Ann Keane

Born in southern Ireland , Ann Keane immigrated to Canada with her family in 1968. The daughter of Dr.’s Patrick and Maureen Keane, Ann and her 5 siblings, were gifted to have been born into a family who lived from love. Growing up with minimal possessions, what Ann remembers most was not the lack (of things, toys, fashionable clothes etc), compared to all others, but the abundance of love. Dr. Patrick Keane gave everything he could to this world…including financially. Mostly, he gave love. Ann went in to nursing school at age 15. By age 36, Ann had run a 200 bed auxiliary hospital, a large home care program, seniors assisted living centers, written two books (Mission Driven: Creating Unlimited versus Limited Success, and, Soul Work: The Power of the Well Person/Caregiver). She had taught internationally, was a plenary speaker at many regional, national and international conferences, and a consultant for organizations. She has traveled extensively through out the world either consulting, working or simply being and living amongst her fellow human beings (especially in the parts of the world which do not have as many physical comforts as nations similar to Canada.) After years of endeavoring to effect change in congruence with sanctioned routes, Ann, disillusioned, and then, inspired, ran across Canada . To commit to such a journey of magnitude meant Ann, who had run only a little in the past 15 years, had to release from almost everything she had known. She had to resign, not only from her work, but from what everyone else saw as important in life. This was the beginning of “Miracles and Madness”. Ann ran 7831 kms in 143 days, inadvertently setting a Guinness World Record http://www.powerofpeoplerun.com . She almost died a number of times, but trusted in the Mission…to endeavor to inspire people…each one of us…in every magical moment…to help make this world a better place. It was an effort of love…an effort to remind people of what they know to be “right” and ‘true’…to reach out to others...To give someone a hug…To greet a new employee (instead of ignoring them)…to stand up for things that are wrong…at home, or at work.  Ann believes that by being silent we sanction the continuance of that which is not `correct', So, if we choose to live the seemingly simple, yet hope provoking acts of humanity…to be and live our true Selves…to remember our Magnificence…and create it…letting "Who" we are ripple out into the world…making this world a better place. She was reminding us of Choice…our choices…to make a difference…One by One. By running across this vast nation, alone on the highway except for her dog, Ann was able to reconnect with the magic of nature…and all of life. No longer governed by what humanity said was `right’, Ann remembered her connection to All. The run completed, Ann returned to what people would call a more `normal choice’ in order to continue to support her children, Kevin and Brendan. Ann went back to work with people as a nurse and educator. And, started writing stories and creating images that she hoped would also help make this world a better place. These stories honored all that is life…and encouraged…reminded and celebrated all who chose to Live their most Magnificent Selves...   www.magnificenceandmagical.com www.powerofpeoplerun.com

Ann Keane is the author of these published works:   The Erring Faery Series on Truth, Love & the Power of Self: Denu Light up This World Namaste Brendan & Ten Orellia & Breella Kaitlyn, Chelsea & Ferocity of Spirit Terin & the Truth Goodbye Amigo Mission Driven Soul Work: The Power of the Well Caregiver Miracles and Madness: The Unbelievable True Story of Survival and Belief

Visit Ann at: http://www.annkeane.com