- March 2 – Patrick Dougherty will read from his book, The Wholehearted Embrace: Finding Love at the Center of it All – at 7:30 p.m. at Magers & Quinn Booksellers, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis [612.822.4611, www.magersandquinn.com]. The author is a noted Twin Cities psychologist and Spring Forest Qigong teacher who has written a spiritual memoir that is an honest and often painful recounting of his journey to health and healing. His story begins with powerful recollections of witnessing death at an early age, including his tour of duty as a Marine in Vietnam. Upon his return, he battled demons including alcohol, drugs, more death and survivor guilt. Dougherty later embarked upon a spiritual journey that ultimately led to solace and profound healing through a variety of traditions, including the Christian faith of his childhood, Native American spirituality, and finally, the practice of meditation and Qigong. Today Dougherty is a pioneer in the use of mind-body healing therapies in psychotherapy, and a noted local and national teacher and speaker on heart-centered psychotherapy. For more information about Spring Forest Qigong, visit www.springforestqigong.com.
- March 26 – Dr. Rita Louise will present a free talk and sign her newest book, Dark Angels: An Insider’s Guide to Ghosts, Spirits & Attached Entities – at Eye of Horus Metaphysical Shop, 2717 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis [612.872.1292, www.eyeofhorus.biz]. The author is a Naturopath, Medical Intuitive and host of Just Energy Radio (www.soulhealer.com). She also has written the books Avoiding The Cosmic 2×4, and The Power Within. Dr. Louise will be a keynote speaker at the Spirit Spectacular Show in Minneapolis on March 27-28. At the age of 12, the author became fascinated with the concept of extrasensory perception, a passion which has lasted a lifetime. After years of intense study and in-depth research into the fields of health and wellness, psychology, philosophy and the esoteric arts and sciences, she has emerged as a leading voice in the fields of holistic health and mind/body healing. In her new book, she examines the vast range of Beings Without Bodies that inhabit our universe.