Who is Kerri Buckley?

I'm a writer, artist, soon-to-be Flower of Life facilitator, mother and friend of many beautiful people. I believe that we should all live our dreams; we cannot live well unless we do. In 1999 I got the flu and was unconscious for three days. When I came to, I found that I lost the partial use of my arms and hands. Over the next few months, I became weaker and weaker, losing muscle, weight, and even hair. I've meditated since the 80's, but I really began in earnest to meditate, in addition to seeing doctor after doctor. I had been a chef-an award-winning chef at some of the finest hotels in the country. Being a chef, though, no longer made me happy. I wanted to be a writer, and had been writing since I was a child. I decided that in order to survive, I would have to only do what brought me joy. That led to writing, back to my art, and also to the Flower of Life, an organization that is devoted to the evolution of humanity through education and a 17-Breath meditation. Today I am much better. I live in the most beautiful part of the country, the Pacific Northwest. I am writing. When I got that flu that changed my life, my longtime friend and mentor, Rich Bruursema, encouraged me to start writing again. He owned and still owns Kansas City Parent Magazine, and I wrote a monthly food column for the publication. I am very grateful to Rich for his support during those difficult days, and for helping me find my path. I wish the same for you reading this post. In peace and with gratitude, Kerri