Carolyn Humphreys, OCDS, OTR, is a discalced Carmelite secular and registered occupational therapist. She is the author of the books: From Ash to Fire: A Contemporary Journey through the Interior Castle of Teresa of Avila; Carmel, Land of the Soul: Living Contemplatively in Today's World; Mystics in the Making: Lay Women in Today's Church; and Living Through Cancer: A Practical Guide to Cancer Related Concerns.