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Young Woman to Divine Being - a Review
No Mud, No Lotus: A Memoir of Sex, Betrayal, and Spiritual Awakening by Maya Yonika and Ben Jayston (Apr 26, 2013 - Amazon)
I've been in the wake-up traditions for 40 years. Maya knows her stuff. This book is as formative for her generation as Siddhartha (1922), Grist for the Mill by Ram Das and Cutting through Spiritual Materialism by Trunkpa. Please give it to every woman you love.
I believe we have entered a time wherein women learn best from other women. They know the trials and tribulations they suffer, and a few know how to turn that life experience into fuel for spiritual growth. This is the kind of book that tells that kind of story.
As a man, I was born in the wrong body to do that kind of work. But I'm raising daughters and they both have copies of Maya's book. It saves me hours of embarrassing conversations.
In my family, we support each other with a smile, a grin and the occasional 'Thanks, Pop'. Maya's book is a catalyst for their growth.
We may get some mud-splatter on the wall, but I'm confident my gals will par the course.
Once they commit, once they decide to take advantage of this life in order to grow brighter, to walk toward wake-up and use every step and every decision and every mistake to get closer to their True Nature -- then they are on their way and my fatherly duties are done. So you may find me in my hammock re-reading Maya's book.
Am I a champion of women circa 2013 -- You Bet! I can't wait to read what Maya chooses to write about next. Shucks, I'm a friend and a fan.
So if you're inclined to play with matches and seek out the dynamite, dig into Maya's book. All the best!
I've been in the wake-up traditions for 40 years. Maya knows her stuff. This book is as formative for her generation as Siddhartha (1922), Grist for the Mill by Ram Das and Cutting through Spiritual Materialism by Trunkpa. Please give it to every woman you love.
I believe we have entered a time wherein women learn best from other women. They know the trials and tribulations they suffer, and a few know how to turn that life experience into fuel for spiritual growth. This is the kind of book that tells that kind of story.
As a man, I was born in the wrong body to do that kind of work. But I'm raising daughters and they both have copies of Maya's book. It saves me hours of embarrassing conversations.
In my family, we support each other with a smile, a grin and the occasional 'Thanks, Pop'. Maya's book is a catalyst for their growth.
We may get some mud-splatter on the wall, but I'm confident my gals will par the course.
Once they commit, once they decide to take advantage of this life in order to grow brighter, to walk toward wake-up and use every step and every decision and every mistake to get closer to their True Nature -- then they are on their way and my fatherly duties are done. So you may find me in my hammock re-reading Maya's book.
Am I a champion of women circa 2013 -- You Bet! I can't wait to read what Maya chooses to write about next. Shucks, I'm a friend and a fan.
So if you're inclined to play with matches and seek out the dynamite, dig into Maya's book. All the best!
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