ello, my name is Jasmine Dienes-Stevens, and here is a little bit about myself:

     I was searching for answers from the age of 11. I knew they were there somewhere - if only I could grasp them.

     I read Mother Theresa, St. John of the Cross and other such works. As I became a teenager I wondered if becoming a Nun would be the answer. But I figured out this was not THE answer because if we all followed that path the race would die out. I wanted a universal answer.

     About this time my father became a Quaker (Religious Society of Friends). This was a home coming for him: my grandfather was an absolute darling, but an atheist; my grandmother, a devout Catholic, was amazingly spiritually aware. Confusing to say the least, Anyhow I attended Quaker Meetings with my parents and siblings. I agreed with their basic principles and enjoyed the freedom of thought and belief plus the fact that every member was eligible to contribute.

     Yet I was still not satisfied I knew there was more. At about 16 I got all the Young Friends together. We attended a series of different churches. I also had people from many beliefs come and talk to us. We found many good things, but I still was not certain. What if I followed one of these beliefs, and then, too late, at the end, found it was not the answer?

     Life went on. I became an infant teacher. I married. Had children. Also worked in a Natural Health Clinic as a Zone Therapist. Busy days---less searching---but it was still there, this desire to KNOW.

     In my 30's I met a Scientologist. There seemed to be something different about him. I accepted when he offered to help me with some problems I was having in life. He gave me something called Book One auditing (from the book Dianetics). I was difficult, he was patient!

     I discovered answers. I unearthed hidden experiences that had been holding me back in life. I discovered I could study, I could achieve my fear of flying disappeared etc. etc. I realized absolutely, with evidence, my own personal evidence, that I was myself, independent of a body.

     This expanded all areas of my life. Problems became easier to solve, challenges were more exciting. I could trust my own judgement without asking everyone else's permission first!

     This was good stuff. I wanted more I asked where could I get more. I was directed to my local Church of Scientology. I couldn't believe they would just let me walk in like that. But they did. And still do. And that was over 20 years ago!

     It's an exciting adventure. I'm really glad I'm on it. Care to join in?