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The Discovery Project CONTEST

Discover the Story Only You Can Tell
Presented by Centaur Publishing

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The Discovery Project

Discover the Story Only You Can Tell

Every person has a story.

Some stories change the people who read them.

The very best stories change the people who write them. The Discovery Project was created to encourage young people to slow down, think deeply, write honestly, and discover something about themselves they may never have noticed before.

We live in a world that gives us answers almost instantly.

But the most important questions can't be answered by a search engine or artificial intelligence.

They can only be answered by looking within.

Who am I?

What matters to me?

What kind of person am I becoming?

What have my experiences taught me?

These are the questions that shape our lives.

Writing helps us discover the answers.

Why Handwriting?

Research has shown that handwriting activates more areas of the brain than typing. It strengthens memory, encourages deeper thinking, improves attention, and helps us organize our ideas.

Handwriting also slows us down.

When we slow down, we notice more.

We remember more.

We choose our words more carefully.

We often discover ideas that would never have appeared if we were typing as fast as we could.

That's why every story in The Discovery Project is handwritten.

Why Effort Matters

Great writing rarely happens on the first draft.

We hope you'll write...

...and rewrite.

Look up unfamiliar words.

Use a dictionary.

Use a thesaurus.

Improve your handwriting.

Read your story aloud.

Challenge yourself to become a stronger writer than you were yesterday.

We don't expect perfection.

We do expect your best.

Why Artificial Intelligence Isn't Allowed

Your thoughts matter.

Your experiences matter.

Your voice matters.

Artificial Intelligence can write words.

It cannot tell your story.

We want to hear what you think, what you learned, and what you discovered.

The Discovery Project celebrates human curiosity, imagination, and character.

That's something no computer can replace.

The July Discovery Challenge

Each July, Centaur Publishing invites young writers to participate in two Story Missions.

Each mission is designed to help participants think deeply, reflect honestly, and discover something meaningful about themselves.

This isn't about becoming a famous writer.

It's about becoming a thoughtful person.

Story Mission #1

The Moment I Saw Myself Differently

Tell us about a moment that changed how you saw yourself.

Perhaps you discovered courage you didn't know you had.

Maybe you admitted you were wrong.

Maybe you helped someone.

Maybe you failed at something and learned an important lesson.

Tell us what happened.

What surprised you?

How did that experience change you?

Story Mission #2

The Person I'm Choosing to Become

People often ask children what they want to do when they grow up.

We're asking something different.

Who do you want to become?

What qualities matter most to you?

Why?

Who has influenced you?

What choices are you making today that will help you become that person tomorrow?

Our Hope

We hope every participant finishes this challenge with more than two stories.

We hope you leave with a better understanding of yourself.

We hope you discover strengths you didn't know you had.

We hope you ask better questions.

We hope you become a little more curious.

A little more courageous.

A little more compassionate.

Because the greatest discovery you'll ever make may not be about the world around you.

It may be about the remarkable person already growing within you.

Welcome to The Discovery Project.

We can't wait to discover your story.

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   INSIGHTS AND INSPIRATIONS

Kristine Benevento’s Blog

Embark on a journey of discovery with Kristine Benevento’s blog – a treasure trove of stories, lessons, and musings from her heart and mind. Here, every post is a reflection of her commitment to enrich, educate, and empower readers.

EXPLORE TOPICS

For Writing, Healing, and Personal Growth

Author Interview

Stories That Resonate

From the captivating tales of Happy Gates Ranch to the mysterious twists of paranormal romance, our Kristine’s blog brings the themes of her books to life. Explore the backstories of your favorite characters, deep dives into the inspiration behind the tales, and exclusive sneak peeks into upcoming works.

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A Guide Through Grief

Find solace in Kristine’s posts designed to guide widows and widowers through the complexities of grief. With compassion and understanding, she offers advice, shared experiences, and comforting words to help light the path forward.

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Craft Materials

The Craft of Writing

Aspiring writers and seasoned scribes alike will find value in Kristine’s posts about the writing process. Delve into topics like character development, world-building, and the nuances of penning paranormal romance and children's literature.

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Personal Development

Join Kristine as she shares her insights on personal growth, empowerment, and the transformative power of positive thinking. Her blog is a space for reflection and the sharing of wisdom that sparks change from within.

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Exam

Themes
 

1. Spiritual Growth & Attitude

  • Everything Is Attitude — Recipes For Life (many posts across various dates)

  • Is Conscious Thinking the Answer?

  • Faith, Trust, and an Attitude of Gratitude

  • Messages From Our Soul and Destiny

  • Aren’t You Worth It?

  • Recognizing Your Addictions

  • Being Open to Possibilities

  • Can You Have a Positive Attitude During Illness?

