Piers Beirne, PhD, is as brilliant as he is humble; as passionate as he is gentle, as kind as he is fiercely convicted; as down to earth as he is accomplished. He is an animal rights activist, an author of many crucial works (issues in green criminology confronting harms against environments, other animals and humanity), and a professor at the University of Southern Maine in criminology and animal abuse. Piers is considered a pioneer in his field and received the lifetime achievement award … [Read more...]
writer
Shweta Singh – Engineer of Smiles and Joy
Shweta Singh was on track to be an engineer and civil servant in her home country of India, but an unsettled feeling kept nudging her towards a path less traveled. After a night of restless and minimal sleep, Shweta 'awoke' with a new perspective and purpose for her life. It was then when Shweta decided to become an engineer of smiles and joy for people across the globe and for nature. Since that night, Shweta has written two books ("7 Incredible Ways to Gorgeous Failure" and "The Night I … [Read more...]
Laurie McCammon, M.S. – Author, “Enough!”
Donna Maria, from "To Live For," welcomes Laurie McCammon, M.S., author the book, Enough! How to Liberate Yourself & Remake the World in One Word!, Laurie wonderfully weaves her educational background of science with her spiritual background to help us understand how we have developed an unhealthy relationship with the concept of always seeking more. We are enough! We have enough! More information about Laurie can be found at www.lauriemccammon.com and her book, Enough! is available on … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Christopher Seid – Poet
Chistopher Seid dares to write, talk, and be in his vulnerabilities and challenges every day. He is a man of integrity, peace, understanding, and love. To know Chris is to know unconditional love. In his 20's, Chris found meditation as a way of life, and this is still his daily practice. When he puts aside his computer for work purposes, Chris creates beautiful, soulful, and meaningful poems. He has published two collections of his poems: "In Age of Exploration" and "Prayers to the Other Life: … [Read more...]
