Download or read book I Dragon Biography of a Spiritual Transformation written by Sonya Roy and published by Library and Archives Canada. This book was released on 2019-06-26 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "At night, I was forced back into the house for dinner and then followed the routine bath and going to bed. I remember feeling so alone and disconnected from everyone there. I was an orphan amongst them all. I couldn't relate to them, their experience and their interaction they had with each other. I was blonde with green eyes while they had blue or brown eyes and dark hair. I figured I was probably adopted and that would explain why my mother was so spiteful towards me. Many a night, I would sit by the bedroom window, pull my blind over my head and look at the stars. I would talk to the stars knowing others were there, listening to me, those who really knew me, my real family, asking and begging them to let me go back home. I wanted nothing to do with this life, I couldn't understand what was expected of me. These strangers that kept me confused and scared. I wanted to feel whole and loved again, I knew that on the other side of this dimension, amongst the stars, where my soul would be reunited to my higher-self, I could feel loved in the presence of mother/father God."This excerpt from the book gives you an insight that I was not a child like any other. After a difficult childhood and a tumultuous adolescence, I try to escape but I am pursued by my demons, my fears and a belief system that continues to sabotage all my efforts for a balanced life. This book explains the journey of a human being who must forgive herself and continue to strive forward despite her missteps and failures. I share my story in order to inspire you so that you know that you are not alone in your quest and that there is hope. The book explains my journey, my learning and how you can do the same with your life. An honest book that allows you to be flawed and to love you fully. Each concept of learning is explained with concrete examples that facilitate the integration of the spiritual work accomplished.

Download or read book The Face Before I Was Born written by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee and published by The Golden Sufi Center. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Face Before I was Born Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee describes the intoxicating intensity of his own spiritual journey which began when he was sixteen. Three years later he met his teacher and felt a sense of belonging beyond this world. The events that follow over the next twenty-two years tell of tremendous love, psychological breakdown, craziness, bliss, and the slow work of balancing the two worlds—the inner world of the spirit and the outer demands of everyday family life. This autobiography tells the ancient story of a spiritual transformation, one that took him into the terrifying depths and pushed him beyond every limit. As it made him vulnerable and empty, love showed him her hidden face. It has been over ten years since the original publication of the book, and this revised edition includes a new introduction and new epilogue. Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee explains that little did he know when first writing this book that this journey was just the beginning, how the real pilgrim on the spiritual journey is not the person whose story he told. Now, he explains, he sees this journey from a deeper perspective, from that of the divine pushing Itself through into human consciousness, demanding to make Itself known. The new material included in this revised edition explores the continuing mystery of human experience and divine revelation. “Llewellyn caught the meaning, the subtle essence of the spiritual training. He understood the pressing urge, that Something within the human heart, which drives the human being mercilessly on and on, no matter the sacrifice, sometimes with superhuman effort, at least to try to reach the ultimate Goal.” —Irina Tweedie, author, Daughter of Fire "Encouraged at last to tell his own story, Vaughan-Lee takes us on a magnificent inner journey home to the Beloved." —NAPRA ReView “...a splendid autobiography... with special appeal for readers seeking their own spiritual perspective.” —Wisconsin Bookwatch

Download or read book Personal Transformation written by Kiril Sokoloff and published by Crossroad. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of a prominent executive who, after becoming a wildly successful investment guru, begins a decline into near-total deafness. His struggle with loss and loneliness, his discovery of joy and transformation, and his immediate writing style make this a classic spiritual book.

Download or read book Addiction and Spiritual Transformation written by Srdjan Sremac and published by LIT Verlag Münster. This book was released on 2013 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study explores the relationship between addiction and spiritual transformation. More specifically, it examines how recovering drug addicts employ testimonies of conversion and addiction to develop and sustain a sense of personal unity and create meaning from varied experiences in life. Drawing on 31 original autobiographies, the book analyzes conversion and addiction testimonies in two European contexts: Serbia and The Netherlands. (Series: Religion and Biography / Religion und Biographie - Vol. 22)

Download or read book Blue Star written by Robert Harding and published by Cronos Press. This book was released on 2007-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Transformation of a Lost Soul written by Forrest J. Beverly and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2018-11-29 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is not one of those "Hallelujah, come-to-Jesus" kind of stories - far from it. This story is about someone who found his own spirituality, and felt it was important enough to share his story with others who may be on a spiritual journey of their own.

