Original sentence: As a young child, Hendricks states he was able to see the auras of people around him.Gay Hendricks (1945-) is a writer and practitioner in the field of personal growth, relationships, and the mind body connection.In particular, he is known for his work in developing conscious breathing exercises, which proponents believe increase awareness, energy levels, and relaxation.Together they have authored over 25 books on personal growth topics
Edited sentence: As a young child it is said he was able to see the auras of people around him.Gay Hendricks (1945-) is a pioneer in the field of personal growth, relationships, and the mind body connection.In particular, he is known for his work in developing conscious breathing exercises, which increase awareness, energy levels, and relaxation.Together they have authored over 25 books on personal transformation