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Lauri Ann Lumby

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in Sacramento, CA, The United States

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http://www.lauriannlumby.com

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Spirituality, Self Help, Poetry

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Author:
Lauri is the author of ten published books and close to forty online courses. The goal of her work is to support you in becoming fully self-actualized.

Lauri has also found joy in the authorship of several collections of spiritual icons.

Mentor:
Lauri’s gifts as a mentor are centered in her ability to see. She sees your truth along with what might be hindering your ability to live that truth fully. By seeing clearly, Lauri can help guide you through the process of identifying, healing and transforming the wounds, fears, traumas and conditioning that keep you from living a life in which your purpose is fully embodied and your mission fulfilled.

Lauri provides this mentoring one-on-one and through her classes and training programs.

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Humanity’s Only Hope

As humanity approaches the brink of its own extinction, my thoughts have turned to a single question: What if anything will save them? The answer is simple but is likely not something humanity wants to hear or do because the answer lies, not outside of them, but within.

Along with casting blame outside of them, humanity also loves projecting solutions. They’re waiting for a messiah, a savior, the S

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Average rating: 4.51 · 55 ratings · 11 reviews · 12 distinct works

	Song of the Beloved: The Gospel According to Mary Magdalene (Book One - the Jesus Years 1) 4.55 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Authentic Freedom claiming a life of contentment and joy 4.82 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Only Love: The Secret Teachings of Mary Magdalene 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Authentic Freedom - Claiming a Life of Contentment and Joy Student Workbook 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Christouch - a Christ-centered approach to energy medicine through hands on healing by Lauri Ann Lumby (Goodreads Author), Jennifer Dutch (Editor), Gretchen Herrmann (Illustrator) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Returning: A Woman's Midlife Journey to Herself 3.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Elegy: Love songs to Death and other poems it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Choosing Love: Lessons and Practices for Personal and Global Transformation it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Mouth Filled with Flame it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Out of the Shadows: Poetry and Prose for the Wild Untaming really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

by V.E. Schwab

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The Wild Wool Shepherdess: Weave the Ancient Path, Reignite Your Feminine Fire

by Elizabeth Kneafsey

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I wasn't sure at first as it started out slow......but gained momentum and I was hooked. Well written. Historically intriguing. Great character development. All in a "romance" of sorts. (The question I'll leave here: who does Addie love?) ...more
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Lauri Lumby rated a book it was amazing The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Maggie O'Farrell is a fantastic storyteller. Her characters have such depth and I love how they all intertwine. The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox was gripping and held my interest throughout. The ending: exactly what was deserved! ...more
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Lauri Lumby rated a book it was amazing Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Exquisite. The most perfect depiction of a parents' grief over the loss of a child I have ever read. I just love Agnes! ...more
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Lauri Lumby rated a book did not like it The O Manuscript: The Seer, The Magdalene, The Grail (The O Manuscript #1-3) by Lars Muhl	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
"How to regurgitate every spiritual teaching and practice you've ever learned into a 600 page pornographic novel." I sooooooo badly wanted to like this book that I forced myself to read all 500+ pages. Part 1, The Seer was enjoyable whereas the final ...more
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