Steve Stroud | Author
Quest
Living an Enlightened Life in the Mundane World
A book by Steve Stroud
Insight | Paradigms | Practice | Personal Experience
In a compelling mix of short stories, scientific facts, ancient wisdom, and new age thinking this book takes us on a journey that answers one of life’s most perplexing questions.
How to live an empowered, mindful, even enlightened life when faced with the day to day challenges, conflicts and mundane experiences that occupy most of our time.
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Discovery
A Road Map to Your True Self
A book by Steve Stroud and Lara Hovda
Discovery- A Road Map to Your True Self is a self-empowering journey.
In a If you have ever felt lost, wondering how you ended up where you are, or felt that somehow you have misplaced your sense of self or your way, then this is the guidebook for you.
This Road Map is so valuable that it will become your new "go-to toolbox." It's full of ideas, directions, interactive exercises, and superpowers that will support you in centering, focusing, and coming back to your True Self, again and again.
Also available at your local book store and Barnes and Noble.
"Nothing tastes sweeter than the fruits of an examined life. That’s exactly what Steve Stroud offers us in these pages. Despite his impressive professional credentials, his voice remains humble. He includes just enough of his own story to keep his guidance grounded in human reality. From that solid launching pad, he soars from body, to mind, and to spirit, weaving them together as they should be woven, each one mirroring the other two. In the end, what he shares feels very close to the kind of advice our guardian angels offer us fifteen minutes before we are born. This is a step-by-step guidebook about how to live well and come to the end of the trail with the feeling that your life actually meant something."
~ Steven Forrest, author of The Inner Sky
“Imagine a road trip like no other. Imagine your best self, the person you always wanted to be. "Discovery: A Road Map To Your True Self" has a clearly navigated route to move you along your journey of self-discovery.
The well-defined GPS takes you on each step. The tone is conversational and encouraging. One quickly understands that the speaker/guide/friend has been on this trip and grasps the detours and 'recalculations' that can derail progress. This person has knowledge that is never pedantic, always supportive, and inspires you to learn and grow from your own process. What a delightful departure from many of the self-help tomes floating about the universe.
This adventure is charming, engaging, encouraging, and effective. It's a marvelous way to shine a light on YOU. You probably spend most of your time and energy doing for others. Here's a way to balance that generosity toward others by filling your own cup, discovering the best you have for yourself and others.”
~ Suzanne MacPherson
Table of Contents
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- Quest
- Awaken
- The Body-Mind Connection
- Belief Systems
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- Creating Our Own Reality
- Allowing an Experience to be Valid and Useful
- Going Beyond Creating Our Own Reality
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- The Transformational Moment
- Energy Follows Consciousness
- Taking Inventory
- Consciousness Travels an Evolutionary Arc
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- The Gift of Being Wrong
- Needs versus Demands
- Going Beyond Getting Over It
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- Thinkers, Feelers, and Doers
- Elevator
- A Premonition
- Push – Pull – Stop – Neutral
- Coconut
- Inspiration: The Breath of Life
- Withholding Love
- Karma
- The Buster Life
- How Do I Wish to Live This Moment?
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- This is Who I Get to Be
Table of Contents
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Prologue: A friend along the way
1: Road Trip!
2: Why Not
3: Preparing for the Journey
4: Higher Road – Lower Road
5: Reading the Map
6: OK, I Admit It. I’m Lost
7: Finding Value
8: Signs and Signals
9: Finding the Way
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10: Permission Slip
11: I’ve Got This
12: The Dance
13: Foreign Lands, Foreign People
14: Land of YES, Land of NO
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15: Demanding Detour
16: Oasis
17: The Journey Continues
18: Who I Get to Be
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Dr. Steve Stroud has been a physician and teacher of Integrative Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mindfulness, Energy Medicine, and trans-personal psychology for over 30 years. Dr. Stroud holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a Masters of Acupuncture. He has advanced training in Craniosacral therapy, Transformational Breath, and Matrix Energetics.
For 11 years he was a core faculty member of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing. In practice since 1988, Dr. Stroud has helped guide countless many through physical and emotional times of turmoil.
His work is heartfelt, compassionate, grounded in science, steeped in the healing arts, and tempered by experience. Driven by the desire to share deep, meaningful healing work, Dr. Stroud became the founder and Executive Director of The Ripple Foundation, an educational organization dedicated to the soulful adventure of self-discovery and character development that empowers our ability to transform ourselves, our relationships, our community, and the world.
He is author of the recently published book Quest- Living an Enlightened Life in the Mundane World.
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Lara’s journey began with a bachelor’s degree in creative writing from Western Washington University, but it was her fascination with the body’s energies that truly captivated her heart. Over the past two decades, Lara has dedicated herself to helping clients connect with their core desires and realize their full potential as individuals.
She uses a combination of BodyTalk and Intuitive coaching to help her clients find the balance they seek. Lara’s passion for people and their holistic well-being is reflected in her diverse range of certifications, including massage, Reiki, BodyTalk, and Matrix Energetics.
She’s also a lover of marketing, bringing a practical and grounded approach to her work. Based in a pear orchard in central Washington, Lara is committed to helping creative seekers break through their own self-imposed limitations.
As a maker of prayers, intuitive coach, astrologer, and translator of energies, Lara weaves together perspectives and makes tangible changes in her clients’ lives.
Beyond her work, Lara’s passions include travel, art, astrology, and dancing, all of which inspire her to put pen to paper and create something new. Whether you’re seeking a new perspective on life or simply looking to live your best self, Lara is here to guide you on your journey.
You can find Lara at LaraHovda.com