A celebration of hope and healing, Michele Longo O’Donnell devoted her life to helping others awaken the spiritual power within. A minister, author, and counselor, she taught that true healing begins not in the body, but in the soul.

“Our good comes to us by what we see more than what we do,” she once said. “By what we know deep within us, more than by what we say.” Through her books and teachings, O’Donnell invited us to look inward—to the garden of the soul—where peace and vitality take root.

Her writings, including Of Monkeys and Dragons (2000) and The God We Have Created (2004), encourage individuals to take an active role in their spiritual and physical renewal. Her radio show, Living Beyond Disease, shared stories of faith, compassion, and the quiet miracle of inner alignment.

When her daughter Lara was born premature and oxygen-deprived, O’Donnell refused to accept hopeless predictions. Through prayer and love, she found what she called “a fountain of Life.” Lara not only survived, but thrived—becoming a successful attorney and living symbol of grace through faith.

“That is the principle of life,” O’Donnell wrote. “No matter how fierce the symptoms, no matter what the picture, no matter how long you have suffered—keep your eyes, your heart, and your hope on the path of Life before you.”

Michele Longo O’Donnell’s teachings continue to blossom in the lives she touched—reminding us that the soul, like a garden, flourishes when tended with love.