreciate someone who is prepared to step out of the crowd and call something out that has become our normal that is not normal at all.
It does take a lot of courage to speak up about something that you know you will not be popular for, especially when delivering the truth.
We can always ignore the warnings in the name of this is not really that bad (or bad enough). The problem is when do we consider that is starts being bad? Could it be that our judgement is not good enough?
That’s the thing when we hone in on our ‘faults’, we actually just compound them and punish ourselves, rather than just accepting them and understanding why they are there, and perhaps becoming observant as to what our payback may be for having them and then letting them go if we wish. It really introduces a different way of being with ourselves, one that is super supportive and very loving.
To be aware of the choices we make on a daily basis and to observe how these affect our health and well being and that of those around us is the responsibility we all carry. And from this awareness to choose to make the necessary changes so as to live in a more harmonious way.
Many people would agree that our society leaves much to be desired in terms of quality. And would sign up to try to change it. Yet, their hopes and their focus will always be outside of them, not always realizing that our best contribution for this to happen comes from inside of us.
What you have shared James is so important for society because you have been able to let go of drug and alcohol use and gambling, as well as other things to now live contented with yourself, having dealt with your issues, and are now enjoying loving relationships and looking forward to each day. The implications of such changes are huge for society as it take a massive financial burden off the medical and mental health sector, as well as reducing potentials for crime or needing a government benefit if not working. And, like you many other people have made similar changes in the Universal Medicine student body. We are all consistently becoming more content, more self caring and responsible taking better care of our health and wellbeing, and more committed to family, community and work. The governments of the world need what Serge has to offer, otherwise the medical system of the world will be bankrupted with the burden of our daily lifestyle choices, let alone other areas such as mental health, crime and unemployment etc. The Universal Medicine student body is showing very clearly that the models Serge has developed work, we are the living proof because our lives are going against the trends.
Melinda I truly believe what you have shared with us through your comment will stand the test of time that history will show that the model of life Serge Benhayon has brought forward from the Ancient Teachings is what is needed if we are to truly evolve. Serge Benhayon is the messenger of such teachings in this lifetime and he shares openly he is the custodian of the ancient teachings; he does not profess to have ownership on anything he presents. I can say for myself that as I develop my livingness, I can feel where those teachings come from because I to can tap into the same source, which proves to me he is not special in any way Serge Benhayon is tapping into the source or flow of the universe that we all have access to. To me it’s like tuning into a radio station, I was slightly off the radio wave, now I have the full strength radio wave and it is a grandness to be held by.
Serge Benhayon has stepped out of the crowd, he is willing to reflect to humanity that there is a different way to live, and that all of our choices have consequences in one way or another, and affect not only us but all of us.
So true James, and we are 6 years on from what you have shared with everything about the health and vitality in society and it is still sliding. When you see how many are “stepping out from the crowd and presenting about living lovingly” this should be studied so True role models can become common-place.
When we ‘hide, cover up or deny’ our ‘faults and imperfections’ and think of them as something to be ‘ashamed of’ we totally miss the fact that they are signposts for us to correct and heal our errant ways.
Yes we so often live in fear of being found out. If we can accept that we are perfectly imperfect and that we will be students of life for all our days and nights then it takes all the pressure off and makes life far more fun!
If we were perfect at everything there’d be no growth. Our faults are areas to learn and evolve from.
Life is forever asking us to wake up and as we awaken from one dream, life asks us again to wake up from the next and from the next and from the next. And on it goes until we no longer have to be born to wake up and instead elect to be born again to awaken our brothers who are still asleep to who they truly are.
It’s a beautiful line Kathleen, that we are all here to awaken ourselves and then to “awaken our brothers who are still asleep to who they truly are.”
Thank you, James. This has prompted me also to take a moment to stop and appreciate, and move on.
The big changes I have made with the support of Universal Medicine have also happened relatively gently, that’s pretty amazing considering the amount of changes I have made. The changes themselves are quite simple but the pain or hurt related to past events is what can bring forth resistance or a challenge, but the opportunity to let that go and live without it is well worth it. Essentially it’s about becoming more loving with myself and others, and who would not want that?
In our desire to be the person we are, to connect and communicate with others, to shine in our lives, there will be many forces against us asking us not to shine, not to be joyful, not to just be ourselves. The wisdom Serge Benhayon presents equips us with what we need to turn those forces on their head and be all we are.
The tools have been given to so many of us, now it is the simplicity of living this.
With things like they are how important is it that we live true. This is one story similar to many, that we are more then just the physical people we are and that there is more to life on an ongoing basis. We can sit and accept the ups and downs that become an existence or we can truly connect and bring things together in a way that you walk life in place of being knocked around by it. There are many things I still don’t fully understand about life but one things I always come back to, how I live brings to me how things are. In other words if I don’t like what is before me then I know a part of that is coming from how I am moving and so part of bringing understanding would be for me to make a change.
Ray I feel there is great wisdom in what you are sharing
‘In other words if I don’t like what is before me then I know a part of that is coming from how I am moving and so part of bringing understanding would be for me to make a change.’
I am just beginning to understand this, when someone is behaving in a way that isn’t loving I am just starting to be honest, to stop and say to myself what is my part in this?
It is amazing to realise and feel how living in connection to the love we are within is far more enriching and fulfilling that the chase of happiness, contentment or relief all of which only keeps us hooked into needing more of the falsity and shallowness that it offers. And although the chase is over the journey of unfoldment to embodying more of who we are, our Soul, our magnificence, is awe-inspiring to which there is no end.
Good point James it is not often we come across a person who is willing to step out from the crowd and question what is going on. Serge Benhayon is doing just that. He is calling for us all to awaken from our slumber and look at the mess we have made of a life lived in escape and comfort.
Yes and regardless of the buttons he pushes he keeps it entirely logical and practical. For that I am deeply appreciative because it shows me that I have lived with more complication that I have ever needed to and that it does not need to be that way.
“one man stepping out from the crowd and presenting about living lovingly” and he, Serge Benhayon, is inspiring many others to take the step to choose the responsibility of a way of living that is loving and in true brotherhood with all.
This is much stronger in me now, but again recently I had another example of needing to go further, ‘I have learnt to express how I truly feel, rather than saying what I think the other person wants me to say.’ A forever student.
I celebrate every day that Serge Benhayon stepped out into the world and began presenting that there is another way to live, that life doesn’t have to be the struggle that we have made it, and that it can be consistently joyful and simple, free of the complication we insist on creating. Taking “a reality check” every now and looking at our life with total honesty is so very worth it, we simply need to make the choice to do so.
I am with you Ingrid, in celebrating Serge Benhayon for presenting to us all through the way he lives, the Way of The Livingness, the potential we all have to live in connection to our Soul, as such our truth together.
I would hate to think where my life would be now if I hadn’t meet Serge Benhayon 12 years ago, meeting him has had a profound impact on my life and I am now living a life I once only every dreamed of. Shedding the layers of hurt and sadness I once lived with has been an empowering experience that has allowed me the space to truly heal and to begin to live more of the true me.
Anna thank you for sharing your experience of Serge Benhayon so very many people have similar stories to tell about this very extra-ordinary man, who has changed the course of the world. Many of us may not be aware of this currently, but history will be a witness to the truth of what has been grounded for humanity.
There is a huge difference to existing in life and seemingly getting through to, living lovingly and open to being and connecting to your body. No matter what it is or how you live the truth is in your body. Everything you have ever wanted is there.
I often hear people say, “It only takes one to change the world”. But it said with hope and and expectation that the ‘one person’ is going to be someone else. Serge Benhayon has been the one reflection another way but now there are many who have been inspired by him, also being the one. We are all the one, so if we feel the world needs to change, we are the one who will make it happen, simply by taking responsibility for ourselves and our lives.
And the thing is that life will continually offer reality checks for us all the way until we die… And we continually have the choice to observe or not observe.
