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Truth: Next Exit - No Excuses Scripture - your spiritual wellness coach
*Most Popular of Paiva's books*

No Excuses Scripture; have faith in yourself to make changes based upon the strength of scripture be it in wellness, weight, relationships, vices or any area that you need to work on but need a little "faith".  Great for book clubs also. 
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 The Gulch Method: Getting Started
A curriculum guide with integrated Socratic prompts meant to challenge and nurture gifted and twice-exceptional students as well as motivated or, struggling students. The unique method increases ownership for students, restores passion in learning and creates open ended topics that can be expanded upon. A true treasure for the homeschooler or teacher.
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The Yoga Textbook
For teachers and seekers: Ever want to know if a yoga class or teacher is right for you? How does a beginner ascertain what is "right" in yoga? Are you a teacher and were taught more the asanas or marketing but not some other nuances that could keep you out of legal hot water? This book is a straight forward text for a seeker of yoga or teacher of yoga. A great training aid for teacher training - a curriculum with everything but the hands on teacher modifications!
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The Gulch Method
Educational Advocacy and insight into gifted and twice exceptional youth methodology. The introduction book that helps K through college in advocacy issues so you can handle or at least begin the journey in empowering yourself or your child. Real world issues often overlooked in classes and on the job - the focus of the book is to bring resolution and positive closure to certain issues --- the second half of the book has a strong focus on twice exceptional and gifted youth and outlines how the Wizard of Oz and Atlas Shrugged actually outline the answers to problems we face in our educational systems.
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Raise The Snake
Debunking the law of attraction while instituting "vibrational medicine".  Even if you feel the Law of Attraction (think it, get it) is valid, this will help show you how the esoteric is supported by science in some ways, while science is actually the reality behind some so-called esoteric practices. It also explains how some practices are snake oil-like and what to do to help raise your energy, vitality and wellness, as well as interpersonal relationships and, relationships with your self.
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What Lies Behind the Heart
A Yoga Fiction wrapped in real yoga flows, recipes and romance...a fun, flirty quick read that is great for a rainy afternoon, a day at the beach or while sitting cozy by the fireside...
Great recipes, actual yoga instruction and more - a fun escape that is a reference book as well!
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American Chronicle Interview:

Where are you from?

The rolling hills of Chester County, a suburban area of historic Philadelphia

When and why did you begin writing?

I always enjoyed stories and I think I started with pictures as symbols for writing before words; I remember I enjoyed art very much growing up and one drawing or charcoal rendering would be inspired by a story in my mind. I started integrating writing when I began to have a passion for journalism, in my early twenties.

When did you first consider yourself a writer?

When I was twenty, I wrote an article for a local city magazine in New Jersey, and had my name, my "byline" in print. I considered myself a writer at that point; however, to be honest, I although by all purposes I am a writer on paper and in my heart, I don't feel I am where I should be in terms of skills and I do work on that constantly. Having a learning disability has been both a curse and blessing; I have obstacles but the win is sweet when I overcome each one.

What inspired you to write your first book?

With misfortune perhaps, my parents raised all of us [their children] to have no fear of risk. Therefore, it was simply a matter of wanting to write a book to see what it would be like, to experience it and because I had a passion to do so. It was my late parents who inspired me; they were not alive however when I took this undertaking on.

Do you have a specific writing style?

As far as formatting, it depends if I am writing a syndicated article or book, if it is fiction or non-fiction, feature or investigative. For the most part, I feel that, and strive to write, in a style that is "across the kitchen table". A stye that is conversational and takes topics that may be tedious and breaks them down to a simple conversational style that is easy to digest.

How did you come up with the title?

The title of this book, "Truth: Next Exit" was the first book that actually was hard for me to nail down a title. Normally, my works start with an idea based from a phrase or title; then, I write around the title. This time, I just started writing and did not have a title. I think I took as much time in the title as I did all of the writing. It happened by mistake really; I was looking at signs and found this sign. I was blown away as it was exactly the point I was trying to make - then, I grabbed it, made minor edits to the manuscript and it just flowed. I think it is a perfect synopsis of what the book is about and it's message.

Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?

Absolutely. The message is that you have a truth within you, and only you can decipher what that truth is. Once you do, you have very little time to really put it into action or you are just procrastinating or worse, ignoring the truth. When we ignore our truth we are living a lie, bottom line. It's spiritually based but not preaching, and it's the only book or method that I am aware of that combines a universally spiritual foundation with a socratic method meant to empower not crutch or pacify the reader. The message is truth and integrity with the "now".

How much of the book is realistic?

