Dear Friends,
It is with a full heart that I am letting you know that our beloved Steve passed away last Friday morning, September 7th. We will miss him greatly. It is some consolation that he went quite peacefully — which is the kind of “exit” he was wanting. He was surrounded by family: Present in the room were myself (Connirae), along with our two oldest sons, our daughter-in-law, and young grandson, plus one close family friend. Our third son plus other two daughter-in-law’s and grandchildren were able to be with us through Zoom. I was grateful for each of their presence in holding the space for Steve’s transition and passing.
Some of you may know that Steve had been feeling ready to go for some time. (He had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and his condition declined faster than we expected.) A few days before he died, Steve said he was feeling like a prisoner in the body he had, which could now do almost nothing. He was spending almost all the 24 hours lying down in bed, and even the smallest movements took huge effort. He said to me that it was difficult for him to get across to those of us around him how difficult his experience had become.
He made the choice to use Medical Aide in Dying, which became legal in Colorado about a year ago. On the morning of the 7th, he confirmed to us that it felt like the right choice for him. After his final goodbyes, he took the medicine, took a deep breath, and almost immediately let out a big sigh that looked like relief. He looked more relaxed than I’d seen him in a long time. We don’t know exactly when the end came, but probably within 15 to 45 minutes.
We want to thank those of you who have emailed with condolences and love. Some of you have shared touching stories of how Steve and/or Steve’s work has had a positive impact on your life. These emails definitely touch us, and I like to think these heartfelt expressions also find their way to Steve, wherever he may be now. (One writer expressed that perhaps Steve is now in heaven, laughing because he never believed in any of that.)
Who knows. But we do appreciate the wide community of people who are generously extending their kind intentions our way and Steve’s way. (We hope you understand that our reply to you is likely to come “invisibly” through our felt appreciation, rather than a written response.)
Steve’s life mission was to understand human nature, and to make the most effective methods of personal transformation and change widely accessible. Fortunately Steve’s work can live on: through the many examples of his trainings and client work recorded on video, through the books, and also through those of us who continue to utilize this work.
Steve has always been devoted to precision in his work, recognizing that this holds the key to getting significant and reliable results.
He considered his most significant contributions to be his Transforming Your Self work (which will continue to be available on streaming video), and the understanding of scope and category he lays out in the books, Six Blind Elephants.
While he was still alive, Steve told me many times that he is thankful that Mark, Tamara, and I will be continuing this work in our own way, through Real People Press, Andreas NLP Trainings, and our other trainings and client work. While each of us has a unique personal style, we share the same commitment to precision and effectiveness. We will do our best to continue being a resource for the good.
And what about the blog? Our plan is to continue this blog: Steve wrote one more blog post which will go out soon. After that Tamara, Mark, and I expect to make posts, with occasional guest posts. All of Steve’s posts will remain available here as a resource.
We have been taking some quiet family days, spending time in nature with the children and grandchildren and local friends. It’s a beautiful fall here in Colorado and as we spend time in nature with the children and grandchildren, perhaps Steve is smiling at us through the leaves of the trees.
Kindly,
Connirae, Mark, & Tamara
83 Responses
Armando
14|Sep|2018 1It is with great sadness that I hear this news. I never had the pleasure of meeting Steve in person but I feel that he and Connirae were close personal friends through the massive number of hours I’ve spent reading all their books and working through the lessons.
I do have som solace in that lately I’ve been able to work with Mark and in him I see the same genius I’ve come to know from Steve and Connirae.
I send you and your precious family my love and most sincere condolences.
Donald Pelles
14|Sep|2018 2I love Steve and his work. He taught and help me, in particular in his PTSD training. Steve is present whenever I work with a client.
Love and hugs to all of you.
– Don Pelles
Katie Raver in Austin, Texas
14|Sep|2018 3The curousity, warmth, and mastery that Steve leaves as his legacy continues in all of us, especially you, Connirae and your whole family. He’s present any time I’m teaching because of y’all’s influence on Tom Best and so many others. Thank you, Steve! And thank you Connirae, Mark, and Tamara for continuing to look for his smile in the leaves of the trees. I’ll be looking too. Love from Katie in Austin, Texas
Ramón Iturbide
14|Sep|2018 4Steve was one of the most admired NLPer.