I love that through the inspiration you have embraced, you have let go of the choices that stood in the way of you being the man you now are… and can now reflect to others the power of committing to life and to yourself, expressing that in all you do… stepping and speaking out yourself so that you too can inspire others and show them there is another way to be that is free of struggle.
The reality of the world we live in is confronting at best horrific at worst. Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine shine a light in the darkness inspiring thousands to live true to themselves.
I love what you share here about expression James. It may sound unlikely – but if drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex et al don’t reconnect people with the joy in their hearts, then maybe give self-expression a try. For me there is nothing more joy-full than connecting to and expressing the truth that is innate within me and within us all equally.
Have we become so desensitised as a race of beings that we need such extreme happenings to get us to look at how we are living? I feel it is so. It seems the real answer to changing how we feel is not to numb ourselves to what is going on but to deal with it at root cause. Perhaps our innate sensitivity is a gift not a burden.
‘Depression rates are at an all-time high, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure etc’ stats are also increasing and are set to overwhelm our already overburdened health care system. It’s time that we all woke up to this fact and each and every one of us do a reality check on our own lives, how we are living, and take responsibility for where we are going.
Serge Benhayon sure just does share the true love for humanity and is a great reflection in how he lives the love for others to feel, see and be inspired by.
The appreciation and celebration of where you are now in your life is truly felt here James. It shows that when someone steps out from the crowd to live truly and absolutely lovingly this then inspires the same in us.
Big thank you on my part too, I cannot imagine going back to the exhausted person who had no time or energy to get more involved in life. Not only do I work more, I know that I cannot do any of it unless I take care of me first and ensure it is a solid foundation to take to work.
To be an inspiration is such a strong way to have an effect on each other – if we do/be it consciously or not, we all are inspirational for each other in one or another way. Of course it is up to every single one of us to choose what inspiration we take – but without that, where would we be?
Thank you James for a simply beautiful sharing, how one man who stepped out from the crowd has inspired so many to live life lovingly.
“Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine have stepped out from the crowd…” and that stepping out of the crowd helped me, as it inspired me to change my life as well.
A beautiful and loving ripple that is spreading far and wide started by Serge Benhayon and continuing with those who too have been inspired to choose this way of living a life of love and responsibility.
Simply gorgeous James. Our quality of life is dictated by the quality of energy we express with our bodies and it is clear that you have chosen an energy that supports you in every way.
“I could go on, but let’s stop and say: All of this as a result of one man stepping out from the crowd and presenting about living lovingly”. So many people have been brought to a stop by the simple truths presented by Serge Benhayon and the inspiration in the way he lives to return to living lovingly.
‘All of this as a result of one man stepping out from the crowd and presenting about living lovingly… how awesome is that and how lucky am I…?!’ So very well said, James. Serge Benhayon personifies how to live a more loving life and in so doing inspires others to make different choices in their lives. No obligation, no expectation. Just merely down to personal choice – and that means a willingness, indeed a commitment to being consistently and ongoingly responsible for those choices.
“All of this as a result of one man stepping out from the crowd and presenting about living lovingly… how awesome is that and how lucky am I…?! Thank you to Serge Benhayon and to Universal Medicine for the ongoing love, support and inspiration.” I echo your appreciation of Serge Benhayon. Time for us all to now step up and stand out from the crowd, sharing the love, understanding and truth that we have come to deeply know is in the heart of everyman.
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That is truly awesome, I appreciate Serge Benhayon for stepping out from the crowd, and showing me that my life could be lived differently.
Awesome James, I love your honesty and willingness to embrace another way and take responsibility for your choices. By choosing to express truth you are reflecting to others they can choose this too. Very inspiring James to keep expressing truth regardless.
I feel life is one big lesson, and I am starting to enjoy everyday more and more, as I learnt that I have a responsibility for my way of life. Serge Benhayon has made me super aware of the way i was and what is the life that I could live, this has been a great turning point. Living that way of life more and more.
What gives the power to a person to stand up and say something isn’t right?
Many of us know things in this world are not right yet do nothing about. Love is the answer. Love for your self, Love for your fellow human being and love for everything on our planet and beyond. Power is attained by looking within never by looking for external sources to self gratify.
Brilliantly said Luke. The power comes from within, when we claim our power and learn to express truth and know that anything less is contributing to the untruths, this certainly changes everything.
In every moment we have the opportunity to change for the greater good rather than continuing the same ill that causes our world to barely keep its head above water.
Serge Benhayon has indeed said to the world… Something is definitely not right here, but he does not stop there… With an enormous amount of love and patience, he continually offers humanity the Lifeline of the connection with themselves and with God to restore the balance within each individual, and consequently humanity and indeed the planet.
A beautiful reminder James of how Serge Benhayon has inspired and supported hundreds of us with his commitment to love and truth. I am forever grateful for meeting Serge Benhayon and the opportunity to turn my life around and experience what true love really is.
What is the norm today is very sticky. It takes a lot of power to step out of the masses. The fact that one man stepped out proves the power of the Soul.
Thank you James, you bring much depth and wisdom.
I also felt to jump on the appreciation band-wagon with you Nicolas, and say how incredibly lucky I feel also. We have chosen well in this life and many more before to be where we stand today.
Unbelievably awesome Nicolas, just think what one man has done for many, imagine what many more stepping outside the box and saying “hang on, this isn’t right’, could do.
Serge Benhayon, one man, one ordinary yet amazing man steps out from the crowd and speaks the truth of love, holds to that truth unwaveringly, lives that truth and offers it to all equally so. He shows us there is another way, a way to harmony, unity and brotherhood. Wow, I agree James, how awesome is that and how blessed are we!
Absolutely James! Fantastic to read your blog! You’re a wonderful man. “hang on, surely this is not right, let’s look at the way we are living and live a life that we want” – and call for us to be part of a society we want to be a part of.” This is huge and I whole-heartedly agree. I am often in my day, in meeting, conversation, classes etc and this feeling comes to me, there must be another way. With the help of Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine I am learning how to BRING IT. Thanks for writing what you have, its a simple sharing and shows that the true divine way is, humbleness, honesty and living a life we know is true for us ALL!
It take great courage and self love to stand up and speak up against what is accepted as normal.
Serge Benhayon is such a man who has let go of the need to be liked or fit in, this has inspired many people to also be themselves, what a blessing it is to have people as courageous as Serge.
What Serge Benhayon lives and presents is extraordinary but at the same time very ordinary. Living simple, loving ways in full responsibility to himself and all others equally is the key to a fulfilling and rich life.
It is Serge Benhayon’s constant commitment and dedication to humanity that has been so inspiring as he has shown by his own way of living that there is another way and that it all starts with our relationship with self first, simple and forever evolving .
I agree Francisco. It is inspiring to see a man so committed, he never drops! And I love what you say about starting with a relationship with self first. Ive found that mine constantly evolves and everyday is a lot of fun developing a relationship with that!
As simple as that: Serge Benhayon supports us to choose our life, our true life, that is the one and only thing that can fulfill us.
Serge Benhayon has supported many hundreds of people to change their lives for the better and to reverse illness and disease in many cases. What Serge Benhayon lives and presents truly works, no magic pill – just simple, practical self loving tools that profoundly change your life.
Absolutely Wonderful James! There certainly is a relationship worth developing, the one we have with ourselves. It certainly pays off to start being honest with ourselves and start expressing the truth.
James it’s wonderful how simply you have expressed the truth. It’s beautiful to read about your changes, but it’s also important for society to know about these because so many are caught in cycles of addiction. If this has worked so well for you, and not as a “solution” but as a complete new way of living, then it’s an important message for the whole of humanity.
‘All of this as a result of one man stepping out from the crowd and presenting about living lovingly…’ and the ripple effect is beautiful to watch.
‘Why is it that it seems to take something major to happen to us, or someone close to us, to say something to stop us, to get us to look at how we are living?’ Our reality checks, our illnesses, accidents, coincidences and even our reactions to the world around us may actually be a blessing in disguise….as uncomfortable, challenging and seemingly unfair as they can appear and be. Great blog James.
