Emily Rodavich considers herself an ordinary person whose unexpected and astonishing experiences caused her to feel "different" from her family and friends. When she was in elementary school, her gently cultivated faith in God enabled her to survive abuse and trauma without lasting anger, bitterness, or blame. At age eighteen she had a near-death experience, which seemingly opened the door to subsequent spiritual events. Unable to share her mystical encounters with most friends or family for fear they'd think her "strange," she kept them to herself. Now in her later years, she realizes the many meaningful ways those fortuitous happenings have impacted her life. In hope that other "ordinary people" like herself will come forth and share their "extraordinary experiences," she chronicles ten of her stunning interludes in this book.

Mystical Interludes: An Ordinary Person's Extraordinary Experiences

Self-Help

Rodavich, Emily

Personal Transformation

Citrine Publishing

2019 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS FINALIST in NARRATIVE NON-FICTION
"A deeply moving remembrance ... of the privations and delights of growing up in rural northern New Mexico." —The Albuquerque Journal
"Get saddled up and ready for the best fire-side book of the season." —Shakti Yogi Journal
"A profound memoir, eloquently and extravagantly told." —Edward Khmara, Emmy-Nominated Writer, Actor, and Producer Out of the counterculture movement of the sixties arises a true story about risking it all for true freedom.
Folk singer Jerry Gallaway and ex-ballet dancer Reva Lynn Gallaway leave behind a life of opportunity and fame to raise a family in the woods of northern New Mexico. For six children born in the wild with no birth certificates, no worldly identity, only the song of nature printed on them at birth, the woods became a place of learning and a place of refuge, until tragedy uprooted their foundation, leaving the youngsters split between two worlds. When forced to choose for themselves, would they live in nature with their parents, or seek a new life in society?
Chloe Rachel Gallaway is the soulful child, bringing us the healing power of the wild through her photographic memories, authentic voice, and a tale of modern-day warriors and free thinkers carrying in their hearts an essential message about the priceless gifts of Mother Nature, her cycles of life and loss, and the transformative power of forgiveness.
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What fellow authors and writers are saying:
"Gallaway, the author, the woman, the writing coach, is a fine example of what it means to draw from the past and build bridges into the future. From a very unique start in life, the author takes us through the many ups and downs of life in the wilderness ... siblings, parents, relatives, the outside world, lifestyle and challenges. If you love a book based on experience and reflection, you'll definitely want to read The Soulful Child." —D.A Hickman, Author, The Silence Of Morning
"Thoreau said, 'Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’s eyes for an instant?' Chloe’s memoir gifts that miracle to readers. ... We see the tethers of family ties strained to the breaking point by the passionate will of a headstrong father whose way of life was inspired by Emerson and Thoreau and who later lived by the words of the Bible." —Emily Rodavich, Author Mystical Interludes: An Ordinary Person's Extraordinary Experiences
"[Chloe] is a gifted storyteller with the ability to captivate all the senses. ... We feel her connection to the earth, to the animals, and to her family. We join her in wanting to make new connections with others. We experience her struggle through tragedy and the unknown. Then we triumph as she connects with herself." —Yvonne Williams Casaus, Author, A Drop of Water: A Spiritual Journey
"A profound and unique story of a wild-child in the backcountry, coping and thriving amidst the challenges of nature and family, trying to find her place in life. [Chloe] opens her soul for us, and while we are brought into her unconventional world, our own heart cracks open and we understand more about ourselves. This is a book that explores many of the questions that make us human and leaves us drifting back to images of nature, animals and an innocent heart. ... This is a memoir written with love and honesty that will stay with you as you travel your own path, seeking a life worth living." —Joy Silha, Business Writer, Lifestyle Writer, and Researcher

The Soulful Child: Twelve Years in the Wilderness

Biographies & Memoirs

Gallaway, Chloe Rachel

Arts & Literature

How to Relax into Life as a Living Meditation, More Fully and Enjoyably as You...This cherished collection of invitations supports you in practical and profoundly human ways to become more awake to yourself and the world of your experience. Embracing topics such as trust, love, blame, attraction, anger, self-remembrance, abundance, and many more, these "reading meditations" demonstrate how available it is to awaken more deeply to the present moment, here and now. No need to go off to a cave in the Himalayas Rediscover how to live in acceptance of "What Is," how to access the experience of oneness in any given moment, and how each and every aspect of who you are, no matter what, benefits you directly in this sacred process.

