At age 17, author Carolyn Gervais began diligently searching for answers to a multitude of questions she had about the nature of existence and humanity. She describes her journey of spiritual and metaphysical self-searching in her new book, "I Dreamed I Was Human: Awakening from the Illusion" (published by iUniverse), encouraging others to do their own self-reflection and use the insight she gained as a guide to resolving personal issues and challenges.
Gervais has overcome many challenges in her own life, including anorexia, depression, extreme introversion, abuse and teen pregnancy. As a result of her experiences and inquisitive nature, Gervais is well-versed in the health of the mind, body and spirit.
"My book will help those looking for guidance, searching for answers to life's questions and seeking a way to see beyond the dream of life," Gervais says. "I believe that without an inquiring heart and mind, there is little possibility in knowing ourselves or anyone else."
Self-searching is becoming more common with the growing popularity of activities that promote introspection such as yoga and meditation. This book serves as an example of one woman's in-depth search of what is real. Gervais illustrates how beliefs determine reality.
"I Dreamed I Was Human" explores many complex issues including the influence of parallel dimensions, how perception affects truth and bondage, how each personal reality affects mass consciousness and what can be learned from what are usually called "past lives." "I hope this book helps people contemplate these ideas with the perspective that anyone can live consciously and prompt an inner awakening," Gervais writes.
"I Dreamed I Was Human"
By Carolyn Gervais
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 238 pages | ISBN 9781475973143
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 238 pages | ISBN 9781475973136
E-Book | ISBN 9781475973150
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Carolyn Gervais is an ordained minister in spiritual psychology and a certified clinical hypnotherapist with a master's degree in holistic nutrition. She has been frequently published in the "Sedona Journal of Emergence" and on numerous websites focused on metaphysical spirituality. She and her husband, Doug, live in Arizona and have three grown children. More information is available at http://www.idreamediwashuman.com.
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