In 2021, Charles D Geddes – with 50 prior years of New Thought Ministry, launched a non-profit “M.Y.O.B.” – Mind Your Own Becoming.”
This emerged out of the impact of COVID and the horrific events of 2020. In an age of enlightenment, it was evident the roots of prejudice, entitlements, hatred, and divisiveness in our country were deeper than ever. A journey began to create something to address issues that were about generational healing.
He moved from 14 years of spiritual work and ministry in Ft. Lauderdale, FL to the mountains of Montana, just outside Helena. Born in Colorado, the mountains called to his soul and being a founding board member of what is now the oldest annual ongoing metaphysical retreat in the world – the Big Sky Retreat in its 47th year.
In those 50 years he served what are now Centers for Spiritual Living, (CSL) in Tucson, AZ, Southern California, and Florida. He received an honorary doctorate for his contributions to New Thought through CSL and the Affiliated New Thought Network (ANTN) – which MYOB is associated with as an organization for education and community awareness.
MYOB is a collective vision that there are no “others,” and we are all a part of this healing journey together.
Stäna began her spiritual exploration early on, growing up with neighbors who were Native American, Jewish and her best friend was Buddhist. Stäna quickly learned there is not one way to experience spirituality!
As a college student she became aware of the teachings of New Thought. The first Center she visited was led by Dr. Charles Geddes! Some 40-odd years later, he continues to be her teacher and mentor.
Since then, Stäna has pursued a number of spiritual paths, including studies that led to her becoming an ordained Centers for Spiritual Living minister. She founded two Centers, one in Durham NC and another in Springfield OR.
Concurrently, Stäna served as Development Director for several non-profits for over 25 years. Her background in non-profit management, spiritual leadership, and admiration of Dr. Charles’ passion for teaching life-enriching spiritual principles have brought her to the Board of MYOB.
With 25+ years of experience building and maintaining diverse, multi-faceted relationships with partners across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, Ann Marchetti applies her unique combination of policy, business, and creative skills to change minds and influence positive outcomes. She has extensive passion for helping people solve significant problems whether it be in healthcare, foster care, end of life, youth services, obesity prevention or opportunities for small businesses and individuals to expand and be heard.
Ann takes to heart John F. Kennedy’s quote, “…to whom much is given, much is required,” referencing the Gospel of Luke chapter 12. She regularly serves on local and national boards of directors to help organizations grow and prosper and volunteers her time to improve the communities where she lives, works, prays, and plays. She is a skilled and practical leader with infectious energy devoted to honoring the uniqueness of each individual and helping to advance equity, while improving the health and well-being for all people.
Dr. Lemuel W. Watson, as a leader in small and larger organizations, has learned to strategize for impact that humanizes the environment while honoring the sacredness and uniqueness of all individuals. His purpose is to stand in the gap and be a light and a bridge to assist individuals in discovering and living their best lives and to help organizations focus on what matters for creating an environment of belonging and impact.
He has a commitment to leave the world better than how he has found it. He moves about the world as an educator, advocate, leader, new thought minister, poet, and collaborator with a variety of individuals and groups. He believes there is no separating life into compartments but that each day and all experiences help one to become fully awake. He is a seasoned leader whose career spans across various industries, which include educational, non-profit organizations, private, and entrepreneurship/small businesses. Throughout his career, he has emphasized the need to value diversity as a means to understanding our world and to enhance our understanding of ourselves.
I want to share a personal reflection that has given me countless “moments” of recalling Transcendental Love. The ongoing reality of our earth journey encompasses overwhelming grief and loss. My 50+ years as a Minister in New Thought and founding in the late 80’s into the mid 90’s a non-profit HIV Support Group called “Together to Grow” (TTG) I have
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