Nancy Oelklaus – författare

Teilhard de Chardin wrote: "Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and then, for a second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire." I believe we are there, and I want to be part of spreading the energy of love, which is a daily decision. Let the parables and exercises in Simple Serenity guide you to embrace love and joy. Readers will learn to:

"Everything within it is the wisdom of the ages, and everything within it has been demonstrated as effective through research on positive psychology. I don''t know if a stronger endorsement is possible." --Bob Rich, author of From Depression to Contentment "Sometimes it takes a sage guide to lead us through the distracting cacophony of our daily lives: Nancy''s book of meditative insights takes us where we need to go to stay the course of life on life''s terms." --William Moyers, author of A New Day, A New Life "I believe that Nancy is calling us to live our life for the HIGHEST GOOD. Sit in the stillness and consider Simple Serenity for your life every single day." --Sarah Payne Naylor, author of Crossing Rough Waters "Simple Serenity, a soft light of hope and inspiration, is to be read and re-read. Oelklaus is more than a teacher. She is a wise friend and a comfort. A treasure." --Helen Delaney, author of The Messenger

Alphabet Meditations: Everyday Wisdom for Educators Readers of these meditations will get back in touch with why they wanted to teach in the first place--because they care about kids and want to make a meaningful contribution to their lives. By using these meditations with the guide at the end of the book, teachers will: Sharpen intuitive abilities. Through letting go, watch issues be resolved easily. Simply enjoy relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Enjoy teaching more by focusing on what''s really important. Be peaceful, regardless of what is going on. Educators and Administrators Praise Alphabet Meditations for Teachers "Alphabet Meditations for Teachers is a most needed antidote to the toxic side effects of our accumulated reactions to institutional rigidity and regimentation; to models of efficiency that privilege technocratic instruction over meaningful and organic teaching and learning."--Caroline Eick, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Education Department, Mount St. Mary''s University, Emmitsburg, MD "Alphabet Meditations for Teachers tugs at the heart strings of all teachers who yearn for wisdom in seeking the answers to those struggles and frustrations faced by our profession. Nestled in the honest questioning and prayers are answers for teachers regarding the spiritual power of teaching and the magnificent ignition of discovery, laughter, and true community in our classrooms." --Sherry Henderson, Principal, Trinity Episcopal School, Marshall, TX About the Author A native of southwest Oklahoma, Nancy Oelklaus began her career as a high school English teacher in Marshall, Texas. She earned the B.A. in Communications, cum laude, from Oklahoma Baptist University, the M.A. in English from the University of North Texas and the doctorate in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University, Commerce, where she was named an outstanding graduate. For nine years she served as assistant superintendent for instructional services in Marshall, TX, followed by nine years as executive director for the Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Another book in the Growing With Love series from

Journey From Head to Heart is... A Toolkit for those who are exhausted from solving neverending problems, working harder and harder and not arriving at the destination where they truly want to be. A Map for how to make the journey from head to heart and then integrate the two so that the power of ego is diminished and the Authentic Self can emerge to live and work from the power of the human spirit. A Reference book you can use for many years to come as the reader meets life''s challenges with success that satisfies both the head and the heart. Journey from Head to Heart is exactly that, integrating logic, reason, emotion, spirituality, recovery, science, and ancient wisdom from a variety of sources to create a recipe for wholeness. The tools and processes are designed for people who are a little wary of "touchy-feely" or "New Age" approaches. Praise for Journey From Head to Heart "For beginners on a spiritual voyage, as well as for experienced travelers, Journey From Head To Heart is very powerful. I couldn''t put it down. Its stories, told with clarity and simplicity, make it a treasure." --Dr. Linda O''Neal, Executive Director, Southwest Education Alliance "This book is for people struggling with work/life balance, for entrepreneurs, for those seeking their authentic purpose in life and work. It lays out a plan to get ego out of the way, lead with humility, and communicate so that others are attracted to your cause." --Dick Moeller, President St. David''s Community Health Foundation "What separates this book from the majority of self-help manuals is the author''s awareness that many people in today''s world neglect to acknowledge the importance of personal faith and spirituality in the growth process, and in turn, are unable to integrate their actions with their beliefs." --Lisa Heidle, Rebecca''s Reads For more information, visit www.HeadtoHeart.info