Download or read book Growing Old with Grace written by Ramakrishna Michaels and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-08-30 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ramakrishna Michael's inspirational story is one of a child endowed with a world-class musical talent, who became a pawn in an emotionally incestuous relationship with his mother. He grew to be a troubled young man, who devolved into a disastrously dysfunctional adult, addicted to sex, drugs, and denial. In 1985 Ramakrishna met his guru, Babaji Shambhavananda, and slowly but surely, over the years, these less than desirable qualities that were part of his karmic make-up began to dissolve, fostering considerable spiritual growth and transformation. Growing Old With Grace is the story of that metamorphosis. A natural born storyteller, Ramakrishna describes, with great insight, how he transformed his life by the grace of the guru (the grace of consciousness). His eloquently written memoir, delivered candidly and with self-deprecating humor, is a story of healing and of how the author has come to terms with his demons. In short, Growing Old with Grace is a compelling tale of the power of the human spirit and of the quest for spiritual truth. It's an inspirational and motivational tale like few others and a "must-read" for anyone interested in yoga and meditation.

Download or read book The Spirit s Pilgrimage written by Madeleine Slade and published by . This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Download or read book Saved From Enlightenment written by Tarini Bauliya and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2015-10-05 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A memoir of one woman’s life viewed through the lens of her relationship with her spiritual teacher of over 20 years. Her candid, touching & humorous stories are told in a voice that is authentic, wry & irreverent, yet always colored with the note of longing for God that characterized her quest for something “real” from earliest childhood. As she elaborates on various stepping stones and stumbling blocks encountered on her journey―including the birth of her son, several failed relationships and her wild and highly successful ride as a national sales executive―her stories uniquely parallel the steps of any traditional spiritual path aimed at human transformation. They also help to dispel the myths and expose the assumptions about “enlightenment” ―and other fantasy solutions to the hard work of simply being human―that are so common on “the Path.” She does this by shedding an honest, heartfelt light on the real gifts & graces of her soul’s journey―a teaching of profound wisdom, a community of other dedicated devotees, and a guru who would not let her settle for less than her own intrinsic goodness. The author received this spiritual name from her guru―the American Baul master Lee Lozowick―at her own request. A few years into her 20+-year apprenticeship with him, she was ready to make a serious break with her past and to enter into a relationship of dedicated spiritual practice and service. Her request for a new name (it translates loosely as “Mad Wind Friend”) was symbolic of that transformational leap of faith. In his company, she candidly admits, she found an access point toward fulfillment of her hunger for God. Lee Lozowick (1943-2010) was an iconoclast and founder of the Western Baul path. He was the lyricist and lead singer in a rock band and a blues band, and led his troupe all over the States, Europe & India, sharing his “work-rock” music in street festivals and concert halls for over 20 years. When Tarini stumbled into his company, his effect on her life was both confronting & transformational. In the end, she reports, she was “saved from enlightenment” among other invaluable treasures, by the grace of God and skillful means of a worthy teacher. Other seekers, on any spiritual path, will find here a story that can leave a smile, a question, and a small wound on a tender heart. Her words will rekindle the longing that so many feel for a connection to their own deepest truth.

Download or read book Hidden Journey written by Andrew Harvey and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the age of 25, Andrew Harvey abandoned a career at Oxford to return to his native India. This is an account of the spiritual transformation of the author of "Journey in Ladakh", "Burning Houses" and "The Web".