I had the fortune of participate in some NLP seminars and read some of his books (written with Comirae).
It is a big lost for the community and also for the world.
Rest in peace, Steve, we will miss you.
Danie Beaulieu
14|Sep|2018 5You all seem so peaceful and that’s a healing experience to read you and to read how Steve decided to do his transition. Rarely death comes with so much peace from everyone – a blessing… and another teaching from you all.
Much love,
Danie
Jason Moore
14|Sep|2018 6Wow! Beautifully articulated,
Thank you Steve for your contribution and thank you Connirae Mark and Tamara.
Sydney Shepperd
14|Sep|2018 7Connirae and family, deepest condolences to you each at this sad time. Steve was a wonder. Watching his elegance as he worked with people who were in pain or troubled somehow was staggering to me. I learned so much from him (as I have from Connirae and Tamara), not the least of which was the compassion that he exuded. And though he has left his body behind I know that sweet, fierce spirit of his is not extinguished but has gone on to his next expression. I hope that knowing that he will be remembered often and with great warmth will bring you solace. All my best, Sydney Shepperd
Martha Tod
14|Sep|2018 8Blessings of comfort, peace and strength to you, Connirae and the entire Andreas clan during this difficult time. I will always remember the wonderful visits that we had at your beautiful home, and our quick visits with Steve at the Frequent Flyer performances in Boulder. He is free to fly and soaring now. HUGS, Martha
Brian
14|Sep|2018 9Steve Andreas, was and always will be such an inspiration and mentor in my life. His work made me sit in wonderment and it also made me think of all the possibilities they are a part of me. Forever in my heart and spirit – Brian Smith
Daphne Lewin
14|Sep|2018 10Dear Connirae and Tamara,
I am so sorry to hear, also sending you all my condolence in regards to Steve’s passing. My prayers, love and light are with you at this time, also for Steve as he passes through the light. As you are aware, although he is absent in the flesh, he is still present in the spirit, and his work here on earth lives on!
With much love and appreciation
Daphne
Matt Clark
14|Sep|2018 11OUTWITTED
He drew a circle that shut me out–
Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout.
But Love and I had the wit to win:
We drew a circle that took him in!
— Edwin Markham
A poem introduced to me through Steve’s book:
Is there life before death?
That Circle, with Love, continues…
Thank You STEVE ANDREAS.
tony smyth
14|Sep|2018 12Very sad to hear of Steves passing but he has left a formidable body of work. I did NLP prac and Master prac in Winter Park and Steve taught the first part of the Master Prac. I have always loved the Heart of the Mind and Change your mind books. I do a little NLP/ hypno here in Tokyo (only to English speakers) and those two books are very helpful.
I just wrote to Steve last year about a client that I was having problems with and he kindly replied quickly. I only learned afterwards that he had Parkinsons.
I have always admired how elegantly he worked with clients and easily he got into rapport with them (this based on videos). He made it look so easy yet when he wrote about NLP his mind was so incisive. I wish I could be even a tenth as good as him.
Anyway, I think a life very well spent, one that was huge help to those he engaged with, and an enormous and important contribution, along with Connirae, to furthering NLPs usefulness.
A long standing ovation for contributing to a a better world (this is not meant flippantly).
Very well done Steve. Keep up the good work you other Andreases.
Love and kisses from Tokyo
Tony Smyth
Damien Raczy
15|Sep|2018 13Steve’s contribution spread everywhere, all around our planet. He’s still here, forever and ever. Thank you Steve.
Brian Smith
15|Sep|2018 14Throughout my journey into NLP, Steve Andreas has and always be a guiding light. His inspiring mythology and genuine love for mankind will stand the test of time.
Your words have made me think, made be believe I can achieve and made me smile.
You are in my heart and in my soul.
