by Martha J. Martin (Author)
The Unintended Consequences of Not Living Fully is an authentic portrayal of the challenges of being a 21st century woman while living within outdated institutional, social, and personal constructs. Martha J. Martin bravely shares her story of how it took an actual breakdown to begin breaking free from the past's influences on her relationships and perceptions, and the behavioral tendencies that kept her from living fully. With raw honesty, powerful prose, and spirited humility, Martha details her struggles with transference, post-traumatic stress, and the events that propelled her into mystical journey of healing and spiritual awakening. Along the way, readers might just find themselves while collecting wisdom and insights into what exactly living fully means.
Author Biography
Ms. Martin is a woman with an extraordinary story, told in her memoir, The Unintended Consequences of NOT Living Fully. Her writing and communications skills were honed over a twenty-six-year career in state government, where she worked in the pension benefits sector and for the late Bob Bullock, in both his offices as State Comptroller and Lieutenant Governor. She writes, meditates, and practices yoga daily, dances often, and travels when she can. She lives in Austin, Texas, is currently working on her Spanish, and finishing a travel blog and a book of photographic poetry. www.marthajmartin.com wewillfigureitoutblog.com