Shining Through
Soraya Saraswati
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Soraya Saraswati’s memoir Shining Through: From Grief to Gratitude is a mother's story of anguish, grief, and gratitude; a parent's rite of passage through the traumas of suicide, secrets, and spirituality. The story is interwoven with an emerging wisdom of acceptance and forgiveness including mindful presence, meditation, and surrendering to the flow of life ‘as it is’ with priceless gratitude.
“This book is a priceless gift from a courageous, beautiful soul and a shining beacon for our troubled modern world. If you have ever tried to find comfort and healing through spiritual paths when in deep pain and grief, then here is a guide who can assist you out of the darkness into a new dawn of forgiveness and freedom.”
Sally Oldfield,
Singer Songwriter
With a thirty-year background in complementary medicine, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness, Soraya Saraswati now travels with husband, Terry Oldfield, singing and performing original songs, mantras, and music and offering ‘Mind Sanctuary Retreats’.
Soraya is passionate about dispelling the veil of shame that surrounds suicide and stepping up to make a difference through education around mindfulness, compassionate listening, loving kindness, acceptance, and inclusivity toward all peoples.
See Soraya’s blogs, videos, music, and meditations at www.sorayasaraswati.com
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There is a lot to learn from this heartwarming and beautiful story. Amongst the many lessons one can learn from this book is the truth that we find healing in the pain we experience. Everyone loses someone or something at some stage in their lives, and walking past the hurt, the exacerbating pain, and the grief doesn’t come easily to most of us. It could be the loss of a dog, a friend, a family member. Grief isn’t always easy. Shining Through: From Grief to Gratitude is a beautiful gift to humanity, a path to healing and wholeness, a very inspirational book on handling loss and grief.
Soraya Saraswati's moving non-fiction memoir, Shining Through: From Grief to Gratitude, is a beautifully written and inspirational tribute from a grieving mother to her son. I loved reading about the author's early life and her years spent studying and living in the Australian Ashram where she met her husband and the father of her three boys. Saraswati makes it clear in this book that her motivations are those of her son, that he'd want to know that reading about his struggles may help others in similar circumstances, and I think she's right on target there. The picture she builds of Prem is rich and fully dimensional; one of a caring, quirky and fun-loving kid with a serious side and a sensitive nature. I'm glad to have met him through this book and applaud the author for sharing her memories of him. Shining Through: From Grief to Gratitude is highly recommended.
Soraya Saraswati’s memoir will appeal to many people who have experienced loss at one point in their lives. Shining Through: From Grief to Gratitude is a book to read and to pass on. A great read with powerful lessons. What is the secret to healing? What is the secret to reclaiming one’s life after suffering grief? What is it that can stop one from embracing suicide? These questions are answered beautifully in this book. With a clear and compassionate voice, the author shares her spiritual journey and powerful insights on making the passage from grief to gratitude.
Not only does this author share her powerful story, but the book is simply very well-written. Soraya Saraswati skillfully weaves the details of her life, with practical information about suicide, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues, with her thoughts about her own healing process. Shining Through: From Grief to Gratitude, Soraya Saraswati’s memoir, is an honest book, filled with both heart-breaking and heartwarming moments. By sharing her struggles and her achievements, she demonstrates how a person can find healing, even when it may seem almost impossible. The reader joins her journey as she works towards this lovely place of serenity. This book is unforgettable, imparting many vital life lessons.
I enjoyed how Soraya Saraswati resonates in her memoir. Soraya helped me to stop and ponder on my life and see that I’m not alone in my mountain top highs and valley lows. I focus on expressing gratitude every day, regardless of what life may throw at me. It is our experiences, wisdom and faith that get us through the muddle, chatter and uncertainty of life to a space of tranquility, freedom and gratitude. As Soraya Saraswati discusses in Shining Through: From Grief to Gratitude, meditation, yoga, breathing exercises and the properties of essential oils can help to calm the spirit which channels the mind and body to start anew. In Shining Through From: Grief to Gratitude, you will have access to a meditation session with Soraya Saraswati. Enjoy!