I believe that we are, at our essence, spiritual beings and that what we do with our lives here on earth matters not only in the here and now, but also in the vast expanse of eternity.

During the course of my life, I have been fortunate to meet a host of learned, wise and compassionate people who have expanded both my heart and mind.  As a journalist I have interviewed and published many of the conversations that I have had with these wonderful people.  As a freelance writer, I have written articles about the topics we discussed.

Aside from my journalism, I have authored two books — Red Moon Passage: The Power and Wisdom of Menopause (Harmony Books 1996) and Voices of Integrative Medicine: Conversations and Encounters (Churchill Livingstone 2003).  I have also co-authored three national reports for The Bravewell Collaborative, a network of philanthropists interested in improving healthcare.  Most recently, we have just published the findings of a national study for which I was the lead author.  It is called, Integrative Medicine in America: How Integrative Medicine is Being Practiced in Clinical Centers Across the Nation.  All of these reports can be downloaded at www.bravewell.org.

It seems like something happens every day that opens up new vistas, causes me to question old assumptions, or reaffirms my beliefs and understandings.  Essays about these quests can be found on the Blog or Miracles pages.

I am currently working on a new book — How Women Create the World — with Ann Lovell. It is a collection of true, present day stories about inner lives of women and how such things as dreams, intuition, synchronicities, prayers and visions have helped many accomplished women achieve their aspirations.  Just as our bodies can be chilled by a cold wind, tossed by a howling gale or warmed by the sun’s rays, our hearts and minds can wither or bloom depending on what forces are at play internally.  Paying attention to and learning to navigate this terrain can make the difference between a missed opportunity or the fulfillment of one’s destiny.  We are represented by the Jean V. Nagger Literary Agency.  More information is at www.womencreatetheworld.com.

Please feel free to contact me.  I can be reached at bonniehorrigan@cox.net.