July 19, 11 a.m. — Donna Corso
Donna is an author, public speaker, interfaith/metaphysical minister, Reiki master and life coach. Her book, When the Wind
Chimes Chime: Ending the Greatest Fear of All, encourages us to release our fear of death/dying. She lives in Waynesville, and
is a frequent speaker at the Creative Thought Center. Donna has been personal assistant to Neale Donald Walsch, best-selling author
of Conversations with God, for 23 years.
July 26, 11 a.m. — David Busch
David Busch hails originally from Southeast Texas, and earned both his Master's and Doctorate from Texas A&M University.
He worked for 48 years with over 4,000 children and adolescents, specializing in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, and implemented
non-prescription treatments using natural supplements. In 2/3 of his clients there were successful notable improvements. David taught
K-12 in the public school system, and also taught at Valdosta State University for 13 years where he was granted tenure on first application.
Three years later, he was the first person in the history of the state of Georgia to ever resign from a university after being granted tenure.
In 1977, David felt called to the North Georgia mountains and began practicing full-time without knowing anyone in the region. He opened an
office specializing in natural healing, herbal medicine, reflexology, weight loss, and a few other modalities. He had always wanted an
integrated approach to medicine using psychology, but had to tread carefully with all the state licensing regulations at the time. Now,
the world seems more accepting of integrative medicine. What feels remarkable about this is during the 29 years he practiced in Gilmer
County, his calendar remained full without ever spending a dime on marketing. Today, David is recreating himself as he semi-retires in
Franklin, NC. He said, "I am presenting myself as a holistic psychologist, treating the mind, body and spirit of older adolescents and adults."
August 2, 11 a.m. — DeBorah O'Giste
DeBorah O'Giste, also known as DeBorah Satyagraha (Reliance on truth), is an Ordained New Thought Minister and a carrier of the
sacred Pipe which is used for prayer and healing. She is a Certified Reiki Master, a Tuning Fork Practitioner, a high intuitive
and open channel, using her gifts for holistic healing. DeBorah is a writer and facilitator of workshops, retreats, as well as a
ceremonialist. She is a developer of programs, such as The Love Thy Self Workshop/Retreat, that hold space for mental, emotional,
spiritual, and physical transformation. She is the founder of GrandBlessings, a non-profit organization that supports grandparents
who are raising grandchildren and their GrandBlessings. DeBorah is dedicated to making a difference to bring about ethnic, religious,
and sexual orientation inclusions throughout the world. She uses her straight talk style of communicating to speak the truth and
draw out the truth in others without judgment or ridicule. Her motivation is to heal the world one person at a time.
August 9, 11 a.m. — Melody Cooper
Melody Cooper is a professional harpist, pianist and vocalist and lives in Swannanoa, NC. She was the music director for
Unity of the Keys, Key West and now plays monthly at Center for Spiritual Living Asheville. Melody is also a certified yoga
and meditation teacher who is on staff at Purna Yoga 828 and also presents Restorative Yoga with Harp workshops. Melody is
an accomplished motivational speaker who uses her performance background and catalog of original songs to present message,
meditation and music at spiritual centers and other venues and events. For more information, visit her website at
melodycooper.com.
August 16, 11 a.m. — Annual Membership Meeting
Our Vision
The Spiritual Light Center is a peaceful and joyful fellowship of individuals, centered in love, dedicated to the God within, and honoring the many paths to truth.
Our Mission
We are developing our highest selves by a continuous sharing of spiritual ideas, in an environment of unconditional love and respect for others.