Right Here, Right Now Meditations: Satsang Invitations for Expanding Awareness (REVISED and UPDATED EDITION)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Meyers, Canela Michelle

Alternative Medicine

The Commander of Hawkins Hill: A Memoir

Farrington, J. Barrie

Community & Culture

In this inspirational memoir, V. Lakshmi paints a portrait of an uncommon life: an orphan born in a remote village in India, adopted and raised by a white Jewish family in America. The tragic, mysterious death of V.’s biological mother two days after her birth foreshadows the maelstrom of sensitive feminine health issues V. would face in her life, including a twenty-year battle with endometriosis, infertility, failed adoption, and the decision to embrace hysterectomy as way of creating new life… the rebirth of V. herself.
Lakshmi’s voice is rooted in a cross-cultural, adoptive-family love story that flies in the face of society’s expectations for women to look a “certain way” and slip comfortably into the American Dream. Not that our cultural dreams aren’t beautiful, yet what happens when life changes our plans? Her heartbreaking and humorous anecdotes of initially coping, then soul-searching, and ultimately releasing anger at her body and the world shines with insight into the deepest core questions of human relationships and identity: Who am I, and why am I here in this world?
With vulnerability and grace, V. simultaneously captures and frees the emotions surrounding all sides of adoption, her intense encounters with racism, her path to a loss of motherhood, and her courageous renaissance—illustrating how “the end” of one road is only the beginning of another…and how the unforeseen is also beautiful and perhaps more fulfilling than we could have ever imagined.
A portion of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the author's first home, Family Village Farm.

Finding Your Way When Life Changes Your Plans: A Memoir of Adoption, Loss of Motherhood and Remembering Home

Lakshmi, V.

"Natalie and Lindsay have written the perfect guide for those entering motherhood or already there." —From the Foreword by Skye Dyer
"What to Expect When You’re Expecting is like the Bible for new moms, but it doesn’t prepare you for motherhood! Peaceful Mama helps you understand what mama-hood is really like and the changes we go through mind, body, and soul. It also gives you practical tools to help mamas find their new normal with MAMAHH Moments. Iwish I'd had this book when I was pregnant!"
—Lindsay McCarthy, Co-Author of The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families
"This book is needed in the hands of any expecting or seasoned momwho is seeking a more peaceful, connected, and compassionate motherhood experience. . . . Give this book to any mom you know and be a part of the movement of peaceful mamas creating a more peaceful world."
—Hal Elrod, Author of the #1 Best-Selling Book, The Miracle Morning_______________Peaceful Mama shares the tools every mom and mom-to-be needs to improve her well-being and raise consciousness through a unique and practical framework called MAMAHH Moments (pronounced mom-ahhhhhh). Whether you're a parent or contemplating parenthood, you're invited to join the worldwide tribe that’s discovering the magic and massive benefits of taking moments throughout the day to become more centered and present in these six life-changing areas: 
*Movement *Affirmations *Mindfulness *Abundance *Health *Heart
Co-authors Natalie Sager and Lindsay Ambrose share hands-on wisdom and scientifically grounded approaches to conscious parenting in this down-to-earth collection of highly practical "tools of the tribe." You'll also connect with real birth and parenthood stories and learn life-saving tips from excerpts authored by 20 Peaceful Mama Experts (including midwives, doulas, naturopaths, nurses, coaches, psychologists, acupuncturists, homeopaths and fitness gurus) who all remind us peace begins within and Peaceful Mamas will change the world.

Peaceful Mama: The Mind, Body and Baby Connection: The Manifesto of Conscious Motherhood

Parenting & Relationships

Sager, Natalie

Ambrose, Lindsay

Family Relationships

The Inner Tree is for all who wish they could depend on intuition more consistently, finally understand how it works, and stop comparing their experience of intuition to anyone else's. Countless books tell us how to enhance intuitive abilities, but Torkildson's rare gem examines the obstacles to intuition and shows readers how to overcome them. Even if your intuition is strong, it can be difficult to follow its guidance if its message is uncomfortable to face. But what if you knew… • How to enhance intuitive awareness by understanding their "intuitive type" • How to manage emotions and ego, enabling better interpretation of signs • How to walk this wisdom path with joy and self-compassion Maura McCarley Torkildson shares her own journey of discovery from believing that she did not have intuition, to learning that she is intuitive, to using that intuition in service to others as a mentor, coach and business consultant. Hands-on, workbook-style activities interwoven with anecdotes from the heart help readers cultivate the Inner Tree of their intuition and learn to trust Source like never before. Praise for The Inner Tree "A magical journey that leads one back to the True Self in a most profound way. Maura McCarley Torkildson's voice—strong, delicate, with a river-like flow—lulls us through layers of wisdom, knowledge, education, and spiritual experience to arrive at a completely authentic place: the soul's ability to guide us in the human experience of life. As a reader, I was taken home to things I already knew and riveted by elements my heart needed to discover. Thank you, Maura, for finding your path and showing us the truth of our interconnectedness through trees and intuition." —Chloe Rachel Gallaway, author of The Soulful Child: Twelve Years in the Wilderness "If you're looking to cultivate a deep and enduring relationship with your intuition, then The Inner Tree is the book for you. It's a beautiful, rich, luxurious, and inspiring read that will help you understand what's in the way of connecting with your own natural 'psychic' skill and learn how to trust yourself back into a love affair with it. This is a rare book in this arena, one that looks at how body, mind, and spirit conspire to make you the wise person you already are. In these critical times, the world needs more of us to operate from our deep knowing, and this book shows us the way!" —Marguerite Rigoglioso, Ph.D., author of The Cult of Divine Birth in Ancient Greece and Virgin Mother Goddesses of Antiquity "The Inner Tree guides us to navigate to our deepest roots, where we can tap into intuition through a process the author calls Presence Awareness. Maura lights our path by sharing her knowledge and powerful examples from personal experiences. I have no doubt she will inspire others as she has inspired me.." —Emily Rodavich, author of Mystical Interludes and Mystical Interludes II

