Standing in the Breach

A Voice for the Middle Way Movement

Called to the Center in a World Pulled Apart

Meet Diana Vazquez-Douglas

Author · Servant Leader · Founder of the Middle Way Movement

I was born into a military family, raised on foreign soil, and shaped—not by the fire of war, but by the fire of conscience.
By heartbreak.
By the quiet courage it takes to speak the truth when others stay silent.

I carry the legacy of those who served with honor—
And I speak for those the world forgot.

These aren’t just books.
They’re a call to remember who we are—and to rise.

Because when broken people run systems, the systems break too.
It’s time to heal the systems by healing the soul.

Walk the Middle Way

Where healing becomes power Where truth becomes leadership
Where love stands in the breach
Where the center holds

This is the sacred work of servant leadership.
This is how we heal people—and the systems they inhabit.

America doesn’t need another party. It needs a pulse.
The next movement won’t be led by ego or spectacle—but by wisdom, humility, and heart.
Not another revolution. A resurrection.

➡️ Read “A Call to the Heart Center”

Coming Fall 2025

DIANA: Dancing with Dragons

Fire, Faith, and the Middle Way for a New Earth
A book by Diana Vazquez-Douglas

Jesus came to heal minds and hearts.
He stood in the breach—between heaven and humanity—
And called us back to wholeness.

We are still being called.
Not to fight harder—but to lead differently.
With clarity.
With compassion.
With courage.

Unhinged, Uncaged, Unstoppable: A Haiku Rebellion

A fierce and fearless poetic uprising—seventeen syllables at a time.
This bold collection slices through illusion with wit, fire, and emotional precision.
Rooted in lived experience and spiritual awakening, it’s a battle cry for liberty, justice, and the return of soul-centered sanity in an unhinged world.
A rebellion in verse—for those who refuse to be tamed.

Mom in the Middle: The Barkside Chronicles

A galactic tug-of-war between chaos and calm, starring a strong-willed mom and her two furry forces of nature: Bark Vader and Princess Kittya.
This whimsical adventure blends cosmic humor, heartfelt poetry, and canine philosophy in a family saga like no other.
It’s Star Wars meets suburban realness—with a tail-wagging twist.
For humans navigating the mess, the mischief, and the middle way.

📚 Now Available

Sacred Silhouettes: Haiku for the Heart and Mind

Seventeen syllables at a time, this poetic collection speaks to grief, resilience, and the sacred path to wholeness.
A companion to the Middle Way Movement, it offers stillness with substance.

Mom in the Middle: The Middle Way is Paved with Paw Prints

A whimsical tale of love, barking, and balance.
Meet Ole Yeller, a spirited mom caught between chaos and calm in a house ruled by mischievous pups.
Mom in the Middle is a playful, poetic journey through everyday life, where laughter, love, and life lessons come wrapped in fur and wagging tails.
Written from the heart, this book invites readers of all ages to find grace in the mess, purpose in the noise, and joy in the middle of it all.

📚 View all books on Amazon:
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🌍 Für alle und alles

Por todos y por todo

Pour tous et pour tout

For everyone and everything.

 
 

In life, business, and politics—this is the work that heals.
Not for applause, but to ignite truth, stir the soul, and inspire lasting change.

This is the stand in the breach—
where systems fracture and spirits falter—
calling forth the Ones who carry light into the dark.
The quiet leaders. The wounded healers. The bridge-builders.
The ones who refuse to harden or hide.

Rooted in emotional intelligence, spiritual clarity,
and practical wisdom that rebuilds what ego broke—
this movement makes space for peace, prosperity, and purpose for all.

I’m not here to play politics.
But if the right moment, mission, and office align—
I’ll stand up, step in, and lead from the breach.

Not for power.
But for people.

In the world we’re building,
there’s room for everyone to rise.

Coming Soon: A New Way to Heal & Lead

I’m currently developing a range of offerings rooted in the Middle Way Movement. These services will blend lived experience, intuitive insight, and professional expertise to support individuals, communities, and businesses in healing from the inside out. Stay tuned—or reach out if you'd like to be an early collaborator.

