In honor of National Women’s Health Week, a time to focus on and to empower women to make their health a priority, Raindrop Yoga Studio at 9 Whites Bridge Road in Windham will host a free event entitled, “Inspirations for Healing and Wellness” on Tuesday, May 16 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The event will include an intimate discussion on healing and
self-care with Rebecca LaWind, owner of Ways to Wellness as well as discussion
with three local inspirational authors: Diane L. Dunton, author of “Living, Learning, Healing: Inspirational Stories from
the Heart”; Nikki Starcat Shields, author of “ The Heart of
the Goddess,
A Handbook for Living Soulfully”; and Julie Brown, author
of “Building
a Life-A Mother’s Healing Journey of Self-Discovery.”
“My goal [for the
event] is that people will attain resources and inspiration that can remind
them to take time for self-care, to listen to inner guidance, and tap into what
inspires them to be creative, heal and find their own ways to wellness,” LaWind
said.
In an attempt for the attendees to discover their own form
of wellness, the event will include authors who will share their expertise on
healthy well-being. LaWind reached out and gathered the three local writers for
this special celebration on women’s self-care.
“Diane, Nikki and Julie are all
healing practitioners who live locally and give from their hearts, LaWind said.
“I was inspired to connect and gather with these three women in the community
so they could share their books, all being published this year. Being National
Women’s Health week, this is an opportunity to share ways women can care for themselves, relax and tune into their heart and souls so they feel whole,
connected and rejuvenated.”
Dunton, one of the authors for the evening, is an expert in
a variety of fields. She has over thirty-five years of professional experience
in organizational development, operations and human resources. She is also an
executive coach, a skilled facilitator and motivational public speaker for many
groups and organizations including Fortune 500 companies. She is a photographer
as well as a Reiki Master and trainer.
It was after the death of her first husband and then
surviving breast cancer that she put her love of photography and writing
together to publish a book of motivational essays with photography by the
author, “Living, Learning,
Healing: Inspirational Stories from the Heart.”
Finding a way through her challenges, Dunton
discovered a few things on her personal journey to health. “We
have to balance being in the moment with what we want to create for our life.
We need to grieve and move forward. Life can pull us out of our grief by
allowing us to engage with life in the moment.”
Resiliency has played a major role in her life. “Understand
that we only have a brief time here on earth as part of our journey.” Dunton
said. “Being resilient means staying present, being engaged in learning,
developing a plan for the future and creating a support system to help
with the difficult times.”
National Women’s
Health Week, led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the
Human Services Office on Women’s Health, leads this annual observance the week
of Mother’s Day through May 20. This year marks the 18th annual National
Women's Health Week.
Discover your own inspirations for wellness and self-care as
we slow down and listen to our body’s wisdom by attending this free event.
Books by all the authors will be available for purchase at
the event.
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