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On a personal note, I want to take a moment to remember the passing of my brother on Friday, Graeme O'Brien, of Brisbane, Australia. Graeme, was a very special person. His students say he touched their lives with his gift of truth telling and compassion. He was a sought after teacher, counselor and friend to thousands. Graeme and I shared our common history and a passion for the possibilities of a life well lived. Godspeed on your journey home, Graeme. - Jan, MC2020

Debbie Ganas
I am so grateful to have known such a beautiful soul, an amazing teacher and most of all a great man. His lessons and wisdom will always stay with me, guiding me, inspiring me, probing me to grow, and let go... He has done so much for humanity. A great example to us all. Thank you ♥ ♥ ♥

Michael Karaberidis
It has taken me time to accept that Graeme is not with us. I'm still coming to terms with it... A great teacher and a friend... Truly will be missed. I'm so grateful for all the knowledge he has shared with me... So grateful for all the gifts that I have received from him. He has been my greatest example as a human and the true essence of a man. So long my friend, with great respect and honor.

Jan Curtis
The gifts have been many, the laughs even more, but as I have sat in quiet contemplation I realised that the greatest gift that he gave me was that he SAW me, really truly saw who I was and loved me anyway, he also SAW all of you too, without judgement, or bias just looked at us all, warts and all, with love. He gave of himself to the end. Thank you all for being in my family and thank you Grae for seeing me. xxx Joshua guides him on into the cosmos that he loved.....
Richard Moore
His words and life lessons will be forever passed on, such a great man. Thankyou for helping so many people (including myself) in our dark days. Our transformations into better people will serve as a legacy of his life's work. RIP Graeme.

Michelle Moore
We speak your name with love and pride,
We smile through tears we try to hide,
You left a place no one can fill,
We love you Grae and always will.

Love and wishes to Gayle and the family

Katrina Witherow
Words struggle... And tears flow... I am so grateful to have known such an amazing man... The day I introduced Greame to my beautiful daughter Sara was the beginning of an amazing healing journey.... Greame gave to Sara... love... Compassion... Understanding... Insight.... freedom....and so much more.... I am so blessed that our paths crossed.... A part of my journey that will be etched in my mind forever... And still the tears are coming... Greames voice comes to my mind right at this precious moment!!! And his work continues....
My love to Gayle and all the people who were part of his world.... A gentle and loving man.... Oxoxox

David Fearne
We have lost a good man but his teachings will live on in the hearts of everyone he has touched. Gail , you know it only takes a phone call. love Dave .

Nat Morris
Greys lungs may not have been in great shape xx but he sure made up for it in heart, for he had the biggest most huge and healthy heart with such amazing capacity for love and compassion xx big love to you grey

Louise Thomas
Thank you so much Grae for the 14 years I have had the pleasure of knowing you, loving you, hating you sometimes!, then loving you again and for unlocking so much inside of me.
Beautiful Gayle, may you be filled with all our love and find the strength within in to make it through this.. xxx Love Lou xxx

Zac Wildenberg
The scale of lives you have touched gram is un measurable it has been an honor to have been a part of your family I will miss you dearly you were my hero an I will b have a lamington for u soon love Zac. Gale I love u so much you are the heart an soul of mu gold coast family an am always here for you if you need anything xxx

Kate Nethercott
My darling Gayle, words cannot begin to describe the love and gratitude I will always have for you and Grae and though I am in Phoenix, my heart is right there on the gold coast with you. I don't need to tell you how much Grae meant to me. He helped me to transform my life. He loved me unconditionally and believed in me way before I believed in myself. I am so much richer in spirit for having you both in my life. Grae I will always love you and everytime I dance you will be right there in my heart dancing with me, breathing free. xxxxx

Tristan Rowley
Miss you already, can't explain how much you mean to me. I know you are walking on the most beautiful beach now, and that is comforting to know you are at peace. Love Beej.