 

Public Speaking

Awakening the Mind & Spirit

This isn’t motivational fluff.
It’s a jolt to the system.

Keynotes and group sessions that cut through the noise, crack open the heart, and call the mind to higher ground.
We’re not here to feel good—we’re here to wake up.

Expect emotional intelligence with teeth.
Spiritual clarity without clichés.
And a fire that burns away illusion so truth can finally breathe.

Because minds atrophy in comfort.
And spirits don’t rise without resistance.

 

Mental Health & Emotional Wellness Advising

Lived Wisdom. Fierce Compassion. No Bullshit.

Mental health isn’t just personal—it’s generational, systemic, and spiritual.
I was labeled bipolar in 2002. What they missed was the fire, the grief, and the gift.

Now I offer what textbooks can’t: real guidance rooted in lived experience, emotional clarity, and sacred truth.

For patients, caregivers, and leaders ready to move beyond survival.
This isn’t about symptom management.
It’s about soul reclamation.

 

Business & Leadership Consulting

The Middle Way in Action

30+ years in banking, housing, and real estate taught me this:
Systems break when leaders lose their center.

I offer strategic guidance rooted in servant leadership, emotional intelligence, and spiritual clarity—where purpose meets performance.

No sugarcoating.
Just grounded truth, delivered with love.

If you’re tired of ego-driven extremes,
I’ll meet you in the middle—where real leadership lives.

 

Site Visits & Energy Readings

Space Holds Memory. I Read the Room.

Some places hum with peace.
Others buzz, ache, or suffocate.

I’ve walked into homes, offices, and entire buildings and felt it in my body—tightness, grief, restlessness, even joy.
Call it sensitivity. Call it spiritual intel.
Whatever it is, I trust it—and it helps others find clarity.

As a former commercial banker with a gift for energetic discernment, I offer site visits for spaces that feel off.
I read the environment, name what others ignore,
and help align it with what it’s meant to hold.

If your space needs clearing, grounding, or truth—
I’ll feel it. And I’ll help you make it whole.

 

“Diana is passionate about taking a stand to revolutionize mental health care. Through her writing and speaking, she advocates for those who are under-represented and oppressed. She combines her decades of consulting work with her personal experiences to educate and advocate for better options. Her dedication and commitment to this cause is truly an inspiration.”

— Melissa E..

🔥 Forged by Fire

Mental & Spiritual Conditioning for the Middle Way

Peace wasn’t handed over.
It was earned in fire.

This isn’t self-care.
This is soul training.

To rise in love and lead with truth, you don’t just heal—you harden where it matters and soften where it counts.
You learn to hold your center when the world tilts sideways.

The Middle Way doesn’t come naturally.
It’s forged—through discipline, heartbreak, humility, and heat.

The regimen is simple.
The work is not.

🔸 Face yourself.
No bypassing. No blame. Just brutal clarity.

🔸 Hold your fire.
Learn when to speak—and when silence is the loudest truth.

🔸 Lead from the scar, not the wound.
Wisdom isn’t born from comfort. It’s earned in the aftermath.

This isn’t a brand.
It’s a battleground for the soul.

And those who train here don’t burn out.
They burn through
🔥 cutting through illusion,
🔥 carrying light into the dark,
🔥 and lighting the way for others.

Not all heroes whisper. Some shout with love.

 

A Constant Source of Inspiration

🐾 Mom in the Middle

The Middle Way is Paved with Paw Prints

Not all spiritual guides come in robes.
Some come with muddy paws and zero respect for personal space.

My dogs don’t care about enlightenment.
They care about snacks, sunshine, and who’s sitting in their spot.

But they’ve taught me more about loyalty, presence, and unconditional love
than most humans I’ve met in boardrooms or pews.

This isn’t just a dog story.
It’s a survival manual for moms, misfits, and anyone caught between chaos and calm—
armed with nothing but a squeaky toy and sacred rage.

Sometimes leadership sounds like a bark.
And sometimes the holiest thing you can do
is yell at a dog named Kali or cuddle with a dog named Kitty
and laugh until your soul exhales.

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Get in touch.
The first insight is on me.