Well said and I totally agree with you Fiona…the ripple effect is indeed divine.
Well said, James – I reckon that Serge Benhayon has changed the lives of thousands!
Expressing and loving to take care of myself are now part of my life. Without Universal Medicine I would still be living the very contracted life that was mine. So lets share Serge Benhayon with the whole world.
James I also count myself very lucky to have met Universal Medicine. Although there is much work ahead of me, the old life is behind me and I look forward to evolving and embracing life.
Patricia, I would have to agree with you, the teachings of Universal Medicine have had a huge positive impact on my life. The teachings have made me question so many ideals and beliefs and I am beginning to see things with completely fresh eyes. In the past I would have said that I have a very open mind but in truth I was completely closed off to what was going on all around me.
Thank you James for sharing your experience, I too am thankful to Serge and Universal Medicine for the truth that they have presented to us and that they live in their daily lives, a beautiful reflection to all.
I love the line “and call for us to be part of a society we want to be a part of”. This is key to the work of Universal Medicine and what Serge Benhayon presents. It’s about me being me in the world and not some cut down, cardboard cut out or checked out person barely coping with what feels at times an onslaught of imposing beliefs and ideals I could never live up to. I now know there is a way to bring all that I am to the world without compromise. There is a way that works for me and it’s The Way of the Livingness! https://study.universalmedicine.com.au/livingness/general)
It is a beautiful thing to have met Serge Benhayon and feel his amazing support and inspiration to live my life, and live it the way I truly am.
Yes James, it is very awesome to have Serge in our lives, and it is also very awesome to say yes to the amazingness he has in store for us (which is nothing less than what we carry inside equally).
I live a life that I want in a society I want to be a part of. I accept my friends if they support me and I let them go if they don’t, eventually. I have learnt to express how I truly feel, rather than saying what I think the other person wants me to say. I am happy, content, I look forward to the day ahead and live lovingly. Thank you James. Thank you Serge.
One man, Serge Benhayon, steps out of the crowd. And now I can do the same. We all can. How would planet Earth look like tomorrow?
Serge Benhayon has inspired hundreds of others to live in a way where love, harmony and joy are at the foundations of their being, these people are themselves doing the same for those around them, this is true brotherhood.
Thanks for sharing James.
I too am grateful to Serge Benhayon for calling out what is going on in society and lovingly giving me the wake up call I needed to honestly acknowledge my own part in these various messes. What Serge offers is available for anyone who is interested and I have found his consistent messages very supportive in my own life.
“I have learnt to express how I truly feel, rather than saying what I think the other person wants me to say.” This is a key component to just being you James, and I’ve really noticed the difference it makes. You come across with so much more honesty, and authority.
You sure do simonwilliams8. I remember in a couple of job interviews just saying exactly what I felt even if it opposed what the interviewer was saying, sometimes extremely directly so, yet they could feel the authority I had and so offered me the job. Whereas whenever I tried to say what they wanted and please them I never got the job! It makes a huge difference in everyday life as well.
I can relate to this very much as I used to often do the same. By holding back expressing how we feel just creates disharmony within us and with others. Expressing everything we feel is key to a deeper and more loving relationships.
It’s an interesting paradox… when we start to express how we are truly feeling, on the surface this can unsettle the status quo, it might not be delivered particularly well (after years of letting the issue build up), and of course we are not well practiced in delivering it. Yet it is the only way to get to what is really going on, and avoid building some awful arrangement that will inevitably create problems in the future.
I celebrate too James the fact that I made choices to be able to observe, connect with, and study with Universal Medicine and Serge Benhayon. My life was very different 10 years ago, with no contribution being made to the well-being of me, let alone others. Things can change over time, with commitment and dedication, they certainly have for me.
That is awesome and great to hear Lee – “Things can change over time, with commitment and dedication” and a whole lot of love!!!
I would say my life was also a mess before Universal Medicine, even though it looked pretty fine from the outside! Being able to live a loving joyful life where I am able to express how I am feeling instead of swallowing it up inside, is like stepping off the merry-go-round of life and into what actually feels normal. Now it feels like life was always meant to be this way.
Thanks for your sharing James. Serge Benhayon has inspired many through his absolute commitment to living every moment of every day what he presents on stage. He is ‘the real deal’.
This is so gorgeous to read James. Any one of those things is amazing – together, extraordinary. It is unfathomable the affect that Serge Benhayon has had by inspiring so many when even one person’s story is so significant.
That is true James Nicholson that it seems that people need a firm stop in their lives to get them to look at what is of true value in their lives. But what if you are stopped and see what you have done but there is no alternative way reflected to them? The change is that they return into their old habits because the reflection of another way was not there.
Therefore it is so beautiful that we stand up and start to express our way of living and can serve as a lighthouse in the storm to show there is another way. How amazing is that?
Thank you James for your truth and honesty and the courage to live a life of love and not be afraid of expressing who truly are to everyone. Humanity needs shinning lights like you and Serge Benhayon to show there is another way to be.
This is so true James, and in my job of recruitment, I see many people doing this (reviewing life) when they come in for interviews as candidates looking for their next job following redundancy, being fired…. or the common one now – job fatigue/burnout. If we are existing on 14 cups of coffee and “drinking it like water” as a couple of different people have shared with me recently, then it’s a sign that we’re living life stimulated and stunted, far from the natural buoyancy of vitality. Your words: “Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine have stepped out from the crowd and said, “hang on, surely this is not right, let’s look at the way we are living and live a life that we want”, provide the correct medicine for this ill or stunted way of living, that doesn’t have to be just as your post inspires.
It’s amazing the change I have seen in people that have attended Universal Medicine events and also live the Livingness. We may all be imperfect, as everyone is, but boy oh boy when the work is done, the outcomes are extraordinary!
I have found the same too Ariel, the changes I have also witnessed in people who have attended Universal Medicine events and courses especially when over a few years or more is profound. The Universal Medicine before and after photos are a great example of this.
Awesome James, how true this is, it only takes one to begin to question the way things are and offer the possibility that life can be a different way. This is what Serge Benhayon has been presenting, saying we have a choice in the way that we live and I for one deeply appreciate the amazing inspiration it offers us all.
I agree Jade, it is awesome, it only takes one in any situation to stand up and speak truth, yet I can still find myself holding back at times just in case – it is a great reminder for me as well!
When truth is being reflected by one person, it is like a loving flame being spread, igniting and inspiring others too to stand up for truth and to express it.
This is a great little testimonial, it’s very true that through doing the esoteric work, I’ve deepened substantially in my commitment to life, work and family. I have always loved people naturally but now through doing the esoteric I am more able to express it and honour that love I have. From the shy, scared little girl that I was to now being confident and expressive woman – miracle.
Beautiful to read Ariel and great that you are now more able to express more freely what you have always felt within.
Great blog James! I too was a mess when I met Serge Benhayon, but I can only say that in hindsight, back then I felt I was doing just fine. It was so normal for me that I did not know I could feel any different. It does take someone to reflect another way otherwise how would you know that life could be different!
Thank you James. It is so true what you have shared and I also have learned, through being inspired by Serge Benhayon, how taking responsibility for my choices has changed the way I am with myself and with life. And yes I have a renewed purpose in life; to connect to me and express from this beautiful place within. An ongoing development and one that I look forward to everyday.
That is great to hear Carola – it is great that you too have found a renewed purpose in life – I have found it makes such a huge difference!
Well summed up James…
What a beautiful way to live this is, such a freedom, not an continuous never ending circle of living the way we always did. But more an continuing evolving way of living.
It is so true that “a wake-up call” usually needs to be something major for us to stop and take notice of it. Serge Benhayon has enormous courage and an eternal spring of Love for humanity to send all of us the “wake-up call”. The good news is that there are many of us who have responded to the call and we will keep going so that people who have not responded yet will respond!
So lovely Ryoko, “we will keep going so that people who have not responded yet will respond” -and eventually we will all respond to the call!
