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Learning is a messy, mistake-fi lled business. I think of the rook- ie teacher I once was or my cringe-worthy fi rst writing efforts. In my experience, it has been helpful to work with a mentor. The best have been empathetic but scrupulously honest about my work. Ideally, we develop an open, mutually benefi - cial relationship that lasts years. Lydie Raschka (Pg. 10) contributors As a certifi ed professional dog trainer, I've learned the different ways that animals learn in order to train dogs successfully. However, dog trainers don't really train dogs, we train dog owners, and the more people I've worked with, the more I've re- alized that we learn in many of the same ways as our pets. Understanding these universal rules of learning has helped me to appreciate how much a part of the animal kingdom humans truly are. Stephanie Gibeault (Pg. 42) Learning is the ultimate plea- sure—the alchemical process whereby curiosity turns to awe. Life has been extremely generous to me in this re- gard. I've been a musician, a writer, an artist, a bug exter- minator, a traveler, a student, an underachiever, a patient and a school bus driver. Each experi- ence has been priceless. I hope it all goes on forever. Anne Stockwell (Pg. 26) The process of falling in and out of love with a vocation can propel lifelong learning. In my case, I knew by sixth grade that writ- ing was my best subject and would play a role in defi ning me as a person. However, ev- erything from school rivalries to offi ce politics to profes- sional setbacks would make me question my career decision. That said, when I remember why I got into writing, I not only embrace it anew, but use those diffi cult lessons to become a better writer. Elyse Glickman (Pg. 24) Lifelong learning means just that—it continues for the duration of our time on earth. For this issue we asked some of our contributing writers to share some- thing on "What I know about lifelong learning." Their generous responses of- fer yet another opportunity for learning. Energize your Life with Prana Aug 22-23 Santa Monica, CA Aug 22-23 Huntington Beach, CA Aug 29-30 Redondo Beach, CA Sept 12-13 Santa Monica, CA Sept 19-20 Encino, CA Sept 19-20 Redondo Beach, CA Pranic Healing® Level 1 Course Energize your Life with Prana Energize your Life with Prana Aug 22-23 Santa Monica, CA Aug 22-23 Huntington Beach, CA Energize your Life with Prana Energize your Life with Prana Energize your Life with Prana Energize your Life with Prana Aug 22-23 Santa Monica, CA Pranic Healing® Level 1 Course G ra nd M a st e r C h oa Ko k S u i M od e rn F o u n d e r o f Pr a n i c H e a l i n g MCKS Pranic Healing® System PranicHealing.com Learn. Heal. Connect. 888-470-5656 "Everyone has the innate ability to heal and relieve pain." -Master Choa Kok Sui Aug 10 Costa Mesa, CA Aug 19 West Hollywood Aug 24 Costa Mesa, CA Aug 27 Santa Monica, CA Sept 12 Riverside, CA Sept 17 Santa Monica, CA Intro to Pranic Healing® Free Orientation! Energize your Life with Prana Energize your Life with Prana MCKS Pranic Healing® System "Everyone has the innate ability to heal and relieve pain." -Master Choa Kok Sui -Master Choa Kok Sui - Free Online Video Classes and Meditations. Free Healing Clinics in your area. Visit our website below. Learn to Boost Vitality, Increase the rate of healing, Improve Relationships & Intensify your Divine Connection! 8 wholelifetimes.com