Incredibly realistic and it applies to everything from weight struggles, to career strife to relationship strains. It's a universal method for real issues, in a real world and with the ability to tackle them immediately. There is nothing in the book that one need prepare for really; it's you and the pages. What you choose to do when you open and read the book is up to you. There is no "Secret" and it is not based upon fantasy "laws" of attraction or detraction. It's real, it's now, it's responsibility and ownership of someone's life. How much more real can you get?

Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?

Well, if I did not have experience with the pages between the covers of this book, I'd be a charlatan. I have had my share of upheaval, confronting obstacles, struggles, pain and so on. I've life, wellness and executive coached many people as well as researched tremendously on problem solving and conflict resolution. I've had experiences with different cultures and religions deeply enough to know that even if you do not believe any one scripture, one can learn from it. I've seen it unfold and I've seen it work. Ethically, I feel this book, packed with sometimes uncomfortable and probing questions to the reader, touches experiences we've all faced at one time or another.

What books have most influenced your life most?

That depends on the time of life you are referring. At one point, it was "The Giving Tree", by the late Shel Silverstein. The Torah, the Bible, Siddhartha, Canterbury Tales, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, How Sex Works and Survival of the Sickest( medical research books by Dr. Sharon Moalem) and anything by Ayn Rand, just to name a few. 

If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?

Former Journalist and Historian, Bruce Mowday; he gave me a very big break in writing, and has been a source of support and encouragement through the years and also, news writer and anchor, Trudy Haynes. She is known as a pioneer in broadcasting and taught me much about writing. 

What book are you reading now?

I always have a few on various end tables and my night stand in my home. I'm reading The Mind and the Brain; Neuroplasticity and the Power of Mental Force, The Way into Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World, Rapid Detection of Infectious Agents (text), The Last Monarch Butterfly: Conserving the Monarch Butterfly in a Brave New World and the Annotated Secret Garden. I seem to be in a health/wellness/science/nature vibe now that I look at this list, however the Monarch book is my research because I work with the University of Kansas in a conservation outreach and have raise Monarchs for NASA as well. 

Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?

Ah yes, her name is Lorraine Ranalli; she is the author of "Gravy Wars". It's warm and conversational book about the culture of South Philadelphia and the age old argument, "is it sauce or gravy". Although regional, the book, because of her incredible writing and personality, has been hitting stores nationwide. She's a former radio and media personality and this is one of her first books that has been doing very well. I'm keeping my eye on her; she's a powerhouse and I'm a fan. I bought twenty of her books and gave them as gifts for the holidays this year! I like when people can create emotion and I respect when people have integrity; this is a writer with both.

What are your current projects?

I am a syndicated writer and feature radio host/producer so I've been interviewing some great people and have incredible people lined up. I recently finished interviewing Brian Tyler, an A-list Hollywood film composer and that radio interview is being packaged for release right now. I'm interviewing some of the recent American Idol competing personalities next week. As far as books, I have a curriculum guide almost completed for teachers and parents; it's exciting because I've been homeschooling my twice exceptional son and founded a national homeschool coop; I'm packaging that curriculum so that anyone, a parent or teacher, can utilize enrichment activities for gifted or twice exceptional students, or any student who learns a bit off the standard path. Another book I'm about mid-way completed is a twisted version of a Wizard of Oz theme, painting the characters in a more modern setting, with a combined addition of an Ayn Rand style, addressing education, health and politics while bringing into the mix a component of historical nature and historical botany. Lastly, I am gearing up for a book on pop culture versus Shaman, where we look at how a Shaman addresses illness and crisis and how our society differs. I'll be doing research for a couple of days at the Smithsonian in their Botany department for that for sure... I'm looking forward to it. On a more personal note, I am committed to volunteerism and outreach, devoting energy to cancer causes and youth groups as well as general outreach through my place of worship. Of course topping this list is my family and what I call God. My family comes first and God is the fuel to make that happen.

Name one entity that you feel supported you outside of family members.

If you say entity as in peers, yes, I can state that everyone I've met, I've been blessed to say has been supportive of me. Individually, friends such as Tim Hawthorne of Hawthorne Direct (the father of the infomercial) who is a man who has done considerable outreach and was one of the first people to actually stress the importance of meditation to me; that seems quirky perhaps, but when you are inspired by someone successful who believes in you not just in career but looks out for you in a place of balance, that is huge.

Do you see writing as a career?

Yes, it is very much my career and also, a passion. I'm lucky they intertwine. 

What do you think makes a good story?

Emotion. It doesn't matter if it makes you cry, laugh, become introspective or angry; if it creates any emotion it is a good story. 

Did you learn anything from writing your book and what was it?

