'To Live For' interviews Jim Peacock, founder of Peak-Careers, and long time career counselor and career development facilitator. Jim brings a wealth of INSPIRING experience to our interview, working in high schools, colleges, and technical schools. Jim has presented across the country at many conferences and schools. In this interview, we spend some time talking about the different ways Jim provides career services, and we also delve into one of his passions: Moving forward in career … [Read more...]
Maine
Seaside Creations – Sharing Gifts and Building Community
Cindy and Betty Robbins decided 7 years ago that it was time to move on from lugging all their creations to/from weekend arts and crafts shows, and literally 'set up shop' by co-creating Seaside Creations, which can be found on the majestic Bailey Island in Harpswell, Maine. When Seaside Creations started, they represented about 25 Maine artisans in one room, but the store has been expanded several times, and Betty and Cindy now represent the wonderful gifts, vibes, and passion of over 85 Maine … [Read more...]
Rebecca O’Brien – The Whirled Tree
Rebecca inspires worldwide love, joy, and positive vibes through her sacred creations of trees made from lovingly infused crystals, rocks, and beads! After 15 years of putting aside her own collection of crystals and beads, Rebecca was gifted a glorious collection of crystals from a dear friend, and then shortly after the gift, saw a tree made from rocks and crystals. These sychronis events led Rebecca to making her own trees to give as gifts, but now she shares these beautiful and radiant trees … [Read more...]
Joni Larlee – Poet
Joni Larlee shares her love for life, community, and clients in a variety of ways, but on this page, we are focused on her writing. What follows is a glimpse into Joni's understanding, guiding, and loving heart. For more information about Joni, you can view our interview with her here, or you can visit her 'business to live for' page on our website, or you can visit her own website at www.mypassionation.com. Time There's a time to laugh and a time to cry, a time to live and a time to die. A … [Read more...]
Joni Larlee – Spiritual Teacher and Mentor
Joni Larlee is a Certified Hypnotherapist, an Empath Intuitive, a Vibrational Energy Practitioner, and a Spiritual Teacher & Mentor trained in advanced modalities of Psycho-Spiritual growth, Metaphyisics, and various aspects of the Healing Arts. Her personal and professional experience of the transformational process since 1975 was deeply influenced by Earnest Holmes, Carl Jung, Roberto Assagioli, Brugh Joy MD, Richard Moss, MD, Jack Schwarz, and Jaqueline Small, among others. The … [Read more...]
Joni Larlee – Spiritual Teacher
Sit back and enjoy this wonderful, informative, and deeply wise conversation with Donna Maria and Joni Larlee. There are so many nuggets of wisdom to glean from this interview, but here's a few of Joni's guiding principles. As we take away the layers of who we are not, we discover who we are. I noticed early on that I could feel other people's feelings and body aches. As a child I took on other peoples symptoms so I had to learn to protect myself. As time went on, I realized that if we are … [Read more...]
Hilary Pidden – Opening Pathways
Hilary Pidden attended a women's retreat a couple of years ago, and from there emerged Hilary's connection to some unknown gifts: drawing, writing, facilitating workshops and retreats, and healing. Delving into these gifts has led Hilary, in partnership with Libby Moore, the establishment of 'Opening Pathways,' which provides a safe space and a supportive community to connect with your own gifts, true self, and heart. Hilary's journey meant overcoming fear, trusting in her heart, and starting to … [Read more...]
Opening Pathways
Opening Pathways is a new modality which uses many varied ways to bring people into connection with their inner wisdom, while in community. We provide the time, the means and the space for people to slow down enough to allow themselves to hear, feel and intuit their inner wisdom, all in a safe and loving place. Once we connect to that knowing, we connect to the larger energy beyond our physical bodies. Our energetic bodies are always communicating without our conscious … [Read more...]
Ari Bouse – Meditation Writer, Poet, and Teacher!
Ari ends his interview with the words that best summarize his message. In order to find your self, to find answers, to seek guidance, to connect with your higher conscious, he suggests meditation or just sitting in nature, being still in nature, and just letting nature provide the guidance you seek. "Be open to receive messages." Ari is a school Social Worker, published writer, poet, and very wise teacher. He has a deep understanding of the paradox in which we live (fear versus love). Ari … [Read more...]
Jackie Ellsworth – Living in Her Joy at 13!
Jackie began taking piano lessons at 4 years old. After some lessons, her piano teacher asked Jackie if should could sing. Jackie's response, "I don't know," so Jackie sang for her piano teacher, Becky Beck. After hearing Jackie sing, Becky said, "Oh, YOU CAN sing!" From that point forward, with amazing support from Becky and unconditional love from her parents, Jackie has focused on honoring, growing, and living in her joy of singing and acting. Her wisdom for other teenagers applies to all … [Read more...]