Brian William Smith
Terry Netto
15|Sep|2018 15Though I had Steve only once as a trainer (during my master poured at Winter Park close to 20 years ago), he made an indelible impression. I’m sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to Connirae and family. Terry
Dr Will Horton
15|Sep|2018 16I will always be grateful for his work and his encourage of mine as I learned the way of NLP in the early 80s
Love to you all
We stand on the shoulders of giants so our view is clear
Thank you
God Speed
Dr Will Horton
Jan Prince
15|Sep|2018 17Connirae, what a beautiful tribute. You know how much you all mean to me. Enjoy this time to rejuvenate your spirits. Jan
Adam Goldman
15|Sep|2018 18It’s a comforting sadness to hear about Steve’s passing. He was more dear to me than many close friends.
Sending my love ?
Best to you all,
– Adam
Doug Manning
15|Sep|2018 19I’m in tears. Sorry for your loss, Connie. He was a great guy.
Ed Andriessen
15|Sep|2018 20I loved Steve’s work and because of it, loved Steve as well. His commitment to understanding human nature and effective methods of personal transformation were truly genuine.
My condolences to Connirae, Mark, Tamara, and the rest of the Andreas family. If there is a heaven, Steve is there. He will live on in his work and certainly always be in our hearts.
– Ed Andriessen
Jon Robinson - 1993
15|Sep|2018 21Steve blessed our lives as well as his own. The world is not so dark as it would have been with his passing – he was a beacon.
Bruce Teall
15|Sep|2018 22I am sad for myself that Steve is gone, but glad that he has been released at last from that terrible disease. Although I studied his work from afar through books and videos for years, it wasn’t until 2015 when I had the great pleasure of meeting he and Connirae face to face. We met up at a conference in DC and had dinner together. I had written up a case for Psychotherapy Networker based on Steve’s work, and he was very helpful in editing it for me. From then on we had many exchanges through email — his wisdom, intelligence, generosity, and kindness never failed to amaze me. I also had the opportunity to work with him on the NLP Research and Recognition Project. Having him review a video of me working with veterans and say that it was “generally pretty good” felt like very high praise :-) He was kind and generous, but he didn’t tend to throw bouquets. As I am sure is true for all who knew him, my only regret is that I hadn’t known him even longer. Thankfully, he left plenty of material for us all to learn, practice, and build upon. My sympathies go out to all of his friends and family.
Moshe Loewinger
15|Sep|2018 23Sending you a big hug!
He was a real inspiration for me.
Moshe from Israel
Kevin Herbert
15|Sep|2018 24Connirae and family,
I am sorry for your loss. I never got to meet the two of you in person, but your books and training have made a big difference in my life and work. One of my treasures is Awareness. It has been a joy to follow the blog in recent years.
I pray for love and peace for you, your children and all of those who were touched by Steve’s life.
Nolan
16|Sep|2018 25Very sorry to hear of this Connirae. My sincere condolences.
Chaun Muir
16|Sep|2018 26I met Steve at an Erickson Congress about 12 years ago. From then on, his presentations always got circled first on a conference syllabus. He always presented material that was fresh, groundbreaking and original. I feel blessed to have known this brilliant, humble man. Thank you for sharing the story of his final inner voyage in this life.
Owen Parachute
17|Sep|2018 27ave atque vale.
thanks for everything, big guy.
wendy merron
18|Sep|2018 28I’m so sorry to hear about Steve’s passing but glad that he went when he wanted to. I met Mark at the Hypnothoughts Convention this year (we bowled against your team). Please forward my condolences to him also.
My sympathies to all of you.
Nancy Reese
18|Sep|2018 29My deepest sympathies to you. Steve was a gift to me and a gift to many. He was a remarkable man in many, many ways. Blessings to you.
Fabio
18|Sep|2018 30I could gain so much confidence in NLP through Steve material. I am so thankful to his work and videos to have helped me in my professional practice.
Loved his down to earth, simple, loving style that allowed me to practice NLP naturally with my clients.
We are indebted to him for what he left us.
