Culminating Experience Personal Theory

"With unwavering support, I endorse this magnificent book on chasing one's dreams. The book is a creative and innovative reflection of the incredible character of the author Maria Alice, whose passion and love for life display and express her determination and commitment to dream fulfillment. I applaud her on this work of literary art and hope it inspires today's generation and those to come in pursuing their highest goals in life." - Marcellene Watson-Derbigny, PhD, Associate Vice President, Student Retention and Academic Success, California State University, Sacramento

"You have focused on understanding feelings as a way of understanding and appreciating "self," but also using this understanding as a way to direct oneself toward more gratifying career choices and empowering oneself to make smarter choices over one's career life. This is particularly challenging in the complex and diverse world you have described. I agree that it is valuable to focus on feelings as they are indicators of basic responses to environment and circumstances in the environment. This is the basic "approach/avoidance" instinct we are born with, but often ignored due to our social learning...to get a job and support yourself and endure the conditions simply because you need to work. Employers would do well to learn from your work as they often are instrumental in creating the work environment." - Al Striplen, MA, Healing Arts, Native American Counselor & Spiritual Guide