There is a Light in Me
Whether in daytime or in nighttime
I always carry inside a light
In the middle of noise and turmoil
I carry silence
Always, I carry light and silence
–Anna Swir
Meet Mary
A Seeker
The greatest challenges in life have been my greatest teachers shaping my purpose today, offering holistic integrative programs based on ancient wisdom and modern science that assist others who are seeking to experience their wholeness and thrive—mind, body, heart, and spirit.
As a young adult, severe anxiety and feelings of not being worthy enough propelled me into seeking answers for what was ‘wrong’ with me. I was guided to learn about and experience a variety of integrative holistic treatments and therapies for my healing journey from family addiction, my addictive behaviors, and feelings of anxiety and unworthiness.
From Federal Employee to Holistic Therapist
At mid-life, I experienced a healing crisis, a tipping point in which I made a huge leap to resign from a successful 17-year career in the federal government to begin practicing massage therapy full time. Over time, I began offering and teaching many of the same integrative holistic treatments that supported my own healing to my clients—reiki energy healing, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness.
Becoming a Teacher of Mindfulness for Addiction and Recovery
In 2021, the sudden passing of my 26-year-old niece Anna Elizabeth Carter from a fentanyl overdose after a year of sobriety was a wake-up call for me. About the same time, I received an email from the UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness offering teacher training for innovative program that integrates mindfulness, meditation and cognitive behavior therapy practices to support individuals seeking a path to recovery from addiction and the prevention of relapse.
What Brings Me Great Joy
Spending time with family and dear friends brings me great joy. And I also cherish my time alone, in silent retreat, outside in nature hiking on the trails, or running the hills at Loch Raven Reservoir. And you can always find me with my hands in the dirt, planting something and strength training, helping me to stay grounded and present. And of course, meditation and mindfulness. Every day.
Warmly,
Mary
Qualified Mindfulness Teacher, LMT, RYT-200, Reiki Master/Teacher
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