Most of my income producing years have been spent in the business world. During that time, I also raised two sons and acquired a large extended family. During a crisis time in my life, a therapist asked me if I was "spiritual." My response was that I did not participate in any organized religion, to which she replied, spirituality and religion do not necessarily mean the same. This moment encouraged me to investigate my own personal spiritual role in this complex world.
I had already earned a Masters in Social Science Research from CSU, Chico CA, so when I was inquiring about the program at UMS, I knew full well the amount of study and writing that would be required to obtain a PhD. Every bit of the reading and writing enriched my spiritual world and led me to a fuller appreciation of all that is true Spirit. I will continue to quietly interact with this physical world to make my contribution of positivity and grace felt by all that is around me. I have no great dream of being recognized for this effort, but shall delight in this adventure of a spiritual being having a human experience and I shall be forever grateful.