TRIUMPH Over TRYING TIMES: A Voyage of Discovery to the Center of Yourself
Gary R. Ryan is a spiritual teacher, author and artist, who earned his credentials through harsh life lessons. Extreme struggles and challenges can be very effective teachers, and Gary learned his lessons well. His first book, "Blessings in Disguise" chronicles a journey from an early misfit and troublemaker to a caring family man, successful business owner, passionate artist, and dedicated author. A love for art and spiritual values provided the stimulus for this amazing turnaround. There were many close calls intermingled with colossal failures which led, in time, to a complete surrender. This was the requirement for the necessary changes to take place. A new power influenced Gary's life, revealing choices that were always available but had been shrouded in darkness until now. With this new power lighting his way, success began to take the place of failure, and a sense of peace and trust replaced the fear and confusion that had made life so unpleasant. Sharing illuminating and uplifting ideas and experiences, both in words and pictures, is the main focus of Gary's interests. Through his lecture tours and personal counseling, Gary has helped many fellow seekers become the creative, self-correcting human beings they were meant to be--people in command of the direction and quality of their thoughts, their feelings, and their actions. This is the 'better way' that leads to the fulfillment of our very existence. A native of the Midwest, Gary grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota but has lived in Southern California for the past thirty-plus years.