You have raised some pretty important points about the mess that a lot of people are living in, however most people that are involved with Universal Medicine seem to be going against the world trend of illness, disease and general discomfort and living relatively healthy and harmonious lives.
It is great Joe and quite amazing to look at how many people have changed their lives as a direct result of listening to and living the teachings as presented by Universal Medicine. People are already taking notice and asking what we are doing differently.
Serge Benhayon is the real deal, his love for humanity and integrity in what he presents has allowed me to be me and not the man that the world had made me to be. This is empowering !
Thank you for sharing James.
That sure is extremely empowering Francisco, like you I have also found that through Serge Benhayon’s presentations and simply being himself he has also “allowed me to be me and not the man that the world had made me to be”.
Thank you James the simplicity comes through your writing, and that all it takes to change, a simple committed choice…
When I am focusing on an imperfection, or some thought that does not support me, I adjust my body or I slow right down where the focus becomes on how delicate I am – I change the way I feel to the best of my ability by changing my body, adjusting my posture, JUST CHANGE IT!
Sometimes it takes a bit more discipline to change a lifetime of abuse, however if my commitment is there to change then that is enough.
Great to read Rik and see how by changing you body posture you can quite literally change your thoughts and all that it requires is “a simple committed choice”.
I appreciate what you have written here Rik, that when we focus on the imperfection it goes nowhere, but returning to simply how the body feels has the capacity to change everything.
It seems to me that you are now that man stepping out from the crowd James, and showing everyone who knows you that you can make amazing changes to the way you think and live. How inspiring!
The incredible belief Serge Benhayon has in people – yet it is not belief – it is a knowing of who we all truly are – that we do actually all care and all do want to love and be loved. There is nothing that can turn Serge off a person who is in pain and not choosing to live their truth. I have learned what compassion means from Serge which is holding another as an equal even when they are not holding themselves in that way and allowing them to go through what they need to go through to come back to their truth. Enormous patience, dedication to life and to people and enormous courage to say what needs to be said, even when there is a knowing that some will find it too hard to hear and will react. No popularity stakes here in Universal Medicine. But immense purity of heart and soul.
I agree Simon, if someone can say what needs to be said in truth, regardless of how the other person may feel, then surely that is what true love is all about. As you say, it is a knowing of who we truly are and Serge Benhayon is showing us what true compassion really looks like.
I agree Tim – that is indeed what true love is all about – no niceness (or indeed pandering) needed – something I was brought up thinking was a part of love!
“I have learnt to express how I truly feel, rather than saying what I think the other person wants me to say.” This is a true gift in itself, to learn to express your truth, for oneself and everybody else.
I can so relate to all you have written James and I too have much appreciation for Serge Benhayon stepping out from the crowd and showing from lived example that there is a real and true way to live with love, connection to people and full commitment to life.
Accepting our imperfections makes us so much more open and accessible to others. The things I am not good at, somebody else is. In this way we can work together and co-create what is needed, using each others perfections and with that, our imperfections are improved. What a lovely way to be in this world.
Yes thank you also for the inspiration.
From day one Serge Benhayon been willing to step out from the crowd and present about living lovingly. Learning about the depth of care and consideration he has in every aspect of life has been an eye opener and I keep deepening my understanding of what is possible every time I see him presenting.
Now we have hundreds inspired to adopt same qualities as he has in life. Hundreds willing to step out from the crowd and present living more lovingly. What a blessing.
Thank you James I too have transformed my relationship with myself and can relate fully to what you say: ‘I used to hide, cover up or deny my faults and imperfections, as I saw them as bad things I should be ashamed of. Now, I look at them and accept them, and if they do not support me, I let them go… at least, eventually I do!’
That is great to hear Kehinde.
We sometimes need one person who steps up to show us what is truly going on by popping the question not asked. Serge Benhayon has asked himself and all of us this question to ponder upon. After I met him I had lots to ponder upon, a wake up call from a deep sleep. How I live, the choices I have been making since then have changed, purely by asking myself the question: is this supportive or not for me/my body?
I can most certainly relate James, to being in a state of loss some years ago running from one self-help fix to another, until I came across Universal Medicine and Serge Benhayon. For the first time I felt and heard a message that was so simple and profound, and the deepest truth I knew I knew but had forgotten; that to love others and be fully in life, one has to self-love first, to live in dedication to our love and let that deepen and widen, and that in so doing we naturally love others as well. My life has changed around enormously thanks to Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine.
Well said Katerina, “to love others and be fully in life, one has to self-love first”. I grew up thinking this was selfish and that being the nice, kind, polite boy was how I needed to behave to be ‘loving to others’ but it was not honouring what I was feeling. I have found that often I have needed someone to say something firm, but with love, to bring me out of what I have gone into. I then have a choice to listen or continue to do what I am doing, either way I have the clear choice and this is love – simply a presentation of the truth. The more I am loving with myself and look after myself, the more I am able to do this with others.
I am so appreciative of what I have been offered with Universal Medicine.
There was an innate knowing that there was more, that there could be more and that the world was sick.
To truly see the extent of that, and how we don’t have to go along with that ride but rather be responsible for how we live, is such a gift.
I agree hvmorden, I also had “an innate knowing that there was more”, more to what the eyes could see. I have always found it confusing when people speak and they say one thing but I am hearing something completely different – it makes no sense but I hear it everyday!
Life does become very simple and lovely when we learn to be content with ourselves. I too say thank you to Serge Benhayon for asking the questions many of us have thought but not truly examined
I loved the simplicity and truth of what you said James, about “one man stepping out from the crowd, and presenting about living lovingly”. That is the courage and dedication that Serge Benhayon has been consistently teaching with, no matter what criticisim has been thrown at him. Which is ironic really, that someone who simply teaches love and hundreds of people benefit from this, is then criticised from others, how lost are we as a society when this happens.
I agree Thomas – it is truly inspiring the way Serge Benhayon lives and presents love no matter. He is a true role and one I know many including myself aspire to be more like, each in our own loving way.
This one rings true for me James; ‘I have learnt to express how I truly feel rather than saying what I think the other person wants me to say.’ Why has this been so hard? What has tripped me up is not wanting to upset the other person…but apparently me upsetting myself was fine! There can be no love in this equation and if feels so much more respectful and loving to both parties to just express what is there rather than what-is-not.
James, you present the story of how you transformed your life so simply and practically and what you have described can indeed be achieved simply by choosing to be responsible…but in this day and age where depression, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, stress and checking out with entertainment, food and a myriad of other distractions are a normal part of life, the choices you have made and the turn your life has taken as a result is nothing short of remarkable…even more so for the fact that what you have chosen is so simple and makes such sense.
Thank you for sharing your remarkable story.
Hear hear. Thank you Serge Benhayon and thank you Universal Medicine – you have done (and are doing) the world a great service.
Beautifully spoken James. Whilst Serge Benhayon may have been the first to step out and inspire many to care and even truly love themselves there are now hundreds of others who are inspiring in the same way such as yourself James. My hat goes off to Serge and the inspirers of the world.
The idea of self-reflection and self-awareness is the key to arresting the patterns in our life that ultimately find ourselves going down a path that causes pain and suffering. Living with an abundance of joy in everyday life is so worth aiming for, why would you not want that? I love what you said James, ‘stepping out from the crowd’. I’m pleased Serge did this and I stand with him all the way.
Thank you James and Mathew, I agree, “stepping out from the crowd,” and standing up for truth, is definitely something I ‘whole heartedly’ support Serge Benhayon “all the way.”
James you have said it all in such a clear and simple way. The way we are living is not working and Serge Benahyon is asking us to consider there is another way to live. It’s our choice whether we embrace this or not and I am so grateful that life offered me the stop and I did choose to listen!
James, when I read your article I felt a sense of stagnation in the beginning which then morphed, as a result of the conscious changes you made, into movement and flow. I also got a sense of that movement and flow becoming stronger and wider and more encompassing. How exciting does life become with its endless potential?
