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Mindful Thinking

When we able to be mindful, observant, and intentional with our thoughts, we are able to direct how our day goes.  Doing this each day allows us to change the entire trajectory of our lives. 

Just So You Know…

For the past year our lives have been in flux in so many ways.  Uncertainty has become the norm. Through this constant state of change, I want you to know that this is true for you: In this moment you are safe, loved and cherished. Each deep breath you take allows the oxygen to nourish …

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Healing the Crown Chakra

The crown chakra is our connection to Source, Divine guidance, and higher consciousness, moving this energy though the body, mind and spirit to the lower chakras. Through this chakra, we access universal consciousness, develop our connection to our Inner being, develop our spiritual connections, access wisdom and inspiration from Source, and in so doing, manifest …

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The Crown Chakra

The crown chakra is the seventh chakra.  This chakra is located at the top of the head at the crown. The crown chakra is our connection to the Universe, and contains the purest form of life-force or life energy. It is the connection to Divine energy and higher consciousness. It gives and receives this energy, …

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Writing Your Story…

Have you noticed that when something is on your mind, such as noticing that things are so expensive, or thinking about a certain car, then everywhere you look you find examples of those thoughts?  It is because you brought your awareness to this and so, you see more of it.  Conversely, if you didn’t know …

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You still have the power

At this time of year we tend to have more awareness and focus as there is an energy of joy, hope and excitement surrounding Christmas and the holiday season.   There is almost a sense of buoyancy and lightness. Conversely, if you are going through a hard time right now, you may be feeling the extreme …

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This debut memoir chronicles a woman’s spiritual exploration and growth as she overcame a disturbing childhood and helped others heal.

Brought to America from the Dominican Republic as a youngster, Molina-Marshall should have led a happy life. Her father was a diligent worker, and his large family wanted for nothing. But the author recounts that her dad had a drinking problem and was a serial philanderer. Molina-Marshall’s long-suffering mother left him for a woman. Then it was all downhill for the bright, 12-year-old girl, who was shuttled between foster care and relatives. According to the author, she was sexually abused by the husband of one of her siblings. This resulted in Molina-Marshall becoming alienated and moody. By 15, she simply tried to survive. In her favor were grit and a restless intelligence. She quit school, rented a room, and found a factory job. Time went by, and for a while she was happily married. Yet when her husband left her, her life truly began. She turned to religion for answers but decided that blaming God for her woes was a cop-out. 

In this absorbing and moving memoir, Molina-Marshall’s vivid storytelling is fearless. She frankly discusses the truths she discovered and the indignities she suffered. These admissions are disclosed with a touch of resignation and plenty of bite. However painful, everything she experienced was a lesson, and she bravely realized that she was part of the problem: “The fear of being hurt, rejected, or abused often led to me feeling lonely and misunderstood. No one knew the agonizing pain I felt being trapped in my thoughts and anger. I was becoming my biggest threat.” 

The author skillfully recounts her intricate spiritual journey. To deal with her psychic wounds, she searched for an inspirational system. Her open-mindedness led her to the interfaith concept—cherry-picking from various religions and spiritual movements, yoga, and Indigenous beliefs as a way of finding peace. Along with her female partner, she built a therapy practice, making use of every spiritual element that aided her and others. The road was bumpy, and she found that women of color in same-sex relationships were not welcomed everywhere. To do good works—and finally live on her own terms—she effectively overcame bigotry.

An engrossing, cathartic account of empathy and success through determination and confidence.

Pub Date: May 3, 2022   |    ISBN: 978-0-578-38315-6  |   Page Count: 264    | Publisher: From Trauma to Triumph  |   Review Posted Online: June 13, 2022