Nexus - Softcover

Deborah Morrison; Arvind Singh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0978107004 ISBN 13: 9780978107000

Publisher: Manor House Publishing Inc., 2006

Synopsis

"Can Logan Andrews exorcise inner demons propelling him to self-destruction before it's too late? In a vivid dream, Logan is guided to a spiritual retreat where he meets his lost love, Sarah, along with an arrogant millionaire, a grandmotherly woman and two insightful teachers. Problems soon emerge for Logan and others at the retreat. The depth of character's experience makes NEXUS a journey of transformation... and a compelling and captivating read... one of the most unusual novels ever written." - Michael B. Davie, The Late Man

About this title

About the Author

Deborah A. Morrison is an internationally recognized author and master life coach from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She is inspired by the healing power of the written word, nature and people, expressing her abilities to foster inspiration, growth and learning. She holds an Hons. B.A. Social Sciences, from McMaster University, and has undergone extensive research in eastern and western thought within the framework of contemporary and comparative studies. She has achieved M.A. certification in Counseling Science, from the Counselor Training Institute, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, as recognized by the A.A.M.F.T., American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. As a certified Yoga and Meditation Instructor Deborah had the good fortune to receive her training directly from world renowned Yoga and Meditation Master, Swami Vishnudevananda. Deborah has taught yoga and meditation to all ages from preschool children to seniors. Deborah previously worked professionally for many years as a preschool teacher, preschool therapist and parent consultant, having also completed E.C.E diploma early on in her career. Deborah is an Honorary Life Member of the ALL Ladies League - ALL, the world's largest ALL - inclusive international women's chamber for the Welfare, Wealth, and Well-Being of ALL. She previously served as an Executive Member of the Tower Poetry Society as Social Convener, and Vice President. Along with her published non-fiction, fiction, and poetry books, Deborah has written numerous published articles on natural therapies, yoga, meditation, psychology, and metaphysics. Deborah is a proud mother and grandmother who encourages compassion and creativity in her family.

From the Back Cover

NEXUS by Deborah Morrison & Arvind Singh is one of the most unusual novels ever written - and one of the most spiritually fulfilling and enjoyable.

Written almost entirely in the present tense, and incorporating spiritual teachings and Mystical Poetry selections, NEXUS follows the soul-searching journey of an odd mix of people thrown together at a spiritual retreat designed to help them cope with personal pain and find the center of their being, the Nexus.

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BOOK EXCERPT

Finally Sarah stands beside the stream in awe. How beautiful.

A profusion of red flower petals drift playfully along the surface of the waters; then more and more petals. Sarah cusps some of these petals into her hands and then watches them drop to the ground. She looks at her hand and it reminds her of the shape of a heart and a human figure at the same time. In that instant, she realizes something about the whole retreat.

Nexus involves heart-centered living and allowing your heart to freely open and blossom. These petals in her hands represent that progression from a closed bud to an open flower. The open flower has the scent of love-nectar, which attracts bees and other insects to it.

Without opening of the petals, the male pollen would not be carried by the wind or insects to the female parts of the plant in order to fertilize the plant. Similarly, if the human heart remains closed, then a person will remain isolated but once the petals of the heart open then connection and relatedness is established. Through empathy and compassion, the heart can reach out to others. The opening of the heart-petals is the Nexus within and the connection with others through empathy is the Nexus outside us.

"Wonderful!" she sighs.

Edition details

• Publisher: Manor House Publishing Inc.
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0978107004
• ISBN 13: 9780978107000
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 194