The Gift of a Rose

Every so often a book will come along that promises answers to some of life's dilemmas ... and then delivers on the promise: In Sherilyn Alexander's book, "The Gift of a Rose," the reader is treated to a journey through spiritual growth and healing, with a final destination being a clearer comprehension of Truth based in reality. After a physical illness, given a life altering prognosis, rather than accept it, Sherilyn dedicated her hopes for survival on continuing to walk her own path ~ she healed her body by first healing her soul. Interspersing her own engaging story of healing with unforgettable words of wisdom from Eastern spiritual guide Paramahansa Yogananda and other master teachers; Sherilyn inspires readers to gain knowledge about Truth, the supreme teacher, accept the gift and responsibility of their own intuition, and quietly take a leadership role in their own life:A Leap of Faith: Sherilyn recounts her unconventional journey of surrender, from her initial leap of faith, through first rounds of healing, to the discovery of some critical lessons about how once lost harmony and balance is regained, not only physically, but energetically and spiritually as well.Ms. Alexander knows of what she writes and the author has been noted for her "...excellent job of demonstrating the apparent contradictions that make the journey to difficult for so many people. "Walk Silently - in a Straight Line: "The choice was to die at 24 years old or to accept the challenge and start walking," says Sherilyn, and as shared in her book, she chose to walk, holding onto the thought, "You were born an original, don't die a copy." The story of her spiritual journey based on unconditional love, compassion and kindness is her legacy.Leadership Role in Life: A surprise comes when the reader realizes that the purest leader is not one who leads from the front, but rather the quiet leader, who is able to follow others silently, always observing, always changing to embrace growth, and always perfecting the precious ability to listen and to be heard. Sacred Intuition: As the journey continues forward, Sherilyn's life becomes increasingly actionable to help herself. She grows into providing service to others. The reader begins to realize that spiritual growth is not easy because everything is uncertain inside - few are naturally shown how to see through intuition. Sherilyn shares the need to not only complete lives externally but internally as well by realizing "heaven within" through a process of physical- energy-spirit integration that leads to creating life as a masterpiece.True Soul's Purpose: Sherilyn's sincerest hope is that these lessons shared in The Gift of a Rose will be helpful to the reader in remembering their true soul's purpose, and then taking the actions necessary in the creation of a healthy and peaceful life through this simple Truth: "Our life and time here on earth is a gift, and we have endless choices, on a daily basis, as to how to grow our lives by using our best assets, strengths, wisdom, and kindness to help ourselves and share with others. What finally came into focus for me was remembering my purpose for this life, and how I needed to become of one mind with the best weavers of creative actions in the universe." (~ The Gift of a Rose)Within silence you can hear, a place of supreme Truth, high Self is found and only one rule is followed: "The duty of the present moment." To carry on peacefully with our work, leaving God's business to Him; it is certain that whatever happens in an individual's spiritual life or activities is always for the best: "God works wonders for those He loves." (~Psalms 4:3).Let Life be One of Service: By "living with proper use and unfolding soul capabilities," planetary consciousness is beneficially influenced. This is the utmost service rendered: Seeing to our own spiritual education and, by doing so, God's light shines through every thought, word and action.