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On an abandoned beach on the Southern California Coast near midnight, Everett Durant reaches into the pockets of his jeans as he approaches the water's edge. He unburdens himself of all personal belongings as he prepares to commit suicide by drowning but fails. During his unsuccessful drowning, Everett experiences the appurtenance of a Guardian Angel, of sorts. When he wakes, he sees only the impression of a sand angel remaining where he washed ashore.He soon learns that a young girl either jumped or fell from the cliffs above and suffered and died not so long ago. This realization encourages the washed-up emo-songwriter to honor her memory in a constructive way, and that sets the saga in motion. Everett deeply connects with those living in society's underbelly as he gives them a voice through a collection of post-beat poetry.Soon, a quick fifteen minutes of fame lead him into the path of Beatrice Rutherford, otherwise known as "the heiress." With the prompting of the heiress, Everett moves deeper into the disorienting seas of cultural conformity, mass socialization, and geopolitical control, while championing the role of an inspired individualism. He could never have imagined that this incredible postmodern journey would begin with a dark night of the soul on an abandoned beach.

Welcome to the world of Energy and its healing power! Life Itself is a continuing creative process, and over time this little book has been a joint effort with many. The Book of Care comes to you, now, with a warm heart and a big smile.

I noticed over time what I wrote on social media could be interpreted as prophetic, poetic, or just thought provoking. I wanted to share my thoughts with the world.I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did writing it, and may it either leave you in deep thought, or a smile.TJM

Most people have upwards of a million dreams throughout their lifetimes. Those dreams often consist of a variety of different events that represent something that has happened to them before. Yet, this is not the case with Salvatore. Sal and his brother Vinnie are close but on different life trajectories-one going to work and the other prepping for college-when Sal's dreams become an issue. He doesn't dream every night, but when he does, it's the same dream every time of a girl he's never met.That girl turns out to be Lucy, the devil's daughter. It seems fate has chosen Sal and Vinnie to be her protector, whether they're ready or not. They are thrust into a world of danger and adventure, and they must quickly prepare for the supernatural battles in store.

Dr. Yvonne Kason is one of a rare breed, a medical doctor who had multiple Spiritually Transformative Experiences (STEs), including 5 Near-Death Experiences (NDEs). In Soul Lessons from the Light, Dr. Kason intimately shares her fascinating and inspiring stories and lessons learned in her own spiritual awakening journey. From a Kundalini Awakening in medical school, to a plane-crash NDE as a young doctor, to a mystical experience that propelled her to come out of the closet and specialize her medical practice in STEs, to powerful mystical experiences in Israel that changed her life. Dr. Kason also shares the moving story of her miraculous brain-healing, and the 2019 STE that inspired her to found Spiritual Awakenings International®. She introduces the beautiful "Purifying the Heart" model, to understand the stages that spiritual seekers move through. Soul Lessons from the Light is an inspirational must-read for spiritual seekers everywhere.

A fire is a thermal process of a decomposition reaction where oxygen oxidizes a fuel. A complex phenomenon that relies on a vary of chemical reactions. Those chemical reactions triggered by daily life events of three beautiful and smart young women raised in the South to grow a future in San Diego. Zola Saunders, a marketing coordinator, battles for a promotion when she meets a new love interest. Hoping to end her scandalous ways with a handsome business owner, the past creeps back in, disordering her thought process. Lynn Comeaux, a nursing school student, who juggles a married man with a dying wife and a boy toy from school. Never believing in love because of her sordid family's history, opens her heart to the possibilities. Kyla Lachance, partner of a major law firm, enjoys married life with her son. However, when stress becomes to much, she ventures in desired waters and finds herself in an entanglement with a handsome grey-eyed twin. All struggle with the hurdles of their love lives as they try to avoid the flames from an impending doom. Which unlucky woman gets caught up in the depths of the fire and lose her life in the process?

By speaking and acting mindfully, you can live a much healthier life.Umar Siddiqui, a talented author and poet, observes how the world is evolving-and how you can, too-in Float Your Boat. In straightforward language, he answers questions such as:¿ How can you cultivate your passions and achieve your dreams?¿ What steps will help you take control of your livelihood?¿ Are there benefits to putting your feelings and emotions on paper and being vulnerable?The author argues that there is more love than hate in the world, and it is up to each one of us to bring it out. He also explores the dangers of technology, noting that while it can hinder us, it can help us build a better world.The goal of the book is not only to enlighten but to enliven, which you haven't accomplished until you know you are living and thriving.Join the author as he explores how each one of us can expand our horizons and achieve our full potential.

My life was going nowhere. So, I decided to buy an accordion. I already had a banjo.My watch told me that it was four o'clock, still time for another margarita, on the rocks...with salt. Then I'd head over to the pawn shop across the street for a looksee. An accordion is a beautiful thing. And I figured if I could find a woman who liked the accordion as much as I did, we could automatically skip to the important stuff.I'd come to the Tip-Top-Tap earlier than usual, hoping to avoid the young skinny pants dudes and see-through-you girls who started to arrive at the Tap around five-thirty. Fifi was behind the bar. Fifi had once been a man, but she had transitioned a few years back, just around the time she helped me out of a very bad situation. Ever since then we'd been pals. Tall-especially in heels-curvy and red-haired, I'd even asked her out once or twice. She was a very pretty woman. But Fifi said she had a policy of not getting involved with the clientele. So, we stayed just pals. Besides, I was too old for her.