The Rio Chama Blog

A number of times in my life I have taken a few days, or even a week, to pray and reflect on my life. Before the birth of one of my children, I spent a weekend in a Catholic monastery. This revitalizing experience prepared me for tending to a new baby. After my divorce many years later, I heard of a sanctuary in another state, where Catholic nuns lived on the land. In the quiet and beauty of nature, people gathered to pray and meditate. I spent a week there in the solitude of a small cabin – taking walks to a nearby creek and enjoying Mother Nature surrounding me. It was an important time, and I returned to New Mexico energized with a number of ideas of how to make my life more internal and prayerful.

Mahatma Gandhi was born in India in 1869. He studied law in England and returned to practice in India, where he was subjected to discrimination. Among other things, this experience resulted in a decision to devote himself to selfless service for the welfare of all, through nonviolent means that can be—and have been—applied across the world.  

With delight and gratitude I am pleased to share the successful results of the June 19th book launch of The Paradoxical Return of the Feminine: Journeys to Raise Awareness and Create Peace. What this means is that this book was the TOP SELLER on June 19th (specifically and only) in the following categories:

Women in leadership positions was the subject of the blog on March 12th. Today’s blog presents a more in-depth portrayal of one of those women— Mata Amritandamayi, known as Amma.  

I am very pleased to announce the launch of my third book—The Paradoxical Return of the Feminine: Raising Awareness and Creating Peace. This will occur on JUNE 19, 2018, and I would appreciate your help in promotional efforts. A FREE KINDLE/ebook will be available from Amazon, as well as a print book edition for purchase. What is hoped for is that many, many readers will purchase an ebook on June 19, propelling it to the top book seller spot that day. Then it can be promoted as a BEST SELLER!!