Summer Slump? How to Get Back in the Swing of Things

             Perhaps your summer plans fizzled out like a faulty firework. It could be a vacation that had to be delayed…a workout routine that just didn’t work out…or get-togethers with friends that didn’t materialize. Whatever the reason, your spirit is failing and your soul needs some serious healing.

             I wrote Healing Encounters with Mary with you in mind. The book is designed to help readers find solace in the midst of their trials by establishing, or strengthening, a relationship with the Blessed Mother. It is a handbook for a healthier attitude, a way of looking at the world with energy and enthusiasm.

            The book includes personal reflections, thought-provoking questions, gems from the storehouse of Scripture, insights on the saints, and tips for cultivating virtue. Reading it can jump-start your summer, enabling you to look at your life and your challenges from a fresh perspective.

            Suffering is never easy, whether it involves a minor inconvenience or a major trauma. But it can be a pathway to emotional and spiritual growth, bringing with it a special kind of wisdom. I write these words as someone who has had to shoulder the loss of both parents to debilitating illnesses. Seeing my father and mother battle cancer hurt my heart, but it also encouraged me to make the most of every day on planet earth.

            Healing Encounters with Mary encourages readers to discover the healing properties associated with pondering the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary. For the more we focus on the Passion of Christ, the closer we come to Him and His mother Mary. And in those relationships we can discover the strength we need to carry on amidst the crises of life.

            The book is the latest in my series of books about the Blessed Mother. Joyful Encounters with Mary focused on the joy that can come by leaning on Jesus’ mother in times of trouble, while Glorious Encounters with Mary centered on the glimpses of heaven that are possible each day when we turn our attention to Our Lady.

            Healing Encounters with Mary is available now from Marian Press at the following link:   Healing Encounters with Mary: A Guide to Living the Mysteries of the Rosary .

              Your victory over the summer slump does not need to end with reading the book. You can continue your upward climb by engaging in life coaching. Life coaching can help you to deal with issues ranging from your relationship with God to time management to how to cope with transitions in your daily routine. It can give you the companionship and accountability needed to achieve your personal and career goals.

            As a certified life coach, I would be happy to help you realize your summertime dreams. Feel free to reach out to me at mariaevitale@comcast.net. Working together, we can not only climb mountains—we can move mountains. A weekly Zoom call may be all it takes to put you on the path of success!