Soulful Features
August 2002

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 Loss and Grief.

The world breaks everyone, and afterward
many are strong at the broken places.
--Ernest Hemingway

THIS MONTH'S FEATURES:

"Deathworking: A Means of Living More Fully"
by Jane Alexander, a UK-based writer on natural health, holistic living and contemporary spirituality. She is the author of ten books, including "Spirit of the Home," "The Five Minute Healer," "Detox for the Body, Mind, and Spirit," "Sacred Rituals at Home," and her newest, "The Energy Secret." Her website is www.janealexander.org.

"Defining Life: Healing the Pain of Loss"
by Father Paul Keenan, popular speaker, author and radio co-host of WABC Radio’s "Religion on the Line." Father Paul likes to talk and write about the issues that matter to people. Widely experienced as a national and local television and radio news commentator, he is the author of "Good News for Bad Days," "Stages of the Soul" and "Heartstorming: The Way to a Purposeful Life." (www.fatherpaul.com)

"Healing Rituals"
by Barbara Biziou, America's foremost ritual expert. Through practical, easy to use ritual recipes that are powerful and inspiring, Barbara teaches people how to effect remarkable changes in their lives. Since 1981 she has traveled the globe, showing individuals and companies how to incorporate spirituality into their hectic lifestyles. She is the author of "The Joys of Everyday Ritual" and "The Joy of Family Rituals." (www.joyofritual.com)

"Death and Dying: Tragedy or Opportunity?"
by Margaret Paul, Ph.D., a noted speaker, author, workshop leader, and facilitator. She is the author/co-author of eight books, including the best-selling "Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By You?," "Healing Your Aloneness," "Inner Bonding," and her newest, "Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By God?" (www.innerbonding.com)

"Family Relationships Are Both a Gift and a Challenge"
by Kay Nuyens, certified clinical hypnotherapist, healer, author, speaker, teacher and a certified JOY practitioner. Kay is the author of "Invitation to Greatness--A Workbook for Personal Growth." Kay’s goal is to empower people to find their inner connection, healing issues through awareness, compassion and the power of love. (www.changingfocus.net)

"The Day I Lost My Wife"
by Christopher Foster, a former weekly newspaper editor. He has worked as a reporter in the UK, Africa, New Zealand, and Canada, and lived in a spiritual community in British Columbia, Canada, before moving to Colorado. He is the author of two novels, two book of poetry, and his latest work, "The Raven Who Spoke With God." (www.singingspiritbooks.com)

"It Is Never Too Late: Communicating With Our Departed Loved Ones"
by Lori Henshey-Eads, a professional writer, editor and researcher for 20 years. She has been published in various newspapers and magazines, as well as on the Internet, and is now at work on her first book, "Love: A Bond Beyond Death."  Her website is www.easywriter-media.com.