January 28 2016 Mtg - Shop Talk - Linda Crose-Andesen

There is a life long interest in alternative healing and related matters. Evidenced by her businesses which included the Wellness Center and Crose Center for Personal Empowerment. 

Family. In 2010 she married Gregory from Brazil. She has three grand children the oldest of whom, Samantha, is three years old. Between them, she and Gregory have six children and three grandchildren. Linda shared photos of their Brazilian summertime Christmas which included the late night dinner and bathing suits and swimming pools.

Animals. Linda has a mini dachshund named Zedi and a second similar sized mutt named Zoe. She also owns a pair of alpacas named Al and Paca. She shared photographs of some of her other animal experiences including horseback riding on the beach, feeding ostriches, camels and deer. 

Favorite things to do. She enjoys hanging out with famous people. Through her involvement in the metaphysical she has spent time with Dr. Oz and Deepak Chopra. She used to have a television show called Silicon Valley Metaphysics and she's been a guest on Seeing Beyond. 

Rocks. Linda is seriously fond of rocks. Specifically the energy qualities associated with various crystals. She showed us photographs of giant geodes full of amethysts and citrine and other crystals. She describes the overwhelming energy that she obtains from being surrounded by crystals. She uses  crystals in her daily life. 

Travel. In addition to the trips to Brazil, Linda and her husband have recently spent time in Egypt, Israel and Alaska.

Publications. Linda has written a book entitled "Amazing Grace". One of the highlights of her Author career was promoting the book at the East West bookstore which she describes as the Fillmore of the metaphysical world.