A Life Journey with Heart as Compass – My Over 20 Years with Pål-Esben

There are journeys that cannot be measured in miles or course days. They are measured in insight, in peace, in layers that fall away – and new ones that emerge. My journey with Pål-Esben has spanned more than 20 years. It hasn’t been one big transformation, but many small, quiet shifts. Layer by layer, I have come closer to myself, closer to nature – and closer to a life in true balance.

When I look back on my journey, which now spans more than 20 years, I feel one thing above all: a deep, quiet gratitude. For all I have experienced. For all the insights I have grown into, step by step. And for the inner peace that lives in me today – like a core I can lean on, no matter what life brings.

It hasn’t been one big event that changed everything. It has been many small steps. Layer upon layer of transformation. A journey with the soul as guide – and the heart as compass.

Finding an Inner Peace I Never Knew Existed

Perhaps the biggest change in me is how I’ve learned to be present. Before, I was in constant motion – always heading somewhere, always doing something. Now I’ve discovered the joy of simply being. Not having to perform or do something to have value. The peace I’ve found within myself is stable. It doesn’t move, even when life storms. And that has changed everything.

Nature’s Rhythms as Life’s Guide

Another profound shift in me has been living in harmony with nature’s rhythms. To truly listen to nature – and let it become a living partner in my life. I feel how it provides a unique support to be in tune with the seasons, the movements of the day, and the body’s own cycles.

This awareness has become an integral part of my daily life, influencing everything – from how I plan my day to how I understand myself. I live more presently now. More authentically. And more in harmony.

When Irritation Becomes an Invitation

Another valuable lesson I’ve learned through this journey is approaching my emotions in a new way, particularly irritation. In the past, I would become frustrated – with myself and with others. Now, I’ve discovered that these very feelings are doorways to deeper understanding. When I dare to pause and ask: What is this trying to show me? – a new landscape unfolds. And there, I often find answers I didn’t know I needed.

My body has become my most important guide. It provides honest signals – if I listen. While thoughts can run in all directions, the body speaks truth.

An Education that Fits Life – and Reality

The transition to online learning has been a gift. Not just for its practicality, but because it creates more space for integration and deep learning. I absorb more now than I did in physical seminars. I can listen, pause, reflect – at my own pace.

And most importantly: I live what I learn. The exercises and reflections are woven into my daily life. I don’t need to “go away” to learn – I learn where I am, with life as my teacher.

The Heart’s Path – Always

What has perhaps made the strongest impression on me throughout these years is the common thread in Pål-Esben’s teaching: Everything must follow the heart’s Path. And it’s more than beautiful words – it’s a practice. A deep anchoring in virtues and values that makes the learning authentic.

It has helped me, especially in close relationships. I’ve become more open, more patient, and more attentive. And it creates ripple effects far beyond myself.

A Teacher with Integrity – and Warmth

I’ve known Pål-Esben since 2001, being one of his first two students. We’ve walked a long path together, and my continued presence here speaks volumes about this journey.

His clarity is remarkable, and his directness, though sometimes intense, is what I’ve valued most. This approach has fostered an environment of honesty, trust, and genuine learning. We can be completely open with each other, freely exchanging feedback, which he receives with genuine respect. He’s a teacher who grows alongside us, not above us.

Walking this path hasn’t just provided me with new insights – it has given me a completely new life. I now live with a deeper connection to myself, to nature, and to those around me. And for this transformation, I feel only one thing: A profound, quiet gratitude.