A Moment of Calm
In beautifully composed
meditative essays, Diana
offers the reader an opportunity
to delve deep and discover
the inner peace, healing,
and joy available to us
in ordinary moments.
Meditative and Reflective Readings
for Inner Peace
Heart Guide
Intimate, personal stories highlighting the
myriad ways people cope with real life
struggles when facing traumatic loss.
True Stories of Grief and Healing
(IPPY Award) Gold Medal Winner
Stories from Transgender Youth,
Adults, and Their Families
The Freedom to Be
(IPPY Award) Gold Medal Winner
Learn about Diana J. Ensign, JD
Diana J. Ensign, JD, is an award-winning author and essayist whose heartfelt prose and poetry remind us of our shared humanity. Her books include A Moment of Calm: Meditative and Reflective Readings For Inner Peace; The Freedom to Be: Stories from Transgender Youth, Adults, and Their Families; Heart Guide: True Stories of Grief and Healing; and Traveling Spirit: Daily Tools for Your Life’s Journey. The Freedom to Be and Heart Guide are Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) Gold Medal Winners! The Freedom to Be was selected as an Outstanding Book of the Year. Diana’s popular blog, Spirituality for Daily Living, features monthly posts on issues relevant to all spiritual seekers. Here on her personal website you can learn more about Diana, purchase signed copies of her books, and find out where she will be appearing next.
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Books by Diana Ensign
A Moment of Calm
Meditative and Reflective Readings for Inner Peace
Whatever our current situation, we can all benefit from more peace and calm in our lives. In A Moment of Calm Diana Ensign provides precisely that for the reader: a tranquil respite from chaotic busyness. Ensign does so not with a “How-To” book of instructions but rather by simply inviting us to take a few moments to peacefully enter the quiet space of our own hearts.
“Brilliant yet simple! A Moment of Calm is filled with powerful, profound, and transformational insights, practices, and affirmations. Ensign has provided a beautiful pathway to a deeper integration of personal awareness and to a miraculous, nourishing life.”
— Christine Lily Kessler, Artist, Author, Energy Healer
Heart Guide
True Stories of Grief and Healing
Whether we have lost a parent, child, spouse, sibling, grandparent, or significant person in our life, death of a loved one can send us reeling. The personal stories here highlight the myriad and unexpected ways people cope with real life struggles when facing traumatic loss. By collectively sharing our most vulnerable accounts of grief, we build a safe harbor around the subject of death — even when the stories are heartbreakingly difficult. When facing loss of a loved one — from suicide, serious illness, overdose, medical mishap, accident, or violent assault — WE CAN HEAL.
“Frank, warm, unflinching, and compassionate—a heartfelt work that explores sorrow and healing.” —Kirkus Reviews
The Freedom to Be
Stories from Transgender Youth, Adults, and Their Families
Ensign practices the art of listening from the heart to people who teach us how to love and care for one another on this human journey. In this collection, she shares stories from transgender individuals and their family members who voice their hopes and dreams for a better world. With these candid and insightful narratives, we learn what is needed to become better parents, teachers, doctors, neighbors, friends, and allies to transgender people in our communities. Together, we can stop the violence, end the hatred, support our youth, advocate for equality, and stand for freedom.
“Diana Ensign has captured the voice and experience of youth and adults who need and deserve to have their voices heard.” —Dawn Merrill, teacher
Traveling Spirit
Daily Tools for Your Life’s Journey
The journey to wholeness starts with the breath, an essential tool for any spiritual undertaking.
Traveling Spirit then goes on to explore ancient spiritual techniques, from the more common practices such as yoga and meditation to the lesser-known practices of t’ai chi and shamanism. Find the joy in learning to apply spiritual tools in your daily life. There’s a link between practicing daily spiritual routines and building a more loving world community! This is the perfect book for anyone seeking help and guidance with human suffering. It offers a path to happiness. The path begins within.
Traveling Spirit is an honest, practical, and transformational blueprint for living a joyously spirited life.” —Virginia R. Mollenkott, Ph.D., author
Spirituality for Daily Living
Most recent additions to Diana Ensign’s blog.
It’s Okay to Feel Our Grief
“May your own healing journey bring peaceful moments to your heart this day.”
Hey, You’ve Accomplished A LOT!
Take a look at your accomplishment list and give yourself a pat on the back! You did those things despite the challenges.
The Courage to Release What’s Not Working
When life looks gloomy and events drag us down, it helps to remember that change is in the air (even if we can’t immediately see it).