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HEMITRA
CRECRAFT |
Diagnosed
with a fibroid tumor, Hemitra realized her healing needed both
conventional and alternative medicine. Her story is rich with
resources and shows the potency of combining spiritual, psychological,
emotional, shamanic and surgical approaches
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Occupation: Educator
Age: 53 years old
Interview:
July 6, 2001, full moon
Location: Paoli, Pennsylvania
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DENISE
BRETON
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Denise's
healing centers around relationships and her life's work. Her writing
and teaching in philosophy and spirituality were bridges to deeper
knowing through the upheavals of many changes including
divorce, relocation and the mystery of love. Astrology, mysticism,
nature and spiritual study support her ongoing healing. |
Occupation:
Philosopher and Writer
Age: 47
Interview:
December 25, 2000.
St. Paul, Minnesota |
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RICHARD
SOLLY
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Richards
healing journey spanned many years of enduring chronic illness and
multiple surgeries. Through these he discovered the vital connection
between body and soul. His healing bridges included writing poetry
and prose, his daughter, a transformative near-death experience,
ritual, and the power of caring. |
Occupation:
Writer / Editor
Age: 53
Interview:
December 23, 2000.
St.
Paul, Minnesota
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DIANA
MUIR
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Marriage
and mothering initiated DianaÕs healing into selfhood and came
into full form through sculpting. Therapy and mentors were potent
bridges of healing. A daily spiritual practice of writing, prayer
and reading over the past 12 years has opened her to the creative
richness of inner darkness.
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Occupation:
Artist
Age: 58
Interview:
March 24, 2001
Philadelphia, PA
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ANNEMARIE
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In
an intensive seminar Annmarie had a profound opening to old relationship
patterns. Her commitment to stay open brought loving resolution
with her mother and choice of partners. A powerful spiritual crisis
showed her how to trust her body experience and energy and led to
a new life as a bodyworker.
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Occupation:
Accupressurist / Bodyworker
Age: 48
Interview:
October 20, 2001
S.E. State
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VIRGINIA
MCKINNIE
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Having
grown up in southern USA, Virginia challenged traditional beliefs
to heal her sense of personal power, sexuality, and authenticity.
Her healing tells of a return to wholeness and inner beauty. Through
therapy, writing, psychospiritual growth and community she found
joyful release from rape, depression, and addictions. |
Occupation:
Writer
Age: 44
Interview:
January 24, 2001.
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania |
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ALETALYLE
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AletaLyle
finds healing everywhere. As a woman who grew through abuse, divorce,
illness, depression and discrimination she found strength and
healing in standing up for herself and other women. Therapy, work
and a healing mission were potent tools. Music, writing, singing,
and acting all connect her to a presence of God.
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Age:
73
Interview: February 16, 2001
Delaware |
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MARY
BRANCH |
Severe
bodily pain started Mary on a path of complete physical, mental
and spiritual transformation. Her whole reality changed as she connected
to lost parts of herself. Through total self-acceptance and learning
to express herself freely she discovered the meaning of true strength.
Mary's healing led to a brand new life. |
Age:
50
Interviewed:
June 18, 2001
Location: West Chester, PA
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PETE
H |
Pete's
life of crime and addiction was healed through spirituality, love
and compassionate service. By responding to fatal diseases with
a spiritual program of recovery Pete has lived years beyond what
doctors predicted. His faith, prayer and loving ways as a father
and volunteer at the penitentiary sustains him daily. |
Occupation:
Home Improvement
Age: 50
Interviewed: January 12, 2002
Location: Phoenixville, PA
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