Rebirth of a Sage by Lani Gonzales

 

Rebirth of a Sage

by Lani Gonzales

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GENRE: Spirituality/Self Help/Memoir

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BLURB:

A TRANSFORMATIONAL MEMOIR OF LOVE AND LIGHT.

In Lani Gonzales' intimate self-help debut, Rebirth of a Sage, readers meet the woman she was when she discovered ayahuasca and commenced her journey toward spiritual rejuvenation. Panicked, fearful, and drained, she hoped for an escape for both her and the lonely little girl she'd buried inside. Guided by the Shamans and supported by friends she made along the way, her cleanse progressed one ceremony at a time, culminating in a state of pure spiritual refinement.

Through eleven soul-stirring chapters enriched with enlightenment and healing, readers experience a kaleidoscope of emotions as they journey with Lani. A heartwarming chronicle ensues, traversing the blissful highs and devastating lows she faced along her way to rebirth. Unburying her darkest demons, she inspires us to do the same, gradually weaving threads of transformation and encouraging us to reconnect and reignite the divine flame within our souls.

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Excerpt :

I will not carry the weight of your sin.

It is yours to carry, and not my own.

When my innocent eyes looked to you,

You took your life, and I slowly lost my own.

But that is your sin to carry, and your sin alone.

I will not carry the weight of your sin.

It is yours to carry, and not my own.

You taught me that life was worthless,

Something that easily comes and goes.

But that is your sin to carry, and your sin alone.

You trespassed on my innocence, the pureness of my soul.

But that is your sin to carry, and your sin alone.

I will not carry the weight of your sin.

It is yours to carry, and not my own.

You told me to be silent. You told me to be still.

But something inside me rotted; something inside me grew cold.

But that is your sin to carry, and your sin alone.

I will not carry the weight of your sin.

It is yours to carry, and not my own.

You violated my body, using it for the needs of your own.

But that is your sin to carry, and your sin alone.

I will not carry the weight of your sin.

It is yours to carry, and not my own.

The weight I’ve tried to shed.

The weight I’ve tried to purge.

Deceived into believing it should be shed from my body, the vessel for my soul.

But the weight that should be lost is that of your original sin, your sin, and yours alone.

I will not carry the weight of your sin.

It is not mine to carry.

It is yours and yours alone.

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Born in the Philippines, Lani Gonzales immigrated to Virginia, USA, with her family when she was only two years old. Determined to emulate her parents' discipline and ambition, Lani worked through college and law school and is now a practicing partner in a successful law firm in Tampa, Florida. A world-traveling, volunteering, energy-healing, aspiring hypnotherapist, Lani is committed to using her light as a beacon to help others find theirs.

Author's website : https://www.lanigonzales.com/

Amazon buy link : https://www.amazon.com/Rebirth-Sage-Lani-Gonzales/dp/B0BGNF1M3B/

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION:

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AUTHOR Q & A :

Hello and welcome to my blog! Can you tell me a little about yourself, and and your book?

Rebirth of a Sage is about my experience with ayahuasca and how it helped me process rape, trauma and abuse. Our bodies are vessels for our souls, but they are also vessels for every grief and hardship that we do not properly process, and these things ultimately poison us emotionally, mentally and physically if we do not learn to let go and surrender. Rebirth of a Sage is the story of how I found the divine within once I surrendered.

Is your book based on someone in real life?

Rebirth of a Sage is my true story and shares some of the moments in my childhood that caused the deepest wounds. I wrote Rebirth of a Sage to honor the little girl that I once was who suffered in silence and in shame. I know that her story will help others to break their silence and surrender their shame.

What are your favorite times for writing? Morning? Evening?

Morning or night, I write whenever I feel inspired. I love to write in some of my favorite coffee shops with a cup of chai tea.

Who are your favorite authors? Did they influence your writing, and if so, how?

Rudyard Kipling is one of my favorite authors. His poem, “If” is the cornerstone for how I lead my life. Pick any life problem, and the answer to the problem will be in one of the lines of “If.” The power behind his words inspired me to use my words as a messenger for light and love.

Did you have a favorite book as a child? Did it influence your choice to become an author?

My favorite book as a child was The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. On the surface, The Little Prince is a children’s book about how a prince from another planet crashed on Earth. However, The Little Prince is a social commentary that discussed things, such as suicide, that aren’t polite conversation topics.

Editors of Rebirth of a Sage warned me that the book may be controversial or unsettling, but realizing the power behind our words and our stories from authors like Antoine de Saint-Exupery, I was determined to tell my story authentically.

Thank you for answering my questions, and letting readers get to know you better. It sounds like you have turned a horrific experience into a positive outlet. I wish you all the best!