Steve with his way of making patterns very warm and healing is somebody that left a trail that we will feel honoured to preserve.
Sending warmth and sympathies.
Frank
18|Sep|2018 31Humility and integrity rare to be seen in one person.
Beyond the work and technical stuff this is what I learned from Steve and, appreciating those so much in him (Steve exuded integrity) I decided to adopt those qualities as a personal and professional standard.
Thank you Steve
Kimber
18|Sep|2018 32I am grateful for the work that Steve did while he walked on this earth. I am grateful that he had choice in his passing. I send love and condolences to all the family and those who lived and worked closely with him.
Karl Zimmer III
18|Sep|2018 33With tears in my eyes and love in my heart, I send my deepest love and compassion to you, Connirae, Mark, and Tamara, and Steve’s entire family and circle of all who loved him. I had the honor of communicating directly with Steve some years ago about his work with PTSD and found it of great help with clients. I had studied books and videos of Steve’s and Connirae’s over many years and have continued to pursue your teachings, for the compassion, precision, and dedication that you so graciously give. Thank you for all you have done for the NLP community and beyond. Thank you for all that you will continue to do in furthering the legacy that is and will always be Steve Andreas and for helping us be better.
Mary
18|Sep|2018 34So sad to hear of Steve’s passing. Like many I did not have the pleasure of knowing him in person but my life has been touched by both his and Connirea’s work. A huge thank you both for that. Best wishes for all your family you in your time of grieving and healing.
Mary
Abhishek Srivastava
18|Sep|2018 35I am so sorry to know that Steve is no more. We are extremely shocked to hear this news, kindly accept my condolences. His work shall continues to guide us and light our path in future.
Ronit Haimoff
18|Sep|2018 36I went to Steve’s last seminar on relieving Trauma and it was a unique experience. Ididnot know when I registered that it would be the last time he would teach it and I thank the decision to make it digital. He was definitely my mentor and I’m sure his important research project will go on. Hugs to the family. Feeling sad and honored at the same time. Wish you well.
David Savage
18|Sep|2018 37My heartfelt condolences to Steve’s family and friends on his passing. I have enjoyed his work since reading his book “Awareness: exploring, experimenting, experiencing,” written as John O. Stevens. Inside the cover of that book, I wrote in 1971: “Be brave, celebrate life, goodbye, hello.” I think I have read all or most of Steve’s books as well as most other books about NLP. I was impressed by Steve’s integrity, precision of language, patience, and kindness.
glenn e taylor
18|Sep|2018 38What a life you built together! What an adventure you all shared! That’s where my thoughts go to after the sadness washes through me. Together, you changed many lives and have been a positive force on this planet for many years. What a life!
RIP Steve…..I hope that wherever you are now there is no need for ‘fixing’ things….
Jane Turner
18|Sep|2018 39God bless you all.
Thank you for sharing the timely way and thoughtful manner that Steve chose to transcend to another form.
His presence, kindness and generosity are reflected in yours.
What a memorable tribute to one so appreciated;
David
18|Sep|2018 40My sincerest condolences to you and family Connirae, Steve has and is still having an emmense and profoundly positive impact on me an my work. I am still reading and will reread Six Blind Elephants. Steve was an amazing innovator in the field of NLP, his explanations make it easier for us to follow in the great mans footsteps, helping not only other people but ourselves live a fuller happier , healthier life.
His leagacy is that we all will continue to help people when at times they feel no one can. Truely inspiriing.
Murielle Desrosiers
18|Sep|2018 41My heart goes out to you in Steve’s family at the news of his passing. I have met Connirae and Mark at a training session in New York but never had the chance to meet Steve. I have however followed his blog over many years and enjoyed how precise he was and and how comfortable he seemed in welcoming everyone’s opinions. I have also enjoyed and used his book “Transforming Negative Self Talk” for quite a while.
He will certainly live on in his work as well as in your hearts and in your work.