The Inner Tree: Discovering the Roots of Your Intuition and Overcoming Barriers to Mastering It

Religion & Spirituality

Torkildson, Maura McCarley

New Age & Spirituality

GOT SYMPTOMS? Fatigue Hormonal imbalances Muscle aches Insomnia Joint pain Difficulty concentrating Sinus congestion Food cravings Headaches Trouble losing weight Gas/Bloating Skin issues Constipation Canker sores Diarrhea PMS Heartburn Dark circles under eyesIf you've said "yes" to any of these, it's time to . . . Get the Func Out!\nHow to DETOX is in the DETAILS.\nRecover your energy. Boost your immunity. Feel amazing!\nIn today's high-octane world where daily toxin exposure is a fact of life, Peter Kozlowski, MD ("Doc Koz") has us covered in this easily digested, scientific guide to step-by-step hormone balancing and detoxification. This companion reference to his award-winning best-seller Unfunc Your Gut will inspire you to Get the Func Out and live energetically ever after—on every level of body, mind and spirit.

Get the Func Out: A Functional Medicine Guide to Balance Your Hormones and Detox

Kozlowski, MD, Peter

Diets & Weight Loss

Villa Paraiso reveals secrets and lies hidden behind the gates of a resort lifestyle community located on South Florida’s Gold Coast. Is it possible this microcosm of society is a fool’s paradise where residents have yet to learn one of life’s greatest lessons—you can run—but you can’t hide from your past? And the most important lesson of all—you can’t hide from yourself.

Villa Paraiso: A Novel

Literature & Fiction

Ravine, Lee B.

Genre Fiction

"Savor every 'magical' moment you will read in this treasure of a book." —From the Foreword by Suzanne Giesemann, Distinguished Evidential Medium
At the end of her memoir, Mystical Interludes: An Ordinary Person’s Extraordinary Experiences, Emily Rodavich invites readers to submit true stories about their own mystical experiences for her next book. Enthusiastic reader responses, along with strong audience interest at her speaking events, have generated thirty-nine captivating narratives for this edition.
Stories about out-of-body experiences, or shamanic initiation, or past-life episodes boggle the mind. Life-changing tales about receiving important signs, insights, and answers from beyond instill awe, and those that trace the coming together of two meant-to-be lives inspire wonder and warm the heart. A few might even bring a smile to your face and tears to your eyes. Most of these tales will confound your reasoning mind, but resonate in your heart, even your soul. If you find yourself identifying with them, perhaps you’ll consider submitting your own story for the next edition, Mystical Interludes III.
Includes stories by: Nancy Aloi, Kristin Avery, Bonnie Bassan, Anita Biers, Ed Borowsky, Ed and Tiffany Craft, Cara and Mike Cullen, Pat DeBee, Beth Emeterio, Stacy Flynn, Patty Fujimoto, Chloe Rachel Gallaway, Beverley Golden, Sara Holden, Lillian Kauffman, Patty Kumper, Marty Kurtyka, Jan Lawrence, Penelope Love, Judy McDowell, Canela Michelle Meyers, Ann Miller, Lizz Naughton, Frankie Sue and Cliff Newell, Jody Nowry, Suzanne O’Rourke, Harry Pepper, Virgi Bohn Peters, Tim Powers, Janine Rihmland, Regina Rivers, Bob Senko, Craig Stephan, Debbie Sweetie, Maura McCarley Torkildson, Nancy van Alphen, Carol White, and three anonymous authors.

Mystical Interludes II: A Collection of Ordinary People’s Mystical Experiences

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