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Paths in Consciousness
November 1, 2009
Eva Herr writer, holistic counselor

Holistic counselor Eva Herr discusses the idea of well-rounded health that encompasses mind, body, and spirit. She tells Theosophical Society of Atlanta attendees how people reaching for this state of health are often able to achieve new heights.

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Theosophical Society in Atlanta
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Image of Agape, The Intent of the Soul
Author: Eva Herr
Publisher: New Freedom Press (2005)
Binding: Paperback, 204 pages
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