I agree my whole outlook and view of life has changed. Instead of dreading the day ahead thinking how can I get through it? I now far more look forward to what is to come and embrace it.
Thanks James, for a nice and simple explanation of what Serge Benhayon has presented for us and for you – to stop and go deeper, into more connection with self and others.
You think it would be common sense for every human being to be saying, “hang on, surely this is not right, let’s look at the way we are living and live a life that we want,” and it’s actually very bizzarre that saying this is not normal.
Thank you James and Madeline, I agree, the “normal” approach by Serge Benhayon makes absolute “common sense”.
The day I met Serge Benhayon my life changed for ever as he showed me myself, and all the parts of myself that I had been hiding from, and how I could make a choice to change the patterns of my lived life till that moment. It was truly revolutionary, it felt like being turned upside down and given a new view of the world.
Or ‘turned the right way up’, Joan – that’s how it felt to me when Serge Benhayon showed me a new way to live instead of the patterns and dramas that were going on!
I like that Diane. The patterns and dramas turn us the wrong way up and we see the world upside down, and then the new way to live that Serge Benhayon shows us, gradually turns us right way up again, and suddenly everything is in its true perspective, clear and balanced, and not so painful!
Great point Dianne – Joans life was ‘turned the right way up’ – and the changes Joan has made since have been amazing to watch first hand and extremely inspiring.
I also, James, was grinding my life out, not living, just existing in it, until Serge Benhayon and the teachings of Universal Medicine showed me that there is another way of living. Thank you Serge.
Stop, check and go. Thank you James.
Thank you for sharing James. The more we stop expressing with the need of an outcome, the wider and simpler the world will become for us. As people around us suddenly do not feel manipulated or judged anymore and often choose to open up in a way that is absolutely stunning.
Indeed Michael! I know that is the case for me so I am sure like you other people can feel we are judging them or trying to manipulate them, however unconsciously.
Thanks James, you are so right, what Serge Benhayon offers IS a reality check… he has always been the first to stand up and say ‘What is really going on?’ The open and honest enquiry he invites has opened my eyes wide, where before they were shut tight with only a slit of light allowed through one eye at a time – I barely saw or acknowledged anything of the mess around me. Serge’s capacity to see clearly, and inspire action from those in a position to offer support, is exceptional and unwavering. I too have him to thank for the fact my eyes are no longer shut tight.
Well said Jenny, Serge offers us constantly the stop moments of “What is really going on?”, without someone offering these to shake us out of the mess we are in. I have no doubt it would have required an accident of some sort to stop me and to give me the opportunity to look at my comfortable life, one which otherwise is hard to challenge!
Yes! I join you in offering my deepest heart-felt thanks to Serge Benhayon for what he presents and lives so truly. My life has changed in the most beautiful ways since I was introduced to his teachings in 2011, and continues to do so – often in quantum leaps I would have previously thought impossible.
That is great to hear Deborah, and thank you for your joining me, and the Esoteric Community, in support of Serge Benhayon, a man who above all has stood for love no matter what anyone has said or done.
I can also say my life has changed in immeasurable ways since being introduced to Serge Benhayon and the teachings of Universal Medicine, which have simply enabled me to reconnect to what I now know I have always known within. Serge Benhayon is a man who lives and breathes service for humanity in everything he does and whose example is one of living love, truth and integrity.
Well said Angela, Serge Benhayon without doubt is an amazing reflection for how we could all live if we choose to, the thousands of people who have turned their lives around as result of result is phenomenal, yet all he is doing is living, breathing and presenting love to everyone he meets.
Thank you for sharing, and I am sure there is much more to come, to express, to be grateful for. When you keep going you help us go too.
Attending Serge Benhayon presentations was a huge reality check for me also James. There was no money, or thrill or party or purchase that was going to come close to stopping me from feeling miserable and suffering from anxiety daily…. it was the reality check and an understanding that there was most definitely another way to live, which for me was realising I didn’t need to take on everyone elses stuff or fix anyone or myself but just focus on how I was being with me.
Thanks James. Yes, as the wheel of life goes around and around with no stopping and all of humanities ills increasing, all it took is one man to step out of the crowd and ask what’s truly going on? To stop and look at ourselves and the way we live and how this directly impacts our health seems so completely obvious now. It’s the massive elephant in the room.
Before attending Universal Medicine I was very lost and had very little direction in life.
It is beautiful that Serge Benhayon stepped out from the crowd and inspired us all, that there is another way to live. Live a life of love and joy, by taking responsibity of ones own life.
Yes, that’s exactly what Serge Benhayon has done, ‘…stepped out of the crowd’ and questioned – what is going on? It takes courage to step out of the crowd, yet many people are as is your testament in your blog, thank you James.
When we focus on lovingly caring for ourselves first, we are able to bring about great change within our own lives.
Understanding this to be a missing link in the world today I am choosing to establish this as my ‘normal’ way of being.
What I’m finding is that it then becomes easier to build this understanding, acceptance and loving relationship with all others.
Thank you Serge Benhayon, you inspire me to know I can.
Beautiful honesty James, and very inspiring how you have changed your approach to life. I love that you don’t claim to be anything but where you are at – that is what inspires me most about your blog.
The power of not holding back our truth.
Yes James, so true Serge Benhayon has inspired so many, a living inspiration.
Thank you James, for sharing with us how your life has changed- due to one man who wasn’t afraid to step “out from the crowd”. Something that we are now all inspired to do – thank you Serge Benhayon, my eternal gratitude to you.
So well said James. Serge truly is inspiring and every word you say echoes my experience. Very much worth appreciating.
It is so easy to go along with the crowd. And if not the main stream, there is always one or another crowd which suits one’s beliefs. But to see things as they truly are – see people’s potential; understand why they are not living it and how people can change very old ingrained behaviours, takes someone really prepared to think out of the box. Then to cop the flack that Serge Benhayon has and continues to cop, it also takes a great deal of caring and love for humanity. It is truly awe-inspiring what this one man has initiated.
Gorgeous sharing, James – short, sweet, light and profound. This one man has made such a difference to all our lives, and has shown us all the way to be that one for all others.
Anne I agree, Serge Benhayon has definitely shown us, and is constantly showing us, to be ‘that one’ for others, from the way we live.
Thank you James, I appreciate how much work it takes to change our behaviours, and you have clearly been doing a lot of work on yourself and have been letting go of the issues that could get in the way of your development. And now here you are appreciating yourself for the man that you have become.
It is indeed very beautiful to be inspired by a men who stood up from the crowd and made us see what is happening in the world and lives an example of how it could be. Thank you Serge Benhayon!
“All this as a result of one man (Serge Benhayon) stepping out from the crowd and presenting about living lovingly … how lucky am I”. How lucky are all of us James to have had the opportunity to connect back to living lovingly through Serge Benhayon’s living example of how life can be.
Serge Benhayon is an inspiration in so many ways (I could easily write a long list) but especially in the way he does not hold anything back especially and because it will truly support another even if it means that he isn’t popular with someone. He has most definitely inspired me to get out of my comfortable place of hiding what I feel and what I know and sharing it with others. I am learning that not being very popular with people (when it happens) is far better than having a ‘nice’ relationship.
Love this, James. We have all learnt to be ourselves with all the ease and beauty that comes with. It is truly a blessing to come to know and be inspired by Serge Benhayon and his family.
I too have been blessed to have met Serge Benhayon and with the support of Universal Medicine I no longer just get through life the best I can, looking forward to each day being over so I can go to bed. I now live with commitment and purpose and look forward to what each day brings.
Yes James. Serge Benhayon shows us the way to look at ourselves and the way we are living so that we do not have to wait for the major event or crisis to make us do it. That is so much gentler and more loving and gradually becomes a way of life that is contrary to the norm. Without people like Serge to stand out and express the truth of who we are and all our potential to heal ourselves, human beings would be stuck in the same old behaviours for ever. Now we understand this and know it in ourselves we also can show others by the example of our lives, but it has to be truly lived to be seen and felt,
Yes James, Serge Benhayon is standing out from the crowd by showing humanity there is another way, and it is glorious. There are many people like you and me who have been in the doldrums before bringing Universal Medicine practices into our lives and now live with love.
