My Mom always said I didn’t talk much as a child. She worried about it until the day I came out with a sentence: “I need a light.”
Two things about me:
I love reading. I’ve always been a seeker.
These are a few of the reasons that Soul Sessions by Carson Gage really appealed to me.
Sometimes your worlds merge and what you do for work coincides with what you love. I got the chance to read Soul Sessions by Carson Gage in order to write a review. Just the thought of diving into a new world, sitting in my favorite nook of my favorite coffee shop had me excited to begin. I love reading at home, but, someone always seems to need something. Here, in my sanctuary with my book and my favorite Caramel Macchiato, I settled deeply into the buttery soft leather chair. Nick’s story grabbed me. It was extremely relatable.
He was depressed which is something both I and many friends have gone through in this lifetime. Sometimes I have wondered why there is so much depression, anxiety and fear. Often have I wondered if it has to do with the physical reality in front of us, or if, perhaps, it’s something deeper.
Nick’s world had spiraled so far downward he could no longer find joy or pleasure in things he once enjoyed. As thoughts of giving up swirled through his mind, a fortuitous call from an old college friend was the impetus that sparked a profound journey of awakening.
Given the name of a therapist by his friend, Nick was somewhat skeptical, but the sense that something was missing kept driving him to keep the appointment he had made. Working with Katrina, he realized that her methods were somewhat unconventional, yet they spoke to his longings.
Through regression therapy, Nick began to explore the prospect of past lives, for it is not only our early childhood experiences that can affect us, but, something much deeper.
As Nick discovered his soulmate, the best friend and lover he had spent lifetimes with, he felt compelled to search for her in this lifetime. Searching for this deep love, his life opened up in many exciting ways…
To tell you more would be to ruin the story, as, in some ways, its unraveling reminded me of a good detective novel, only in this case the discoveries took place not only in linear time, but also in his mind, heart and spirit.
I really enjoyed reading Soul Sessions whenever I could escape my busy routine, which is exactly what I needed! I,too, have experienced what Nick felt. I, too, have had the sense that life is so much deeper than our surface reality. I was a curious child and remain a curious adult, always asking the bigger questions with friends and loved ones.
Perhaps you have wondered too. Is this life the only one, or is it possible to have multiple lifetimes that leave their mark on us. Do we have a pre-life plan when we come to earth and how does it co-exist with the concept of free will? What happens after we die?
Do we have soulmates? On that question, I believe that we do. I have met quite a few of them in this lifetime and I have learned, often painfully, that we are not always meant to spend our lives with them. But, the learning continues nevertheless. Do you know that feeling of knowing someone even though you have just met, a deep knowing that creates instant comfort? I have been blessed with this quite a few times and each time I learn more about myself and the nature of everything. Perhaps you are spending your life with your soulmate now. This book was fascinating for me as I love the way the story is integrated with the revelations Nick experienced, revelations which I feel most readers can relate to when reflecting upon their own lives.
One concept discussed through Nick’s story is synchronicity, those happenings that really are not coincidences, but instead are signs we are given, if we choose to explore them. I do believe my reading this book at this time was perfect serendipity. I had been feeling a bit lost.
Throughout my life I get bits and pieces of my purpose and the meaning of it all. Just like Nick’s story, it is like a puzzle with each piece illuminating the greater picture. I surely don’t have all the answers. Throughout my life, I have sought and been blessed with so many wonderful spiritual teachers. From Ram Dass to the Dalai Lama, each meeting was a gift to guide me on my path.
One of my teachers, Papaji, from Lucknow, India, once told me something. He said, ‘You don’t have to go anywhere, or do anything; just keep that fire burning inside of you’. He understood my passion for truth, for knowledge, for enlightenment. I believe this. If you want to live a deeper life, pay attention to the signs and signals along the way.
If you lose your way, something will always bring you back; if you let it.
Soul Sessions helped me refocus my priorities and get in touch with my true self. Sometimes that connection gets lost in the day to day. This book reawakened in me glimpses into the infinite mystery of existence which has always intrigued and delighted me.