Blessings,
Ron Klein
18|Sep|2018 42Dear Connirae ,
I’d like to express my condolences to you and your loved ones. I am deeply saddened by Steve’s passing. I owe Steve and you great gratitude for the NLP training you provided over these past almost 40 years. Warmest Anchors.
Mary Lou Hill
18|Sep|2018 43I am so sad to hear about Steve’s passing and yet relieved that he is now free again. I have been an avid NLP lover for over 25 years and Steve has been a significant role model for me. I love his work, his ethics, his humor and his passion for all he did. Thank you Steve and thank you Connie Rae that you will be continuing on with his work in your own beautiful way. Humanity has indeed been blessed!!! my deepest love to all of you
Hubert Wöffen
18|Sep|2018 44I’d like to express my regret that this great soul has passed into another being. He’ll live on at least in his impressing work he left.
In my NLP trainings in Germany I first saw Steve in a video demonstrating EMI with a war-veteran. In this small NLP training school alone hundreds of people have had their first contact to EMI through his face and role model.
My compassion goes with all of you. May you find all you need in your work and in the people you are with – and in your own inner source.
In our NLP trainings over here the “Heart of the Mind” and the “Core Transformation” have become very important. Last year in June I luckily met Connirae for 4 days in Göttingen to learn the first steps of the wholeness work.
Thanks and all the best to you.
David Holler
18|Sep|2018 45Rest well my friend. Although we never met, I feel we’re kindred spirits. You saved my life. I always thought your story should be headline news, CNN, Good morning America, Larry King etc. Knowing you, that would’ve ruined your life’s work. Did you leave this world a better place than it was; touching people and changing lives? More than you will ever know. Your work, your legacy will live forever. Millions of people continue to benefit from your observations and teachings. I say this to you and Connirae for you two were in many ways one in the same. This is not the end, but only the beginning of another chapter where your torch shine so brightly leading us all on a never-ending journey of self-discovery. As Bobby Kenney said, Some men see things the way they are and say why. Others see things that never were and say why not. I dream thing that never were and say why not. I love you Steve. I know this message will get to you wherever you are. Bless you and your family. I wish them strength in the challenging time. I’m sure you’0d be the first to tell us not to mourn your passing, but to celebrate your life. You and your wife’s books will forever be at my bedside.
Charlotte Taft
18|Sep|2018 46I am so glad that Steve was able to leave this world the way he wanted. It seems almost barbaric that others have to suffer without respite because their states have not seen fit to honor their wishes. Steve could never have measured the impact his kindness, brilliance, and generosity have had on those who had the good fortune to come across him or his work. Thanks to Steve and love to all of you who are continuing your vision of this transformative work.
Neetha
18|Sep|2018 47Steve will be missed. He is a great teacher. I enjoyed his training video via NLP Comprehensive and YouTube clips. I am glad he is at peace. I know his work will be continued and benefited by many. May family and friends find peace and healing. Gratitude.
Constance J Pelley
18|Sep|2018 48My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. While Steve may not have believe in our Heavenly Father, I certainly do and know that he does have a plan for us all and looks forward to having us in his family.
Gary McEnery
18|Sep|2018 49Spending a summer with Steve (and the crew) at Winter Park for a Practitioner Training back in the 90’s elevated him to hero/mentor/model in my life. Sitting with him a couple of years ago in Boulder for an Andy Austin “Metaphors of Movement” training made me realize that he was on his way out, and that the work that I was inspired to do in my lifetime as a result of the work that he did in his lifetime will live on when all of us have gone beyond. Here’s to a true innovator in the world of change design. May his spirit sprinkle us all with positive regard.
Lorraine Y. Nourque
18|Sep|2018 50Dear Connirae,Tamara, Mark, family membres and friends,
Deepest condolences to all but especially to you Connirae! I know you certainly have accompanied him in his passing away with more love and care than we could have ever hoped for any of us had we been in his situation. Yes, it is good that you can have some time for yourself. Nature has a way of providing generous healing moments and certainly Steve’s spirit is there with us and especially with you.