Yes, I learned a lot from writing my book. Based upon feedback, I have learned that thankfully, it is helping to change lives for the better. It's not easy; I've learned people sometimes want to put it down and go back to it, but in whole, it's not snake oil being sold but self-empowerment being erupted like lava from a volcano. I also learned that people are more religiously tolerant than others think. The book bridges religions, cultures and ages. Hearing that feedback gave me a stronger, renewed admiration of our society.

About Truth, Next Exit

Have you struggled with weight, wellness, addictions, relationships or work? This spiritually based book is set up with the idea that when you begin reading it, it will lull you comfortably into motivation and creating changes "now".

Essentially, when you open the book you are on a journey and as you read you have opportunities to "drive" or apply these ideas into your life. The book is set up as a no-excuses approach; if you say you believe in scripture you can´t pick and choose when to apply scripture to your life; it´s immediate connection which also, helps take immediate action. You may be comfortably motivated but it may bring upheaval and some hard truth to swallow, so be prepared for no-excuses scripture to change your life.

Read and Excerpt

Abraham has three guests; one states that Sarah will have a son. She mocks him and then God announces that he will destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. Lot and his wife flee, are warned to not turn back, the wife turns back to view and turns to a pillar of salt.

Later, Abraham is asked to sacrifice his son, he makes all intention to do so, as much as bringing the knife above the boy on the alter he has made, and an angel appears to him to stop him; God responds with a promise to Abraham and in exchange for his obvious obedience, "All ye nations of earth shall bless themselves by your descendants". Jacob collects statues and accuses others of stealing his idols.When we practice idolatry, we are really placing importance on something as it if were more important than it is. We do this with entertainers, celebrities; vain attempts at our external image and more. We also do not place the correct weight upon honesty.

Some of us use truth in ways meant to hurt others; telling someone that they are inexperienced in spite of their good ideas and motivations because perhaps we fear them rising above us. Is it true that they may lack experience? Yes. But should that truth be used, or manipulated, to hold against them? Pick your battles and focus on truth and it´s part in peace. If you use truth as a weapon it loses authenticity.

These passages from the Torah or Bible can teach us so much about us and others. It is wonderful that Sarah welcomes visitors and drops what she is doing to feed them. We have food shelters now, but how often would we welcome people into our home in the same breadth?

We have lost the luster for personal relationships and outreach has become more contrived. When we say we volunteer we are correct; when we say we help others, we do so, but more superficially.

Our world has become idol worship focused and we show this even in outreach. We brag about helping others and it is an "event" to help others. How many of us help others in silence, without public reward or group effort?

We focus on the beauty around us; we want to look beautiful. We want our children to look beautiful. We buy jewelry and fancy clothes and cars, and continue to focus on the beauty of our homes and lives in almost every way.

Again, we focus on false idols. We say we don´t but we give a lot of time, energy and money for celebrities to live honored lives while we actually as a whole, give far less to those who are hungry.

So, we take something not beautiful. Dust and dirt. We try to rid ourselves of such. But without dirt, we would have no gardens, yards, playgrounds, and acres of forests. Dirt is really, more beautiful than a diamond.

So, in your worst moments, realize that you may be looking at the wrong focus, the wrong idol, and that maybe you are much more amazing than you think. Maybe the very people you should be focusing on, are the very people you´ve ignored.

When you look at yourself, before you leave your home, how much about you do you change? Or, how much do you wish you could change?

What are areas of your life you are 100% happy with?

When you think of things you feel are beautiful, what are they? Would you rather have a garden to feed you endlessly or riches to show off to others?

What are ways you can begin to see the light within yourself without comparing yourself to others?

What can you do, to create more personal relationships even while volunteering? How can you help those you volunteer for, to be touched by your generosity?

Read a Reviews:

"This book asks many questions and slyly leads one to understand that the only one who can answers these questions is you. It reminds you that there is a higher power who can help you through your life challenges, yet shows you that you need not believe in organized religion to believe in that higher power. It poses questions that, if you are honest enough to answer them, can help guide you to the self realization that your problems are not insurmountable and can be dealt with. This book is an easy read and extremely helpful. Thank you Michele for this wonderful book and for the inspiration to improve my life through the principles you have discussed.

A. Timothy Fowlar

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"Michele Paiva has written this book as a no excuses scripture guide. Her idea is to focus on the whole person based on scripture. Paiva is interested in helping the reader become accountable for their past and make changes to improve their overall well being. Each reading is is divided into three parts: the first part being a scripture reading, the second with a series of questions, and the third with pages for journaling on our committment or to reflect upon the connection with the scripture. I particularly like the set up of the book as it isn't just a devotional with reading, but a book that really makes you think and become involved with each reading. The book is fairly short but the readings are in depth and can be revisited again and again for recharge" 
Laura