The Passionate Life Blog
Musings After My 57th Revolution Around the Sun: Getting Back Up From the Mat, Equanimity, & Following My North Star
I recently celebrated a birthday and, as I have been reflecting on my 57th revolution around the sun, I’ve come to a few conclusions about what I want from life going forward, in spite of hiccups that I might encounter.
May 29, 2019: Dr. Mara was Interviewed on Life Transformation Radio – Listen to the podcast HERE!
Dr. Mara was interviewed by Sean Douglas, Host of Life Transformation Radio! She talked about the transformations in her own life leading to her current Passionate Life and how we can all live a more passionate life, as well as discussing her book The Passionate Life:...
(May 22, 2019) Suicide Prevention: Identifying Risks and Knowing When to Seek Help, by Guest Blogger, Melissa Howard of StopSuicide.info
Photo credit: Pixabay Thank you to guest blogger, Melissa Howard Suicide Prevention: Identifying Risks and Knowing When to Seek Help by Guest Blogger, Melissa Howard of stopsuicide.info Knowing when it is time to seek help for any problem can be challenging. As...
(May 14, 2019) Serving Those Who Serve: Addressing Substance Abuse and PTSD in Veterans, by Guest Blogger, Charles Watson
Thank you to guest blogger, Charles Watson! Serving Those Who Serve: Addressing Substance Abuse and PTSD in Veterans by Guest Blogger, Charles L. Watson Addiction, Health & Tech Blogger Drug and Alcohol Abuse During Active Military Duty The...
(May 1, 2019: Dr. Mara in ThriveGlobal.com) You Will Be Criticized For Following Your Passion: Don’t Let It Stop You From Living Out Loud
You Will Be Criticized For Following Your Passion: Don’t Let It Stop You From Living Out Loud Dr. Mara's latest blog in Ariana Huffington's ThriveGlobal.com: Read HERE! “Don’t worry if you’re making waves simply by being yourself. The moon does it all the time.”...
(April 17, 2019: Dr. Mara in ThriveGlobal.com) The Drama of Returning “Home” for a High School Reunion: Do We Ever Graduate?
The Drama of Returning “Home” for a High School Reunion: Do We Ever Graduate? Dr. Mara's latest blog in Ariana Huffington's ThriveGlobal.com: Read HERE! “You can’t go home again.” ~ Thomas Wolfe It’s that time of year when the prospect of attending high...

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