Awesome blog James. I can relate to what you were saying about always trying to hide your imperfections, I used to, and sometimes still do that too. I find it very lovely to not do that anymore and just see my imperfections and love me unconditionally.
Thank you James. Yes it is taking that step to feel how we actually are living, and how we do truly feel, and then to take responsibility for our actions and our lives that is essential for the re-building of the connection with ourselves and our self worth that enable us to reconfigure our lives. This is one of the fundamental aspects of awareness that Universal medicine and Serge Benhayon present, and humanity does really need to hear what it is like to live lovingly.
When I first listened to Serge Benhayon present, I was nodding my head in agreement, every thing made sense to me. Oh gosh……such a far cry from the places I have been with myself…… Like the time in my life when I had “I hate this life” inside my head day in, day out, fruitlessly searching for the Inner Joy that was promised in all the affirmations, books, meditations, and in attending various workshops etc. Serge presented taking responsibility, being honest, making self loving choices from that place, honouring the daily rhythm of my body and getting out of ‘comfort’, being consistent in order to build a body of love, then naturally without pressure or rules, simply letting go of what does not serve me. I can ‘feel’ how lovely I am and have a Joy-full life…. most of the time…. knowing I am not perfect and that I am always unfolding more and more.
I too thank Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine and ALL for such an amazing support network.
Thank you James, the way you have written this reflects your loveliness and tenderness. I too thank Serge Benhayon and smile when I think of this extraordinary and simple man who is reflecting so much love for himself and Humanity. Being real is what I have learned and am still learning from the teachings of Universal Medicine. Letting go of the false faces, the ideals and beliefs that may still be controlling my behaviour and my life, learning to love myself and care for myself, learning to be all of me and enjoying it!
In appreciation James of your appreciation. If ever there is a moment that I get into the thinking of ‘how can I make a difference as one person’ this is a great prompt to remember and fully respect the inspiration and transformation that one person (Serge Benhayon) and therefore all of us can make.
Hi James,
I love this line . . . definitely worth repeating: “the commitment to life and humanity which I now have has brought a whole new purpose to living my life.”
I never used to appreciate what true purpose and commitment could do for my life and I never fully realised how alive my body and every moment becomes with such purpose and commitment. These are two of the most important and vital things I choose For my life.
They need to be added to Maslow’s ‘Hierarchy of Needs’.
Like yourself, James, I too appreciate having met Serge Benhayon and learning about how to approach life in a different way and understanding that life has already been giving me reality checks that have been less extreme physically (as in, I have not experienced a serious disease or such like), but that they are no less important when one is coming from the stance of all one’s choices being either good or bad medicine for the body and the being. To read testimonials like this, and the hundreds more (and growing!) is amazing to consider, and they all stem from just one man choosing to live in a loving way. The best part about all this is that we can all equally do the same if we so choose to, and I personally cannot see myself wanting to go back into the ‘old way of life’ that I had before. This path only keeps getting better and not bitter like my other (unloving) way.
James, this is awesome. I have often wondered why I have met Serge Benhayon in this life and what does this really mean! I feel it is time for me to step up and Serge is presenting ways for us to be more in our stepping up. He is showing us what true love and brotherhood is all about and the responsibility we have in how we are living in the world. This is a big reality check for me too!
Awesome James, so well said. What I felt was that by virtue of the fact Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine have stood forward to say, ‘there is another way’, it has given us all the power to be these living examples in everyday life. As you say, there is no perfection in how each one of us lives, but by simply dedicating ourselves to living with true well-being at the fore, we are able to show that it is possible, and that is something definitely needed in the world today.
We are sooo lucky! How is not everyone saying it? It’s not just that he is saying it, like you said, he lives lovingly with self care, connection and truth that is not hidden by hurts.
One person sure can make a difference, the ripple effect that now can be felt is huge all from Serge Benhayon standing up and claiming truth.
The purpose you have is the purpose we need to see that we are, and there is, something greater.
“I have learnt to express how I truly feel rather than saying what I think the other person wants me to say.” To break the mould of constantly modifying ourselves to try and fit what we think someone else wants or expects of us is one massive step towards honesty and true relationship.
Expressing what you truly feel… this is BIG. Until I met Serge Benhayon it wasn’t often that I expressed or heard someone truly expressing what they were feeling. I am slowly but surely coming back to expressing how I am truly feeling, sometimes not very eloquently, sometimes not very tenderly either, and sometimes with a whole heap of strength and love, but I am taking the time to learn as I go and make the necessary changes to express what I am feeling more lovingly and more tenderly and with more respect for the grace of truth. This is feeling amazing and I can feel my self confidence expand and a strength that comes from within knowing that I am being Me when I express. To express what I truly feel, feels magical.
Awesome! Yeah how amazing is the impact of one man living lovingly and reflecting that to everyone he meets..
It causes me to ask the question how much of an impact do I make in the world when I chose the same quality of life..?
That’s great James, and once we have felt the changes that have been inspired by someone stepping out, we too can start inspiring people by the loving choices we make in our lives.
Imagine what it is like when a thousand people step out If just one person can shake the lives of so many.
Seems to be happening…all over the planet people are stepping out, slowly but surely.
Well done for affirming the truth in your article of what has infact happened… one man, as we know, has stepped out of the crowd and stated there must be another way to live that truly supports us in life. Simple and true. Thanks James.
Great blog, James. I was an emotional disaster when Serge Benhayons’ teachings were first presented to me. I was filled with self loathing and taking care of myself was running a few laps of the Tan (a running track in Melbourne). Serges’ teachings have offered me a whole new outlook on life. I’m rarely emotional these days, I love myself deeply and look for ways to nurture myself in everything I do. Indeed – thank you Serge for stepping out from the crowd and showing us a different way.
Great to hear Brooke – it is lovely and amazing to hear how so many people have changed their lifes’ as a direct result of being inspired by Serge Benhayon, quite incredible when yous top and look at how many people have quite literally turned their lifes’ around.
James I can feel the lightness in which you write and the joy in discovering you again and you commitment to life. Gorgeous.
Awesome blog James, thank you for sharing. “All of this as a result of one man stepping out from the crowd and presenting about living lovingly… how awesome is that and how lucky am I…?!” Yes, how lucky are we. I like you am very appreciative and thankful for Serge Benhayon stepping out of the crowd and presenting with such love and compassion for humanity.
This blog site bears testament to the fact that it indeed only took one man to step out and for that to have acted as inspiration to so many to re-look at what’s not working. Thank you Serge Benhayon for setting the ball rolling!
Completely agree Rosanna
Yes thank you to Serge Benhayon, it makes sense after it is pointed out. I am glad he has been able to do it. It’s a wonder why the state of the world isn’t pondered on by more people and why we are just going along and accepting it? It is clear there are many people that are unhappy yet no one does anything or wants to change it. Time for a reality check indeed.
You have grown and developed into a man, how beautiful that you share that. I feel that I have grown and developed into a woman, and this may sound silly to write when you are 42 years of age, but age, I know, has nothing to do with it. It is the way we live, deal with things, how and what we express and how we are with ourselves (and others), is what makes you a true man or woman. This is has nothing to do with age nor society.
Well said Mariette. Feels the same for me also. While I may only be 22 years old, actually stepping up and taking true responsibility for my life is what I feel has support me to truly grow into the amazing man I am today.
I agree Mariette and Joshua – regardless of what age you are if you are not taking responsibility for your life and your actions then you have not really grown up. I know many people in their 20s, 30s, 40s, etc.. who are living lives essentially still out of control in complete disregard for the effects their lifestyle is having on themselves and their bodies. I also know many younger people in their teenage years and early twenties who have taken responsibility for their lives and are now living well beyond their years, at least seemingly so when compared to others of their age.
