A Time to be Happy

Marsha J. O’Brien, after a twenty-five year career as a personal trainer and health consultant, decided over ten years ago to dedicate her time to writing and publishing, and photography. In addition to her career in the field of teaching sound health of mind, body, and spirit, she specialized in stress management and relaxation techniques. She has been a contributor for several magazines, was an instructor for community college, and produced thirteen one-hour television programs for access television. When asked what first drew her to prose, she said she loved being able to express her experience and soul on the projects she creates. She cited a former English teacher, Mrs. Sloane, as one of the major writing influences in her life: ＂She told me to keep writing, but my finest writing would come after I had experienced life.＂ Marsha is passionate about her writing, and endeavors to include within much of it, life lessons, with positive outcomes and insights. This last year Marsha had a severe spinal cord injury. She is applying all the techniques she taught, to her own healing. She ha hopes, soon to be hiking with her husband and dog, and playing with her eight grandchildren. She credits prayer and God, and hard work, with her progress. Marsha continues to write, and to post on her websites (stressmanagementmagic.com, and marshajobrien.com.) She will be publishing several more books within this year, including a book of children’s stories, and a book of photography with a brief history of the homeless in her area. If you would like to contact Marsha email: mo@jett.net