Hi, thanks for stopping by!!
I’m thrilled to be here and to share my story about surviving and thriving after infidelity in my marriage and my search for a peaceful life aka My Path to Zen. It was a long road that erupted on October 18, 2014, but I’m happy to say there was a happy outcome that gets better every day. More on that in the pages of my blog. Until then, below is a bit about me.
I am a Certified Chopra Primordial Meditation Instructor. Living in Lincoln City, OR in the beautiful Pacific Northwest I enjoy morning walks on the beach, meditation, yoga, and anything related to bringing peace to my life. I also like eating my husband’s cooking, going out to dinner (or happy hour!), movies (yea for senior discounts!), and hanging out with my sweet granddaughters, family & friends. I have a wonderful husband, son, and daughter-in-law. I’m a social introvert which means, I enjoy people, and love being with them…and also need quiet space to recharge.
This year I became a published author after writing a chapter for the book Sacred Spaces, Subtle Shifts For Mind, Body and Home Transformation, Volume 3. I was honored to be asked to contribute and wrote Chapter 5, Grow Ageless, Not Old; What You Can Do Now To Stay Young at Heart Forever.
Finding Zen and meditation has helped me find myself again, as well as, my share of therapy among other things (check out the Resources & Books I Love pages). I believe in miracles, spirituality, and God. I continue to learn, grow, and stumble. I am grateful for my husband who fought the good fight to stay together and supports this Blog. Our marriage today is one of those miracles. This afternoon, my teabag said: “Live with no excuses and love with no regrets” ~ Montel. I like that!!
I have a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration/Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology from Washington State University. I’ve had many jobs, but finally had a career I cherished when I became a Juvenile Probation Counselor that I am now retired from. Working with troubled kids on probation and helping them get their lives back on track was extremely rewarding (also frustrating at times!) and my passion for many years. Among other jobs, I co-owned a company that developed and marketed a board game called Take Stock which was fun. My volunteerism has focused mostly on kids and families such as the YWCA, YMCA, and PTA, as well as several State and local organizations involved with law & justice.
Here we are today and I’m still learning new skills and life lessons. My Path to Zen had been rolling around in my brain for a long time. If I had started this Blog when I first thought about it, it would have only been about surviving infidelity and pretty depressing. Then I got back into practicing yoga and yearned for a more peaceful, zen-filled life. I started reading & learning about the benefits of meditation. I’m not affiliated with an organized religion but respect and honor all peaceful, love-centered religions. Buddha said “Each morning, we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” I like that too!!
Peace & Love ~♥
D’Alene