I too can relate to not really thinking about the way I am living my life and the choices I made unless I am brought to a stop through a difficult event or ill health. When I heard the presentations of Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine I came to understood that the quality in which I live my life and bring to all my relationships can either create a flow with or a struggle with life.
I agree – for me it wasn’t a major illness but the general way my life was and knowing that ‘this wasn’t it’. I too have connected to the fact that it was all about the quality of the way I was living. When I connected back to self care, this all started to change.
I also didn’t have the major stop but, in fact, if at the time I had taken stock of my life and livingness I would have been given a wake-up call: asthma, hay fever, overweight, tired, low energy. These symptoms are now in the past due to changes inspired by Serge Benhayon – the man that stands out from the crowd, the man who walked upstream instead of doing what everyone else was doing! I am deeply appreciative that he did this and it shows what is possible if you choose it.
Spot on James, I had to get ill before I stopped how I was living which was in such disregard, I was insecure, anxious, had a lack of trust, a lack of self worth… the list goes on, oh and putting everyone’s needs before my own, little wonder I became ill! I too am grateful for Serge Benhayon for stepping out from the crowd and presenting another way to live and be in this world; a way which lived brings so much simplicity, commitment and purpose to one’s life, a way which honours oneself and all others, a way that begins with self-love.
I thank James the member from Somerset and say “Hear Hear!” Serge Benhayon certainly brings light to all who are fortunate enough to receive either directly or via family and friends who have been touched by Serge and Universal Medicine.
Thank you, James. One man did step out, and you and some others saw the truth in that and started to change yourselves (not the world or the people around), so that many more others including myself were able to see it and make up our own minds. An inspiration of ripple-effects.
This is a great point Fumiyo, I did not have to change my life, my job, my friends etc. I only changed myself and the way I am in my life which changed everything, all inspired by presentations by Serge Benhayon, very practical and accessible.
Great point Laura, I totally agree. As Gandhi said “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” It all starts with us. Thank you James and all the students who have been inspired by Serge Benhayon’s loving way, to change themselves which in turn will inspire others to change their way and so it goes on.
I agree Fumiyo and Laura – “I only changed myself and the way I am in my life which changed everything”, amazingly so!
A great point Fumiyo. One man, Serge Benhayon, stepped out and without pitching for popularity or asking anyone to agree, he simply presented truth about living lovingly. Many many people have been inspired by him over the years.
And each person who is inspired to live more lovingly becomes naturally an inspiration to others around them. It is indeed a gorgeous inspiration of ripple-effects.
I too am appreciative of Serge Benhayon stepping out from the crowd. Not just for myself but for everyone to see that there is another way and that there are many living that other way – going against the trend.
Hear Hear. Thank you James for this short but very powerful blog. As men we have an opportunity now to show other men in the world something different and Serge Benhayon’s love for ALL will be there to support any man who chooses this amazing life for themselves.
James, how lovely! You could have been writing about me. I have also experienced the same kinds of changes – accepting myself, expressing how I feel, loving who I am. Each new day now feels like a gift, not something to “get through”. Meeting life with all of me is just one of the many things Universal Medicine has helped me to achieve. Thanks for sharing.
There definitely needs to be a change in the way we live; instead of only reflecting on our lifestyle and choices when we get an illness, or have an accident, we should start doing this all the time, thus preventing any diseases etc.
Hear Hear Susie, I fully agree.
Hi James, I can relate completely. Before coming across Universal Medicine, depression and exhaustion were the cornerstones of my life. Seven years on this is no longer the case, despite the fact that I work 10-12 hours days in a high stress job. Whilst Serge Benhayon would be the first to say that it is us who do the work and make the change, (and this is true, for no one can do it for you), I will be the first to say that it was only due to the support of Universal Medicine that I was inspired to make such changes to my life in the first place
Yes James it is amazing how often we wait for a disaster such as an accident or illness before we decide to look at our lives and how we are living. Meeting Serge Benhayon was the best thing that happened in my life, while it wasn’t that bad before, my life is so much richer and more loving. I now wake up with a renewed love of life that I never had before, my life has more meaning and a purpose. Thank you Serge for standing up and being you so that we could all get to have a true reflection of how life is meant to be.
It’s worth taking a reality check now and then. Thank you, James, for reminding me to do just that. In my reality check I will look into this: “I have learnt to express how I truly feel rather than saying what I think the other person wants me to say.” Huge.
The “WOW” about Serge Benhayon is not because he presents perfect and quick solutions, but because he presents a loving way of dealing with daily life.
Well said Felix – Serge Benhayon presents a simple and practical ” loving way of dealing with daily life”.
“I am happy and content being me… and mostly look forward to the day ahead.” Yes, that’s one of the big differences that Serge Benhayon has made for me too.
Thanks James, feeling just as lucky as you. What an amazing journey Serge Benhayon has opened up for us. This is life, this is love.
I love the way you embrace you imperfections James, it feels very accepting of all of you ‘good’ and ‘bad’. When we expect them to not be there, it’s like denying ourselves room for appreciation and growth.
Indeed Rosanna, “accepting of all of you ‘good’ and ‘bad’” has helped me enormously – I now see my imperfections or areas of weakness as simply ones I have not given the time and effort to, and so how could I expect them to be strengths! I am now constantly inspired by others peoples strengths instead of trying to outdo or compete with them (although it’s hard at times, so not perfectly so). Appreciating what another brings allows me to learn from them, as opposed to trying to undermine and bring them down – something I have caught/found myself doing automatically so they do not show up my weakness in that area – sooo much less exhausting!!
So true Rosanna the growth that comes from accepting all of ourselves. When we deny our imperfections or refuse to look at them how can we truly get to know ourselves.
Beautifully said James. One man, Serge Benhayon, willing to ‘stick out from the crowd’, and call it for how it is. I too have been nothing but inspired to the depths of my being, to do the same.
“I have learnt to express how I truly feel rather than saying what I think the other person wants me to say. I am learning to express without any need of an outcome.” That’s what I am learning too James and it feels we are starting to stand for truth and on our own and together we make a huge difference to the world. I am very grateful to have this amazing example and inspiration in Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine in my life.
Thanks James, It shows to me that it only takes one person standing for the Truth to make a difference to the world, and one by one we will eventually all stand together.
A great presentation of the importance of self responsibility and what Universal Medicine has offered so many people!
One can’t ignore all the chaos in the world and the mess we are in – with politics, war, disease and illness, debt…the list goes on. There seems to be very little harmony and everyone living on edge, in anxiousness and holding the government responsible.
Universal Medicine presents the possibility of taking responsibility for ourselves first and living in a way that is true, loving and supportive of ourselves and each other. It feels very much needed!
Exactly Hannah, “One can’t ignore all the chaos in the world and the mess we are in.” Yet many (if not most) people do ignore it, and go about living their life as if they are at the center of everything and nothing else matters. I know, as I used to live this way!
Lovely to read this again James. Indeed how blessed we are with so many lives inspired “as a result of one man stepping out from the crowd and presenting about living lovingly…”
James, I have also read another of your blogs about Serge being a Role Model. What’s awesome is our humbleness in acknowledging how you too are a role model. Living in such a truthful way with yourself, and your loving approach to taking care of yourself is inspirational.
Thank you Phill, lovely to read and appreciate.
A great expression James and so very true – the difference is so marked and inspiring to see in you. It is hard to consider what life would be like if Serge Benhayon had not stepped out from the crowd – and now all the other people stepping out from the crowd as well – all equally showing there is another way.
Thank you James for writing so beautifully about Serge Benhayon .He certainly has stepped out shining from the crowd and has made a real difference for so many people and is showing the true way forward for humanity as a whole.
Serge Benhayon is reflecting how we can all make a difference stepping out with deep integrity and love as a way of being, exposing the truth in the world we live in and what is truly going on.
It’s amazing how one person (Serge Benhayon) can make such a difference to so many people’s lives, and inspire so many to do the same. As you say it James – it’s time to step out from the crowd.