I hope we will all remember Steve’s contribution to NLP’s birth and expansion. Had it not been for his editing and publishing of so many books but especially of “Frogs into Princes”, NLP would not have skyrocketed as it did. And this is only a small aspect of what Steve has contributed to NLP. Thanks Steve! And thanks, Connirae, Tamara, Mark and all those who have shared his passion.
I love you and I share your grief.
Lorraine Bourque
Tom Kavanaugh
18|Sep|2018 51To say that I’m shocked to hear the news of Steve’s passing is an understatement. To hear that he was in charge of the transition process completely feels like something Steve would do as his final act in a life full of contributions to all of us!
He had a masterful command of the “science” facet of NLP which allowed him to be generative in the process. However, Steve’s contributions, through his books and his video trainings were how I really learned the “art” facet of using NLP to help people make changes which benefit their life!
I was privileged to have shared an email exchange with him regarding the work we both engaged in to help people who have experienced trauma release their attachment to the memories of their experience. True to form, Steve was very helpful to me in validating the process!
For that, I’ll be forever grateful to him.
My condolences to the entire Andreas Family!
Tom Kavanaugh
Michael Hoyt
18|Sep|2018 52Steve was a friend, a great colleague, and a gift to our profession. I am very sorry to hear that he has passed, and my condolences to his family and all of us who were privileged to know him. I’ll hold him in my heart and mind.
Angie
18|Sep|2018 53Thank you so much for generously sharing the difficult journey you have all been on. Steve is someone I saw 2 times in person at conferences and his work has always resonated with me. I have been currently doing one of his online programs and it has been incredibly helpful.
I have always appreciated his way of being kind, warm and humble and at the same time straightforward and direct. It is a difficult balance.
His legacy will live on through the many lives he has impacted and his treasured family doing this important work.
My deepest condolences,
Angie
Francoise
18|Sep|2018 54Even though I have never met Steve or Andreas, I have been in parts inspired by your wonderful work for the past 20 years or so. Our life wisdom and generous dedication will be everlasting way beyond our own lifetime as I am too aware of.
Thank you for your hard work and may Steve’s soul rest in peace and in the garden of Eden.
With love
Françoise
Elizabeth Early Sheehan
18|Sep|2018 55Dear family,
Dr. John and I were saddened to hear of Steve’s passing. We hope that the whole family knows that our thoughts and prayers are with them in this difficult time. We so enjoyed learning from Steve and Mark. Keep things going in his memory. Sincerely, Elizabeth & Dr. John Sheehan
Alan
18|Sep|2018 56Heartfelt condolences, sad that I never had the chance to meet Steve. I’d heard so much about both Him from my mentor and teacher Wilf Proudfoot who has also sadly passed on. RIP Steve your brilliance will continue to shine. Al ??
Jose Salcedo
18|Sep|2018 57My deep sympathies to Connirae and the whole family.
Joalie Davie
18|Sep|2018 58My sincere condolences on the passing of Steve to family and friends.
May the memories of love, joy and connection bring you comfort and lighten your hearts.
Even though I did not personally meet Steve, I have been touched by his work and the work of his family;Connirae and Mark. I often apply what I learned in my work and sense the power of their presence in my mind.
Pedro Henriquez
18|Sep|2018 59I decided to learn NLP in 1993 and the information I received from NLP Comprehensive was the best I had ever received from an institute. It was my first lesson on how to treat clients.
A few years later I proposed to Anchor Point magazine to translate some articles to be published in Spanish. I chose several of Steve, because he always wrote the best and deepest articles on NLP. The editor of the magazine wrote to Steve saying that I said I knew him. Steve’s response was “Pedro is someone I know and respect long ago.” A great honor for me and a great example of the immense quality of Steve as a person. Today I am a well-known NLP instructor in my country and without a doubt I owe it to Steve and his way of teaching. My thanks to him will be eternal.
Thomas Lucero
18|Sep|2018 60I am glad for Steve’s life. I am sorry for your loss.
Jack Gerhard
18|Sep|2018 61I am grateful for all the gifts Steve has given us. As a Psychologist
, I am utilizing his works to more effectively treat Drug and Alcohol
Clients. As well as review my growth patterns in a my life.