Marisa Terrazas Pedraja
I'll never forget his smile and nod of the head, and the reassurance one felt when he would say "you've got it" ... you knew then you were richer in the kind of knowledge that really matters. Thank you Graeme for all that you've taught me and for inspiring me to learn more and share it with others. Today I have direction because of you. I love you and will miss you. Rest in peace my friend xxx

Andrew Mitchell
Today we have lost our dear friend, mentor and teacher Graeme. The love, support and learning Graeme and Gayle have freely given and shared with us over the years is why we are where, and who we are today.Phoenix Rising Australia is one big family, and today our family celebrates the life of an ordinary man who achieved extraordinary things. His love, compassion and understanding was deeply personal, and boundless. We love you Grae and cherish and deeply appreciate all you have brought to our lives, and for the tools you have helped us unlock. Our thoughts and love are with Gayle, Family and all in the extended Phoenix Family.

Alison Marshall
Grae, enjoy the journey. Sitting at my comptuer listening to Gracie's tribute song letting the tears roll and feeling.... Speechless, reflective, grateful, in awe of everything Grae and Gayle have shared with me over the years. My first contact at my 1st 9 day changed my life forever. Thank you. Thank you, thank you. You left a part of you behind inside all of us who were blessed to know and experience you as a friend and life mentor. And so.... you live on.
To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to reap, A time to hurt, and a time to heal. A time to break down, and a time to build up. A time to weep, and a time to laugh. A time to mourn and a time to dance. When we think of Grae may we dance in our hearts and smile.
Love always and also sending heartfelt love to Gayle and family. Alison xoxox I wish I was in Melb Charlotte.

Nat Morris
Some words to express my Grattitude for someone who has given and given so much to me and those around me, my quality of life is much improved and my love, grace and Grattitude is so bright xx thanks grey for being such an amazing friend, teacher and mentor your compassion lives in my heart xx thank you for everything, you will live on in every drawing I create for that is where I touch the god force and can see and feel you there xx dance and fly free, breathe easy now, all good things will be with you for you have given so much and done such good in this world xx blessed to have been touched by you xx

Marie-ange Arundel
much love and peace to you both. Your endorsement to resolving trauma and your ceasless loving support lives on in each one of us. Thank you for your relentless courage and annoying persistance to get to the heart of every issue as it made all the difference; enabeling us onto a freer and more empowered road. As with the many thousands of stars out there in our nights vision, so, we too, carry that light you made possible for us. Love you

Charlotte Smith
Rest in peace beautiful man, I am totally devastated to lose you and at the same time so so grateful for having had you in my life. Gayle my thoughts are with you constantly and with your beautiful family. Love love love

Katie-jane Nash
Rest in Peace Graeme!!! Yourself && yur beautiful wife Gayle had helped me soo much, I made my new life happen! I will never forget the patience && time yu put in too help myself && many more other people in this world! — with Phoenix Rising Australia.

Fiona Cole
Like many others, meeting Graeme (& Gayle) changed the course of my life; I went on to find the branch of the family tree that had been missing in my life. I know, I am and many other educators do their job better having learnt the lessons Graeme shared with us; so he'll be with us all forevermore. Thanks for his generous gift of giving us his understandings, love and life-changing experiences. Love and hugs from me and my family xoxoxo . . . ♥

Stephanie Innes
I remember Graeme once told me he would love and support me until his little tush fell off the planet. Now that his little tush has fallen off the planet, I'm pretty sure he's still loving and supporting all of us from wherever he is now :) Love and hugs to you all

Vicky Leon
A wonderful man and dear friend passed away this morning. If you don't know Graeme O'Brien from Phoenix Rising Australia you'd be unaware of the many lives he helped and healed. An increadible inspirational man who's legacy will live on in the hearts of all those that he helped and through the work he left behind. Walk free, breath easy and enjoy your new journey Graeme. You will be dearly missed. xoxo