Brilliant blog James, I love this: “let’s stop and say: All of this as a result of one man stepping out from the crowd and presenting about living lovingly… how awesome is that”, because it shows how much power each and every person has to change the world, to make it a place and a society that “we want to be a part of”.
Wow, beautifully put! Ditto for me. Thanks, James for a wonderful read that so succinctly sums up the inspiration that is Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine. Where would we be without him?
Hi James. What stood out for me whilst reading your article was – “I used to hide, cover up or deny my faults and imperfections, as I saw them as bad things I should be ashamed of. Now, I look at them and accept them, and if they do not support me, I let them go… at least, eventually I do!” This is something I am learning to do.
I honour Serge’s courageous stepping out from the crowd with the long overdue “call, for us to be part of a Society we WANT to be part of “.
Thank you for your honest, loving expression. So inspiring, James.
Thank you James for such a simple and profound blog. I did not stop or even consider changing until I got a tumour and was in so much pain I could not walk. It was only then that I wanted the help and support of Serge Benhayon. Before that I would not pay attention to his wise words which could have helped me. Amazing how nothing stops us until things get so bad we are forced to stop. I feel blessed to have met this man as he is showing all of us there is definitely another way to live. It is real and makes sense.
It is amazing Bina how it takes such extreme things to happen to us before we stop and listen to our bodies. Learning to listen to, and honour, my body has made such a huge difference to my life.
James, a beautiful sharing and an inspiration to many. As we get inspired by others and choose to make a change in ourselves to be loving, we too then inspire others. The ripple effect is Magnificent. Serge Benhayon has inspired many of us and as we continue the journey of love, we too will inspire many more.
I agree Amita – “The ripple effect is Magnificent” – it is a joy to see so many people who have been inspired by Serge Benhayon, now inspiring others simply by living a life based on love, not preaching just being themselves and by doing so showing others that they too can also let down their protective guards and that they wont get shunned by the world for doing so, rather they may indeed get embraced by the love that we all come from.
You speak for me too, James, in what you have expressed here in your appreciation of all that Serge Benhayon presents.
I love this James. Thank you. I especially connected to facing up to our issues and imperfections. Letting go of the shame around this and viewing them as something to face and move beyond rather than hide from and deny. This realisation has been a sea change for me in accepting where I am at, and healing past hurts and choices.
I love the stepping out from the crowd, James. Serge Benhayon steps out and shines a light for the world that challenges our old behaviours and opens up a whole new way of being in the way we live that brings a harmony and joy very few of us experience, but now have the opportunity to do so.
I agree Joan, One man stepping out from the crowd has inspired another man, James, to begin to do the same. And there are, and will be more, to carry this simple, powerful message to others just by sharing their way of being.
Indeed Catherine I am but 1 of many who have been inspired to live a more loving and harmonious way of being and life.
A very humble blog James, thank you. ‘I have learnt to express what I truly feel rather than saying what I think the other person wants me to say’, I can really relate to this, it’s definitely a work in progress for me at the moment and it feels great to have the awareness around it.
I agree James, very well said. As you say it took one man to be willing to stand up and stand out and say that there must be something wrong, as there clearly is and with the disease rates continuing to escalate, we are becoming a very sick species. But still nobody wants to look at the why.. The situation is already really bad but it appears that we need it to get worse before we are willing to look at it? When we as a species are ready to see that the solutions we have been pursuing don’t work, the answers will be there waiting for us as they have already been provided by Universal Medicine.
I agree Doug, slowly but surely people are starting to take off the blinkers and see that the way we are living is not working and is contributing to the escalating illness and disease rates. The answers have been here with us all along it is just simply up to us when and whether or not we choose to stop and listen to our bodies, for they have never stopped showing us and reflecting back to us the way we are living.
It is often said that each new generation is smarter that last – so is the pressure to become something we are not. For you to feel what the world is not at your age is inspiring. Thank you James.
There is so much in our world that is not how my heart would choose. I had resigned to it always being that way, as I knew many attempts throughout history to change things had not brought a true turn around.
I loved how Serge Benhayon did not shy away from saying it as it is and I learned that as individuals we have far more power and impact than I was allowing myself to consider – that how we live and our choices impact our life and the whole world. And I could see the truth of this so clearly by just witnessing Serge benhayon himself in life – the inspiration, the understanding, the healing he provides simply be living a life of love, integrity, truth and service to humanity.
There are hundreds of people who have been inspired to live with the same love, care and integrity as Serge has consistently shown and are now being a source of inspiration for others in their life; and so I can see the world returning to one that my heart chooses, all starting because this one man chose to stand out of the crowd and not hold back his love and his expression.
Beautifully expressed Golnaz, I agree it is a real joy and a pleasure to now see so many people re-turning to living their lives based on love and not simply trying to out-do each other or just get through life by whatever means possible.
The simple truths will never fade away. Thanks James for reminding us that we do not have to stay stuck in a rut. We can make the choices to live lovingly with commitment to life. It’s something I’m learning everyday.
Awesome Jinya – “the simply truths will never fade away” – it is so easy to get mixed up in complications and go into a rut when all we need to do is come back to making loving choices and then the rest takes care of itself.
Thank you James for such an honest expression of your enfoldment returning to the beautiful and the true you.
Being willing and honest about looking at the whole picture is inspiring in a world where we are told to just ignore everything and push it under the rug. Everyday I am becoming more aware of what I still bury but also, I can appreciate that I am willing to see more and more of the bigger picture.
Yes! I know the amazing changes Serge Benhayon has inspired in me too. I am so thankful that someone was not afraid to stand up and be different, he is an amazing man, and I fully agree, you are an amazing man too.
Thank you Meg, all it took was 1 man to stand out and stand up for the truth and now there are many of us offering the same reflection to others saying you too can be the same.
You are beautifully honest James 😉
Thank you Yasmin – life is so much simpler when we are honest with ourselves!
Is it that you are lucky, or is it because of your conscious choices that you’ve experienced wonderful changes you speak of.
Now, I don’t know if your swimming has been affected too, but you sure do glide fast up and down that pool. Ah, yes, I remember now, with the help of flippers 🙂 But then you do have a disclaimer: far from perfect 😉
Yes many thanks Serge and Universal Medicine.
I too have experienced what you say James. Serge by living example has shown me that there is another way to live life. A loving, joyful and healthy way which is in direct contrast to the checked out, exhausted and unhealthy way that we see all around us.
Well put James and to the point. I can relate to it very much.
A great read, James, and it has been a delight to see you, me and so many others live more fulfilling lives because of the ongoing love, support and inspiration we have had since meeting up with Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine.
Me too Judy, and thank you – it really is a delight to see how soo many people have been inspired to now “live more fulfilling lives because of the ongoing love, support and inspiration we have had since meeting up with Serge Benhayon and Universal Medicine.”
Being content being yourself is a rare and special thing these days. If Serge Benhayon presents about life so others can feel as James does then the presentations should be encouraged, accepted and appreciated more than they are currently.
It is extremely special Sally; “Being content being yourself” – it should be normal as it removes any of the tension and anxiety we are otherwise living and running with.
Absolutely Sally, “being content being yourself is a rare and special thing these days”, I agree, outside of Universal Medicine students I do not meet people who are content with themselves, rather the opposite, it often feels like people dislike themselves, I used to be very critical of myself but over the years thanks to the presentations by Universal Medicine I now feel content and love who I am, so I agree that the presentations should be encouraged because they are truly supportive unlike anything I have come across before.
James, your honesty about where you are at, and the level of acceptance in you is truly inspiring. I particularly loved feeling through your words how much ease you had in expressing what you have learnt, how far you have come and what you are still working with – awesome, thank you.
That’s exactly what I felt Anna – the ease with which James expresses and the appreciation. Thanks for an open and honest blog James.
I agree Anna, Ariana and Judy – it the honesty and acceptance which have helped me enormously move forward with my life. Something I am always reminding myself of.
Thanks James, I too am valuing the choices I have in every moment…
Very inspiring.