The Lord Is My Shepherd (Jah Is My Driver)
Written by Maria K. Benning
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About the Author
Raised in a military family, Maria moved between various Army bases, most of them in Germany. At age 17 she moved back to the U.S. to attend the University of Texas at Austin (Hook ‘em Horns!) where she earned a B.A. degree and then taught German and English to high school and college students.
After earning her Master’s in Counseling and Psychology, she became Director of an alte
ative treatment center for people with HIV/AIDS, offering holistic treatment modalities including counseling, acupuncture, chiropractic, yoga, and nutritional education.
From there she took her first job in Human Resources. Certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources, her career spanned various industries. She also went back to grad school and completed some of the coursework towards a MBA.
Along with career exploration, she is a spiritual seeker. Through her own personal Reconnection and healing from life-threatening illness, her heart and life were cracked wide open. She is a channel for Divine Sophia and other Beings of the Light, doing so on TV, radio, and in print media. Based in Austin, Texas but working mostly with remote clients, her reach spans the globe.
An outdoor enthusiast with a love for hiking and cycling, she lets nature inspire her art through photography and writing.
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