Mel Larsen
The world sure is a better place for having both Graeme and Gayle in it - breath easy dear friend your love will continue to flow through all the lives you have touched - forever in our hearts xox Mel, Gra, Sam & Emily

Alannah Catalinac
Rest in peace my dear Graeme. You have changed our lives in so many ways. Thank you for teaching me the tools i can use for the rest of my life! i will hold on to our bet and i will do you proud! i love you so much! May you be free and peaceful.
Love Alannah Catalinac Georgie Catalinac Tanja Catalinac Stanko Catalinac
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Lynda Western
Sending lots of love to Gayle and family. Thank you so much for sharing Graeme with us, allowing us to be the extended family. Sending lots of love to the extended family of Phoenix Rising. He is in our One Heart.

Kate Newman
A wonderful man passed away this morning. If you don't know Graeme O'Brien from Phoenix Rising Australia you'd be unaware of the many lives he touched. An incredible healer who's legacy will live on through the work of those he left behind. Sleep peacefully dear Graeme. Thankyou for your insight. Kxo

Isabel Mildenhall
Rest in peace my beautiful Graeme and thank you for the peace and reconciliation you and Gayle brought into my life I will never forget you and my prayers and thoughts of love are with Gayle and family.xxxxx

Maddy Nash
Love and thoughts for gayle and the family. Graeme was loved by all! Gayle and Graeme have bought the most wonderful joy to my life. Xxx love to all!

Heather East
Special thoughts for a special man, what an Amazing Legacy you have left for us all to share Graeme. Thank you, I am truly grateful to be part of the phoenix family. Love & Blessings to you & your family Gayle. xxoo

Gracie Hilliar
rest in paradise graeme, we'll all meet you there soon! i feel so blessed to have known you, when no-one else did, you believed in me, as you did others. ♥

Sue Meredith Wolf
I am so truly sorry. All my love to you Gayle & family. I am so grateful to have shared so many amazing moments with Graeme. You have touched my heart in such a positive way. xo

Satch Campbell
Ah thanks Graeme for all you've done for and with me and my family. I'll certainly see that the work you and Gayle have championed through the years moves on and becomes part of the mainstream. Love to you Gayle and all the immediate family and the bigger family that you guys have built around Australia.

Sandi Lee
No words.......love and warm hugs to you all, always. Breathe freely Graeme forever in the warmth xoxoxox

Alane Millions
There are no words to express the love and gratitude to you, Gayle, and your families for sharing such a beautiful, humble soul with us all. Much love

Rachelle Paton
Words escape me... So many people on the planet who are better for having known you Graeme! Amazing man! Love to you Gayle and family.

Loretta Dei Agnoli
We are so grateful to have known Graeme. Sending all our love and thoughts to Gayle and family. ♥ ♥

Jan Curtis
I know he will be happy and breathing easy in the field with the children. Love to you Gayle and everyone.

Michael Dore
Graeme has touched loved and supported hundreds of thousands who in turn touch hundreds of thousands more. He changed the lives of us all with his love insights and clarity. The ripples in the pond will be never ending. Much love to Gayle and all the family. Mike and Lee.

Michelle Moore
I am grateful for the love and joy Graeme and Gayle have bought into my life. My thoughts are with Gayle and your family during this sad time. He will be sadly missed xoxox

Ana Pereira Della Rocca
Last night I went for a walk....and I tried to send out get well wishes....and I had an image from Graeme telling me to let go...that it was OK...that he was tired...that it was his time.....I kept trying to push that image out of my head...I didnt want to accept it.....I am sorry.....that was not fair of me....and I know I have to accept it....and I am SO grateful to have come across such a an aamazing human being and his equally amazing and comlemenatary wife who I know will continue to be a beautiful friend in our lives.....giving out all our love and support to all the beautiful immediate family and all our beautiful Phoenix Family......he will keep on teaching....his work will continue. Love you so much. xxxxxxxx