  • Coping Through Loss and Grief

  • Bereavement

  • Getting the Mind Completely Empty with Meditation

  • How the book Soul Signs helps improve attitude

  • Building Trust After Being Cheated On

  • You’ll Be More Attractive if You Stop Playing the Victim

  • Don’t Believe Everything You Think

  • The Universe Has Been Gaming My Dreams Lately

  • The Cost of Fear: Are Drugs and Surgery the Only Options?

2. Healing, Grief & Transformation

  • A Journey From Grief Toward Joy (your event theme)

  • Coping with a Fork in the Road

  • Listening to My Father Almost Ruined My Marriage

  • Life is about our Communion With Others

  • Change of Heart

  • My Early Experiences with Healing

  • Coping Through Loss and Grief

  • Bereavement

  • Dream, Dentists, Authors, and Movies Have Been Dropping Me Breadcrumbs

  • Can You Recognize Your Pivotal Moments?

  • You Are Unworthy or You Are Not. You Decide

3. Empowerment & Personal Development

  • Be The Comeback Kid Of Your Own Life Story!

  • Are You Aware of How Your Environment Affects You?

  • I Didn’t Know That I Could Do Anything I Do Until I Did It

  • Wanna Be a Philanthropist?

  • Providing Value and Service to the World

  • How Much is Too Much?

  • The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jim Rohn, and Journaling

  • 9 Must-Do’s to Have a 10 Day

  • Three Things To Do When Someone Pushes Your Buttons

  • How to Move from “I Hate My Boss” to “Thank You For What You Are Teaching Me”

  • Are You Willing to Make Changes?

  • Looking for a Challenge?

  • Ten Things Two Backpacking Millennials Taught Me

4. Relationships & Social Understanding

  • Are Love and Understanding the Answer?

  • Which Character Are You?

  • Life is about our Communion With Others

  • Are you in the Equality or the Equity Camp?

  • Listening to My Father Almost Ruined My Marriage

  • Building Trust After Being Cheated On

  • A Letter From a Mother to Her Sons

  • Millenials: Don’t Listen to Your Parents!

  • I Want to Talk About Sex, Politics, and Religion

5. Mindset, Motivation & Success

  • Everything Is Attitude: Go-For, Go-For, Go-For!

  • Why I’ll Never Join the 5 AM Club

  • My Character Made Me Do It — I Visualized My Vacation and Made It a Reality

  • Don’t Pick Up the Phone!

  • The Theme of Your Life

  • Can a Bumper Sticker Affront One’s Sensibilities?

  • You Are Unworthy or You Are Not. You Decide

  • The Cost of Fear: Are Drugs and Surgery the Only Options?

6. Health & Wellness

  • Squats By the Seashore

  • Eating Is Never Just Eating

  • Measles, Mumps, and Lollipops

  • The Cost of Fear: Are Drugs and Surgery the Only Options?

  • Getting the Mind Completely Empty with Meditation

7. Social Issues & Awareness

  • Sex Trafficking Is Not a Joking Matter

  • Don’t Believe Everything You Think

  • Millions of People Say It Ain’t So (about genetics)

  • Wanna Be a Philanthropist?

8. Stories & Reflections

  • My Christmas Miracle Came in a Garbage Bag

  • Some Stories Come Without Prompting — The Father

  • The Man With the Bag

  • Thanks Mom For Giving Me Life

  • The Sasquatch Showed Me the Way

  • A Letter From a Mother to Her Sons

  • My Fear Is Turning Into One of Those People That Don’t Talk

  • I Just Spent Nearly Three Hours Watching YouTubes

  • I’ve Been Waking at 3:05 a.m. Almost Every Morning Now for More Than Two Weeks

  • Millions of People Say It Ain’t So

Video resources

Nutrition for
Widows and Widowers

NUTRITION

Widowed and Wondering What to Eat? 🍽️
This week, Jenni Dean, Holistic nutritionist,  and I are diving into a topic so many of us face but rarely talk about—nutrition and cooking for one after the loss of a spouse. ❤️‍🩹

We’ll explore:
🛒 The emotional triggers that show up when shopping alone
💡 How to boost energy when you're running on empty
🚫 What to avoid to help your body—and your heart—heal
🥦 Tips to make nourishing meals for one feel like self-care, not a chore

If you're feeling overwhelmed in the kitchen or just need a little encouragement to start again, this conversation is for you. You are not alone. 💕

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Saving Others from the Same Pain She Felt

EVENT

Join us as Christine Olson from TIFF shares her heartfelt journey.

 

After facing the reality of her daughter being in a tragic accident, she transformed her pain into a powerful mission. Through her unwavering commitment, Christine has helped countless individuals avoid similar heartaches. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear her story and learn how one person can inspire significant change.

