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Living passionately : 21 people who found their purpose--and how you can too! / Maria Blon, coordinating author ; [Dr. Iver Misner, foreword].

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Minneapolis, MN : Two Harbors Press, [2014]Description: xiv, 196 pages ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 163413138X
  • 9781634131384
Subject(s):
Contents:
Who am I and why do I matter? / Maria Blon -- Tragedy to empowerment : a child's loss becomes her inspiration / Alison Orlando -- Peaceful thunder : say YES to it all. Living a life of power, peace, and joy / Deborah Cohen -- The Rx diaries : recovery, rebirth & release from addiction / Wendy Blanchard -- Living fully, even when caregiving / Sue Keane -- Living to the beat of her own drum / Carina Blon -- Education gives hope in Haiti / Shad St. Louis -- Transforming past trauma with self-inquiry healing / Melanie Wood -- Blessing the bumpy ride and going with the flow / Sheila Pearl -- The gift of gymnastics and cheerleading : mental and physical strength / Anna Blon -- Growing into compassion and forgiveness / Rev. Dechen Rheault -- From foggy existence to bright living / Brian K. Baird -- Little man with a big heart / Jean Widletson Gaspard -- A constant wind keeps pushing me forward / Anthony Church -- Positive moments that take my breath away / Charles Yarnold -- Choosing laughter and healing / Rosita Labousse -- My journey from homeless to building a family, home, and career / Vilma Fyke -- Discover love, abundance and joy through The Emotion Code / Dr. Bradley Nelson -- Dancing my way to a better life / Wildo Bruny -- Reaching for the stars and into my soul / Tom Blon -- My dream job come true with a cat on the counter / Rae Keane -- Closing remarks / Maria Blon.
Summary: True stories of people making a difference -- for others and for themselves. At the heart is a simple truth: when you focus on what matters to you, your passion, you can really "come alive" and change the world. Maria and the 21 authors in this book share how they have found their passions and Maria poses thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter helping guide the reader effortlessly through a mental journey that too few take the time or energy to navigate on their own. The result? An opportunity to reflect and find your true ultimate passion. --Publisher's description.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 158.1 L785 Available 33111008023646
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

At the heart of Living Passionately is a simple truth: when you focus on what matters to you, your passion can change the world. Maria has found her passion. And now she is hoping to bring that passion, joy, and happiness into the world-for herself and for all of us to share. Book jacket.

Who am I and why do I matter? / Maria Blon -- Tragedy to empowerment : a child's loss becomes her inspiration / Alison Orlando -- Peaceful thunder : say YES to it all. Living a life of power, peace, and joy / Deborah Cohen -- The Rx diaries : recovery, rebirth & release from addiction / Wendy Blanchard -- Living fully, even when caregiving / Sue Keane -- Living to the beat of her own drum / Carina Blon -- Education gives hope in Haiti / Shad St. Louis -- Transforming past trauma with self-inquiry healing / Melanie Wood -- Blessing the bumpy ride and going with the flow / Sheila Pearl -- The gift of gymnastics and cheerleading : mental and physical strength / Anna Blon -- Growing into compassion and forgiveness / Rev. Dechen Rheault -- From foggy existence to bright living / Brian K. Baird -- Little man with a big heart / Jean Widletson Gaspard -- A constant wind keeps pushing me forward / Anthony Church -- Positive moments that take my breath away / Charles Yarnold -- Choosing laughter and healing / Rosita Labousse -- My journey from homeless to building a family, home, and career / Vilma Fyke -- Discover love, abundance and joy through The Emotion Code / Dr. Bradley Nelson -- Dancing my way to a better life / Wildo Bruny -- Reaching for the stars and into my soul / Tom Blon -- My dream job come true with a cat on the counter / Rae Keane -- Closing remarks / Maria Blon.

True stories of people making a difference -- for others and for themselves. At the heart is a simple truth: when you focus on what matters to you, your passion, you can really "come alive" and change the world. Maria and the 21 authors in this book share how they have found their passions and Maria poses thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter helping guide the reader effortlessly through a mental journey that too few take the time or energy to navigate on their own. The result? An opportunity to reflect and find your true ultimate passion. --Publisher's description.

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