A retired international educator, writer, blogger and "deliberate giggler," Barbara A. Clark loves learning. It was through her own personal development quest and life story that she became known as The Spirited Strider, her motto being "serving in love, one step at a time." Barbara recently returned to Iowa City, after almost 18 years living in New York City. Barbara is a Certified Infinite Possibilities Trainer and a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader. Barbara spends her spare time writing and mentoring others on how to use the tools and techniques she herself has practiced and learned in order to live a more joyful life.