Jack Gerhard< Psychologist NLP Trainer
Luke McDonald
18|Sep|2018 62I am deeply saddened, without a doubt one of the great teachers of personal transformation my thoughts are with his family.
I am so grateful we still have his teachings to continually learn from.
Vignesh
18|Sep|2018 63Steve was a great Human Being! He will be missed greatly!
Renate Hermes
18|Sep|2018 64Dear Connirae, Mark and Andrea,
the passing of Steve deeply touched me, so did your letter.
Your work and presence have a profound impact on me and I’m grateful that I was introduced to it.
Being a part of your global community is an honor and I’m truly grateful to have the opportunity to be inspired by your and Steve’s work and life.
with heartfelt regards from The Maldives
Renate
Jacob Raju
19|Sep|2018 65I am from India and I have never come face to face with Steve. In the NLP circles I have heard of him a lot. Transforming Your Self is one my favourite books on NLP. I have read it several times over. I used the content of the book to change myself and help others to change. Most of my change work in therapy revolve around the techniques to change the Self Concept and they work!. I always follow his advice: It is not enough to change one experience. We have to change all the experiences in one’s timeline to complete the change.
Klaus Krebs
19|Sep|2018 66Steve was a great personality and a creative genius. While thousands only make copies of NLP, he went new ways – and he went deeper iniside the mind than 99 % had ever tried. A wonderful man left us but I still feel his presence through his work. Thank you for enriching my life and my feelings.
Best wishes to you all
– Klaus Krebs
Anjana Bindlish
19|Sep|2018 67I am sad that one more stalwart of NLP has gone. I came to know of Steve Andreas through Dr. Richard (Dick) McHugh S.J., PhD; who is also no more. It was he who unfolded the world of NLP to me. At the same time I am glad he is now released from the bonds of the terrible disease. I pray for his soul to attain Moksha. I also pray to the almighty to give the strength to his family, friends and followers to bear the great loss.
Eva
19|Sep|2018 68Dear Connierae,
I am sending my deepest condolence to you and your family to cope with the great lost of your beloved husband. I had the great pleasure to meet steve through his books and then also in person in a London conference. His books helped me to understand the spirit behind NLP the studies of subjective experiences.
In his London talk he talked about the wellformed problem as opposed to the wellformed goal. I loved steve’s matter of fact calm way of presenting and being and I will always be inspired by his elegant way of transmitting complex thoughts in understandable words. Your great spirit will continue to shine bright. May you now Rest In Peace. Love Eva
Walter Heel
19|Sep|2018 69Dear Steve, thank you very much for all.
Kenneth Hunter
19|Sep|2018 70My sincerest sympathies. May the space in your hearts and lives which Steve has vacated be filled with love, joy and radiant peace. My hope is that wherever Steve is, he is laughing to discover whole new vistas of possibility and experience to be explored, cherished and shared. His contributions to us all are too many to enumerate.
Dr Mel Gill
19|Sep|2018 71I first met Steve way back in 1987, when I was just beginning my career in NLP. He was instrumental in shaping that part of me that chose to re-frame my Life and my choices in such a way that it always preserved the Ecology.
I will miss him! In my heart he is never gone. Everything he stood for is embedded in my DNA!
I salute the life of one of Earth’s Iconic Legends! ??
Marena Drlik
19|Sep|2018 72I’m sad to hear of Steve’s illness and passing and grateful that he could choose his time.
I met him through his work with IASH and the NLP Research and Recognition Project, his books and various trainings he did for/with NLPCA (Tim and Kris Hallbom).
His interest in precision in his work helped me understand NLP in a very different way and opened the door to more exploration. I’m happy that his work lives on through books, videos, tapes and his family continuing with their work.
May his family, friends, and the NLP Community rejoice in his “Steve-ness” and all he brought to our lives even to those of us he touched only as a feather upon our thoughts. To have a feather touch you and have such an impact is a legacy, indeed.
