Testimonials

My meditation practice began quite clumsily. It was not fun to watch, as I struggled to stop moving…keep my eyes still…and quiet my mind. I read everything I could find on meditation, and that brought me to Susan Piver. How lucky I was to find such a grounded, authentic individual, who’s meditation teachings spoke to my heart. Susan’s virtual meditation guidance came to me “free” of cost; yet I felt as though I had invested my life and all it’s worth to get it. That was approximately six months ago. Meditation has given a new voice to my heart and soul, and become part of my every day love. It is no longer a “chore”…but now an “almost” effortless gift I give to myself each day! –MD

Thanks for The Open Heart Project. It came into my life at the absolute perfect time. I have been saying I want to meditate for years and never made it work. I’ve been on sabbatical with some extra time, so it’s fit into my life. I’m preparing to start my own business, helping people clear clutter, both physical and mental. When I was meditating at first, I found I was so judgmental of myself. Your words to come back to breath after noticing that I’ve been thinking, and do that kindly was an “aha” moment for me. I have to let go of judgment of myself before I can do it with others. I cannot help people well if I am judgmental of them. Thanks so much for sharing your gifts with the world! –LK

Your meditation tips have been so awesome and helpful. It is refreshing to hear that you get aggravated and annoyed, just like the rest of us. Not that I want you to be aggravated and annoyed. It is just nice to know that I am not the only one. That I am not alone. –LA

It is a great comfort to learn meditation from someone who is both inspiring and down to earth. I suffer from anxiety and have found that using your meditations are enormously helpful in gently encouraging me in a healthier direction. I love meditating along with someone else in my own home. Many heartfelt thanks. –MD

I so look forward to your emails. Every day you send one it seems to fit perfectly for that day. I first came across you last year when I read your book The Wisdom of a Broken Heart. It helped me through a rough patch, and I came out a better person. Please keep up the good work. I love meditating with you, as I am new to meditation. –CT

I have wanted to meditate for some time. I tried different books and cds, but nothing ever felt right or clicked for me. I often wondered if I was “doing it right”, or if I was being too picky, or expecting too much, or if I just had a commitment problem, or… etc etc etc. But YOU, wonderful Susan! You have taught me to meditate! You make me LOOK FORWARD to meditating! And I no longer wonder if I’m doing it right. I sit with you and it feels good. I let go and I breathe, and it has made me feel so peaceful. Meditating is helping me to be calm, and to think before speaking, and to notice beauty in the world, and these are all things I struggle with. Thank you for your generosity with your time and your wisdom. Thank you for the Open Heart Project. –LG

I am a practicing psychotherapist in a community mental health center and most of my clients are quite wounded, and therefore quite challenging in many ways.
Since beginning daily practice with The Open Heart Project a few months ago, I have found a wonderful ability to be still and attend compassionately to my clients. My responses, free of judgment and expectation (for either of us), seem to be more on target and easier for them to hear and incorporate. On a personal level, I find that the acceptance inherent in the practice has allowed me to let go of shame, and that love has taken its place. Who would have thought that simply being present could create such a fundamental change? I cannot thank you enough. –SH

I’m not great at expressing my inner feelings, but I get quite emotional when I think of how incredibly generous you are to all of us open heart project people out there in the world. I really look forward to meditating with you each day. Thank you so very much, your making such a difference. With love, –JG

I realize now how important it is to learn to love and accept who I am.  No more negative thoughts or reactions.  I now immediately change a negative thought into a positive one or just say stop, that’s not an acceptable thought. And that has had to have come from you and one or more of the meditations.  This is the most life changing thing for me and I believe it will lead to a much happier me.  It is hard in words to express gratitude for opening up a whole new life.  Thank you for doing this for me. –EW

Through your teachings, I feel like I am walking the path I was always meant to find. Through the meditation and OHP, I feel a calmness in me as well as an openness to this universe and all beings. I think you said it once or maybe I read it somewhere, but inside I feel like the deep body of the ocean. On top, the waves may stormy or be mellow, but deep down, I stay calm. Some days are obviously better than others. But you and your program allowed me to find this place. Thank you. –JS