Category Tags: Spirituality, Life Purpose, Memoir, Inspiration, Self Expression
Book Description:The Garden of the Soul: lessons from four flowers that unearth the Self is a book about becoming whole...
Described as being 'as spiritual as Deepak Chopra and as magical as Paulo Coelho,'The Garden of the Soul takes the reader on a daring and magical journey through the author's life and imagination. From stage fright and burnout in a classical music conservatory, to life inside an Indian temple, to a 20-year hidden life of domestic violence, to finding inner peace atop an old English footbridge, the book explores birth, death, love, art, spirituality and transformation in an eloquent, poetic and ultimately unforgettable way. It is an open invitation to readers to explore how they are already the heroes of their own lives.
The primary message of the book is that our fundamental need in life is to find and express our authentic voice so we can step fully into the person we were born to be. Conversely, it also demonstrates the deep emotional, and even physical, damage that can occur in our lives when we repress our true Self due to fear of judgement by the rest of the world.
The lessons in the book are not 'taught', but rather 'unfolded' by the vehicle of Four Flowers-- the Rose, the Iris, the Daffodil and the Lily-- who serve as both the metaphors and the mentors of four Universal Principles: Give, Receive, Become and Be:
1. The Principle of Giving (Lessons from the Rose) is the principle of all that comes from within us, and goes out into the world. In this part of the book, the author explores our basic human need for self-expression, passion, purpose and voice. 2. The Principle of Receiving (Lessons from the Iris) is the principle of all that comes from the world and flows into us. Here, the author explores the pathways to connectedness, and to seeing the gifts within every moment, even the most painful. 3. The Principle of Becoming (Lessons from the Daffodil) is the principle of change, rebirth and transformation. Here, the author explores the importance of letting go of old stories and beliefs so we can grow, evolve and feel ever-fresh and alive. In this part of the book, the author dives most deeply into the shadowy side of life, to come face-to-face with what is standing in the way of our own joy. 4. The Principle of Being (Lesson from the Lily) is the principle of changelessness and continuity. In this part of the book, the author explores personal identity that transcends time and circumstance, embracing that which is intrinsic, eternal and immutable about who we are at our core.
The Four Principles are explored via a blend of dialogues with the Four Flowers and autobiographical stories written in a uniquely innovative, yet highly accessible, literary style.
The Garden of the Soul is a self-published work, but due to Lynn's determination and online marketing savvy, within the first few days of its release, the book attained Amazon bestseller status in both the UK and US in the New Age, Mind-Body-Spirit, Spirituality and Self-Help categories.
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Check out this video poem "Song of the Rose". You can also read the words to the poem in the sample chapter to the book.
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Author(s) Bio
Lynn Serafinn: Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1955, and now residing in Bedford, England, Lynn Serafinn is a Transformation Coach, book promotion coach, teacher, motivational speaker, talk radio show host and author of the self-published Amazon bestseller The Garden of the Soul: lessons from four flowers that unearth the Self.
Owing to her long and diverse professional history in the music industry, Lynn's writing is lyrical, rhythmic, colourful, highly visual and undeniably metaphoric. She holds a B.Mus. in music and a Masters in adult education/distance learning, and did extensive study of music and spirituality in India. In 1992, she co-wrote and recorded a number-1 club hit, electronic trance track "Imagine!", with the band "Overlords of the UFO." Her use of creativity led her to teach music technology for many years, and to win the Microsoft UK Innovative Teacher of the Year Award in 2005. In 2007, her coaching company Create-a-Life won the Best of Bedford Business Awards, and in 2009, she received the Bedfordshire Businesswomen Award for her work as Chair of Transition Bedford, a volunteer grassroots initiative whose objective is to create a plan for a sustainable future. She is a fully certified Co-Active Coach, and a graduate of the highly reputable Co-Active Leadership programme
In addition to her transformational coaching and workshops, Lynn is also a coach and promotion manager for mind-body-spirit authors. Her most recent successes are her role as project manager for the Number-1 selling self-help book Blast Off! by Allison Maslan, and Number-1 selling spirituality book Awakened Wisdom by Patrick Ryan. She is now leading the campaigns for several other spiritual author campaigns and holistic organisations in 2010.
Lynn is also the proud mother of a 27-year-old daughter, who is also an author with her own publishing company for authors with neurological conditions. She is also "Nana Lynn" to a 4-year-old grandson.
NOTE FROM LYNN: Here's a special gift to all who support me with your vote: As a special "Thank You" for supporting me today, I am giving away 4 free audio excerpts from the book:
The Rose: The Principle of Giving
The Iris: The Principle of Receiving
The Daddodil: The Principle of Becoming
The Lily: The Principle of Being
That's over 1 hour of inspiring audio just for you.
In addition, to all who have downloaded this gift, I will be sending you a VIP invitation to a "Garden of the Soul Virtual Stroll" later in 2010, where I will be personally guiding you through the 4 principles in the book in a special online event. This is something previously available only to those who have attended my live transformation workshops. I look forward to meeting you there!
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Love the video poem Lynn, the roses and the Herons. Another synchronicity! I just wrote my first Chapter and Heron's message is at the end. Let's stay connected and open to collaboration. I know a Soul Friend when I see one. :O)
Stuart - 06/16/2010
I love the imagery, the poetry, spirituality and originality. Your light just shines through!
Stu Rosen
Syl - 06/21/2010
I enjoyed your writing VERY much, Lynn! You and the roses captivated me!
edee - 06/27/2010
Thought provoking book...
E.Dee Conrad
Angela - 06/29/2010
Lynn your writing draws upon your mastery of poetry and metaphor i read and was transported ....thank you
Lynn Serafinn: Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1955, and now residing in Bedford, England, Lynn Serafinn is a Transformation Coach, book promotion coach, teacher, motivational speaker, talk radio show host and author of the self-published Amazon bestseller The Garden of the Soul: lessons from four flowers that unearth the Self. 
