"As Easy as Breathing" is the powerful story of the author's struggle with breast cancer and her ultimate triumph, told through poems from her poetic journal, letters to her healing circle of family and friends, and conversations with Spirit. This book is a spiritual journey through a dark night of the soul and into the light beyond. Margaret’s body, mind, emotions, and spirit were healed, her relationships were healed, her life profoundly transformed. She learned to live deeply, using everything as an opportunity for growth and clarity. Sometimes funny, always graceful, honest and inspiring, this hope-filled book is particularly relevant in these troubled times. Eric Hoffer Award Winner: Honorable Mention, Self-help Spiritual “This book is for everyone going through a healing process…and that’s all of us!…It is so powerful and life affirming. What tremendous insights!”—Chris Belz, architect, author and poet “The multi-talented Ms. Mikus has a wonderful magical, moving, humorous and inspiring journey to share. This will help anyone going through illness, not to mention their family and friends…” —Belleruth Naparstek, creator of the Health Journeys Guided imagery series and author of "Invisible Heroes: Survivors of Trauma and How They Heal" “[Her] ‘from the heart’ poems…are true forms of prayer…I believe these poems are truly beautiful and inspiring.” —Rev. Ron Roth, author of "Holy Spirit for Healing: Merging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Medicine" “From reading ‘To Dance Is To Be,” I can see how such inspiring words can give people the power to battle through times of despair.” —Lou Conte, founder of Hubbard Street Dance