THE JOURNEY THAT
BEGAN WITH A DREAM...
A revealing dream
lures a young woman on a quest to discover the mystery of who she is. In a
triumph of the Human Spirit, this book is a reminder to follow your heart. The
depth, wisdom, and compassion of this book's message will stay with you long
after the last page has been turned. Rewritten as narrative vignettes from the
author’s journals, this inspirational book is the kind
that is needed at times like this.
The Indigo Butterfly is the true and inspiring story of a
young writer’s journey of self-discovery and a yearning for her place in the
world. On the eve of college graduation the author has a revealing dream that
leads to an epiphany. At the same time, Desert Storm is causing a recession
throughout the country, leaving few opportunities for a new writer.
Forced to make some difficult decisions, the young woman
rejects conventionality in order to follow her dream of becoming a writer. But
she soon discovers that the outer voyage is interwoven with her inner journey
to understand herself. While she is on the road, the writer encounters fellow
travelers, teachers, mystics, artists, and unique individuals who welcome her
into their communities.
The Indigo Butterfly chronicles the author’s fifteen-year
odyssey across North America as retold through vignettes culled from her
journals during that time. From Seattle’s lush rainforest to the mysterious
islands of South Carolina, no region of the country goes unexplored in the
determined writer’s quest.
THE DREAM...
A
young girl with hair the color of the sun wanders through a grassy meadow
bursting with colorful wildflowers. Her eyes are drawn to the cragged branches
of a gnarled elderberry tree. Hovering high above her is a spectacular indigo
butterfly. Sunlight dances on its iridescent wings.
The
butterfly flutters towards the clearing’s edge before disappearing into the
canopy overhead. The girl searches anxiously for the path, unable to find her
way in the darkness. Every shadow becomes a possible threat.
She
searches for the path by the light of the moon, yearning for a sign that will
lead her out of the darkness. On the verge of collapse, the girl falls to the
ground. A dark shadow approaches. The girl struggles to pull herself up from
the place where she has fallen.
A
voice softly whispers, “Hello.” Resting on a rock is the indigo butterfly.
“I
am lost!” the girl cries out in fear. She covers her face with trembling hands.
“Dear child, you are never lost.” The butterfly leads the young girl to
the clearing.
The
butterfly effortlessly transforms into a beautiful maiden. Her shimmering
indigo gown gleams in the moonlight, and her flowing hair smells like jasmine.
Clouds of tiny lavender butterflies swirl around her. With a sweep of her hand,
she gestures to the surrounding woods.
“All
writers begin their lives in the darkness, cloaked where the alchemy of
transformation resides. One must allow for this precious unfolding before
emerging into the light. Without it, the journey is meaningless. Soon, you will
be called. Do not be afraid. When you are ready they will be waiting for you.
Remember all that I have told you.”
The
maiden places an enormous book with a frayed red velvet cover into the girl’s
hands. A golden tassel hangs from the spine of the book. The script has been
recorded in rich, dark hues matching the maiden’s gown.
The
edge of each page has been gilded from gold, and though it appears to be
extremely heavy, the book is entirely weightless. Within a moment, the book
fades from her hands. The maiden raises her cloak and disappears into the
fading night. The girl is alone again in the woods, but this time she can see
the clearing. As she departs the forest, the wind stirs gently for a moment. On
the winds of the night, the maiden’s voice calls once again:
“Go forth with the soul of an
artist with the wings of a butterfly…”
Readers Are Saying:
"The
Indigo Butterfly is exquisite! I'm recommending it to everyone I know."
--S. Eaton, Managing Editor
"I
couldn't put it down. This book is a testament to the human spirit.
Lovely."
--Konda R., Publicist
"Well
done... this book has it all. This story
will captivate you until the last word."
--Robert, Publisher
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