Nicole O'Farrell
We love you Graeme and Gayle. Thank you so much for everything you've taught and shown by example. We are here and will do anything to support you. We will step and and live and breathe and continue the work you have taught us. Sending much love and peace and a universe untold of gratitude. Forever your friends Nicole, Geoff, Ayla and Desi xxxx

Shelley Clarke
Fly my friend, I will miss u so much. Im just so grateful that I was blessed to have known u. U were the kindest most genuine man I have ever met & because of what u taught - I am alive today. U know, I Neva heard u complain & god knows, u must have been in so much pain, u were selfless. I love u grey. I will keep an eye on gayle for u. Ur free now......

Susan Harkness
Gayle sending all my love to you my gorgeous friend XO I am so blessed to have been able to share the time I have with Graeme. Some people just never leave you and Graeme is most definatley one of those people, he will always have a place in my heart. Thankyou Graeme XO

Steph Moran
Sending so much love and energy to Gayle and family. Forever grateful for all the love and support and energy from Graeme and Gayle that will be forever in this universe. For the knowledge and light that you have passed on Graeme I love you. My universe is a beautiful place with your energy always a part of it. XxX love Steph Moran XxX

Fii Murray
love and gratitude beyond words. ♥ peace Graeme , such an impact on my life. eternally grateful. Much Love to beautiful Gayle and the family. xxxx

Andrea Larsen
What a beautiful man, what a journey, what a difference he made. My life, my children's lives and the lives of those yet to come will be positively shaped by this great man! You'll always live on within us Grae. Love and strength to you Gayle and the family. Andrea, Henry and Grace xxx

Sharon Domotor
My deepest condolenses go out to Gayle and family. I believed Graeme and Gayle together would always be here to help those who wanted and needed help to better their lives, but i do know now that for the ones who have had the priviliged to had experience his work will show people his true love and warmth through us and be a testimony to Graeme. RIP Graeme, you can breathe with ease for eternity. My love and energy to Gayle and family. Xxx

Tammy Wildenberg
Ohh between a sob and a smile for memories gone by I will miss you Grae in the physical, but the knowing you are not so far gives me comfort. Gayle may you feel his warm embrace with love surrounding you. Sending you all our Love and Support Tammy & Family xo

Isabel Dupuy
Graeme...your happy smile with those knowing blue eyes and the nod of a head....saying "you've got it!" Love, gratitude and peace to you Graeme and to you dearest Gayle! With love from Isabel, Dalton and Treasure Grace xxxooo

Nicole O'Farrell
Am sitting here in Byron at pub at beach with Mel and Kai and they just wanted to let you know that we having a punt on trotts tonight and will celebrate his beautiful life together later down the beach tonight.... We'll sing a Niel Diamond song tonight. With deepest gratitude and sending Gayle lots of love. Mel and Kai xxxxx

Annie Hilliar
Graeme, you will live eternally ... your essence is embedded into all you have touched and that will be a legacy we pass on to everyone we connect to. For that I am truly grateful. May you now rest in peace. Love and hugs to Gayle and their family Annie, Rob, Gracie & Lily xxxxxx

Sue Meredith Wolf
I am so truly sorry. Such a beautiful man. All my love to Gayle & family. I am so grateful for the beautiful memories xo

Rhonda Duke-bjornson
RIP my friend. Truely an extraordinary person. Catch yah on the flip side... I am sending my Love and Gratitude and Respect to you Gayle and family and friends. I want to wrap my arms around you all.

