Person of the Week: Southwest Edition: Keren Clark Posey

What got you started with Wish for the World?

Since the birth of my twin sons in 1992, I had wondered how best to teach them about religions and spirituality. Ethan and Dyson attended a grammar school with a Waldorf philosophy. While not being "religious," Waldorf education emphasizes the naturalness of children and the cycles of the seasons and celebrates both with lovely ceremonies. Between the ages of three and five, they attended a Christian preschool. At home, we s have frequent discussions about the Buddha, Jesus and other great spiritual teachers. I share with my children my thoughts about concepts such as personal integrity, compassion and right action. Our family explores together the spiritual significance of the Solstices and of Christmas. I have always tried to answer their questions and encouraged them to find answers to some of those questions themselves. Yet, when the boys were about eight years old there was something missing. Our family had no daily ritual.

One day in early autumn the answer simply came to me. It arrived whole in the phrase, "Wish for the World." So began to gather in the twins bedroom every night at bedtime. We would take turns choosing a wish. Ethan and Dyson in their beds and their sister, Sadie, then age four, nestled in my lap. I then began to ask myself what kind of spiritual energy we could raise if people around the world wished with us. Thus, the idea for the book was born. From there is evolved into Wish for the World; A Daily Meditation for Personal and Planetary Peace.

What do you want others to know about you?

I am the single mother of three, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, author and public speaker. I obtained my graduate degree from Antioch College in 1988 and my first MFT license in California in 1990 my second in Arizona in 1993. I have worked in agency settings, as well as in private practice where the cornerstone of my therapeutic technique is to guide people on their own healing journeys through a combination of spiritual and psychological techniques. I live in Prescott, Arizona, with my three children—Ethan and Dyson, co-authors of Wish for the World, and Sadie.

What do you like and dislike about your community?

I live in Prescott, Arizona. It is truly one of the most beautiful places in the world. Covered with Junipers and Ponderosa Pines, Prescott is a mile high and is complete with four seasons and is relatively temperate. The people of Prescott are very friendly and the lifestyle is relaxed. I love all of these things about this town. What I like far less is the very conservative political climate.

What's your most memorable moment in life?

My most memorable moment, that´s a tough one – there have been so many. I am a very fortunate woman. I would have to say that the birth and existence of all of my children trumps it all. My kids are charming, delightful, talented and just plain fun to be around.

What are your hobbies?

Writing, hiking, hanging out with friends. Being the manager, chauffeur and consumer of my kids´ participation in the performing arts. The boys are talented actors and my daughter is a gifted dancer.

How can people find out more about your business?

Wish for the World is available from Barnes and Noble and Amazon. I also invite everyone to visit the website at www.wishfortheworld.com

The wishes for each day are posted and folks can post their own wishes for the world. Come wish with us!