Download or read book The Monk of Park Avenue written by Yun Rou and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Priceless Wisdom from a Modern Tao Te Ching Odyssey “...this book will completely absorb your attention from the beginning...” —Emanuele Pettener, PhD, assistant professor of Italian and writer in residence at Florida Atlantic University #1 New Release in Chinese Poetry, Asian Poetry, and Tao Te Ching A literary memoir like no other, Monk of Park Avenue recounts novelist and martial master Monk Yon Rou’s spiritual journey of self-discovery. Learn from Yon Rou as he tackles tragedy and redemption on an unforgettable soul-searching odyssey. A spiritual journey with extraordinary encounters. Yon Rou’s memoir is a kaleidoscopic ride through the upper echelons of New York Society and the nature-worshipping, sword-wielding world of East Asian religious and martial arts. Monk of Park Avenue divulges a privileged childhood in Manhattan, followed by the bitter rigors of kung fu in China and meditations in Daoist temples. Join Yon Rou’s adventure as he encounters kings, Nobel laureates, and the Mob. Witness this martial master’s incarceration in a high-mountain Ecuadorian hellhole and fight for survival in Paraguay’s brutal thorn jungle. Meet celebrities along the way. A story of love, loss, persistence, triumph, and mastery, The Monk of Park Avenue is peopled with the likes of Milos Forman, Richard Holbrooke, Paul McCartney, Warren Beatty and now-infamous opioid purveyors, the Sackler Family. Yun Rou’s memoir is no mere celebrity tell-all, but a novelist and martial master’s path to self-discovery. The Monk of Park Avenue offers you: Paths for personal and spiritual growth Anecdotal stories of self-discovery and insights into how to live An eloquent, candid exploration of spiritual transformation If you loved Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, To Shake the Sleeping Self, or Lao Tzu by Ursula K. Le Guin, you’ll love The Monk of Park Avenue. Also, be sure to read Monk Yon Rou’s Mad Monk Manifesto, winner of both the Gold & Silver 2018 Nautilus Book Award.

Download or read book The Beauty of Wings written by Alenxandra Mika and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2015-04-28 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Beauty of Wings is a magical true story of inner transformation. It unravels the details of author Alexandra Mikas healing journey, from an excruciatingly painful childhood of bullying, exclusion, and asthma to her mid-twenties filled with anorexia, pneumonia, panic, and suffocation to near death. Through dedication and determination Alexandra propels herself out of dark waters and comes home to her natural state of bliss, radiant health, and love. Journey with Alexandra on a pilgrimage of self-awakening through Reiki (energy healing), a profound connection with an extraordinary horse, connecting deeply with the natural world, yoga, and learning to love herself unconditionally. Through the metaphor of lungs as butterfly wings, readers journey from the dark isolation of the cocoon into the freedom and majestic nature of the butterfly. The Beauty of Wings reveals the unlimited potential of the human spirit and the capacity within the heart for healing, transformation, and unconditional love. The Beauty of Wings is the story of an incredible journey of inner awakening, a story concerned with the task of learning to love oneself. This remarkable young woman has achieved what we would call speaking oneself into being through aligning her inner and outer speech with positive thinking and rising above any and all of lifes obstacles through determination. Her true story demonstrates the power of consistent positive thoughts to heal the body, heal the mind, and to positively change ones life. Pia Smith Orleane & Cullen Baird Smith, authors of Conversations With Laarkmaa, Remembering Who We Are and The Return of the Feminine. With great courage and honesty, Alexandra shares from the heart her story of struggle and pain, to surrender, healing and empowerment. From suffering to triumph, she speaks her truth and grows her wings to fly to new heights spreading the message of hope and beauty, as do the butterflies that have always been with her. Tara Cindy Sherman, ERYT-500

Download or read book Love Over Fear written by Art Geffner and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-22 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A masterpiece of wisdom, vulnerability, and love." In this poignant personal memoir, Art Geffner shares his emotional journey from a childhood full of loss and abandonment to an adulthood blessed with an abundance of love. The loss of his father in WW II when Art was just a toddler, a devastating bus accident and the bullying because of his small stature resulted in years of crippling anxiety and depression. Art was able to transform his life through a spiritual awakening to the Oneness of All, his inner work with a skilled therapist and finding love with family and friends. This is truly a hero's journey where loss, fear and pain are transformed into a life filled with an abundance of love, both human and divine. This is a map for anyone living in fear whose desire is to experience the freedom of living from a place of love.

Download or read book Into the Heart of the Infinite written by Maetreyii Ma Nolan and published by . This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a Profound Spiritual Journey with "Into the Heart of the Infinite."A Captivating Memoir by Maetreyii Ma Nolan, Ph.D.This insightful narrative speaks to the deep truth of human life and the amazing potential we all hold within us. Dr. Nolan's latest work chronicles a powerful narrative, tracing a woman's journey from childhood divine visitations through the depths of mystical psychedelic experiences and passages to India to meet her guru. As a real-life story, the memoir encapsulates the highs and lows of spiritual transformation, self-doubt, loss of faith, and the emergence of a deep, lifelong relationship with the Divine, manifesting as an inner Guru/Guide. It presents an unparalleled account of what it is like to experience the God Self flowing through. The authentic descriptions of little miracles, mystic moments, and the undying love of the infinite for all beings mark the book as a must-read for those seeking an understanding of the unity of all existence and the profound depths of spiritual awakening.

