Dina Proctor, who was a student of mine, began this deeply moving memoir in my living room. She has some story to tell. For anyone who feels like they can't make it because of depression, or addiction or both, need to know they can and must read Dina's book, ""Madly Chasing Peace: How to Go from Hell to Happy in 9 minutes a Day.", The 9 minutes a day refers to her 3 minute a day meditations, one that she does in the morning, another in the afternoon and a third in the evening. Unable to do the traditional 20 minute meditation, she found she could sit quietly, still her mind as much as she could , for 3 minutes. at a time throughout the day and In doing so,. she re-trained her brain from being anxious, worried , fearful to eventually being quiet and that's when her life changed.
She was a severe alcohol addict, deeply depressed, searched for love where it did not exist and in which she became even more fearful and more depressed. . Of course, it was more than the 3 minute meditations that healed her. She joined AA, found supportive women who encouraged her in a kind, motherly way. She went to meetings often, followed the steps and writing this book contributed more to her healing and to her happiness. I remember how she . sat with the others in my living room, doing our free-flow writing from the imaginative prompts I provided and reading the writing she had done at home. . We were so inspired to know how she had risen from such a dark place and thus, reminding us that anyone feeling lost can heal if they are determined to do so. And we were enchanted by Dina, who is lively, cheerful, articulate, and who was willing to "get it all out" to help herself and others.
I recommend her book to anyone who needs a boost of self confidence (whether you are an addict or not) Self confidence, determination and reaching out. Dina did all of those plus meditation, and found a captive audience Her book is read by thousands. Also, she is a life coach, speaks at writing conferences, has been interviewed on the radio as well as interviewing others.. To Dina, I say, congratulations and to al of you who have yet to read her book, be prepared to be inspired to your perfect health.
It has been so rewarding to see her heal and shine; to have supported her creative process. 17 other students of mine have published books and many, whether they have written books or not, have transformed in so many ways. I am so fortunate to witness this movement in my students. This is one of the reasons I teach. It is so rewarding.
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