Kris Kramer
19|Sep|2018 73He will be greatly missed in many, many ways.
He was a generous contributor to NLP
and to the human condition as a whole.
I am glad he is at peace now.
Jeremy Lynch
19|Sep|2018 74I am saddened about Steve’s passing, I was never able to meet him. Since I began sincerely studying his books in the last two years I have developed a deep appreciation for his approach. After getting over my self enough, I was able to dive in to the self concept work. I am delighted by this video training of ‘Transforming Yourself’. His humble presence and wry attention to detail was especially refreshing in a field that attracts showman and hucksters.
In a video, I heard Steve express about his doubt of an after life. I think it’s humorous to note that he would likely be amused about being wrong about his doubts, if he were up in heaven looking down on us now.
Rubin Battino
19|Sep|2018 75I am saddened by Steve’s passing. I have known him for a long time and interacted with him over the years. Whenever I asked him a question or asked him to look at something I had done or written, he always responded swiftly and with such intelligence and honesty that I was in awe. He was direct, and I knew that I could trust him to be honest in his recommendations and comments. There were always new insights and wisdom for which I was and am grateful. He had an incredible and wide grasp of the field, and generously shared this knowledge. One of the great therapists of our time has left us, but also left us with many resources. I want to particularly note his two books on “transforming negative self-talk” as practical gems. Rubin
Jerry Zaryczny
19|Sep|2018 76Connirae, I’m sorry for your loss. Although I haven’t met you or Steve I have gained quite a bit of knowledge from your books and videos which have helped my to improve the quality of my life, that of my family, and my clients. You are both appreciated and loved.
MARI G CRAIG
19|Sep|2018 77Steve was very wise in so many ways. His simple presence filled me with admiration. When I first saw Steve working with volunteers at the Psychotherapy Networker Conference I thought NLP was magic and Steve the magician. He certainly was a magician to me, but very pragmatic as well. I will be forever grateful that he left us such an extensive body of work. Steve was awesome yet he had humility which I consider to be the trait of a truly great man. I will think of him whenever I practice the NLP he so brilliantly taught.
Ralph Costantini
21|Sep|2018 78I felt a profound sense of sadness and loss when I learned of Steve’s passing. I was in contact with him in the past year and was aware his illness was progressing faster than anticipated.
Steve is a man full of kindness and compassion; a masterful teacher and an innovator in human understanding and development.
Since taking my Master’s training in 1997, I have been a part of several of Steve’s post-masters and experimental workshops. His positive trans-formative impact on my life can not be overstated.
My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Sincerely,
Ralph Costantini
Tom Robertson
22|Sep|2018 79I only knew Steve through his blogs, books and videos. His warm kind and caring personality nevetheless shone through his works.
I can think of no better tribute than these words written by the poet Robert Burns:
An honest man here lies at rest,
As e’er God with His image blest:
The friend of man, the friend of truth,
The friend of age, and guide of youth,
Few heartslike his – with virtue warm’d,
Few heads with knowledge so inform’d:
If there’s another world, he lives in bliss;
If there is none, he made the best of this.
Teri Dawn Marshall
26|Sep|2018 80Connirae, I am saddened yet happy to hear about Steve’s
courageous passing. I always claimed you and Steve among my most
treasured NLP Mentor Teachers. My favorite Uncle passed from Parkinson’s last year. And as much as I miss him, I am so happy he’s free of a body that literally imprisoned him.
May every memory of your Beloved Steve fill your heart and Soul with smiles and joy! Love Teri Dawn (Aquila)
Jude Blitz
26|Sep|2018 81Dear Connirae,
Tom Daly and I send you our sympathies and condolences with hearts open support for you now and in this time of love, loss, and sweet love mourning.
Jude Blitz
Sergio Sotola
02|Oct|2018 82Mis mayores condolencias a la familia. un fuerte abrazo
Cindy Anderson
17|Oct|2018 83I did not know Steve personally but I have been greatly impacted by his work as have many others around the world. Thank you Steve and thank you to the Andreas family.
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