I highly recommend it.
About the Author
Carson Gage has been interested in the mysteries of life and death since the age of seven, when he survived being run over by a speeding car. This experience led him on a journey of discovery for answers to some of life’s biggest questions.
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
This sounds like a really great read. I definitely believe that there is someone out there for everyone.
This sounds like a great book. I am looking for new books to my summer reading, I will have to check this out!
Sounds like an interesting read. I love to get books on my kindle paperwhite and curl up to read, especially with some starbucks!
I would completely agree that you meet people that you are instantly drawn too and feel like you have known forever. Some people are so easy to be friends with and be together with.
I think that we only lead one life here on earth and that we do have free will to choose our path, but God wants us to choose a life that follows him.
I am always looking for a new good book to read! Now that I have some free time, I am constantly downloading good books that people suggest on my kindle!
Sure sounds like an enlightening book on other ways to explore yourself in this world. Wonderful review! I think it’s a must read if you know or even want to, or even experience things in life that bring you to see that maybe we are here for a reason. Maybe we have something bigger to explore next? You never know what life has in store for us spiritually.
This sounds like a great read. I love books like this that take you on a deep journey instead of superficial stroll.
This sounds like a really great read that I’ll have to check out. I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of past lives and the like.
I love the sound of this book, sounds like one I’d love to curl up with. I believe in soul mates too and a predestined fate.
Sounds like a great book to read. I’m always looking for a good book. I’ll have to check this one out.
Oh, sounds like a good book. I was thinking of heading out to Barnes & Noble shortly after lunch – maybe I’ll look for it.
Sounds like a wonderful read! And looks like you had a great time reading it!
I am obsessed with great books. I have shelves full of great books and files full of ebooks. I say, when you find a great book, hold on to it. I rather like what this particular books message is.
I remember being a child and like you also being very quiet and never talking much. Books definitely were my escape and still continue to be till this day.
This sounds like an incredible romantic and fascinating story. I don’t think I’ve ever read anything quite like it.
This really does sound like a great book. I will definitely add it to my summer reading list.
I feel like I can relate quite a bit to the author. We seem to have very similar demeanors.
I would love to read this book, I have been looking for something new!
This sounds like a really fantastic read. I’ve always wondered about past lives and connecting with the present life, so I’ll need to check this out.
I would love to read this one. I do agree that sometimes you need something to align your priorities and things that need to be focused on. I will try to buy this one.
This really does sound like an interesting book that I would like to read. I often wonder about the exact things that are in this book and it would be great to read about this fascinating topic.
This sounds like an excellent book to read and pick up. I’ve been looking for books to read for the summer and I might pick this one up. Thanks!
I’ve been into the topic of past lives. I could see this on our bookshelf.
It’s nice that you have found a lil’ nook to enjoy a good read. I personally can’t read in public because I feel that it’s a personal experience for me. Interesting focus of the book you were reading.
This sounds like a really fascinating read! I’ve always been interested in life after death and the paranormal so this would be a great book for me!
Everyone is raving about this book! I’d love a good latte and a good read, need to check this one out!
I have heard about this book. It has really great reviews. I will have to pick up a copy.
Oh! looks very interesting book, I really love to read a book like this, and I’m so glad that I’ve found it.
this sounds like a really, really good book and your review had me on the edge of my seat. I’m so intrigued by regressive therapy and having a love from a post life. Off to google I go
This book sounds so interesting. I am definitely on the look out for some good books this summer. Thanks for sharing.
omg this sounds like a pretty awesome book! These are the types of books I love to read. Will have to add it to my Sumer poolside reading list!
This looks like an awesome book to read especially when you want some down time of relaxation too.
Hi Debra, this is a wonderful review and I definitely want to pick up this book. It sounds very interesting. Like you, I am also a seeker and searcher of deeper meaning.
I’m looking for good books to read this summer and this sounds like a great one!
This read sounds very nice. Also some hreat pics.