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TIFF was created to strengthen the communication channels between emergency responders and families by adding emergency contact information to driver's licenses and state-issued IDs.

 

To Inform Families First is a groundbreaking initiative designed to save lives by ensuring first responders can access emergency contact information directly from a person's driver's license or state ID. By embedding emergency contacts into DMV records, TIFF drastically reduces the time it takes for families to be notified during critical emergencies.

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What Does a Alternative Holistic Chiropractor Have to do with Healing Grief?

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Dr. Diane Stewart

Grief doesn’t just live in our hearts. It settles into our bodies—our backs, our necks, our jaws, our gut. It becomes pain we can’t explain. Fatigue we can’t shake. And for many of us, healing emotionally must include healing physically.

That’s why I invited Dr. Diane Stewart to speak at "A Journey From grief Toward Joy." She is not your average chiropractor. Dr. Diane takes a deeply holistic approach—blending bodywork, energy work, and intuition to help release the emotional trauma that gets stored in our muscles and tissues.

Her presence is calm, grounded, and real. And when you hear her speak, you realize just how powerful the body’s role in grief recovery really is.

In this short video, I share why her voice, her wisdom, and her methods are such a vital part of this weekend. You don’t have to carry it all.
Click below and see what’s possible.

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​Why I Invited Rosemary Altea to Speak

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Grief is heavy. It’s disorienting. It’s lonely. And when someone you love dies, people expect you to "move on" long before you're ready. That’s why I created this event. And that’s exactly why I invited Rosemary Altea to be a part of it.

Rosemary is more than a spiritual medium. She’s someone who understands that grief doesn’t follow a calendar. She has spent decades helping people connect with loved ones who have passed—and her work is rooted in evidence, compassion, and integrity. She doesn’t tell you what to believe. She shows you that death is not the end. And that knowing—really knowing—can open the door to real, lasting healing.

In this short video, I share the deeply personal reasons why Rosemary is part of this event. If you’ve lost someone you love, if you’re tired of pretending you’re okay, or if you’re simply looking for hope—please take a few minutes and watch.

Your healing matters. Click the video below.

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​Why I Invited a Chaplain to Speak at my Event

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Dr. Jack Giddens

I knew I needed someone who could walk that sacred line between science and spirit. Someone grounded enough to speak to the realities of grief, but open enough to help us reach beyond it. That’s exactly who Dr. Jack Giddens is.

Jack is a hospital chaplain, a man of deep compassion and clinical understanding. He holds a doctorate and blends research, spirituality, and lived wisdom in a way that makes people feel seen—and safe. He doesn’t give sermons. He creates space for healing. He’s the rare kind of person who can sit with your sorrow and still hold out hope.

He’s also an author, and when you hear him speak, you’ll understand why his words carry such weight. I invited Jack to speak at “A Journey From Grief Toward Healing” because he reminds us: even in loss, we are not lost.

Click to learn more about this remarkable man and what he’ll bring to our weekend together.
 

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Death Literacy - Legal Clarity in the Midst of Chaos

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John Ferrari Jr., Esq.

Death literacy is the practical know-how around death, dying, and bereavement—how to navigate care systems, make informed decisions, and support ourselves and others when facing loss.

Even after we’ve lost someone dear, death literacy remains vital. Grief doesn’t stop legal, medical, or logistical realities: understanding them can ease future decisions, reduce stress for your loved ones, and deepen your healing.

Why did I invite John Ferrari Jr., Esq. to speak at this event?
Because grief doesn’t stop the paperwork.

When we lose someone we love, we’re thrown into an emotional storm—but the legal system doesn’t pause for our pain. Wills. Trusts. Power of attorney. Probate. Health care directives. All of it matters. And most of us don’t even know where to begin.

John Ferrari Jr. is a trusted estate attorney who explains the legal stuff in a way that’s clear, kind, and actually helpful. No jargon. No pressure. Just real information you can use—whether you’re planning for yourself or managing someone else’s estate.

He’ll walk us through the essential documents every adult should have (especially after loss), and how to avoid common mistakes that make grief even harder.

➡️ You’ll walk away empowered. Prepared. And finally, clear.

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Hunter Soul Enterprises was founded on a simple belief: people make better choices when they understand themselves, one another, and the world more deeply.

Our books tell stories that matter. Our courses provide practical wisdom for life's most important moments. Our partnerships bring together people who believe humanity grows stronger when knowledge, compassion, and service work hand in hand.

Through Centaur Publishing and Centaur Courses, our mission remains the same—to raise the light quotient of humanity by helping people live with curiosity, character, and hope.

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