Roby Abeles
Ah Grae. I loved watching those videos of the Universe with you, and now you are out amongst it all, part of the great Universal energy in non-physical form once again. I'll miss our talks, and I miss your presence already. Knowing you are a phone call away was such a wonderful reassurance. One more time....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khySM1YBQvA&feature=related

David Meredith
I can't stop the tears from forming in my eyes when I see that we have lost such a great friend and mentor in Graeme O'Brien. No more pain, no more oxygen, only love and peace for eternity my friend. MY love and prayers are with you dearest Gayle, also with all the many souls that have been touched by this very special man. Will miss you forever. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Fiona Calvert
Grae I am all the richer for having known you. Rest in peace my friend. Gayle know that your Gympie family is thinking of you and holding you and the family dear in our hearts. Love you and thank you.

Ross Spalding
Thankyou for all your teachings and help, Goodbye my friend xo

Leiana Kaminski
Oh Grae, so many thoughts have gone through my head since hearing that your journey had taken a turn for this path. Without a doubt you have been the biggest influence in my life, and have no doubt will always be, I have soooo many awesome, memories of the times we have spent together. You pushed me to my absoloute limits and then some, despite my kicking and screaming, crying or laughing LOL. I learnt SOOOO much, about life, people, relationships, communication, LOVE, fear, the body and sooo much more, THere is no-one like you GRA, and I love you more than words can explain, I will treasure every moment that I have ever spent with you and the amazing PHOENIX RISING family, Rest in peace my dear dear friend, breathe easy and know that you have touched soooooo many peoples lives, and expanded the qualtiy of their lives, like no-body could. We will all share your work in our own way and forever be grateful for your teachings, and the love and dedication you, gayle and crew shared with us all ....... Thankyou GRA I love you, unitl we meet again xoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxooxoxxooxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxooxoxoxooxo

Colin Dixon
Wow, I thought he would live for ever, a remarkable man who has left a massive legacy or love truth and understanding. Graeme and the team at Phoenix Rising have changed my life and my understanding of self for the positive, I am forever grateful.

Penny Le Breton
I am and will be forever grateful for Your love, kindness, insight and wisdom Grae. Thankyou , thankyou, thankyou. The ripples you have created are endless. Love and blessings to you and your family Gayle, love Penny xoxo

Kahuna Steve Stainsby
All the best to you Gayle and family - Graeme is and always will be an amazing man, mentor and teacher - Love ya mate - Steve

Julie Fletcher
I am so grateful for every moment that I spent in the presence of Graeme. All my love to you Gayle and your family. XXX.

Rosie Saxton
Once upon a time, not so very long ago, lived a wonderfully wise and humble wizard who shared his life with an equally wise crone.......

Thank you Graeme, for being an incredibly important part of my fairy tale; my teacher, my mentor, my father-figure, my very dear friend. I am so aware of the ripples your work has effected in my own family and know this is multiplied countless times among those whose lives you have touched. You have left the world a better place and your work will continue; your pioneering of the new paradigm is now approaching a tipping point of change.

No more struggle for you, my dear friend.

All my love to you, Gayle and to the rest of your family. xxxx

Melanie Kelly
A sad morning learning of the passing of such a wonderful man. Has been years since I have thought of Graeme and my friends at Phoenix Rising. Great memories of great people. Time to re-connect and embrace life with gratitude and positive energy. All my love to Gayle and family xxxx

Mel Larsen
Though the tears keep flowing I can't help but smile thinking of the good times - lamingtons and ham sandwiches will always make me smile xoxox

Vicky Leon
What a special gift you were to this world Graeme. You helped and healed so many lives. Your legacy will live in all our hearts. Walk free, breath easy and enjoy your new journey.... Gayle our thoughts are with you and your family. Sending you love and light. xoxo

Sonia Kingston
Graeme and Gayle my heart and body aches and the water does not seem to cease falling from my eyes. The sense of loss is beyond words. I have a photo of you sitting in your big blue chair in your pale blue pyjamas with that beautiful cheeky smile and those eyes that just know... i love you both so so much... Forever you will be with me Graeme as out of the depths of the ashes you rise with renewed life and vigour as your legacy lives on. "Within the heart of every moment lies the seed of a new beginning" ❤

