Bio
That which is false troubles the heart, but truth brings joyous tranquility. ~Rumi
Bio: Stephanie Monroe
After graduating from UCLA
with a B.A. in Political Science and History, I spent 15 years as a community
organizer for low-wage hotelworkers and janitors in Southern California,
calling people to move past their fears and step into their greatest leadership
potential for the betterment of their families and community.
Although I loved my demanding and high-paced work, I came to
realize that my own life was a mess. I was tense, stressed and unhappy; I
had few, unfulfilling relationships and I no longer liked the person I had
become. Sensing I was close to a breakdown, I quit my job and long-term
relationship and went to a 10 day silent meditation retreat. This
experience transformed my life. By training my mind to focus on the present
moment and breathe through my difficulties, I finally experienced the joy I
knew I had within me. Since then,
I have dedicated myself to a life of authenticity, present-moment awareness and
faith. I have continued to meditate daily and am a certified
acupressurist and Reiki practitioner, as well as a lifetime student of the
healing arts--including prayer, yoga, affirmations, visualizations and
manifesting a life of joy and abundance. I dance, walk, practice yoga and
am part of a father-daughter wedding photography team. My biggest
accomplishment is now my own life-- balanced, joyful and overflowing with Love
and the daily magic of life.
With life experiences ranging from living in Europe and
I now reside in my hometown of
