Soulful Features
Jan-Mar 2005

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Life Reflection.

"There is only one journey. Going inside yourself."
 --Rainer Maria Rilke  

In honor of the New Year and our 5-Year Anniversary on the World Wide Web this January, our Feature Articles, dedicated to personal and spiritual growth, are exploring the subject of "Life Reflection." Our contributing authors have provided us with a wonderful and varied collection of thought and insight on this topic, and some have shared their personal life reflections, too.

May peace and joy be yours as you reflect on life!

"Look within! ... The secret is inside you."
 --Hui-neng, sixth great patriarch
of Zen Buddhism

THIS MONTH'S FEATURES:

"Reflecting on Divine Presence in Our Lives"
by Lucia Capacchione, Ph.D., A.T.R., is an art therapist, international workshop leader, trainer, and bestselling author of 13 books, including "Recovery of Your Inner Child," "The Creative Journal," "The Power of Your Other Hand," and "Living with Feeling." She is director of the Creative Journal Expressive Arts certification training program. (www.luciac.com)

"Reflecting on Life as a Passageway to Transformation"
by Victoria Moran, author of numerous books, including her newest, "Younger by the Day: 365 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Body & Revitalize Your Spirit" (Harper San Francisco, 2004). Her other books include, "Fit from Within," Lit from Within," "Creating a Charmed Life," "Shelter for the Spirit," and "Love Yourself Thin." Her website is www.victoriamoran.com.

"Reflection, Discovery, Rebirth"
by Rev. Sandra Lee Schubert, interfaith minister, poet and founder of Wild Woman Ministries, a forum to explore and express creativity and spirituality. As a minister and coach, Rev. Schubert helps people discover and unlock their creative potential -- through creating art, producing classes and workshops or just pursuing a life long goal -- and is committed to assisting people in fulfilling their dreams. Her website is www.wildwomanministries.org

"Recording Life Reflections"
by Betsy Hedberg, director of Everyone Has A Story, Personal History Services. She started her business to help people preserve their treasured family and personal memories in a way that really honors their lives and those of their loved ones. She is a member of the Association of Personal Historians. Visit her web site at: www.everyonehasastory.us.

"Mommying My Life"
by Robin L. Silverman, author of the forthcoming book, "Fullistic Living™." She is also the author of "The Ten Gifts" and "Something Wonderful is About to Happen."  She is a professional public speaker, corporate trainer, and consultant. Her website is www.robinsilverman.com

"Reflections on You and Your Body"
by Rev. Jennifer Baltz, a holistic minister and intuitive teacher. She offers clairvoyant counseling and distance learning classes on creativity, intuition, spiritual growth and well-being. She is the co-author of "Aura Awareness: What Your Aura Says About You." Her website is www.creativespirit.com.

"Developing An Enchanted Reflective Style"
by Daina Puodziunas (Dinah - Midlife Fairy Godmother), helps women become their own midlife fairy godmothers. She has been passionately helping self aware, spiritually focused, fun loving women move past obstacles to an enchanted life her entire life. Midlife Magic For Second Half Bliss is a five step formula she offers through life coaching, telephone and in person workshops, speaking engagements and articles. (www.midlifefairygodmothers.com)

"Life--The Challenge and the Answer"
by Hubert Pryor, author of "Soul Talk: Positive Mind Treatments to Turn Your Life Around" and the forthcoming book, "SERENITY 101: Spiritual Wisdom, Ancient and Modern, for Peace of Mind Today."  Formerly, he was editor-in-chief of "Modern Maturity" magazine and of "Science Digest" and a senior editor of "Look" magazine.  He lives in South Palm Beach, Florida, where he is a free-lance writer and editor.

"A Silent Watcher Across the Great Divide"
by Lionel Fisher, a former journalist, corporate communicator and advertising creative director, Lionel Fisher is the author of "Celebrating Time Alone: Stories of Splendid Solitude" and two other self-help books on creative writing and working from home. He also writes a column on the art of being alone.

"Slow Fast: A Retreat Journal"
by Donna Henes, Urban Shaman and editor and publisher of the highly acclaimed quarterly, "Always In Season: Living In Sync with the Cycles." She is also author of "Moon Watcher's Companion," "Celestially Auspicious Occasions," and the forthcoming book, "The Queen of My Self: Women Stepping into Sovereignty in Midlife." She has offered lectures, workshops, circles, and celebrations worldwide for 30 years. (www.donnahenes.net)

"Messages Delivered on Feathered Wings"
Read Valerie's Quarterly Column, "Everyday Miracles," at SoulfulLiving.com
 by Valerie Rickel, the founder and creator of SoulfulLiving.com. Valerie practices what she promotes, living the soulful life she shares with her readers. Deeply committed to the opportunities open to her through her website, her mission is to share what she is most passionate about in life—soulful living—and in so doing, to inspire and enhance the lives of others. (www.soulfulliving.com)

"Life Reflection: Looking into Mirrors"
Read Bret's New Quarterly Column, "Seasoned Living," at SoulfulLiving.com
 by Bret S. Beall, MS, PhD (Cand), who applies his scientific training as an evolutionary paleontologist to help people easily live fantastic lives via consultations, demonstrations, lectures, articles and his free e-newsletter about Cooking, Entertaining, Décor, Budgeting, Simplification, Prioritization, Organization, and Travel via his company, Global Organic Designs Lifestyle Services. (www.god-dess.com)

"Tuning In -- Turning Within"
Read Karen's Quarterly Column, "Being Present," at SoulfulLiving.com
by Karen Deborah Farris, a successful counselor, healer, and bodyworker, who, for more than fifteen years, has taught extensive self-discovery workshops. She is the author of, "MESHE, HESHE, MISON & ORBIT: What My Grandmother Taught Me About the Universe." Her website is www.MESHE.com.

"Witnessing the Truth About Your Life"
Read Laura's Quarterly Column, "Gifts of the Soul," at SoulfulLiving.com
by Laura Grace, co-founder of Infinite Wisdom, author, and national speaker. As a regular contributor for publications across the US and Canada, she writes about human awareness and spiritual growth. Laura is the author of the widely acclaimed book, "Gifts of the Soul" and is the creator and teacher of various personal growth programs. (www.laurahyde.com)

"Goddess Reflections"
Read Rev. Laurie's New Quarterly Column, "For the Goddess in You," at SoulfulLiving.com
by Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway, an interfaith minister who is often called upon to teach, speak and write about women’s spirituality and The Feminine Faces of God. She is author of the new book, "A Goddess Is A Girl's Best Friend: A Divine Guide To Finding Love, Success and Happiness." She is also the resident "Romance Reverend" at SoulfulLiving.com, where she is a monthly columnist. (www.weddinggoddess.com)

"Reflecting on Life with the Help of Numerology"
Read Rob's Quarterly Column, "What's Your Number?," at SoulfulLiving.com.
by Rob Ragozzine, expert numerologist, owner of www.simplynumbers.com, and 
monthly columnist at SoulfulLiving.com

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