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Author Meera Riitta Ojala

Meera Riitta Ojala - Little Book of Hope

Meera Riitta Ojala graduated with a Master’s degree from Naropa University’s Somatic Psychology Program in Boulder, CO. 

She worked and trained with Christine Caldwell, founder of the Moving Cycle Institute and a Department Head of Somatic Psychology Department of Naropa University.  Meera Riitta also studied with Anna Halprin creator of “The Life Art Process”. After graduating she worked in various clinical therapeutic settings (most with Exempla Healthcare) using movement, art, yoga, adventure therapy and meditation as ways to bring healing. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor.

She studied different healing modalities including Swedish massage, yoga, shiatsu, Ayurveda, macrobiotics and meditation, which are part of her daily practices even today. In 2014 she received her first cancer diagnosis, and the second one in 2017.  This propelled her to dive deeper into her spiritual practices.  The cancer journey became a transformative journey, a way to dive deeper into spirituality as well as clean emotional layers.  Priorities in life shifted considerably. Writing became one of her healing practices. She currently offers coaching services to support people in physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and personal growth. She also works as a Bereavement Counselor at Hospice of Kona, in Hawaii.

About: The Little Book of Hope

This book is born out of a “dark night of the soul”. The author has survived two cancers and is sharing writings from this difficult time as well as the joy and gratitude of being alive. Some of the writings are powerful heart touching poems.  Some are more philosophical, conversational investigations on different topics. Some are sparks of Light.  The beautiful inspiring pictures will add to the deep messages. One can read this book in the order of the pages or just open the book anywhere, trusting that the most supportive message for that particular day will present itself. It includes practices that are helpful in turning the pain of the challenges into personal growth. The main purpose of this book is to instill hope and bring light to people’s lives. It is also an invitation to look at things with a wider perspective and to see that we can learn from the challenges in life. This book can be a supportive companion for challenging times and will enlighten anyone’s day.

“In order to cultivate hope you don’t need evidence. You need the power of your heart and soul to invite the Light in”

 

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Date: 01/29/2022
Time: 5:00am - 6:00am
Place:

Kona Stories
United States