Kaila Jenkin
So blessed and grateful to have been a Phoenix baby, growing up involved in the workshops and surrounded by the beautiful energy of you all. Thank you Graeme, for everything. I wouldn't be half the person I am today without your teachings from such a young age. So many memories I'll never forget. Let your soul soar, you beautiful man. With love and gratitude. X

Stephanie Innes
Fifteen years ago, I walked into your world and it changed my life forever, I have everything I ever dreamt of and so much of that is because of your love and support. Thank-you Graeme and Gayle for all you have given to the world. Gayle, he loved you so much and we were all so blessed to know and love you both. I'll keep remembering Graeme's wise words including 'everything is absolutely perfect'. Thinking of you, missing all of you, big hugs and love from Canada

Bronwen Tuimaseve
Thoughts are with you Gayle. Graeme was a wonderful man and he made the world a better place for so many people. Love Bronwen, Sam, Jesse, Mika and family xxoo

Vicky Leon
Graeme and Gayle, thank you too for introducing me to Ross. I can still hear your giggling laugh Graeme when you admitted to playing cupid. It makes me smile. My new life has brought richness beyond any expectations. I am eternally grateful. xoxo

Helen Longfield
Graeme touched the lives of so many people both directly and indirectly. For those of us that got to know him, a part of him will forever dwell in our hearts. I will be forever grateful for the lessons learnt. Sending love and warmest hugs to Gayle and the family. xox

Sophie Peirce
Grae, you are one special man who together with gayle changed my life over and over again. You helped me grow in a thousand different ways, each time supporting me to become the true essence of who I am more and more. Today I am starting my life anew on the path that inspires me, excites me, and brings me great joy and fulfillment, so on the day that your body left this earth, I am living absolutely everything that you gave and taught me and will make sure that your legacy of what you taught me lives on within me forever. Thanks for being here as long as you were - rest easy and enjoy where you are now xx

Lyn Nash
Graeme, thankyou is not enough. My family will be impacted from your knowledge and love for generations to come. Gayle, we luv you and send you strength and courage. The Nash,s

Filomena Bucci Erdely
I feel so grateful and blessed to have known you Graeme. Thank you isn't enough. The world is a brighter & better place for you having been in it. Much love and deepest sympathy to Gayle and Peter, Deb and Tina, the rest of the family and our Phoenix family. ♥ xxx

Lyndal de Somer
Gra you and gayle were in my life in my darkest hours 25 years ago, and helped me through the worst years of my life. Thank you. And gayle I will be there for you through this , whenever you need me , I will be waiting. Love to all . Gra, rest up we will always look after your little princess.x Lyndal Leon and family.x

Heather Woodrow
Gayle, we send you our love. The world has been a better place for having you and Graeme in it. Julie and I will be forever grateful for what you have given and shared with us and the boys. Thankyou. Our arms are wrapped around you. We will miss Graeme.

John Jenkin
Gayle, I'm sending my love ; be strong.......I'm very grateful for having known Graeme. I am , without doubt, a better man for for his (and your) mentoring. the ripple effect will continue for-ever...... John John

Karina Lindsay
I am so grateful to have known you both. Both Graeme and Gayle have had such a profound effect on my life and as said above, touched so many peoples lives, and so graciously given to everyone who has known them. Thinking of you and your family Gayle, love and wishes from Karina and Tayla.

Julie Asquith
Graeme has touched us both so deeply and we are ever so grateful for his inspiration and encouragement... A truly wonderful man.
Sending you Gayle lots of love and hugs..
Our thoughts are with you..
We love you ... Julie & Renae
Xxxx

Gustavo Barreda
OH Graeme, thank you for your last gift, I finally GOT IT. So simple. Perfect timing my friend, you always have an ace up your sleeve, thanks for your love and support. Enjoy the love side of the universe, a bright new star shines in the universe. Take care. Lots of love to Gayle, Deb and Pete and everyone.