Download or read book Our Journey Into Mastery written by Sandra Van Olmen and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-25 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My daughter was 2 years old when she accompanied me on my 16 year long search for love, health, freedom and success beyond the known.We have crossed half of the world and each time I became afraid, she was the one who showed me how to be brave. We lived on the nature island St Lucia among the natives during three years and in Mexico I was blessed to learn the way of the shamans,..my life path became clearer each time.I saw how to heal myself and applied it daily to my life, I became spiritually alive and enthusiastic, rich inside natural basic experiences, and peaceful to know that "all will be well with my soul" as long as I follow my heart.It has been a tough journey, with lots of rocks on my path, but I believe that "that which I searched for" is installed in me now. Through facing each challenge together, my daughter and I have created an indestructible bond. Soon she'll be 18, and became the most balanced and aware person I have ever met. Believe in your children, they have a life path; as a parent, show them how strong and powerful they actually are. And don't judge yourself if you once in a while experience a weaker moment.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:MY BIOGRAPHY...simple...just read this book :)Seriously...we all search for an opportunity to live as fulfilled as possible in each moment of our life, right?! And I've gone to the extremes to find that feeling; searching all over the world. Silly actually, knowing that I found out that my soul resides within me, wherever I am. By now I have shared all the wisdom I found along my path in each one of my books that you can all find on amazon.com under my name Sandra Van Olmen.Nothing is more difficult than "living life on track", since "ignorance is bliss" is constantly inviting us into sidetracking. I have been now 15 years stress-free, and I had many humble moments, but my heart is alive, my soul shines through me, and love flows with each touch I offer or receive. Becoming "aware" was the best decision I've ever made, and neither cancer, cysts or separations could erase the peace I have in the core of my being now. So, YES to real life!!

Download or read book The Lighted Path written by Risha Henrique and published by Berkley Trade. This book was released on 1996 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is the story of one woman's quest for the purpose of her existence. Risha Henrique, a journalist, quickly found herself entangled in a world of ancient tribal initiations with an order of enlightened beings. The initiations take her to some of the most sacred lost earth temples as well as to other dimensions of being outside of time and space. With the help of a gifted medicine woman, she learns what the future holds for herself and for humankind. Through her journal, The Lighted Path, she reveals the secrets that reconnect us to the internal intelligence and allow us to become masters of our own destiny."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Download or read book The Apprentice written by Sonya Roy and published by Library and Archives Canada. This book was released on 2021-08-21 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tinay is leaving her old life behind along with her family to start her apprenticeship on Os, a water planet. Alone, entering society for the first time, she is confronted with inequality, poverty, violence and must rely on her values, inner strength to try to do what is right. But she questions her parents' decision to make her a member of the artist caste. She ends up discovering her values do not match those of the queen. She decides that someone must voice out the injustice and speak up. Without thinking of the implications, she, time and again, will jeopardize her safety and those around her to defy the edicts and bring a semblance of what is right back into the world. But when the opportunity to crash in on a ball and openly speak against the queen and her rule, all the while avoiding capture form the imperial guards, comes, Tinay must decide if she is ready to risk it all to do what is right. After all, the queen has never been known to be lenient or forgiving, and now with torture into play, it is no longer child's play. About the author Sonya Roy was born in St-Constant, Québec, to a family of eight children. She completed her studies at the University of Montreal in Psycho-éducation in 1997. She worked as a Corporal for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and is now retired. She wrote the first two books of Tinay the warrior Princess Series, The Initiation, and The Apprentice with a third installment on the way. In 2018, she published "The 13th chakra system of ancient Egypt" and in 2019 she published her biography called "I Dragon, biography of a spiritual transformation." In 2020, she published a series of 4 teaching manual for the Usui Reiki Ryoho. In 2021, she published the last installment of the teaching manual for Usui Reiki Ryoho Tibetan Universal method. The Tinay the warrior princess series is also finally available in French. Over the past thirty years, she developed her gifts as a medium, master holistic healer, and shamanic practitioner to heal those around her. These teachings were passed down from her Maternal Grand-Mother. She has been sharing her knowledge with the Yukon, California, Peru, Australia, New Zealand and Europe namely Germany, Ireland, England, France, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands and Switzerland. In order to help people awaken to their spirituality she hosts a podcast and records live Facebook and YouTube videos to promote spirituality in everyday life.